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Young People: Lift Your Voices
When the Pew Charitable Trusts released data on juvenile-detention rates across the country earlier this month, Mississippi had the third greatest percentage drop (77 percent) in young people committed to …
In NSA Spying Scandal, Outrage but Calculation Too
U.S. allies knew that the Americans were spying on them, but they had no idea how much.
Pascagoula LNG Terminal Awaits Federal Export OK
Investors spent $1 billion building a facility in Pascagoula to import liquefied natural gas. But plans to bring natural gas into the United States collapsed when explorers began finding large …
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
Blues by Starlight is Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Highland Village.
Environment
Mercury Increasing in Birds Downstream of Canada's Oil Sands
Mercury levels are increasing in the eggs of water birds that nest downstream of Canada's oil sands region, according to a new study.
Global Chemical Watchdog Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Efforts to eliminate chemical weapons won a Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for the global watchdog trying to destroy Syria's stockpiles of nerve gas and other poisonous agents.
Health Care
Costliest 1 Percent of Patients Account for 21 Percent of U.S. Health Spending
Five percent of patients account for 50 percent of all health-care expenditures.
UN to Tackle Collapsing Central African Republic
The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution Thursday aimed at helping end near-anarchy in the violence-wracked Central African Republic, which it says is threatening stability in …
House GOP Leaders Seek Short-Term Debt Extension
House Speaker John Boehner planned to ask fractious Republican lawmakers on Thursday to support a six-week extension of the government's ability to borrow money, even as Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew …
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
Tonight, the History of Beer Dinner is at 6 p.m. at Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint.
With Obama Out, Others Take APEC Stage, Sort Of
As some of the world's heavy-weight leaders stood in the spotlight Monday at a regional economic summit, they still managed to be upstaged by who was missing.
Online Delays Signal Strong Demand for Health Care
Overloaded websites and jammed phone lines frustrated consumers for a second day as they tried to sign up for health insurance under the nation's historic health care overhaul.
Food
Ancient Ales, Local Lagers
In the Neolithic Age, about 10,200 B.C. to 2,000 B.C., mankind invented agricultural methods and began domesticating cereals for steady food supplies.
New Sanctions Likely Despite Thaw in U.S.-Iran Ties
A war-weary Congress generally backs President Barack Obama's outreach to Iran, but with tougher U.S. economic measures against Tehran on the way, the president's diplomatic task could get harder if …
Syrian Arsenal Inspections to Begin by Tuesday
The inspectors responsible for tracking down Syria's chemical arms stockpile and verifying its destruction plan to start in Syria by Tuesday.
Somalis Fear Youths Leaving U.S. for Terror Group
Leaders of the nation's largest Somali community say some of their young men are still being enticed to join the terror group that has claimed responsibility for the deadly mall …
Food
Living Raw
Dr. Leo Huddleston, doctor of naturopathy and chiropractic medicine, has been a "living-food enthusiast" for over 20 years. He is also a certified personal trainer.
Obama Opens U.N. Talks with Diplomatic Opportunities
President Barack Obama opens meetings at the United Nations with diplomatic opportunities on three vexing issues: Iran's disputed nuclear program, Syria's chemical weapons use, and elusive peace between Israel and …
Republicans at Odds as 'Obamacare' Showdown Nears
Congressional Republicans struggled to tamp down a family feud Thursday as they approached a politically charged showdown with the White House that combines the threat of a government shutdown, a …
Economy
Low-wage Jobs Fuel State Economic Growth
Right now, Mississippi's economy is doing better than the U.S. on average—but probably not for long.
