10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories people will be talking about today.
Dems: Redistricting Dilutes Rankin's Black Vote
Democrats have sent a federal complaint alleging that Republican leaders purposely diluted black voting strength when redistricting the county.
Kemper Startup Expected for 2014 Despite Problems
Mississippi Power says its $2.8 billion lignite power plant is on track to open in May 2014.
The 'Solid South' Growing More Complex As Demographics Change
The "Solid South" was a political fact, benefiting Democrats for generations and then Republicans, with Bible Belt and racial politics ruling the day. But demographic changes and recent election results …
Persuading the 'Persuadables' -- Presidential Candidates Reach for Undecided Voters
Rushing toward their party conventions, the rival presidential campaigns are trying to invigorate core supporters while reaching out to a sliver of undecided voters who harbor doubts about President Barack …
Ryan Campaigning with His Mom, Obama Calls Romney's Tax Plan 'Trickle Down Fairy Dust'
Paul Ryan, a champion of changing Medicare, spoke as a passionate defender Saturday, promising seniors that he and Mitt Romney would save it, and he introduced his mother to voters …
BizBriefs: Apple at a New High, Facebook at a New Low... and Monday Is Jus' Plain Blue
It's not just in your head. Mondays really are the worst. Monday is the only day the stock market is more likely to fall than to rise. The Dow Jones …
Treasury Changing Terms of Fannie and Freddie Bailout; Will Now Grab All Their Profits
The government is changing the terms of its bailout agreement with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a way that will shrink the holdings of the two mortgage giants more …
10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today.
Tenn. Abortion Clinic Closes, Citing New Law
A new Tennessee law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals is being blamed for the closure of a longtime Tennessee abortion provider.
For Miss., an Angst-Filled Civil War Anniversary
With its long history of racial strife and a state flag that still bears the Confederate battle emblem, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War can be touchy.
Rep. Ryan Switches Course, Admits to Seeking Stimulus To Help Create 'Green' Jobs
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on Thursday reversed course and acknowledged lobbying the government for millions of dollars in economic stimulus money after twice denying he had done so.
Democrats in New York, California and Illinois Considering Tighter Gun Restrictions
Democratic leaders in three big states have used this summer's mass shooting in Colorado to push bills that would crack down on assault weapons and ammunition sales, rekindling a debate …
CO2 At 20-Year Low Thanks To More Natural Gas, Less Coal
In a surprising turnaround, the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere in the U.S. has fallen dramatically to its lowest level in 20 years, and government officials …
Rep. Ryan Denies Seeking Stimulus Dollars Despite Writing Letters Seeking 'Green' Funds in 2009
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on Thursday denied for a second time that he ever lobbied the government for stimulus money, even though he sent letters —with his signature …
