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Police ID Gunman in Deadly Santa Monica Rampage

Investigators trying to determine why John Zawahri planned his shooting spree focused on a deadly act of domestic violence that touched off the mayhem.

NSA Contractor Risks Steep Jail Time for Data Leak

The man who gave classified documents to reporters, making public two sweeping U.S. surveillance programs and touching off a national debate on privacy versus security, has revealed his own identity.

Six Months After Shooting, Victims' Families Head to D.C.

Families of Sandy Hook School shooting victims remind lawmakers they are painfully waiting for action.

Five Ways Congress is Trying to Curb Rape in the Military

When the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the U.S. military's sexual assault crisis, lawmakers grilled Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine officials on the alarmingly high number …

Mississippi Economy Grew 2.4 Percent in 2012

Mississippi's 2012 growth rate was close to the national average and ranked 17th among the 50 states.

In California, Obama and Xi Seek to Build New Ties

Seeking a fresh start to a complex relationship, President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping are retreating to a sprawling desert estate for two days of talks on high-stakes …

U.S. Declassifies Phone Surveillance Details After Uproar

A top intelligence official is declassifying details about one program while insisting that collecting America's phone records and internet use of foreign nationals were legal.

Committee Passes Bill to Address Sexual Assaults

With broad support from Republicans and Democrats, a House committee Wednesday approved legislation to tackle the growing problem of sexual assault in the armed forces by taking away the power …

Debrynda Davey

Debrynda Davey graduated from S.D. Lee High School in Columbus, Miss., in the early 1970s and began a long and successful career as a nurse and nurse educator.

Senators Blast Military Response to Sex Assaults

U.S. senators dressed down senior military leaders Tuesday, led by female lawmakers, combat veterans and former prosecutors who insisted that sexual assault in the ranks has cost the services the …

More than 65 Countries Sign Arms Trade Treaty

More than 65 countries signed the landmark treaty regulating the multibillion-dollar global arms trade Monday and the United States announced it will sign soon, giving a strong kickoff to the …

Lawyer: Manning Wanted to Enlighten U.S. About Wars

Pfc. Bradley Manning's attorney argued that his client wanted to tell the public about the bitter reality of America's wars when he gave classified material to WikiLeaks.

Brass Seeks to Temper Military Justice Overhaul

American military commanders wield substantial power to discipline the troops they lead. But an epidemic of sexual assaults roiling the armed forces has Congress about to rein in that authority.

GOP Governors Endure Early Trials, Gird for 2014

Republican governors took over statehouses across the country after the 2010 elections and immediately acted on promises to usher in a new era of budget cutting and conservative labor policies.

Bradley Manning Trial Begins; Could Last All Summer

More than three years ago, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was arrested in Iraq and charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.

Xi, Obama Look to Strike Up Relationship at Summit

President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping face weighty issues when they meet at a private estate in California next week, but their most important task may simply be …

U.S. Economy Growing Slowly

The U.S. economy grew at a modest 2.4 percent annual rate from January through March, slightly slower than initially estimated.

10 Easy and Fun Ways to Help the Chick Ball & Fight Sex Trafficking

Here are 10 easy ways you can help:

It is JFP Chick Ball season in Jackson, and we need your help to fight domestic abuse—this year to start a rape crisis center and raise awareness about sexual assault …

Fondren Renaissance, CARA, C Spire and Insurance

On Saturday, June 8th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Animal Rescue and Adoption Inc.— a nonprofit "no-kill" animal rescue group that cares for hundreds of abused, unwanted and …

Can MTC Fix Woodville Prison?

A Utah-based private-prison firm hopes that it can turn things around at the Wilkinson County Correctional Center in Woodville.

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