Editorial: Mississippi has heroes who fought for democracy. Why is it marking Confederate Heritage Month?

Mississippi does indeed have a heritage worthy of celebration. But it’s not the heritage of secession, which was a straightforward effort to promote slavery, as set forth in the state’s declaration of ... Read More

World News

By Lara Jakes Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition might alter how people think of Luton, a place long dogged by a ... Read More

National and World news stories | Newsday

Read the latest national and world news, including stories from Newsday's reporters in Washington, D.C. Young brother and sister dead, several hurt when vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday ... Read More

Mississippi Edition

April 4, 2024 • The Mississippi Senate is set to confirm Dr. Lance Evans as the next State Superintendent of Education. Then from the Gulf States Newsroom, formerly incarcerated people and their ... Read More

Mississippi News

At Tuesday's Breakfast with the Mayor event at Merit Health in Biloxi, FoFo Gilich talked about the $15 million that's in place to fix the draw on the Popps Ferry Bridge. Read More

'World's scariest theme park ride' sees screaming woman take on 141ft bungee jump - with no rope

Shocking video shows the heart-stopping moment a woman falls 141ft without a safety rope at a terrifying theme park thrill ... is being called the scariest in the world, and sees thrill-seekers ... Read More

Stroke News

Apr. 10, 2024 — A changing climate may be linked to growing death and disability from stroke in regions around the world, according to a new study. Researchers found over three decades that non ... Read More

World's oldest man who has 12 great-great-grandchildren dies two months before landmark birthday

The world's oldest living man has died two months ahead of his 115th birthday. Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora leaves 11 children, 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great ... Read More

This song is our story

With laughter and tears, Delores moved my heart simply by telling me her story — the story of God ... All around the world are people who are hurting and alone, just like Delores once was. Read More

Harvard applications drop after antisemitism scandal, affirmative action ruling

we are delighted by the stunning array of talents and lived experiences the class of 2028 will bring with them from throughout the United States and around the world,” William R. Fitzsimmons ... Read More

How O.J. Simpson’s murder trial changed the TV news business

Network news traditionalists were reluctant to give the Simpson story major coverage at first ... topping “ABC World News Tonight,” which had held the lead for years. Read More

World News

Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. By Mark Landler and ... Read More