NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer and the nation's largest private employer, is making a pledge to hire every veteran who wants a job.

The plan is expected to be announced as part of an address delivered in New York on Tuesday at the annual retail industry

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for several counties in southeast Arkansas.

Forecasters say "significant ice accumulations" are possible as freezing rain and sleet fall on the state Tuesday. The ice storm warning is in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday for Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun,

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) - A suspect in the deaths of 2 young Arkansas girls and their stepfather is due in court for arraignment.

Riakos Lizana is due to go before a judge Tuesday in Arkadelphia.

Lizana was arrested in December in connection with the deaths of 4-year-old Marley Crutchfield, 6-year-old Adiele Crutchfield and the girls' stepfather,

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor plans to visit El Dorado to discuss job creation and meet with local business and community leaders.

Pryor is to visit El Dorado Chemical at 10 a.m. Tuesday for an update about the plant's recent expansion project.

Pryor is to follow that stop with a visit with representatives of El Dorado Festivals &