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Gay Couples Get Hitched in Minnesota, Rhode Island

Gay couples began tying the knot in Minnesota and Rhode Island on Thursday, pushing the growing roster of places where same-sex couples can wed to more than a quarter of …

Dozens Arrested in Sex Trafficking Case

Law enforcement agencies in the Jackson metropolitan area have made dozens of arrests as part of the FBI's roundup of underage prostitutes and human sex traffickers.

Claws of Steel

A buff and hairy Hugh Jackman wields his razor-sharp claws in “The Wolverine.”

Great Expectations

Brinda Willis shares lessons from her first school experiences as a child.

Fine Dining, Hold the Meat

For most non-vegans, a fully non-animal diet could seem a bit crazy, bland or not filling. But Matt Mabry, 29-year-old sous chef at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar, wants to …

Beyond Downtown

The Livingston Farmers Market might be the ticket to get downtowners out into the suburbs.

Team JPS: Public Schools Need Community

On a drizzly early April evening, a group of students, parents and educators gathered at Provine High School's auditorium for a town hall meeting. The subject was dropout prevention.

Showing Up Matters

At last Tuesday's meeting of the Jackson City Council, a measure was brought before the council to pump an additional $151,066 into the Fortification Street renovation project.

Death Row’s Manning Gets DNA Hearing

Willie Jerome Manning, who came within hours of being executed in May, could finally get an opportunity to have DNA testing on key pieces of evidence from his murder trial.

Gun Street Blues

At around 3 a.m. on the morning of July 21, a resident reportedly called 911 to report gunshots in the Virden Addition. It wasn't the only shooting reported that night.

This Street Runs Two Ways

The thinking behind the two-waying of Capitol Street is simple: If you slow down traffic around the once-thriving business district, foot traffic will increase, and drivers will be more likely …

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Ask the Questions

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that the number of Americans—men, women and children—dead due to gun violence in the past seven months is closer to 20,000.

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African Delegation Meets Egypt's Morsi

A high-level African Union mission met with Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi, in the Islamist leader's second meeting with international diplomats this week after nearly a month in secret detention, …

Cause of Fla. Gas Plant Blast Being Investigated

Equipment malfunction and human error are among the possible causes of a series of explosions that spawned a 20-by-20 foot fireball at a central Florida propane plant and left eight …

Senate Panel Looking at Limits on Surveillance

enators are questioning top Obama administration officials about the National Security Agency's surveillance programs for the first time since the House narrowly rejected a proposal last week to effectively shut …

Ark. District Arming More than 20 Teachers, Staff

Cheyne Dougan is among more than 20 teachers, administrators and other school employees in Clarksville, Ala., who will carry concealed weapons throughout the school day.

U.S. Hopes Trade Talks Will Spur Changes in Europe

The U.S. hopes negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union will drive growth-oriented reforms in the EU economy, the top American trade official said Tuesday.

Spain Investigators: Train Driver Was on Phone

The driver was on the phone with a colleague and apparently looking at a document as his train barreled ahead at 95 mph (153 kph) — almost twice the speed …

Bradley Manning Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy

U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was acquitted of aiding the enemy — the most serious charge he faced — but was convicted of espionage, theft and other charges Tuesday, more …

Obama Challenges GOP to Accept Corporate Tax Deal

Seeking to ease Washington gridlock, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Republicans to accept a new fiscal deal to cut corporate tax rates in exchange for more government spending on …