Story
WHO Adopts Reforms to Repair Reputation After Bungling Ebola
The World Health Organization has proposed reforms that could overhaul its structure after botching the response to the biggest-ever Ebola outbreak, a sluggish performance that experts say cost thousands of …
Story
Boko Haram Attacks Northeastern Nigerian city, Scores Killed
In fierce fighting Sunday that killed more than 200 combatants, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeastern Nigeria, from three fronts.
Story
Japan Seeks Jordan's Help on Gaining Hostage's Release
Japan sought help from Jordan and other countries Monday in its race to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group, with no signs of progress on securing …
Story
Russia Defiant After More Threats from West Over Ukraine
Russian officials struck a defiant note Monday after Western leaders threatened to further punish Moscow for escalated fighting in eastern Ukraine over the weekend.
Story
Islamic State Group Nearly Pushed Out of Syria's Kobani
Kurdish fighters backed by intense U.S.-led airstrikes pushed the Islamic State group almost entirely out of the Syrian town of Kobani on Monday, marking a major loss for extremists whose …
Story
Church of England Consecrates First Female Bishop
Male domination in the leadership of the Church of England ended Monday, as the 500-year-old institution consecrated its first female bishop.
Story
Commander in Joseph Kony's Feared Militia Appears in Court
A commander in warlord Joseph Kony's feared militia made his first appearance before an International Criminal Court judge Monday, calling himself a former soldier who was abducted and "taken to …
Story
Small Drone Crashes at White House Complex, Origin Unclear
The U.S. Secret Service says a small drone crashed overnight at the White House complex while the president was in India.
Photo
Story
'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Bill Passes House, Affirms Existing Education Law
The House Speaker's education bill would stop the “dirty rotten scoundrels in Washington from imposing their communist agenda on our school curricula?” Rep. David Baria asked.
Place
Story
Politics
McDaniel Titillates with PAC Formation
Although it doesn't exactly come as a shock that state Sen. Chris McDaniel has formed a new political-action committee, McDaniel is leaving everyone in suspense about what his next moves …
Photo
Place
Photo
Photo
Story
Person of the Day
Michael Beattie
When the Jackson Choral Society began seeking an interim director last year, it couldn't have found a more experienced leader than Michael Beattie.
Photo
Story
State
Miss. Senate to Mull Eliminating Vehicle Inspection Sticker
Mississippi lawmakers are driving forward with a plan to wipe out vehicle inspection stickers.
Story
Measles Outbreak Casts Spotlight on Anti-Vaccine Movement
A major measles outbreak traced to Disneyland has brought criticism down on the small but vocal movement among parents to opt out of vaccinations for their children.
