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Sandusky Tries to Get His Penn State Pension Back

A handcuffed Jerry Sandusky testified by video link for nearly three hours Tuesday as Pennsylvania's public pension agency considered his request to restore retirement benefits canceled because of his child …

Legislators Return to Jackson

Legislators from across Mississippi are gathering in Jackson today for the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, and Jackson's leaders are going to be there to welcome them.

ardenland, UMMC and Nissan

On Jan. 1, Arden Barnett, founder of entertainment company ardenland, finalized a long-term lease with building owner Mike Peters of Peters Development for Duling Hall in Fondren.

Elvis Presley

If Elvis Presley was still alive, he'd be 79 years old tomorrow, Jan. 8.

Unemployment Benefits Bill Clears Hurdle

White House-backed legislation to renew benefits for the long-term unemployed unexpectedly cleared an initial Senate hurdle on Tuesday, clearing the way for bipartisan negotiations in the opening days of an …

Lawmakers Put Finishing Touches on Spending Bill

Negotiators trying to put the finishing touches on a $1.1 trillion spending bill reported Tuesday that they have made major progress in recent days in advance of a meeting of …

Miss. Lawmakers Face Long Agenda in 2014 Session

Mississippi lawmakers start their three-month session at noon Tuesday, and they face a long agenda. They'll write a budget, seek ways to control prison costs, debate education policy and argue …

McQuirter Picked Hinds Board Prez

During an at-times testy Hinds County Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors elected a new president and changed the board's policy for choosing presidents and vice-presidents in the future.

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Fed Chair, Unemployment on Tap as Congress Returns

Back to work on Monday, Congress faces a hefty list of unfinished business and a politically driven agenda in an election year that will determine control of the House and …

'Polar Vortex' Pushes Subzero Temps into Midwest

A whirlpool of frigid, dense air known as a "polar vortex" descended Monday into much of the U.S., pummeling parts of the country with a dangerous cold that could break …

Expansion of Mississippi Medicaid Unlikely in 2014

Mississippi lawmakers appear unlikely to do an about-face and vote to expand Medicaid this year.

City Gearing Up For Referendum Vote

If you hear a knock at the door between now and Jan. 14, you could be receiving a visit from supporters of the proposed 1 percent sales tax.

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Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has said the one-percent sales tax will help bring the city's water …

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Many Spanish Speakers Left Behind in First Wave Of Obamacare

In the 36 states that rely on the federally run insurance exchanges, including Texas and Florida, Latinos until recently couldn't enroll online in Spanish.

Salvation Army Thrift Store Burns

The Jackson Salvation Army Thrift Store on Presto Lane is destroyed after an early morning fire today.

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Iraqi Troops Press Battle in West with al-Qaida

Under siege by government forces, al-Qaida militants tried to strengthen their hold on two of Iraq's main Sunni cities Friday, telling residents that they were defending them against the Shiite-led …

Prague Locals Want to Oust Palestinian Embassy

Relations between Palestinians and the Czech Republic took a nosedive Friday after residents voiced concerns over the discovery of illegal weapons found at the Palestinian embassy complex where a booby-trapped …

4 Dead After Cambodian Police Fire on Protesters

At least four people were killed Friday when police outside Cambodia's capital opened fire to break up a protest by striking garment workers demanding a doubling of the minimum wage, …

Winter Storm Brings Snow, Kills at Least 9

A winter storm that dropped nearly 2 feet of snow just north of Boston, temporarily shut down major highways in New York and Pennsylvania and forced airlines to cancel thousands …

The 14-Minute Fix

If you are like me, your home feels a little ... less after the holiday decorations are packed up and put away.