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Temporary Deal Reopens Gov't After 16-Day Shutdown

The government unlocked office doors, carried away barriers and lifted entrance gates at parks across the country Thursday after a battle-weary Congress approved a bipartisan deal to end 16 days …

World

U.N. to Elect 5 New Security Council Members

The U.N. General Assembly elects five new members to the Security Council on Thursday and the winners are virtually certain because there are no contested races—Nigeria, Chad, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania …

National

Report: NSA and CIA Collaborate on Drone Strikes

The National Security Agency has been extensively involved in the U.S. government's targeted killing program, collaborating closely with the CIA in the use of drone strikes against terrorists abroad, The …

Business

Govt: Employees Aided Madoff's 'Elaborate Fiction'

Bernard Madoff could not have pulled off history's biggest Ponzi scheme without assistance from five greedy employees who helped him lie to thousands of investors and federal regulators.

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Nunnelee, Palazzo Oppose Debt Deal

Reps. Alan Nunnelee and Steven Palazzo voted against House Bill 2775, which was the bi-partisan compromise in the Senate to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling in order …

Education

Mississippi Public University Tuition Increases

Tuition and fees would rise at Mississippi's public universities in fall 2014 and fall 2015 if the College Board approves.

National

President Obama Signs Bill Reopening Government, Workers Return Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government and averting a potential default.

National

Corey Booker Wins Special Election for Senate in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Democrat Cory Booker has won a special election to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate and pledges "not to play shallow politics."

National

House Votes 285-144 To Reopen Government, Lift Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Barack Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day …

National

Boehner: 'We Fought the Good Fight, We Just Didn't Win'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up against one last deadline, Congress raced to pass legislation Wednesday avoiding a threatened national default and ending a 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms …

Sports

JFP Top 25: Week 7

We are seeing a shakeup at the top of the JFP College Football Top 25 Poll after an upset-filled Saturday. Three of the teams in the top 10 lost—and two …

Sports

The Slate

No New Orleans Saints game this week. Now is a good time to go antiquing with the wife on Sunday afternoon.

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Rice Is Alright By Me

I understand that people want the four best teams to make the new college football playoffs system next season. Nobody wants to watch a team that doesn't deserve a spot …

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Keep an Eye On ...

As the football season rolls on, we're getting a good idea of which players will be up for regional and national awards.

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Chance the Purchase

Blind-purchasing music can put your preconceived tastes to the test.

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The Hardest Working Man in Music

Muscle Shoals native Jason Isbell brings his singer/songwriter melodies to Duling Hall Oct. 21.

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A Visceral ‘Captain Phillips’

Tom Hanks stars in the new Paul Greengrass movie, “Captain Phillips,” about a vessel overtaken by Somalian pirates.

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Finding Rhythm on Canvas

Ken Daley, a 37-year-old Canadian from Cambridge, Ontario, makes it clear that music is a large part of his daily artistic process, a way to vitalize his creative energies.

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Autumnal I Do

A make-your-own candy apple bar is a decadent and fun way to bring fall flavors to your wedding reception.

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Brain Attack: Surviving the Stroke Belt

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and often leads to long-term disability in adults.