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William, Kate, Show Off Newborn Royal Baby BoyA beaming Prince William and his wife, Kate, emerged from a London hospital on Tuesday with their newborn baby boy, presenting the world with a first glimpse of the prince who is third in line to the British throne.
Lawmaker Urges Steps to Open Japanese MarketsA House Democratic leader on trade policy on Tuesday said the time is right to press Japan on its closed markets as Japan formally joins the United States and 10 other Asia-Pacific nations in negotiations to create a major new …
It's a Boy! UK's Kate Gives Birth to Royal HeirPrince William's wife, Kate, has given birth to a prince who is now third in line to the British throne.
Frenzied Crowds Greet Pope Francis in BrazilFrenzied crowds of Roman Catholics mobbed the car carrying Pope Francis on Monday when he returned to his home continent for the first time as pontiff, embarking on a seven-day visit meant to fan the fervor of the faithful around …
Ohio Man Charged with Murder After 3 Bodies FoundAn Ohio man possibly influenced by a serial killer was charged Monday with aggravated murder after three bodies wrapped in trash bags were found in suburban Cleveland.
Obama's Latest Economic Push Has Familiar FeelSince the first year of his presidency, Obama has been launching—and re-launching—initiatives on the economy. Some came with new policy proposals, others with catchy slogans.
Hood Seeks to Toss Ruling Blocking Open-Carry LawAttorney General Jim Hood is asking the state Supreme Court to declare that Mississippians can carry weapons openly in some public places.
Why Can't Detroit Make Comeback Like Big Three?Four years ago, America's Big Three automakers mortgaged all they owned or went into bankruptcy court to keep from going broke.
House Votes to Replace 'No Child' Education LawHouse Republicans voted Friday to dismantle the troubled No Child Left Behind law for evaluating America's students and schools, saying states and local school districts rather than Washington should be setting rules for ensuring that kids are getting good educations.
Judge Delays 2nd Phase of Trial Over BP Oil SpillA federal judge has ordered a two-week delay of the second phase of a trial over BP's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction Begins on Hurricane Evacuation RouteWork is underway on a new hurricane evacuation route to get Hancock County residents to Interstate 59 quickly and safely.
Mississippi Gets Funds for Anti-Obesity ProgramThe Mississippi State Department of Health will receive $8.5 million over the next five years to help combat obesity and chronic disease across the state.
Long-Suffering Detroit Finally Turns to BankruptcyAt the height of its industrial power, Detroit was an irrepressible engine of the American economy, offering well-paying jobs, a gateway to the middle class for generations of autoworkers and affordable vehicles that put the world on wheels.
Kerry Presses Formula for Resuming Mideast TalksU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up his drive Friday to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, facing Palestinian reluctance over his formula for resuming peace talks after nearly five years.
Southern Co. Challenged on Nuclear Plant CostsA decision to absorb losses on an over-budget power plant in Mississippi may haunt Southern Co. now that it wants regulators to raise its construction budget for a nuclear power plant in Georgia.