Radically Different Approaches to Cutting $750 Bil in Annual Medical Waste
To reform Medicare, President Obama would cut payments to service provides, and Mitt Romney would cut payments to future retirees.
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Obama Gives Pivotal Speech Thursday
President Barack Obama goes before the Democratic National Convention and the nation on Thursday for a capstone speech designed not just to persuade undecided voters to swing his way but …
201,000 New Jobs Added in August, Unemployment Apps Dropped
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, and a private survey showed businesses stepped up hiring in August. The data sketched a brighter outlook for the job market one …
Oil Found in La. After Isaac from BP Spill
Laboratory tests show that globs of oil found on two Louisiana beaches after Hurricane Isaac came from the 2010 BP spill.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today.
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Clinton Rocks the DNC with Speech
"We simply cannot afford ... someone who will double down on trickle-down," Clinton said.
Dems Pick 2 for Congress Races
Mississippi Democrats have chosen two new nominees to challenge Republican incumbents in the state's 3rd and 4th Districts.
Inmate Pleads Guilty in Prison Riot
One inmate has pleaded guilty in a deadly Adams Count prison riot last May; a second prisoner has been charged in the case.
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First Lady: 'Barack Knows the American Dream'
Michelle Obama's message: President Barack Obama is just like you.
Weathered Oil on La. Beaches
Weathered oil, aka tar, restricts fishing. Officials testing for the source.
10 Things to Know for Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today.
Herrington Withdraws from Miss. Congressional Race
Mississippi Democrats plan to choose a new nominee to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo.
Officials Watching Damaged Dam
Lamar County officials are using pumps to drop water levels in an earthen dam at the southern end of the Lake Serene system that was damaged by the heavy rains …
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Paul Ryan Denies Making Inaccurate Statements
Asked on NBC's "Today" whether he would agree that some of his statements have not always been accurate, he said, "No, not in the least, actually."
