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2 Americans Win Nobel Econ Prize for Match-Making

Two American scholars were awarded the Nobel economics prize on Monday for studies on the match-making that takes place when doctors are coupled up with hospitals, students with schools and …

Though Still High, 2012 Deficit Falls 16% Over Last Year

A stronger economy meant more people had jobs and income that generated tax revenue. Corporations also contributed more to federal revenue than in 2011.

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Despite Debt Crisis, EU Wins Nobel Peace Prize

The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for fostering peace on a continent ravaged by war, yet the Norwegian prize jury warned Friday that the financial crisis challenging the …

10 Things to Know for Thursday

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

Yemeni Security Officer for US Embassy Killed

A masked gunman assassinated a Yemeni security official who worked for the U.S. Embassy in a drive-by shooting Thursday near his home in the capital, officials said, adding the assault …

My Mother’s Wisdom

Clothes and shoes are an investment, and to look your best, they need the proper care.

Alive at Night

It's the weekend in Jackson, and you're looking for something to do.

Hosemann's Voter ID Subterfuge

Nowhere does the secretary of state's website make it clear that the Mississippi's voter-identification law, which the Legislature and governor approved in May, will not be in effect for the …

Fire and Brimstone

For a minute, we toyed with having debates back at Neshoba Central High School in the 1970s.

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Feds: Man Arrested in LA Airport Not Cooperating

A man arrested at Los Angeles International Airport wearing a bulletproof vest and flame-resistant pants is not cooperating with federal officials working to discover why he was headed to Boston …

More Paths to Victory for Obama, But Race Tightening

With swinging polls making the White House race as unpredictable as ever, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney were crossing Ohio Tuesday and making their case with new …

GM Plans to Hire Up to 10,000 Computer Professionals

General Motors is moving past layoffs and the Motor City's rusty, low-tech image. It's setting out on its own to develop software and invent the most advanced gizmos for your …

Community Events and Public Meetings

Today, the Jackson Touchdown Club Meeting is at 6 p.m. at River Hills Club.

SpaceX Launch of Space Station Resupply Vehicle Planned for Sunday Night

A privately owned rocket was poised to blast off Sunday night on the first of a dozen space station supply missions under a mega-contract with NASA.

Stocks Gain after US Unemployment Rate Drops

Stocks rose on Friday after a government report showed that more Americans are going back to work.

Romney's Medicare Plan Raises Cost Questions

Independent experts say they doubt that Romney's Medicare plan can succeed without some kind of hard spending-limit.

Home Sweet Studio

Drawing for me has so much to do with movement and sort of the kinetic connection to things.

Musing at Morningbell

Morningbell is one of the cozier venues in the city, and this is especially true when there is a good turnout.

The United States of Anorexia

Not one of them has what could be considered a “normal” adult woman’s body, not in this culture—or planet.

JPS Takes City to Court

Jackson Public Schools is taking the city to court over the City Council's refusal to approve a millage rate to support the school district's approved budget.