Conn. Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Gun Control Plan
With an announcement of sweeping proposals to curb gun violence, Connecticut lawmakers said they are hoping to send a message to Congress and other state legislators across the country: A …
High-Skilled Visa Requests Likely to Exceed Supply
The Homeland Security Department expects applications for high-skilled immigration visas to outpace the available supply in a matter of days, one of the fastest runs on the much-sought-after work permits …
Texas DA's Killing Puts Other Prosecutors on Alert
After one of his assistant prosecutors was gunned down in January, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland carried a gun everywhere, even when walking the dog.
Sifting of Sept. 11 Debris Begins Anew
Anxieties are renewed more than a decade after the attacks.
Miss. House and Senate Approve Borrowing $196M
A bill to borrow $196 million would send tens of millions to universities and community colleges for construction projects.
Bryant Withdraws Pro-Life Nomination
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he's withdrawing his nomination of anti-abortion activist Terri Herring to the state Board of Health.
Five to be Presented Hamer Humanitarian Awards
The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute will honor five people with its annual humanitarian awards on April 19 at Jackson State University.
Burton Named to Institute Post
Otha Burton Jr., chairman of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University, has been named executive director of JSU's new Institute of Government.
Court to Hear Case of Woman Accused in Stillbirth
A dozen public health organizations and human rights advocates are supporting a Mississippi woman's fight to avoid prosecution for the stillborn death of her child.
High Court Poised to Upend Civil Rights Policies
Has the nation lived down its history of racism and should the law become colorblind? Addressing two pivotal legal issues, one on affirmative action and a second on voting rights, …
Rivals Prepare for Legal Battle Over Abortion Bans
Rival legal teams, well-financed and highly motivated, are girding for court battles over the coming months on laws enacted in Arkansas and North Dakota that would impose the nation's toughest …
Pope Makes Easter Pleas for World Peace
Pope Francis marked Christianity's most joyous day with a passionate plea for world peace, celebrating his first Easter Sunday as pontiff in the enthusiastic company of more than 250,000 people …
South Africa: Mandela in Hospital on Easter
Former South African President Nelson Mandela had a restful day in a hospital Sunday and is improving following treatment for a recurrence of pneumonia, the government said.
Immigration Deal at Hand, Focus Turns to Details
Big business and big labor have settled on a political framework for an immigration overhaul.
Drug Maker Novartis Loses India Patent Battle
India's Supreme Court on Monday rejected drug maker Novartis AG's attempt to patent an updated version of a cancer drug in a landmark decision that health activists say ensures poor …
