News on Arkansas

History mystery: The Vince Foster assassination

2010-11-04T14:50:02Z

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Democrats latch onto GOP tax ideas in final blitz

2010-10-15T09:52:37Z

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Republicans eye potential gains in Democratic Ark.

2010-10-01T11:45:24Z

Republicans hope Democrats' national struggles will finally make Arkansas a red state

The sagging fortunes of major Democratic campaigns in Arkansas — highlighted by Sen. Blanche Lincoln's uphill struggle to save her job — are raising concerns among Democrats that the party may be in for more than just short-term losses here this y...

US flash flood death toll reaches 18

2010-06-12T18:15:34Z

Rescuers searched miles of rivers and shoreline for survivors of a flash flood that tore through campsites in a remote forest in the southern US state of Arkansas, killing at least 18 people including six young children.

Survivors described a torrent of water that arrived without warning, sweeping through the US states Tuesday, providing an important barometer of the public mood ahead of November's crucial midterm balloting.

As President Barack Obama focuses squarely on the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Tuesday's primary polls will further set the table for co...

Union: Ads chiding Ark. Senate candidate 'racist'

2010-06-12T17:40:38Z

Union: TV ads 'thanking' Ark. Senate candidate for sending jobs overseas 'horribly racist'

A Virginia-based advocacy group began airing television ads in Arkansas on Monday in which Indian actors "thank" Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, claiming h...

Berry won't seek re-election, cites health concern

2010-06-25T18:46:51Z

Arkansas Democrat Marion Berry to retire after 7 terms in US House; cites health concerns

Congressman Marion Berry says he's retiring after representing Arkansas in the House of Representatives for seven terms.

He is the second Arkansas congressman to announce this mo...

Sources: Rep. Berry plans to announce retirement

2010-06-25T18:47:03Z

Sources tell AP that Arkansas Democratic Rep. Marion Berry plans to announce his retirement

Arkansas Democratic Rep. Marion Berry plans to announce Monday that he won't seek re-election this fall, people who have spoken to Berry told The Associated Press.

The three people, who had spok...

Arkansas farmers detail crop losses from flooding

2010-06-25T19:38:24Z

Arkansas farmers detail crop losses from flooding as congressional panel meets in Little Rock

Arkansas farmers say that a record amount of rainfall and flooding this year has put a strain on their crops and their infrastructure.

Farmers and farming advocacy groups on Monday detailed the problems that the year's weather have caused during a U.S. Senate ...

The Great Race of 2008

2010-10-22T09:22:47Z

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Current River

2010-10-22T09:16:24Z

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Ark. crowd mocks lawmakers over Obama health plan

2010-06-25T21:10:40Z

An unruly Little Rock crowd heckled and shouted at two Arkansas Democratic congressmen Wednesday, accusing them of supporting a government-backed health plan that would take away Americans' personal choice and freedom.

At one point, U.S. Rep. Mike Ross sat with his head in his hands while the crowd shouted. He and fellow Huckabee Says He Would Be a Strong Challenger to Clinton

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Sunday he would make a strong Republican opponent to Democratic front-runner and former Arkansas first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in a race for the presidency.

Huckabee said his nomination would s...

Mrs Edwards: Democrats ignore South

2010-09-09T17:22:11Z

Elizabeth Edwards Says Democratic Party Has Ignored the South

The Democratic Party has ignored Southern voters in the past and it's unlikely two of the major Democratic presidential candidates _ Sen. Hillary Clinton and Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, center, conducts a practice for the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Arkansas, in Arkansas, EE.UU., el viernes 31 de diciembre del 2010. (Foto AP/Siloam Springs Herald Leader via The Benton County Daily Record, Melissa Gute)

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Troy Arkansas Basketball

2010-12-04T15:01:23Z

Troy guard Vernon Taylor (2) drives toward the basket against Arkansas forward Delvon Johnson (21) and guard Mardracus Wade (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in

Arkansas Mississippi St Football

2010-11-23T15:01:53Z

Arkansas linebacker Matt Marshall (47) and teammate Nick Brewer (62) celebrate their win against Mississippi State after their NCAA college ...

UTEP Arkansas Football

2010-11-13T19:32:50Z

Arkansas wide receiver Cobi Hamilton, center, gains against UTEP defensive back Antwon Blake during the first half of the NCAA colleg...