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 to Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula.
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 where loyalties to Moscow are strong.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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 disputed peninsula. Russia's parliament, clearly savoring the action, introduced a bill intended to make this happen.
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.
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.
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 Moscow for its occupation of Ukraine's Crimea region.
1 Version of Teacher Pay Raise Clears Miss. Senate
Teacher pay raise proposals gained momentum Wednesday at the Mississippi Capitol.
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 future draft class of 2014.
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.
Wayward Awards
The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.
Playing an Overseer in ‘12 Years A Slave’
Jordan Sudduth played an extra in the 2014 Best Picture winner “12 Years a Slave,” an experience he found transformative.
We’re Going to the Chapel
Brandon Herd and his new wife, Madelyn, skipped town and went to Memphis to get married.
Love: A Strength of Character
A character trait is a distinctive feature influencing how you relate to the world and is expressed in thoughts, actions and feelings.
Jackson Tragedy: The RNA, Revisited
It's hard to have a conversation with just about anyone about Chokwe Lumumba without hearing "RNA" at least once.
Brother Lumumba, A True Leader
Leaders don't stop leading when the election is over. Leaders don't pop up only during election year. Leaders lead even when there is nothing to win except the people's prize.