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Economy

U.S. Economy Hamstrung by Washington's Brinksmanship

Three budget crises ago, in early 2011, Republicans and President Barack Obama faced off over raising the debt ceiling—and Alison Brown saw the writing on the wall.

Economy

Spending Cuts Seem Here to Stay

The spending cuts are here to stay if you believe the public posturing Sunday.

Basketball

Bulldogs Stun Rebels in Basketball Upset

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State had a 13-game losing streak, only seven scholarship players and every reason in the world to roll over for Mississippi on Saturday in front …

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It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the JFP sponsors the Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball at 7 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.

LGBT

Obama Urges Court to Overturn Gay Marriage Ban

In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions …

National

Plight of the American Bumblebee: Disappearing?

It's not just honey bees that are in trouble. The fuzzy American bumblebee seems to be disappearing in the Midwest.

Economy

How Budget Cuts Could Affect You

Automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect Friday are expected to touch a vast range of government services.

National

Army GI Says He Leaked Secrets to Spark War Debate

After almost three years in custody, the Army private accused in the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history said he did it because he wanted the public to …

Business

Workers Anxious As Cuts Set to Take Effect

Five hundred miles from Capitol Hill, the men and women of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are worrying about paying rent, searching for new jobs and caring for sick loved ones.

Domestic Violence

Congress Renews Anti-Violence Law

House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.

Economy

Odds Against Him, Obama Still Betting on Big Deal

Obama says he again wants a fiscal deal to raise taxes and trim billions from entitlement programs.

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Local Sales-Tax Option Still Alive for Jackson

Jackson's hopes for a local-option sales tax remain alive in the state Senate, while bills that would have extended that choice to voters across the state died in both the …

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Michelle Obama

First lady Michelle Obama made Clinton her first stop on a two-day tour promoting her signature Let's Move anti-obesity program.

National

Justices Voice Skepticism of Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court's conservative justices voiced deep skepticism Wednesday about a section of a landmark civil rights law that has helped millions of Americans exercise their right to vote.

National

BP Exec Back on the Stand in Oil Spill Trial

Another BP executive was expected on the witness stand Thursday to face more questions from attorneys for the U.S. government, which is trying to prove the oil company is mostly …

Business

Small Businesses Trying to Limit Budget Cut Damage

Ryan Lemire's company isn't waiting to see if federal budget cuts are going to hurt the software and high-tech consulting business. It's finding new customers.

National

Colleges, Theaters to Create New Civil War Plays

Four major universities are joining theater companies in Boston, Baltimore, Washington and Atlanta in a project to commission new plays, music and dance compositions about the Civil War and its …

National

Senate Democrats, GOP to Stage Votes on Rival Cuts

Across-the-board spending cuts all but certain, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are staging a politically charged showdown designed to avoid public blame for any resulting inconvenience or disruption in …

Domestic Violence

Congress Set to Renew Anti-Violence Law

Republicans appeared resigned to accept an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.

State

Lone Miss. Abortion Clinic Set for License Hearing

Mississippi's only abortion clinic is scheduled for an April 18 license revocation hearing before the state Department of Health, and officials say a decision could come days or weeks later.