Mississippi GOP Candidates Likely Headed for Run-OffWASHINGTON (AP) — Locked in a squeaker of a race, Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran and tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel pointed toward a possible June 24 runoff after battling to a near-draw Tuesday in a primary that underscored Republican differences.
Mourning, Tight Security on Tiananmen AnniversaryOn Wednesday, scores of police and paramilitary troops patrolled Tiananmen Square in Beijing's heart, stopping vehicles and demanding identification from passers-by to block public commemoration of the killing of hundreds, possibly thousands, of unarmed protesters and onlookers 25 years ago.
Obama Casts Ukraine Crisis as March Toward LibertyPresident Barack Obama held up 25 years of Polish democracy as a beacon for neighboring Ukraine in a public celebration Wednesday, warning Russia that the free world is united against its "dark tactics" to violate Ukraine's sovereignty.
For the G-7, Putin is the Man Not Coming to DinnerHe's been disinvited and the meeting location abruptly switched out of his country. But Russian President Vladimir Putin will be the topic of conversation anyway when President Obama and the rest of the G-7 leaders get together over dinner here …
Justice Department to Investigate Hinds JailsThe Justice Department will investigate whether prisoners at two Hinds County jails are protected from violence committed by other inmates and staff.
Auto Sales Hit 9-Year High in May 2014DETROIT (AP) — Brisk demand for SUVs and pickup trucks — and five sunny weekends — pushed U.S. auto sales to a nine-year high in May.
McDaniel v. Cochran Tonight's Main EventSix-term Republican Sen. Thad Cochran and tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel collided in Mississippi on Tuesday in a ferocious battle between insurgents and the establishment in a party divided along ideological lines.
U.S. Disrupts Hacking Schemes That Stole MillionsA band of hackers implanted viruses on hundreds of thousands of computers around the world, secretly seized customer bank information and stole more than $100 million from businesses and consumers, the Justice Department said Monday in announcing charges against the …
Primaries in 8 States for Senate, House, GovernorQuestions about campaign decorum in Mississippi and an Iowa candidate's vow to "make 'em squeal" in Washington are at the center of two Senate Republican primaries on Tuesday, as voters in eight states pick their candidates for Senate, House and …
Obama's Emissions Plan Could Boost Climate TalksPresident Barack Obama's move to limit U.S. carbon emissions may prompt an important shift by China in its climate policies, where officials are increasingly worried about the costs of pollution anyway, according to a Chinese expert and activists closely following …
Obama: Congress Consulted on Bergdahl ExchangePresident Barack Obama on Tuesday defended his decision to release five Afghan detainees from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for an American soldier's freedom, saying his administration had consulted with Congress "for some time" about that possibility.
Security Tight on Eve of Tiananmen AnniversaryBeijing put additional police on the streets and detained government critics Tuesday as part of a security crackdown on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the crushing of pro-democracy protests centered on the capital's Tiananmen Square.
Obama: U.S. to Boost Military Presence in EuropeThe United States is preparing to boost its military presence in Europe and at a cost of up to $1 billion, President Barack Obama said Tuesday, as tensions in the region simmer over Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine.
1st Mississippi Charter School Closer to OpeningThe Charter School Authorizer Board voted Monday to accept the application of RePublic Charter Schools, which wants to open Reimagine Prep in Jackson, serving fifth grade through eighth grade.
Analysis: Municipal Courts May be Less Transparent Watching a state or federal court hearing or getting court records is usually a simple procedure in Mississippi. Just show up at the courtroom at the appointed time or ask the clerk to see the court pleadings.
Six-term Republican Sen. Thad Cochran and tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel collided in Mississippi on Tuesday in a ferocious battle between insurgents and the establishment in a party divided along ideological lines.
Watching a state or federal court hearing or getting court records is usually a simple procedure in Mississippi. Just show up at the courtroom at the appointed time or ask the clerk to see the court pleadings.