No Policy Changes are Expected as Fed Ends Meeting
The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to stick with its aggressive efforts to strengthen a still-subpar economy.
SD Tribe Faces Ultimatum on Sale of Massacre Site
Tribal members say the man who owns a piece of the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is trying to profit from their suffering.
Tests Link Deadly Ricin to Obama Letter Suspect
An FBI affidavit states that items tested in Dutschke studio have tested positive for ricin.
Higher Prices Could Fix Miss. College Tuition Plan
Mississippi's prepaid college tuition plan may actually be underfunded by more than $100 million, auditors told the board that oversees it Tuesday.
Noose Hung at Meridian Mayoral Candidate's Office
Someone hung a noose with a stuffed animal outside the office a Meridian mayoral candidate.
Lawyer: Former Ricin Suspect's Home is Unlivable
Attorneys for a Mississippi man who was briefly charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and others are encouraged after speaking with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's office …
S&P 500 Reaches New High, Led by Tech
Technology companies led the Standard & Poor's 500 index to an all-time closing high Monday.
For Boston Bomb Suspect, a Seasoned Defense Team
Miriam Conrad is preparing for what's expected to be a long and complicated legal process.
Willem-Alexander Becomes New Dutch King
Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch king in more than a century Tuesday and pledged to use his ceremonial position as head of state to help steer his country through uncertain …
Outraged Lawmakers Look to Change Military Justice
Outrage over an Air Force officer's decision to overturn a jury's guilty verdict in a sexual assault case has Republicans and Democrats joining forces on ambitious legislation to change the …
'I'm gay': NBA Player Jason Collins Breaks Barrier
For more than a decade as a professional athlete, Collins remained silent about his sexuality, worried about what teammates, opponents, fans — the world, really — might think.
Remains of Miss. Soldier Returning 60 Years Later
After the disappearance of Sgt. Willard Williams in Korea in 1950, his family created a comforting myth.
Graduation Latest Stop on Walker's Redemption Road
One-time high school and Mississippi State football star Dontae Walker says he's overcome his past.
A New Front for Gun Background Checks: The Ballot
After struggling to sway both state and federal lawmakers, proponents of expanding background checks for gun sales are now exploring whether they will have more success by taking the issue …
In a First, Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes Whites
America's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential …
