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Abbas: No Recognition of Israel as Jewish State

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said there is "no way" he will recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept a Palestinian capital in just a portion of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, …

World

N. Korea Elections: 0 pct Drama, 100 pct Mandatory

North Korean voters will make a choice Sunday when they elect a new national legislature, but not for a candidate. The ruling elite have already done that for them, and …

World

Obama's Warnings Brushed Aside by Russia's Putin

One by one, President Barack Obama's warnings to Russia are being brushed aside by President Vladimir Putin, who appears to only be speeding up efforts to formally stake his claim …

World

Ukraine Oligarchs Get Key Posts in Bid for Unity

In a surprising move after Russia flexed its military might in the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine's new leadership has reached out to oligarchs for help—appointing them as governors in eastern regions …

Health Care

Lawmakers Seek Agreement on Medical Clinic Grants

The Mississippi House and Senate will attempt to work out their differences on a proposal to expand state subsidies to health clinics.

Business

Anti-Labor Bills an 'Attack on Democracy'?

Yesterday, the Mississippi House of Representatives advanced several bills that would restrict labor unionizing and picketing activities, which Chandler called an "attack on the democracy."

Health Care

Doctors Hope for Cure in a 2nd Baby Born with HIV

A second American baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment—in this instance, four hours after birth.

Person of the Day

Tournament of the Day: SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament

A few men's basketball conference tournaments have already started, but the majority of them won't begin until next week, including the SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament in Houston, Texas.

World

Crimea Lawmakers Schedule Vote on Joining Russia

Lawmakers in Crimea declared their intention Thursday to split from Ukraine and join Russia instead, and scheduled a referendum in 10 days for voters to decide the fate of the …

Environment

China Takes Aim at Pollution After Years of Growth

Combatting pollution has shot up the agenda of the ruling Communist Party, which for years pushed for rapid economic development with little concern about the environmental impact.

World

EU Leaders Weighing Sanctions Against Russia

Russia will face sanctions over its military incursion in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula unless it withdraws its troops or engages in credible talks to defuse the situation, European leaders said Thursday.

National

U.S. Announces Visa Restrictions on Some Russians

The Obama administration slapped new visa restrictions Thursday on pro-Russian opponents of the new Ukraine government in Kiev and cleared the way for financial sanctions as the West began punishing …

Education

1 Version of Teacher Pay Raise Clears Miss. Senate

Teacher pay raise proposals gained momentum Wednesday at the Mississippi Capitol.

Bryan's Rant

Look Beyond the Combine

Some call it the underwear Olympics because it involves guys running around in tight-fitting clothing, getting timed, measured and analyzed. The NFL Combine is the first chance to see the …

Sports

The Slate

A Mississippi team in the NCAA Tournament might be a long shot. Every team would pretty much have to win its conference tournament to go dancing.

Music

Wayward Awards

The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.