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What's in a Name?

One of the most interesting things about Irish culture is the unique names--and pronunciation of those names--that have resulted from the linguistic shift from old Irish to modern English.

The Pix, Help for Soldiers, Medicaid, Exports and Manufacturing Summit

David Pharr, a Jackson attorney, is one of the first tenants of the former Pix/Capri theater at 3023 N. State St.

Survey: Low-Wage Workers Gloomy About Future

America's lower-income workers have posted the biggest job gains since the deep 2007-09 recession—but few are bragging.

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 11

After stuffing yourself with turkey, you might be ready for a strong drink and loud music to wash all that family time down.

Much of Red Cross Fund for Sandy Aid Still Unspent

Seven months after Superstorm Sandy, the Red Cross still hasn't spent more than a third of the $303 million it raised to assist victims of the storm, a strategy the …

Protesters Out Again in Brazil's Biggest City

Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament—people are weighed down by high taxes and …

Lumumba: Defining Success

The great American newscaster David Brinkley once said that a successful man is one who can build a foundation out of the bricks thrown at him. If that holds true, …

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In Northern Iraqi City, al-Qaida Gathers Strength

Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out …

Obama in Search of an African Policy Legacy

President Barack Obama is receiving the embrace you might expect for a long-lost son on his return to his father's home continent, even as he has yet to leave a …

Gen. H. "Stormin'" Norman Schwarzkopf, Desert Storm Commander, Dies at Age 78

WASHINGTON (AP) — Truth is, retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf didn't care much for his popular "Stormin' Norman" nickname.

Exchanges are Here, Like it or Not

Today, Oct. 1, 2013, marks day one of the health-insurance exchanges as outlined in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare," President Barack Obama's landmark health-insurance reform act.

Olympic Flame Relay Highlights Putin's Russia

In the words of President Vladimir Putin, the four-month Olympic flame relay will "show the world Russia as she is and as we love her."

Are Federal Call Centers Up to the Task of Enrolling Millions in Health Plans?

An administration spokeswoman said that as of Wednesday, federal call centers have received more than 1.3 million calls and they are enrolling people in plans, although she did not offer …

Mascot Mania

Bob Cook of flakmagazine (is he the next Bill Simmons?) weighs in on the insanity of the sports mascot debate. Naturally, Ole Miss is mentioned.

FBI Works to Train Police on Mass Killing Response

Acting on a White House directive after last December's Connecticut school massacre, and partnering with a Texas-based training center, the FBI this year has been teaching best practices for responding …

For Leak, Bradley Manning Gets Stiffest Punishment

Army Pfc. Bradley Manning stood at attention in his crisp dress uniform Wednesday and learned the price he will pay for spilling an unprecedented trove of government secrets: up to …

Soldier Guilty of Murder for Fort Hood Shootings

Army Maj. Nidal Hasan was convicted Friday for the deadly 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, a shocking assault against American troops at home by one of their own who …

Talking Diplomacy in Syria, Obama Goes to Congress

President Barack Obama angled to end the impasse over Syria on Tuesday by pressing his case for U.S. airstrikes against Bashar Assad's regime as he held out hope of a …

Bradley Manning Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy

U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was acquitted of aiding the enemy — the most serious charge he faced — but was convicted of espionage, theft and other charges Tuesday, more …

The Southern Strategy's Last Stand?

This entire arc of ugly is good for us all, ultimately.

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