Anti-Labor Bills an 'Attack on Democracy'?Yesterday, the Mississippi House of Representatives advanced several bills that would restrict labor unionizing and picketing activities, which Chandler called an "attack on the democracy."
Doctors Hope for Cure in a 2nd Baby Born with HIVA second American baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment—in this instance, four hours after birth.
Tournament of the Day: SWAC Men's Basketball TournamentA few men's basketball conference tournaments have already started, but the majority of them won't begin until next week, including the SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament in Houston, Texas.
Crimea Lawmakers Schedule Vote on Joining RussiaLawmakers in Crimea declared their intention Thursday to split from Ukraine and join Russia instead, and scheduled a referendum in 10 days for voters to decide the fate of the disputed peninsula. Russia's parliament, clearly savoring the action, introduced a …
China Takes Aim at Pollution After Years of GrowthCombatting pollution has shot up the agenda of the ruling Communist Party, which for years pushed for rapid economic development with little concern about the environmental impact.
EU Leaders Weighing Sanctions Against RussiaRussia will face sanctions over its military incursion in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula unless it withdraws its troops or engages in credible talks to defuse the situation, European leaders said Thursday.
U.S. Announces Visa Restrictions on Some RussiansThe Obama administration slapped new visa restrictions Thursday on pro-Russian opponents of the new Ukraine government in Kiev and cleared the way for financial sanctions as the West began punishing Moscow for its occupation of Ukraine's Crimea region.
Look Beyond the CombineSome call it the underwear Olympics because it involves guys running around in tight-fitting clothing, getting timed, measured and analyzed. The NFL Combine is the first chance to see the future draft class of 2014.
The SlateA Mississippi team in the NCAA Tournament might be a long shot. Every team would pretty much have to win its conference tournament to go dancing.
Wayward AwardsThe Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.
We’re Going to the ChapelBrandon Herd and his new wife, Madelyn, skipped town and went to Memphis to get married.
Love: A Strength of CharacterA character trait is a distinctive feature influencing how you relate to the world and is expressed in thoughts, actions and feelings.