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Obama Barnstorms Iowa, Blames Rep. Ryan for Blocking Farm Bill During Drought

President Barack Obama is blaming Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan for blocking a farm bill that could help voters in Iowa and elsewhere cope with a crippling drought, as …

World

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories people will be talking about today.

City & County

Jackson Police Say 1-year-old Shot and Killed

Jackson police say a 1-year-old girl has died after being shot in the head.

State

Mississippi Inmates Released Early to Save State Money

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is using early release, house arrest and probation to save at least $5 million on inmate housing.

City & County

10 Local Stories of the Week

From saggy pants and red sneakers to young lesbians winning a battle with the state, it was a week of young Mississippians grasping for their rights as Americans.

Domestic Violence

YouTube Series Targets Military Sexual Assault

Featuring "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals and Troian Bellisario, "Lauren" gives a close-up look at the challenges women service members face in trying to find justice after being raped.

National

AP Factchecks Romney-Ryan's First-Day Claims

Not all the rhetoric fit neatly with reality or with the record when Romney introduced his Republican vice presidential choice to the nation Saturday.

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Brittney Reese Home, Gives Coast Credit for Gold

About a thousand people welcomed Olympic long-jump champion Brittney Reese back to south Mississippi, and she gave them credit.

Politics

AP Analysis: By Picking Paul Ryan for V.P., Romney Makes 2012 Election a Clear Choice

Mitt Romney's pick of Rep. Paul Ryan for the Republican presidential ticket brings clarity to the stark election-year choice for voters — the competing Democratic and GOP visions about the …

National

Doctors Call for a 'Public Health' Solution to Gun Violence in the United States

Is a gun like a virus, a car, tobacco or alcohol? Yes say public health experts, who in the wake of recent mass shootings are calling for a fresh look …

Sports

Olympics Closing Ceremonies: a 'Mashed Up Symphony' of British Pop, Rock and 'Humour'

Get the Union Jacks out and prepare to party: Olympic Stadium is being transformed into a giant jukebox of British pop and pizazz for the ceremony that wraps up the …

Politics

Romney's Veep Pick, Rep. Paul Ryan, a 'Double-Edged Sword'

Even before Wisconsin sent Paul Ryan to Congress, he was meticulously carving a path that seemed to point only upward.

Politics

UPDATED: Romney to Announce VP Saturday Morning, AP Confirms It's Tea Party Favorite Paul Ryan

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has decided on a running mate and will announce his decision Saturday morning in Norfolk, Va., his campaign said Friday night.

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A Big Ole Southern Party

With five music stages, a free raffle, food from various local restaurants and a plethora of street vendors, Belhaven’s Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights might be one of the most anticipated …

Health Care

Affordable Care Act's Tax Increases Are Coming: Who Pays?

Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama's health care law? The wealthiest 2 percent of Americans will take the biggest hit, starting next year. And the pain …

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Raymond Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn

A Raymond resident is behind bars following his arrest today for alleged possession of child porn, announced Attorney General Jim Hood.

Politics

Democrats Say Their Attacks on Romney Over Taxes - Personal and Policy - Are Working

Democrats are growing increasingly confident that a two-pronged tax attack on Republican Mitt Romney — one part policy, one part personal — will help President Barack Obama lure pivotal support …

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War on Saggy Pants, Colorful Shoes

For the second time this week, local officials made headlines for their reactions to children's clothing styles.

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MHAP Praises Affordable Care

With a few aspects of the 2010 Affordable Care Act taking effect Oct. 1, the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program is working to make sure citizens have access to the best …

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Joey Brinson and Ryan Estep

Starting August 29, another group of athletes will travel to London to compete without television coverage, hordes of journalists or nightly medal counts.