After Senate Win, Gay Groups Shift Focus to Obama
Moments after the Senate passed a historic measure to outlaw workplace discrimination against gays, activists turned their attention toward President Barack Obama and a long-sought executive order that would have the same effect, though on a much smaller scale.
U.S. Added Surprisingly Strong 204,000 Jobs in Oct.
The U.S. economy added 204,000 jobs in October, an unexpected burst of hiring in a month when the government was partly shut down for 16 days. And far more jobs were added in August and September than previously thought.
World's Top Diplomats to Join Iran Nuclear Talks
Four world powers are dispatching their top diplomats to Geneva on Friday to add their weight to negotiations aimed at putting initial limits on Iran's ability to make atomic weapons.
One of World's Strongest Storms Blasts Philippines
One of the strongest storms on record slammed into the central Philippines on Friday, killing at least four people, forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and knocking out power and communications in several provinces.
State, Federal Charges Brought in MDMR Probe
The former director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, his son and two others have been indicted on federal corruption charges involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in public money.
Lumumba: Regionalism of Another Kind
During this spring and summer, when the Jackson mayoral campaign season hit its peak, a fierce debate took place about regionalism.
Are Federal Call Centers Up to the Task of Enrolling Millions in Health Plans?
An administration spokeswoman said that as of Wednesday, federal call centers have received more than 1.3 million calls and they are enrolling people in plans, although she did not offer details.
Allen Blackwell
Allen Blackwell has an unusual dream: to become the first person to represent Mississippi in the Olympics in the winter sport of skeleton.
2nd Arrest Made in Killing of Mississippi Family
A second suspect was arrested and charged in the abduction and killing of a Mississippi couple and their 7-year-old son, authorities said Thursday.
Senate Nears Historic Vote on Gay Rights Bill
The Senate is headed for a historic vote on legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.
Olympic Torch Blasts into Space for 1st Spacewalk
A Russian rocket soared into the cosmos Thursday carrying the Sochi Olympic torch and three astronauts to the International Space Station ahead of the first-ever spacewalk for the symbol of peace.
FBI Wants Hacker Who Helped Catch Cheating Lovers
Among five individuals added this week to the FBI's list of most wanted cybercriminals is a former San Diego college student who developed an $89 program dubbed "Loverspy" and "Email PI."
FDA to Ban Artery-Clogging Trans Fats
Heart-clogging trans fats have been slowly disappearing from grocery aisles and restaurant menus in the last decade. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is finishing the job.
Suspect Charged in Deaths of 3 Miss. Relatives
A man suspected in the slaying of three family members from Mississippi was charged Wednesday with arson and two counts of murder.
JFP Top 25: Week 10
Another undefeated team went down this week as Miami lost to Florida State. Without question, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State and Florida State are the top four teams in the country.
The Slate
Could the Super Bowl winner already be decided? The Boston Red Sox’s World Series win might have locked up this year’s Super Bowl victor.
Saving Henderson
Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson is the Johnny Manziel of SEC basketball—but unlike Manziel's harmless offseason headlines, Henderson's were more of the troubling variety.
Jackson Showboats: High Hopes for Year Two
The Jackson Showboats are looking to win an ABA title in their second year.
Loyalty and Love in ‘Last Vegas’
Industry giants Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Robert DeNiro and Kevin Kline unite in “Last Vegas.”