10 Things to Know This Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Tuskegee Airman Receives Congressional Medal
Retired Tuskegee Airman Johnny C. Whitfield of Monticello, 90, received a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal Friday.
In Q2 the Economy Grew... But Barely
Weak consumer spending held growth to an annual rate of just 1.5 percent, even less than the 2 percent rate in the first quarter. And few expect the economy to …
Bryant Calls for Teacher Merit Pay
Gov. Phil Bryant wants to end Mississippi's statewide system of seniority-based teacher raises.
Obama to Give Israel $70M in Military Funding
President Barack Obama said Friday he is releasing an additional $70 million in military aid for Israel, a previously announced move that appeared timed to upstage Republican rival Mitt Romney's …
10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories people will talk about today; all times are central time zone.
5 Things to Watch at the Olympics on Friday
Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Friday.
Romney Slights Rally Brits
From Prime Minister David Cameron to ordinary Londoners rushing to work, Britons recoiled at the visiting American's suggestion that the logistical problems encountered so far were "disconcerting." Many who have …
Teens: How to Break Up Safely
Leaving a violent abuser can be the dangerous time for a victim; teens, too, get hurt when they try to break up.
Former USM Hoops Player Neil Reed Dies
Neil Reed, the former Indiana basketball player who coach Bob Knight was caught on tape choking in 1997, has died after collapsing in his Central California home. He was 36.
EYES ON LONDON: A Mayor's Rejoinder to Romney
The London mayor talks back to Mitt Romney and so much more from around Olympic Village.
Facebook's Stock Tumbles After First Quarterly Earnings Statement
Facebook's first earnings report as a public company had solid numbers, but in the end it landed with a thud — much like its rocky initial public offering two months …
Port of Gulfport Doing Enough With Federal Dollars?
Mississippi leaders are questioning whether the Port of Gulfport is doing enough to capitalize on the $570 million in federal money being spent there in the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane …
WGBH Boston Buys Public Radio International
Boston public media station WGBH, the producer of such marquee PBS shows as "Nova" and "Frontline," has acquired Minneapolis-based Public Radio International, the companies said Thursday.
Politics
Romney Insults English on Olympics
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney caused a stir in Britain on Thursday by questioning whether the country is prepared to host the Olympic Games without a hitch and scheduling a …
