South Africa: Mandela Still in Critical ConditionNelson Mandela's condition in a Pretoria hospital remained critical for a second straight day Monday, said South Africa's president who described the stricken anti-apartheid hero as being "asleep" when he visited Mandela the previous evening.
Court to Hear Appeal of Abortion Buffer ZoneThe Supreme Court will reconsider the constitutionality of a 2007 Massachusetts law that bars protests in 35-foot "buffer zones" around abortion clinic entrances, exits and driveways.
Ecuador Confirms Snowden Seeking Asylum ThereEcuador's foreign minister said Monday his country will act not on its interests but on its principles as it considers an asylum request from National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, wanted for revealing classified U.S. secrets.
Ethanol: Boost for Cars or Bust?A feverish lobbying campaign by both oil and ethanol interests has spread from Congress to the White House and the Supreme Court.
Shuqualak Rebuilding After April TornadoTwo months after a devastating tornado swept through Noxubee County, the residents of Shuqualak are rebuilding their homes and their lives.
Miss. Unemployment at 9.1 Percent in MayMississippi's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 9.1 percent in May, and the state was tied with Illinois for the second-highest seasonal adjusted jobless rate in the nation.
House Rejects Farm Bill, 62 Republicans Vote NoThe House rejected a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Thursday that would have cut $2 billion annually from food stamps and let states impose broad new work requirements on those who receive them.
Lawyer Working on BP Settlement Claims SuspendedA lawyer working for the court-appointed administrator reviewing claims arising from BP's Gulf oil spill has been accused of collecting portions of settlement payments from a New Orleans law firm to which he had once referred claims, a BP official …
Federal Nullification Efforts Mounting in StatesImagine the scenario: A federal agent attempts to arrest someone for illegally selling a machine gun. Instead, the federal agent is arrested—charged in a state court with the crime of enforcing federal gun laws.
Senate Immigration Bill Boosted by Border DealFar-reaching immigration legislation offering the prize of U.S. citizenship to millions is swiftly gaining ground in the Senate following agreement between Republicans and Democrats on dramatic steps aimed at securing the border with Mexico.
Auditor's Report Lists Miss. Legislative ExpensesMississippi spent nearly $7.5 million for salaries and expenses of state lawmakers during the 11 months that ended in early April, according to a new report from the state auditor's office.
MDOC Has July 17 Deadline to Respond to LawsuitA federal judge has given the state until July 17 to respond to a lawsuit that challenges conditions at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility near Meridian in Lauderdale County.
Mississippi State advances to the College World Series finals.