JPMorgan's loss of $2 billion shows that the forces that unleashed the recession remain partially untamed -- and that Congress is still struggling to get a handle on the solution.More >>
JPMorgan's loss of $2 billion shows that the forces that unleashed the recession remain partially untamed -- and that Congress is still struggling to get a handle on the solution.More >>
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.More >>
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.More >>
The biggest pet food recall of 2012, including brands like Kirkland, Premium Edge, and Diamond Naturals, has been expanded multiple times since April.More >>
The biggest pet food recall of 2012, including brands like Kirkland, Premium Edge, and Diamond Naturals, has been expanded multiple times since April.More >>
'Hot Jupiters' are Jupiter-mass planets orbiting close to stars. They might have been kicked inward from their original orbit, destroying or ejecting other planets.More >>
'Hot Jupiters' are Jupiter-mass planets orbiting close to stars. They might have been kicked inward from their original orbit, destroying or ejecting other planets.More >>
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.More >>
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.More >>
Occupy Wall Street has big plans for May Day, including marches and strikes, but faces big challenges.More >>
Occupy Wall Street has big plans for May Day, including marches and strikes, but faces big challenges: It is still largely decentralized, and has lost its hold on the support of the public.More >>
The Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter this year than last.More >>
The Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter this year than last. A 'near normal' 2012 would see at least a dozen tropical storms and two major hurricanes.More >>
Credit cards with gas rewards can be a big help in coping with high gas prices.More >>
Credit cards with gas rewards can be a big help in coping with high gas prices. The most effective credit cards could save you $400 at the pump.More >>
Postal bill averts 3,700 post-office closings for at least two years.More >>
Postal bill averts 3,700 post-office closings for at least two years, but fails to address deeper, structural problems in how the postal service manages a vast operation.More >>
This week's incident of 'mad cow' disease presents no threat to human health, USDA officials say. But it does put a spotlight on beef safety practices.More >>
This week's incident of 'mad cow' disease presents no threat to human health, USDA officials say. But it does put a spotlight on beef safety practices, including how many cattle are inspected.More >>
Postal Service closings could mean longer lines and possibly slower delivery.More >>
Postal Service closings could mean longer lines and possibly slower delivery. But the alternative to Postal Service closings would mean using tax money.More >>
Tax Day freebies are being offered by several restaurant chains in honor of the April 17 filing deadline. Here is your comprehensive list of tax day freebies.More >>
The IRS is making it a top priority to crack down on the burgeoning tax day scam of identity fraud. In 2011 the agency thwarted $1.4 billion in fraudulent refunds.More >>
Several states are considering laws to bar companies form asking for applicants' social media passwords. But the social-media world is easily mined even without passwords.More >>
Americans foresee, on average, gas prices at $4.75 a gallon within three months. They most blame the oil industry and Wall Street. But they expect politicians to act.More >>
The economic fallout from pink slime is just beginning.More >>
A major beef processor has declared bankruptcy, citing the backlash against 'pink slime.' The economic fallout from pink slime is just beginning.More >>
Harsh questioning from the Supreme Court majority has touched off new political calibrations over Obama's health-care law. In some ways, Democrats could be the winners.More >>
Pink slime is what critics call 'lean, finely textured beef' – a filler used in ground beef. It's not dangerous, but it's a byproduct that some say should be clearly labeled.More >>
The graduation rate rose by 3.5 percent between 2002 and 2009, according to a new report. But 10 states had lower graduation rates in 2009 than in 2002.More >>
Gas prices jumped 5 cents a gallon last week on average, even as oil prices stabilized a bit. When gas prices reach $4 a gallon, motorists begin to change their habits.More >>
Family members have been reading The Hunger Games books and plan to see the movie together. Tales of multigenerational bonding over this harsh parable abound.More >>
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In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.More >>
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.More >>
Family members have been reading The Hunger Games books and plan to see the movie together. Tales of multigenerational bonding over this harsh parable abound.More >>
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Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:52:55 GMT
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - Maintenance workers discovered a body while work on the highway in Jeff Davis County. Authorities are investigating. More details to come...More >>
Maintenance workers discovered a body while working on a highway in Jeff Davis County.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 16:11:01 GMT
"I was probably a week shy of a good check when I lost my job," said a man living in one of Hattiesburg's dozen or so homeless tent cities who declined to give his name.More >>
"I was probably a week shy of a good check when I lost my job," said a man living in one of Hattiesburg's dozen or so homeless tent cities who declined to give his name.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:25 AM EDT2012-05-15 12:25:02 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The Tate County Sheriff's Office is warning drivers to be cautious while being pulled over. The sheriff's office posted a warning on their Facebook page: "If someone attempts to pull you overMore >>
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be cautious while being pulled over as they investigate two deadly highway shootings.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 16:11:41 GMT
WE'RE IN THE CAR WITH CHRIS WILKES, WHO'S THE PRESIDENT OF HATTIESBURG'S HOMELESS SUPPORT CENTER HOPE HOUSE.. WE'RE GOING OUT TO VISIT TENT CITIES, PLACES IN THE WOODS WHERE THOSE WITHOUT HOMES LIVE.ThereMore >>
An exclusive look inside the tent cities that dot Hattiesburg woods.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:42 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:42:06 GMT
An Oak Grove elementary school teacher is the lucky winner of a new car as part of a national promotion by Hertz. Gregg Bellipanni was presented with the keys to his new Dodge Challenger Wednesday afternoonMore >>
An Oak Grove elementary school teacher is the lucky winner of a new car as part of a national promotion by Hertz. More >>
Authorities say five people are dead after a shooting in Florida.More >>
Neighbors of a Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself weren't sure who was injured after hearing gunshots and refused to admit three of the woman's kids who were trying to get in...More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 7:34 PM EDT2012-05-14 23:34:02 GMT
Lamar County Deputies Michael Green and Charles Reid are out nearly every Saturday night. "Well, a lot of times we do traffic stops just to monitor our traffic enforcement here in the county, and asMore >>
Lamar County Deputies Michael Green and Charles Reid are out nearly every Saturday night. More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 4:19 PM EDT2012-05-14 20:19:52 GMT
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - The doors of the infamous Remington's Hunt Club in Hattiesburg have been padlocked, presumably by its owners. Chains and locks have been placed on the doors of the Hunt Club andMore >>
Chains and locks have been placed on the doors of the Hunt Club and its companion business, Champion Bowling Lanes. A sign on the door says both businesses are closed and employees can pick up their checks at attorney Wayne Hynum's office Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:28:14 GMT
The mother of an 8th grader at Presbyterian Christian School who was killed in a car wreck four years ago was at that school Wednesday presenting an annual award in honor of her daughter. Leslie McGillMore >>
The mother of an 8th grader at Presbyterian Christian School who was killed in a car wreck four years ago was at that school Wednesday presenting an annual award in honor of her daughter. More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:36 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:36:22 GMT
DETRIOT (WDIV/CNN) - Police in Michigan are investigating the stabbing death of a couple, and family members believe they were killed over a winning lottery ticket. "I just ask that if anybody know anything,More >>
Police in Michigan are investigating the stabbing death of a couple, and family members believe they were killed over a winning lottery ticket.More >>