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Economy

Miss. Economy Predicted to Grow Slowly in 2013

Mississippi's economy is forecast to grow slowly again in 2013, after eking out just barely positive growth in 2012.

National

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

National

Cold Weather and New Storm Add to Victims' Misery

Shivering victims of Superstorm Sandy went to church Sunday to pray for deliverance as cold weather settling in across the New York metropolitan region — and another powerful storm forecast …

National

A Look at the Most Competitive States in the Race

A look at the race between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House.

Health Care

Doctors: Flu Shot Still the Best Medicine

Mississippi doctors still say a flu shot is best medicine to avoid the bug.

Education

Research Funding Takes a Hit at USM

University of Southern Mississippi biology professor Shahid Karim is fascinated by ticks.

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Miss. to Vote on U.S. Offices, State Judicial Seats

Mississippi voters are preparing to choose one U.S. senator, four U.S. House members, four state Supreme Court justices and one judge for the state Court of Appeals.

National

Obama, Romney Pursue Last Votes in Deadlocked Race

With one day left, the president and his challenger storm through a final push.

Education

Analysis: Miss. GOP Renewing Charter School Push

Gov. Phil Bryant and fellow Republicans who lead the Mississippi House and Senate say they have big plans to overhaul public education during the 2013 session.

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Barbour: Hurricane Sandy Broke Romney's Momentum

"The hurricane is what broke Romney's momentum. I don't think there's any question about it," former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said on CNN's "State of the Union."

Business

Post-storm Construction Hiring May Aid U.S. Economy

Hiring in the long-depressed U.S. construction industry will get a boost from the rebuilding that will follow Superstorm Sandy. Those jobs, in turn, could raise economic growth, analysts say.

Business

Prison Factories Caught in Private Biz Debate

Factories that employ convicted felons are at the heart of a simmering debate about whether prisons should be siphoning away jobs—and at much lower wages.

Politics

Obama's Special Weapon in Swing States: Bill Clinton

Republican Mitt Romney has millionaire backers, a huge staff and years of campaign experience, which may be enough to win the White House. President Barack Obama has one asset Romney …

National

Long Lines, Rising Tempers Seen at Gas Stations

Motorists fumed in long lines at gas stations around the metropolitan area and screamed at each other Friday morning as fuel shortages hindered the region's efforts to recover four days …

National

Campaigns Lawyered Up for Election Overtime Chance

Legions of lawyers are ready to enter the fray in case Election Day turns on a legal challenge. One nightmare scenario would be for the results in a battleground state …