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Israelis Expected to Return Netanyahu to Office
Israelis voted Tuesday in an election likely to keep hard-line Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the helm of government for a third term despite a turbulent record: no peace process …
Top to Bottom Changes in Congress' Foreign Policy
A harrowing nighttime flight over the African jungle and a wild search for a rebel leader helped forge a relationship between Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and Republican Rep. Ed Royce, …
Environmentalists Hail Obama Climate Change Focus
Environmental groups hailed President Barack Obama's warning Monday about climate change, but said the president's words will soon be tested as he decides whether to approve the Keystone XL oil …
Study: High School Grad Rate Highest Since '76
The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, the Education …
JSU to Open Campus in Madison
Jackson State University will enroll students at its new 8,600-square-foot campus in Madison as early as this summer.
U.S. Pays Tribute to King as Obama Begins New Term
The youngest daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. hailed the inauguration of the nation's first black president to a new term as one of the achievements made possible …
Schools Likely Focus of Tuesday Bryant Speech
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to focus on education in his State of the State speech at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Hartley Peavey
Hartley Peavey is a down-to-earth man whose sound amplifiers have provided thousands of jobs and helped entertain billions of people.
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JSU Expands, Vicksburg Tops Tourist List and Hong Kong Visits Jackson
Jackson State University will be expanding with a new campus in Madison as early as this summer.
Education
Charter Schools Headed to House Floor
Lubed up by the addition of several friendly lawmakers, the House Education Committee, as expected, passed its version of a charter-school bill out of committee this morning.
Universities Offer Scholarships to Future Teachers
Mississippi's two largest universities are launching a joint scholarship program to lure bright students to teaching.
Texas Official: 3 Wounded in College Shooting
A shooting on a Texas community college campus wounded three people Tuesday and sent students fleeing for safety as officials placed the campus on lockdown, officials said.
White House: Obama Wouldn't Block GOP Debt Bill
The Obama administration says it won't oppose a House Republican proposal to increase the nation's $16.4 trillion borrowing authority for only three months, even though President Barack last week decried …
Obama Climate Pledge Faces Test On Oil Pipeline
Environmental groups say President Barack Obama's warning about climate change will soon be tested as he decides whether to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf …
Exit Polls: Netanyahu Narrowly Wins Israel Vote
In a stunning setback, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-line bloc fared worse than expected in a parliamentary election Tuesday, exit polls showed, possibly forcing the incumbent Israeli leader to invite …
Poll: Many Say Let Illegal Immigrants Stay in U.S.
More than 6 in 10 Americans now favor allowing illegal immigrants to eventually become U.S. citizens, a major increase in support driven by a turnaround in Republicans' opinions after the …
Pentagon: AQ Ally is Top Suspect in Algeria Attack
The Pentagon on Tuesday stopped short of saying al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate is definitely to blame for the deadly Algeria terrorist attack, but it said there is good reason to …
IMF Sees Modest 2013 Improvement for World Economy
The International Monetary Fund is projecting a modest rise in global economic growth for 2013, but also warning that problems in the eurozone and the United States could derail momentum.
Unions Suffer Sharp Decline in Membership
The nation's labor unions suffered sharp declines in membership last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday, led by losses in the public sector as cash-strapped state and local …
House GOP Seeks to Defuse Debt Crisis
With tacit support from President Barack Obama, House Republicans were moving Wednesday to try to defuse a potential debt crisis with legislation to prevent an economy-rattling fiscal crisis for at …
