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Hagel Warns Pakistan Leaders Over Border Protests

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders Monday that if they don't resolve protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political …

Purge Sends Chilling Message to N. Korea's Elite

By purging his own uncle, Kim has delivered a more chilling message: No one is beyond reach, not even family.

10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

With Three Weeks Left, Consumers Fear They May End Up Without Health Coverage on New Year’s Day

The next three weeks are critical for consumers keen on getting health coverage as soon as the health law allows it on Jan. 1.

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, Ballet Mississippi's "The Nutcracker" is at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Obama's Fixer-Upper Website Races to Catch Up

It looks like President Barack Obama's fickle health insurance website is finally starting to put up some respectable sign-up numbers, but its job only seems to have gotten harder.

World Cup Teams Hoping for Luck of the Draw

The eyes of soccer focused nervously Friday on the draw to determine where, when and, most important, who the 32 teams will play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Nelson Mandela, 20th Century Colossus, Dies at 95

Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end …

After Years of Troubles, Largest Student-Loan Servicers Get Stepped-up Oversight

Sallie Mae and other large student-loan servicers—the companies that act as a go-between for borrowers and lenders—will soon be getting some regular oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Stolen Cobalt-60 Found Abandoned in Mexico

A missing shipment of radioactive cobalt-60 was found Wednesday near where the stolen truck transporting the material was abandoned in central Mexico, the country's nuclear safety director said.

Fighting in CAR Capital; UN to Step In

Fighting came to the capital of the Central African Republic on Thursday, leaving dozens of casualties and posing the biggest threat yet to the new government just as the U.N. …

U.S. Sends 2 Guantanamo Prisoners Back to Algeria

Two men who have been held without charge at the Guantanamo Bay for more than a decade have been sent back to their native Algeria as part of a renewed …

Officer: Not Clear Who Shot Agent During Search

It's not clear who shot and wounded a U.S. Marshals task force agent during the search for a murder suspect in Jackson on Tuesday or if the man charged in …

Obama: Income Inequality a Defining Challenge

President Barack Obama prodded Congress to raise wages and secure the social safety net as he issued an overarching appeal Wednesday to correct inequalities that he said make it harder …

LA Airport Shooting Suspect Appears in Court

The man charged with killing a Transportation Security Administration officer and wounding two other agents and a civilian during a shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport made his first …

Hunt on in Mexico for Stolen Radioactive Load

A cargo truck hauling extremely dangerous radioactive material from used medical equipment was stolen from a gas station in Mexico, and authorities put out an alert in six central states …

Insane Endings

In honor of "The Walking Dead" mid-season finale, I've found some parallels with this past college football weekend and the insanely popular AMC show. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.)

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'The Book Thief': Powerful Stories

"The Book Thief" anchors itself in the reality of war, where true courage can mean ordinary people who keep promises to old friends.

Where No Kerbal Has Gone Before

The concept of "Kerbal Space Program" is decidedly simple and open-ended like many of the best indie titles.

Baking Club Rules

The best way to learn the rules of baking is to start simple—maybe with chocolate-chip cookies.