Senate Blocks Extension of Patriot Act

Secretary of State Michael Watson visits with Magnolia Tribune for a wide-ranging interview on his campaign for Lt. Governor. He is currently the only candidate - Republican or Democrat - openly stumping for the office. His statewide name ID and sizeable campaign war chest could be reasons why.

Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation declined to 3.5%, down from a year-over-year gain of 4.2% in May and lower than many economists expected.