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World

AP Interview: Ahmadinejad Pushes New World Order

Ahmadinejad presented an air of boredom when it came to the hot topic on everyone's mind — Iran's nuclear program and the possibility of impending war.

National

Santorum, DeMint Endorse Akin in Mo. Senate Race

Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin has won two high-profile Republican endorsements a day after guaranteeing his candidacy would continue.

State

MUW Rape Suspect Caught

Columbus police have arrested a man in the alleged rape of a woman on the Mississippi University for Women campus in August.

Capitol

Rep. George Flaggs to Retire

State Rep. George Flaggs, a Democrat from Vicksburg who has served in the House since 1988, says he will retire after the 2013 session.

Justice

AG Eric Holder to Speak at Ole Miss Thursday

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will speak about civil rights Thursday at the University of Mississippi.

Environment

MDA Rejects Drilling Appeal

The head of the Mississippi Development Authority has rejected an appeal by opponents who sought to block rules for offshore gas and oil exploration and leasing.

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Replacement Ref Furor Grows After Wild Seattle Win

The furor over the work of replacement officials reached a fevered pitch during Week 3 in the NFL, especially Monday night when Seattle beat Green Bay on a desperation pass …

State

Forrest County Juvenile Detention Center 'Partially' Improved

A federal court monitor says Forrest County officials are partially in compliance with an order to make improvements at the local juvenile detention center.

State Government

Gov. Phil Bryant to Lead Energy Board

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been named chairman of the Southern States Energy Board.

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Obama, Romney Spar Over Troubles Abroad

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are sparring over how best to address U.S. challenges abroad in nearly back-to-back addresses at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting.

World

UN Calls Syrian War 'Regional Calamity,' Demands End

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demanded international action to stop the war in Syria, telling a somber gathering of world leaders Tuesday that the 18-month conflict had become "a regional calamity with …

Faith

Former President Clinton Urges Religious Tolerance

Former President Bill Clinton says the followers of Islam shouldn't resort to violence when they hear their faith challenged in an increasingly diverse and Internet-connected world.

Music

Alicia Keys Sings to the Heavens

Alicia Keys has been getting in touch with her spiritual side, headlining "MTV Crashes Manchester" in the city's cathedral.

Technology

Think Like Einstein—on your iPad

While Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application launched Tuesday promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before.

Capitol

Dems Back Rep. Banks for State Supreme Court

The Mississippi Democratic Party is endorsing Democratic state Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson.