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North Korea Conducts Third Controversial Nuke Test
Defying U.N. warnings, North Korea on Tuesday conducted its third nuclear test in the remote, snowy northeast, taking a crucial step toward its goal of building a bomb small enough …
Obama to Announce 34K Troops to be Home in a Year
President Barack Obama will announce in his State of the Union address that 34,000 U.S. troops will be home from Afghanistan within a year.
Health Care
Health Law Bars Opting Out Of Maternity Coverage; Long Term Care Insurance Is Guaranteed If Company Goes Out Of Business
This week, I am answering readers' questions about maternity coverage requirements in the new health insurance exchanges, long-term-care insurance and switching employer health plans.
Senators Seek Pact on Gun-Buy Background Checks
A cornerstone of President Barack Obama's drive to check gun violence is gathering bipartisan steam as four senators, including two of the National Rifle Association's congressional champions, privately seek compromise …
Syrian Rebels Preparing for Advance on Capital
Syrian rebels brought their fight within a mile of the heart of Damascus on Friday, seizing army checkpoints and cutting a key highway with a row of burning tires as …
Hacker Gains Access to Bush Family Emails, Photos
A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.
Health Care
Chemicals Linked to Obesity in Black Children
Black children with high levels of hormone-altering chemicals used in some shampoos and lotions are more likely to be obese, according to research published today.
House Bill Would Move Revenue Dept. to Clinton
House members want to move the Department of Revenue to a new home in Speaker Philip Gunn's district.
White House Allies Produce Preschool-for-All Plan
Days before President Barack Obama outlines his agenda for the coming year, a think tank with close ties to the White House is outlining a plan that would provide preschool …
Development
At Capitol, Much at Stake for Jackson
With a renewed push underway for a local-option sales tax, Jackson could at last get some aid in paying for maintenance projects the city has in the works.
Small Ala. Town: Relief that Child Hostage is Safe
A 5-year-old boy was back with his ecstatic family and playing with his toy dinosaur after his nearly weeklong ordeal as a hostage in an underground bunker was ended by …
Dell in $24.4B Founder-Led Deal to Go Private
Slumping personal computer maker Dell is bowing out of the stock market in a $24.4 billion buyout that represents the largest deal of its kind since the Great Recession dried …
Obama to Campaign for Gun Proposals in Minnesota
Obama is seeking to rally support from the public and law enforcement community.
Education
Leveling the Education Playing Field
Mississippi's legislative leaders promised a whirlwind session heavily focused on education issues. Based on the volume of education-related bills flying out of the Capitol, they appear to be achieving that …
Freedom Returns to the Storied City of Timbuktu
On the morning French commandos parachuted onto the sand just north of this storied city and ended 10 months of Islamic rule, Hawi Traore folded up her veil. On the …
Ed Koch, Mayor Who Became a Symbol of NYC, Dies
Ed Koch's favorite moment as mayor of New York City, fittingly, involved yelling.
US Gains 157K Jobs; Jobless Rate Rises to 7.9 Pct.
Hiring was much stronger at the end of 2012 than previously thought.
Environment
Ready to "Speak Truth" about Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is turning to a Houston activist to lead the fight against environmental injustices around the country.
City & County
Robert Amos: Bring in the Bucks
Robert Amos ran for mayor of Jackson in 2009 and for a seat on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors 2011.
You Can't Teach an Alpha Dog New Tricks
When [Richard Dawkins] said that religious instruction is more harmful than "mild" child sexual abuse and was called out on it, he couldn't backtrack.
