3 Murder Charges Against Pa. Abortion Doc Tossed
A judge tossed three of eight murder charges Tuesday in the high-profile trial of an abortion doctor accused of killing babies prosecutors say were born alive at a clinic they …
30 Years Later, Nation Remains at Educational Risk
U.S. students are falling behind their international rivals. Young people aren't adept at new technology. America's economy will suffer if schools don't step up their game.
Governments May Push Workers to Health Exchange
Washington state lawmakers have found a creative way to pass a large chunk of their health care expenses along to Washington, D.C.
87 Dead in Bangladesh Garment Factory Collapse
An eight-story building housing several garment factories collapsed near Bangladesh's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people and trapping many more under a jumbled mess of concrete.
UK in Dark Mood as New Recession May be Confirmed
Recession may just be a word. But in Britain it may become a habit—and a dangerous one at that.
Tupelo Man Investigated in Ricin Case
Law enforcement officials searched the home of a second Mississippi man in connection to ricin-laced letters sent to the president and a U.S. senator.
Coast Guard: No Danger from Sunken Barge
Authorities say the barge that sank after hitting a bridge on the Mississippi River at Vicksburg poses no dangers to shipping or the environment.
UPDATE: Charges Dropped on Ricin Suspect
A court filing says charges have been dropped against a Mississippi man accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others.
Attorney: Ricin Suspect was Released on Bond
FBI agents returned to another man's house where they'd previously searched in connection with the case.
No Explanation for Ricin Suspect's Release
Paul Kevin Curtis has been released from custody hours after officials canceled a detention and preliminary hearing without explanation.
Halliburton Seeking Settlement Over Gulf Oil Spill
BP's cement contractor on the drilling rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 announced Monday that it is trying to negotiate a settlement over its role in …
Bryant: Session Coming for Auto Corridor Project
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that he will call lawmakers into special session to deal with an economic development project in what he calls the state's auto corridor.
Hearing to Focus on Ricin Suspect's Mental State
The third day of a hearing for the Mississippi man accused of mailing poisoned letters to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a local judge was expected to include …
Drop in Gas Prices Benefits U.S. Drivers, Economy
A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive.
Flight Delays Pile Up Amid FAA Budget Cuts
Flight delays piled up across the country Monday as thousands of air traffic controllers began taking unpaid days off because of federal budget cuts.
