Friday, June 14 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:13:19 GMT
(RNN) - A chemical plant caught fire in Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday. At least one person has died and more than 70 were injured in the explosion. George Zimmerman was in court for the selection of theMore >>
The trial of George Zimmerman, the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government and the U.S. government's hunt for the NSA whistle-blower are a few of the stories that caught our eye this week.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:40 AM EDT2013-06-07 11:40:02 GMT
(RNN) - A building in Philadelphia collapsed, killing six and injuring 14 others. The building was reportedly being demolished when it collapsed onto a thrift store located on the same block. A fire stationMore >>
The death of a senator, the deadly collapse of a building in Philadelphia and the trial of an alleged leaker of classified information are just a few of the stories that drew national attention this week.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-31 15:12:55 GMT
(RNN) - A freight train in Maryland derailed and exploded, injuring one. The train reportedly hit a tractor-trailer. Officials said the train was carrying a hazardous material that caused some of the carsMore >>
A ricin letter sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the reunion of President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a controversial congresswoman not seeking another term are some of the headlines from this week.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:46:44 GMT
(RNN) - A deadly tornado ripped through Moore, OK, killing 24 people. The EF-5 tornado had wind speeds of at least 200 mph and was roughly two miles wide. Among the dead were children who took shelterMore >>
A deadly EF-5 tornado, a murder suspect with links to the Boston bombing suspects and a British soldier brutally killed by alleged terrorists dominated headlines this week.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:16:29 GMT
(RNN) - A jury found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of more than 200 counts involving the deaths of babies killed during failed abortions on Monday. Gosnell, 72, was sentenced the three consecutive life sentencesMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:06:15 GMT
New details are emerging on the suspect and device found at Marion General Hospital Thursday. Columbia Police, Marion County investigators, ATF, MBI, and the highway patrol responded to a possible explosiveMore >>
Investigators from Columbia, Marion County, ATF, MBI, and the Highway patrol responded to a possible explosive device at Marion General Hospital on Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:49:53 GMT
Simpson County Sheriff's deputies are looking for two inmates who walked off a work detail crew early Monday morning. According to Simpson County Sheriff Kenneth Lewis, Simpson County Adult Detention CenterMore >>
Two Simpson County inmates who walked off a work detail site Monday morning have been recaptured.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >>
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:50 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:50:04 GMT
A Gulfport man's front yard turned into a movie set Monday, as a film crew for "Category 5" took over.More >>
Fred Bradley, 77, never imagined his home of nearly 50 years would end up being the set of a movie much less having actor Burt Reynolds play in a scene at his house.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:24:53 GMT
Mississippi sheriffs can ban people from openly carrying guns into courthouses, according to state Attorney General, Jim Hood. Hood released a document in anticipation of the law that starts July 1 withMore >>
Mississippi sheriffs can ban people from openly carrying guns into courthouses, according to state Attorney General Jim Hood.More >>
(RNN) - International issues captured our attention this week after Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died from a heart attack. Chavez, 58, was in poor health and had only returned to Venezuela last month after spending more than two months in Cuba for medical treatment.
Cardinals from around the world gathered at the Vatican in preparation for the Papal Conclave. A total of 115 cardinals will decide who assumes the Papacy.
Meanwhile, in the United States, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests introduced a list of Papal candidates it believes would prevent effective progress in solving clergy sexual molestation scandals.
Republicans made a stand on Capitol Hill after expressing their concerns about John Brennan's confirmation as CIA director. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) filibustered on the Senate floor for almost 13 hours in protest of Brennan's confirmation and domestic drone usage.
Markets across the board continued to climb, with the Dow Jones showing some of the most impressive climbs in history. The Dow gained more than 125 point on Tuesday alone.
The Transportation Security Administration announced it will change its airport carry-on policy to allow for small knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other items that were banned after 9/11. The new policy goes into effect on April 25.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:45:53 GMT
With the possibility of a special legislative session on Medicaid just around the corner, the head of a Jackson-based, non-partisan think tank is reiterating his opposition to expanding that program. ForestMore >>
Forest Thigpen, the president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, says expanding Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act would be a costly mistake for Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:20 GMT
The Hattiesburg Zoo officially opened its new Forrest General Animal Medical and Quarantine Facility Tuesday morning. The 4000-square-foot facility has five quarantine areas and a medical emergency treatmentMore >>
The Hattiesburg Zoo officially opened its new Forrest General Animal Medical and Quarantine Facility Tuesday morning. More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-06-15 12:03:07 GMT
(RNN) - If you have formed no hardcore beliefs in life you can at least believe this - people will find a way to complain about anything. I mean, what's the big deal with the NSA snooping on folks? IfMore >>
If a man in a horse mask playing drums on the street isn't the highlight of your day, what's wrong with you?More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-06-08 12:00:09 GMT
(RNN) - There are certain aspects of corporate life people have to get used to - many of them tedious and soul-suckingly unbearable. For instance, PowerPoint presentations have become the new TPS reports,More >>
One man found a way to make something many people find pointless and uninformative, well, pointless and uninformative - but with a strong sense of humor.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-06-07 19:17:52 GMT
(RNN) – Jeff Bliss just became the hero of every uninspired student and the worst nightmare of every uninspired teacher. Who is Jeff Bliss, you ask. He's this guy. His crude rant after getting tossed fromMore >>
Jeff Bliss just became the hero of every uninspired student and the worst nightmare of every uninspired teacher.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-06-01 11:00:17 GMT
(RNN) - Kids are often picky about their food, but not in the thought-provoking way of one young man who decided to protect animals at the expense of his diet. The civil war between meat-eaters and vegansMore >>
Kids are often picky about their food, but not in the thought-provoking way of one young man who decided to protect animals at the expense of his diet.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-05-28 13:10:41 GMT
(RNN) - Two-year-old girls rule the world. If you in any way doubt that statement, you obviously do not have nor have ever had a 2-year-old girl. One thing that Matt Clarke made abundantly clear in a video heMore >>
Two-year-old girls rule the world. If you in any way doubt that statement, you obviously do not have nor have ever had a 2-year-old girl.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:00:10 GMT
(RNN) – Animals like Rev have to make you wonder what things would look like if dogs could rule the world for a day. In one of the cutest videos posted online this week, Rev immediately recognizes a tuneMore >>
This is the one time the phrase "gone to the dogs" does not have a negative connotation. Savor the moment because this abundance of gushing cuteness comes only so often.More >>
Saturday, May 4 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-05-04 11:00:12 GMT
(RNN) – It's certain most of the people reading this live nowhere near Arlen's Transmission Center, but the advertisement may force you to make the drive even if your car runs fine. It really is that good,More >>
It's certain most of the people reading this live nowhere near Arlen's Transmission Center, but the advertisement may force you to make the drive even if your car runs fine.More >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-27 11:00:14 GMT
(RNN) – Anyone who thinks animals do not have relatable thoughts and emotions have two things in common. They have likely never been pet owners, and they have never seen this week's YouTube submissionMore >>
This is the only place where a tiny dancer with a lot of baby fat and dogs who hate their owner can co-exist. And by the way, there's more. More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-13 11:00:11 GMT
(RNN) – For those who don't know Chris Hadfield, he might be the coolest astronaut alive today. His quirky sense of humor and practical use of idle time – not to mention his mean skills on the guitar –More >>
A science experiment in outer space or even in your own backyard is always more entertaining than in a classroom, and it can make you a star on the internet. More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-06 11:00:16 GMT
(RNN) - It is likely that in your lifetime getting spanked by your mother will get old a lot quicker than April Fools Day pranks. Well, it should anyway. A grown man who played a cruel prank on his momMore >>
Apparently, tricking mothers is a popular thing to do on April Fools' Day, but it isn't always the smartest. More >>
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A fallen dictator, rising Dow Jones and stagnant senator defined this week's biggest stories.
