From the Wire

No Policy Changes are Expected as Fed Ends MeetingThe Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to stick with its aggressive efforts to strengthen a still-subpar economy.
SD Tribe Faces Ultimatum on Sale of Massacre SiteTribal members say the man who owns a piece of the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is trying to profit from their suffering.
Tests Link Deadly Ricin to Obama Letter SuspectAn FBI affidavit states that items tested in Dutschke studio have tested positive for ricin.
Higher Prices Could Fix Miss. College Tuition PlanMississippi's prepaid college tuition plan may actually be underfunded by more than $100 million, auditors told the board that oversees it Tuesday.
Noose Hung at Meridian Mayoral Candidate's OfficeSomeone hung a noose with a stuffed animal outside the office a Meridian mayoral candidate.
Lawyer: Former Ricin Suspect's Home is UnlivableAttorneys for a Mississippi man who was briefly charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and others are encouraged after speaking with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's office about repairing or replacing the man's house after an intensive …
S&P 500 Reaches New High, Led by TechTechnology companies led the Standard & Poor's 500 index to an all-time closing high Monday.
For Boston Bomb Suspect, a Seasoned Defense TeamMiriam Conrad is preparing for what's expected to be a long and complicated legal process.
Willem-Alexander Becomes New Dutch KingWillem-Alexander became the first Dutch king in more than a century Tuesday and pledged to use his ceremonial position as head of state to help steer his country through uncertain economic times.
Outraged Lawmakers Look to Change Military JusticeOutrage over an Air Force officer's decision to overturn a jury's guilty verdict in a sexual assault case has Republicans and Democrats joining forces on ambitious legislation to change the military justice system.
'I'm gay': NBA Player Jason Collins Breaks BarrierFor more than a decade as a professional athlete, Collins remained silent about his sexuality, worried about what teammates, opponents, fans — the world, really — might think.
Remains of Miss. Soldier Returning 60 Years LaterAfter the disappearance of Sgt. Willard Williams in Korea in 1950, his family created a comforting myth.
Graduation Latest Stop on Walker's Redemption RoadOne-time high school and Mississippi State football star Dontae Walker says he's overcome his past.
A New Front for Gun Background Checks: The BallotAfter struggling to sway both state and federal lawmakers, proponents of expanding background checks for gun sales are now exploring whether they will have more success by taking the issue directly to voters.
In a First, Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes WhitesAmerica's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential election in which blacks strongly supported Barack Obama while many …