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Borrowers may have to report forgiven student loan debt as earnings in some states, according to a recent report. ( iStock )

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

college football season delivered some exciting upsets and thrilling matchups. As we dive into Week 3, the schedule might not appear as thrilling on paper, with no ranked vs. ranked games scheduled.

Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to a national gambling industry group

Household incomes fell in a third of all states nationwide last year, while just five saw median income levels improve, according US Census Bureau data. 

Casino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S. The FBI on Tuesday characterized its investigation as ongoing but offered no additional infor...

Diverting Mississippi River water to states struggling with water scarcity isn't a new idea

Casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts International says a cybersecurity issue led to the shutdown of computer systems at its properties across the U.S. A statement Monday from the Las Vegas-based company said the incident began Sunday and the extent of i...

U.S. College Football Games Week 1 went smoothly but stretched over five days, Week 2 is more hectic with as many as 80 games packed in the Saturday window. With no extension of the holiday, Saturday will have the most busy schedule. Saturday's premiere match between No. 3 Alabama hosts No. 11 Texas begins at 7 p.m.The action in Tuscaloosa will be followed by a pair of interesting road contests for ranked, future Big Ten rivals, with No. 13 Oregon facing a wounded Texas Tech squad and No. 19 Wisconsin playing Washington State.

Lil Baby’s concert in Tennessee on Thursday night. The man injured has been rushed to a hospital where he is in critical condition. Confirming the shooting incident, the Memphis Police Department said that the incident took place at FedExForum in Memphis. “One adult male shooting victim was located and transported to Regional One Health in a critical condition. At this time, the identity of the shooter remains unknown. No other injuries were reported and all have cleared the facility.” The incident occurred at 191 Beale Street, which is located in the downtown area of the city. The arena is situated in the entertainment district known for Blues Music. The area runs east along the Mississippi River. Rapper Lil Baby was performing on the stage when the shooting took place. The 28-year-old Grammy-nominated rapper was rushed off the stage at about 10.20 p.m. when he was in the middle of his song «Frozen». Memphis police Public Information Officer Sgt. Louis Brownlee said that no one has been arrested so far. Memphis Police said that it is investigating how the weapon used in the shooting got inside FedExForum. FedExForun said in a statement, “A person was shot tonight at FedExForum during the Lil Baby concert. The incident is under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the Memphis Police Department."

A coalition of environmental groups is suing Utah's government, saying the state has failed to stop the Great Salt Lake from shrinking at an alarming pace

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A candidate for Mississippi attorney general says that elected officials must play a more aggressive role in protecting labor rights

As Brett Favre became ensnared in media attention for his connection to Mississippi’s sprawling welfare scandal, Gov. Tate Reeves’ brother suggested the state official investigating the case praise the retired NFL quarterback

A candidate for Mississippi attorney general says that elected officials must play a more aggressive role in protecting labor rights

A candidate for Mississippi attorney general says that elected officials must play a more aggressive role in protecting labor rights

Washington | Australian tactical boat builder The Whiskey Project (TWPG) is seeking to raise $20 million for an expansion into the US to buildhighly specialised craft for US defence force use in shallow waters.

There are alligators and then there are alligators.

(Reuters) — Florida was preparing on Monday for the arrival of a major hurricane expected to make landfall early on Wednesday somewhere along the state's Big Bend country, where the panhandle meets the peninsula.