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Man Named in Poison Letters Case Goes into Hiding

A Mississippi man whose home was searched in the investigation of poisoned letters sent to the president and others has apparently gone into hiding, but his attorney said he is …

Big Brands Rejected Bangladesh Factory Safety Plan

As Bangladesh reels from the deaths of hundreds of garment workers, the refusal of global retailers to pay for inspections brings renewed scrutiny.

Boston Bombing Suspects Echo Home-Grown Terrorists in Madrid, London Attacks

The story of the Boston bombers, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his 26-year-old brother, Tamerlan, is still unfolding at high speed. Many aspects of the case, including the brothers' motivations, are not …

Ricin-Laced Letters Leading to a Miss. Mystery

Of three ricin-laced letters mailed this month to public officials, only one made it into the hands of an intended target, 80-year-old Mississippi judge Sadie Holland.

Mississippi Men's Feud Looms Over Ricin Probe

The investigation into poisoned letters mailed to President Barack Obama and others has shifted from an Elvis impersonator to his longtime foe, and authorities must now figure out if an …

City in the Sky

The long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed "Bioshock" series is finally here, and despite its flaws, it was worth the wait.

Jonathan Lee on the Defensive Over Business Judgments (Plus Audio)

Jonathan Lee, candidate for mayor of Jackson, Miss., is on the defensive over default judgments against his family's business.

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Wilson: Engaging our Youth

Albert Wilson has spent his adult life trying to reach out to the next generation. Now he wants to reach them from the Jackson City Council.

As Rates Soar, Kemper’s Investors Cash In

After several credit downgrades and gloomy financial forecasts, the balance sheets of utility companies constructing a 580-megawatt coal power plant in eastern Mississippi are improving as their ratepayers are saddled …

Help for 'Uninsurables' Mired in Political Battle

Republicans are offering to bail out a financially strapped program in the federal health overhaul, one that's a lifeline for uninsured people with medical problems.

Tupelo Man Investigated in Ricin Case

Law enforcement officials searched the home of a second Mississippi man in connection to ricin-laced letters sent to the president and a U.S. senator.

Hearing to Focus on Ricin Suspect's Mental State

The third day of a hearing for the Mississippi man accused of mailing poisoned letters to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a local judge was expected to include …

Tax-Free Internet Shopping Jeopardized by Bill

Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate.

Bernanke to Miss Conference, Hinting at Departure

Ben Bernanke is intensifying speculation that this year will be his last as Federal Reserve chairman by deciding to skip the Fed's annual August conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Boston Bomb Suspect Interrogated and Charged

The 19-year-old charged with the Boston Marathon bombing, his throat injured by a gunshot wound, wrote down answers to the questions of investigators about his motives and connections to any …

FBI: No Ricin Found in Home of Mississippi Suspect

Investigators haven't found any ricin in the house of a Mississippi man accused of mailing poisoned letters to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a local judge, according to …

Beach Bacteria: DNA Tests Offer Quicker Results

Just in time for swimsuit season, federal researchers are touting a faster, more accurate water-quality test to keep beaches open and people healthy.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers ages 30-65 without a history of cancer to participate in a long-term cancer study.

Hearing to Continue Monday in Ricin Letter Case

The man charged with mailing ricin-laced letters to the president and a senator was expected back in court Monday, and the hearing could reveal what evidence authorities have collected from …

Boy Scouts May Allow Gay Youth

Searching for compromise on a divisive issue, the Boy Scouts of America is proposing to partially lift its long-standing exclusion of gays — allowing them as youth members but continuing …