Teen kidnapped by dad in 2002: "I forgive him"
53-year-old Bobby Hernandez was sentenced Wednesday for kidnapping his young son and raising him under a new identity in a 13-year ruse
Alabama
Toddler found walking alone hours after dad's arrest
Freelin Joe Burnett, 25, has now been charged with child abuse
Impeachment after alleged affair sought for Alabama gov.
Robert Bentley denied having an affair but admitted making inappropriate remarks to aide Rebekah Caldwell Mason, who has since resigned
Severe weather moves east toward Carolinas after tornadoes
Funnel clouds, tornado sirens and trees and power lines scattered across roads were just the beginning
Husband and wife teachers charged with student sex
Charli and James Parker were arrested on separate allegations of having sex with students at locations outside of school, including at a cemetery
Top aide to Alabama gov. resigns amid scandal
Announcement comes a week after Gov. Robert Bentley admitted making inappropriate remarks to Rebekah Caldwell Mason, but denied they had an affair
California to enact nation's first statewide $15 minimum wage
Gov. Jerry Brown says planned hike in the state's baseline pay is a matter of "economic justice" and "family values"
Global Catholic Network founder Mother Mary Angelica dies at 92
Known to millions of viewers simply as "Mother Angelica," the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network died Easter Sunday
Medical helicopter crew, patient killed in Alabama crash
Helicopter was taking unconscious patient with broken leg to hospital when it went down in early morning crash
No appeal for man serving life for stealing tool
Court documents show Conner left a Lowe's store without paying for a roofing nailer in 2012, he was sentenced to life as a habitual offender
Alabama city cracking down on diaperless horses
Selma councilman says disobedience of three-year-old law is causing a big problem
Alabama gov. denies affair, admits "inappropriate" remarks
Gov. Robert Bentley acknowledges he said "some inappropriate things" to senior political adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason: "I made a mistake"
A life (without parole) story: Part 2
How much punishment does an offender deserve? Part two in a three-part series taking a deep look at America's 'lifers' --- the neglected leftovers of mass incarceration
A life (without parole) story: Part 1
How much punishment does an offender deserve? Part one in a three-part series taking a deep look at America's 'lifers' --- the neglected leftovers of mass incarceration
Alabama middle school "rape bait" case settled
Special needs teen at a middle school said she was raped after school worker tried to use her as bait to catch an alleged sexual predator
Widespread flooding drowns Louisiana, Mississippi
Floodwaters overwhelm parts of five Southern states, submerging roads and cars, washing out bridges and forcing residents to flee homes
Lawmaker introduces sex offender castration bill in Alabama
Bill would require sex offenders older than 21 to pay for their own surgical castration before being released from state custody
Contents of Harper Lee's will to remain a secret
Alabama judge has ordered the will of the late "To Kill a Mockingbird" author to be sealed from public view
Ex-trooper accused of on-duty rape gets jail time
Samuel McHenry II accused of threatening woman with arrest after car accident if she didn't have sex with him
Arrests after slain teen warned of murder attempt
A sixth person was arrested this week in the murder of an Alabama teen found slain and wrapped in sheets at a dump site
Alabama cop charged with murder in fatal shooting
Charges come days after white Montgomery police officer Aaron Smith shot and killed unarmed black man Greg Gunn outside neighbor's house
House, Senate GOP incumbents survive Tuesday primaries
Victories by Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby and Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, others, give hope that Trump won't entirely upset GOP order
At least 4 hurt in Alabama tornado
Powerful storm Tuesday evening near Birmingham leaves homes damaged, trees uprooted and power lines down
Donald Trump notches first Senate endorsement
Trump teased the endorsement amid KKK controversy fallout just before his Alabama rally began
Ala. city raises minimum wage, legislature strips it
Alabama governor and GOP lawmakers move quickly to remove local control of minimum wage after Birmingham raises it to $10.10 per hour
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump wants to abolish quarterly earnings reports. Here's why.
President Trump says getting rid of a quarterly reporting requirement for public companies would lower costs and help businesses.
Which form of energy is the cheapest? CBS News asked experts to find out.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Immersive newsroom marks CBS News Atlanta launch
CBS News Atlanta makes its debut with immersive technology, a startup-style newsroom and a mission to serve the community from day one.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
How the Federal Reserve decision could influence mortgage rates
Experts say Americans shouldn't expect a further decline in mortgage rates immediately after the Fed's September meeting.
Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.