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 Washington Post reported after a review of documents provided by former NSA systems analyst Edward Snowden.
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.
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 that the bills owed--from budgets already passed and funds already appropriated by this same House--might be paid.
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.
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.
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."
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 partial government shutdown, the culmination of an epic political drama that placed the U.S. economy at risk.
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 set by President Barack Obama when the twin crises began.
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 of those teams lost to unranked teams.
The Slate
No New Orleans Saints game this week. Now is a good time to go antiquing with the wife on Sunday afternoon.
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 in the top four getting to play over a deserving team.
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.
The Hardest Working Man in Music
Muscle Shoals native Jason Isbell brings his singer/songwriter melodies to Duling Hall Oct. 21.
A Visceral ‘Captain Phillips’
Tom Hanks stars in the new Paul Greengrass movie, “Captain Phillips,” about a vessel overtaken by Somalian pirates.
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.
Autumnal I Do
A make-your-own candy apple bar is a decadent and fun way to bring fall flavors to your wedding reception.
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.
Holy Tandemony
For some people, exercise is a way to disconnect from the world for a period of time each day. Many enjoy going for long runs or bike rides alone as a way to get away from everyone and everything, and to clear their heads.
‘Standing Close By’ The JFP Interview with Dr. Hannah Gay
Dr. Hannah Gay received international acclaim after the news of an apparent “cure” of an HIV-infected child in her care became public in March.