Myanmar Frees Political Prisoners in New Amnesty
Myanmar set free dozens of political prisoners Monday in an amnesty that coincided with the historic visit of President Barack Obama.
Twinkies Likely to Survive Sale of Hostess
Twinkie lovers, relax. The tasty cream-filled golden spongecakes are likely to survive, even though their maker will be sold in bankruptcy court.
Jindal: Liking People is Key to Expanding GOP Tent
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says the Republican Party needs to go back to basics to attract the broad coalition of voters credited with putting President Barack Obama back in the …
Fiscal Cliff Negotiators Are Facing High Hurdles
It's entirely possible that lawmakers and the White House will reach a deal that staves off an avalanche of tax increases and deep cuts in government programs before a Jan. …
Mississippi's Wicker Sees Way Off 'Fiscal Cliff'
Mississippi's junior U.S. senator says Republicans are willing to meet President Barack Obama's call for new revenue to stave off tax increases and deep cuts in government programs — but …
Tenn. Educator to Lead Jackson Special Education
The state Department of Education and Jackson's city school system have chosen a recently retired Tennessee educator to oversee the district's efforts to comply with federal special education requirements.
Analysis: Miss. Civil Rights Museum Hires Manager
The newly hired project manager for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum says she wants the museum to tell stories of everyday people who helped shatter barriers of segregation.
Obama in Cambodia after Rousing Myanmar Welcome
Making history twice within hours, President Barack Obama on Monday became the first U.S. president to set foot in Cambodia.
15 Senators Urge Action on Mississippi Waterway
Fifteen senators from eight Mississippi River states are urging the Army Corps of Engineers to take steps to keep barges moving on the Mississippi.
Petraeus: White House Withheld Benghazi Terrorist Info to Avoid Tip-Off
Ex-CIA Director David Petraeus told Congress Friday that classified intelligence showed the deadly raid on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was a terrorist attack but the administration withheld the suspected …
Glance: Implementation of 'Obamacare' by State
An early look at the routes states are taking to implement President Barack Obama's health care law, along with the number of people in each state who don't have health …
Diabetes Rates Rocket in Oklahoma, South
The nation's diabetes problem is getting worse, and the biggest jump over 15 years was in Oklahoma, according to a new federal report issued Thursday.
Protest at Site of New Jackson Animal Shelter
Plans for a new animal shelter in north Jackson have drawn protests from some neighborhood residents.
College Board Extends Bounds' Contract Until 2016
Hank Bounds will get at least four more years as the head of Mississippi's public university system.
Petraeus Believed Terrorists Behind Libya Attack
A congressman says David Petraeus (peh-TRAY'-uhs) is telling lawmakers he believed all along that the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was a terrorist attack.
