Judge rules Alabama can't prohibit abortion during pandemic
The ruling was a victory for abortion rights advocates who are fighting efforts in Texas, Ohio, Alabama and other states to prohibit abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Some states facing legal challenges over abortion bans
Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and others filed legal complaints over abortion bans in Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
Trump endorses Tommy Tuberville in Alabama, in a blow to Sessions
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions was the first senator to endorse Donald Trump. But now, Trump has turned the power of his Twitter account against him.
Inmate executed for killing 3 cops. He didn't pull the trigger.
Nathaniel Woods' death comes after the Supreme Court rejected a request to block the execution.
Inmate is set to die for 3 police deaths. He didn't pull the trigger.
Nathaniel Woods is scheduled to die Thursday amid questions about his culpability in the deaths of three police officers in 2004 and the wounding of a fourth.
Jeff Sessions likely headed to a runoff in Alabama Senate race
Sessions will likely face former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville in a runoff election
Alabama couple struggling after hospital sues over medical debt
KC and Daryl Roberts were paying what they could each month toward the more than $30,000 hospital bill.
More rain expected in Jackson amid dangerous flooding
In some neighborhoods, the only way to get around is by boat.
Torrential rain hits Southeast as forecast warns of spring flood
On Monday alone, up to a half a foot of rain is expected in areas from Jackson, Mississippi to Birmingham, Alabama.
Deadly storm leaves path of destruction across South
Millions of Americans are under weather alerts Friday from Mississippi to Maine.
Judge rejects woman's "stand your ground" defense in fatal shooting
Alabama woman claims she shot a man who raped her and was attacking her brother.
Survivors describe harrowing escape from deadly dock fire
A massive fire that killed at least eight people and destroyed dozens of boats in an Alabama marina.
Massive dock fire kills 8 and destroys 35 boats in Alabama
Fire officials said seven people were hospitalized after a fire destroyed at least 35 boats docked in Jackson County Park.
Mother, grandparents accused of caging kids in Alabama
Four children are now in the custody of Alabama child welfare officials as three face child abuse charges.
Cleanup begins after deadly storms hit South
An EF-2 tornado tore through Haughton, Louisiana with 135 mph winds.
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At least 12 dead in dangerous winter storm heading across U.S.
Tornadoes have been confirmed across several southern states and heavy rain and snow are causing dangerous driving conditions.
Body of woman who texted she felt "in trouble" is found in grave
Paighton Houston texted "I feel in trouble" before going missing two weeks ago.
Alabama officers' "homeless quilt" sparks controversy
Mobile, Alabama police chief apologizes for photo of officers holding what one calls a "homeless quilt" made from signs taken from panhandlers
7 firefighters at the same fire house welcome newborns within months
With four boys and three girls, conversations have changed from hoses to highchairs.
18 kids escape just before tornado destroys Louisiana school
In Alexandria, Louisiana, a school and daycare center was evacuated 10 minutes before a tornado came through, destroying the building.
Community bands together to help officer battling cancer
After Jeff Gulley was diagnosed with colon cancer, fellow officers and members of his community stepped up
Remains found believed to be UFC star's stepdaughter
Blanchard, the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight star Walt Harris, was reported missing by her family on October 24
White Alabama officer convicted in death of unarmed black man
District Attorney Darryl Bailey said the state will ask for the maximum sentence, a CBS affiliate in Montgomery reported
Montgomery's first African-American mayor hopes MLK is "proud"
"Protesting and change has always, I think, been in the DNA of people" in Montgomery, known as the "Cradle of the Confederacy," Reed said
Mom arrested in disappearance of 5-year-old daughter
The team looking for Taylor Rose Williams found a body, according to a statement from police in Demopolis, Alabama
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.