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Report: Ohio Kidnapper Called Mother of 1 Victim
Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro said he called the mother of one of his captives and told the woman her daughter was alive and had become his wife, according to interrogation …
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Obama Encouraged by G20 Syria Talks, Plans Speech
President Barack Obama said Friday he's encouraged by talks with foreign leaders over how to respond to chemical weapons use in Syria and plans to make his case to the …
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Health Care
FAQ: How Will The Individual Mandate Work?
The federal health law's individual mandate, one of the key building blocks of the insurance overhaul, remains controversial as the October start date approaches for enrolling in new online marketplaces.
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Person of the Day
Mississippi Braves
The formula was simple for the Mississippi Braves Sept. 2, the final day of play in the 2013 Southern League Season: All the team had to do was win against …
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Feds Won't Enforce Same-Sex Veterans Law
The Obama administration said Wednesday it will stop enforcing a law that blocks benefits to partners of military veterans in same-sex marriages.
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Gay Rights Groups Seek Anti-Bias Victory in Texas
Gay rights advocates and religious conservatives were expected Thursday to pack a City Council meeting for a vote on nondiscrimination protections that are already in place elsewhere in Texas but …
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Studies Take Early Look at Health Law's Premiums
Coverage under President Barack Obama's health care law won't be cheap, but cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options, according to two independent private studies.
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Divided Vote Foreshadows Obama Challenge on Syria
A Senate panel's deep divide over giving President Barack Obama the authority to use U.S. military force against Syria underscores the commander in chief's challenge in persuading skeptical lawmakers and …
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Obama Heads Into the Lion's Den in Russia
President Barack Obama is heading into the lion's den of Russia, confronting Syria's key patron as well as foreign leaders skeptical of his call for an international military strike against …
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Business Groups Cool to Raising Taxes for Roads
Business groups still aren't ready to raise Mississippi's taxes to repair and build highways and bridges.
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Bryan's Rant
Beware the FCS
This year in college football might provide an interesting theme to watch for.
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The Slate
College football's opening night has already shown us potentially the Game of the Year: Ole Miss versus Vanderbilt.
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Music
A Critique on Critics
I almost hate to enact the typical 10th-grade speech-class introduction, but I think we can all glean something important from defining the term "critic."
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Film
Excesses of the Car Chase
A slick car outperforms Selena Gomez and Ethan Hawke in the regrettable “Getaway.”
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Business
Follow the Jug
The owners and managers of Fondren Public worked a long time to make the bar a hotspot for a unique blend of young professionals and Fondren locals, and it paid …
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Wellness
Leap of Faith
It is usually our challenges in life that lead to our biggest accomplishments. Danielle Wells, 27, is a testament to this fact.
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Good
Raising Kids Au Naturale
I believe in fresh air and sunshine and puddles and dirt smudged on play clothes or all over bare skin. So often as a parent, it is all too easy …
