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Before the weekend, the West Alabama Red Cross will know if it will send volunteers to Oklahoma.
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CDC looking into mystery respiratory illness in Alabama

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Doctors throughout Alabama have received notices from the Alabama State Department of Health about an unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two and hospitalized five more.
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Man electrocuted while working in Birmingham

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Wednesday morning, a man died after being electrocuted while working on powering lines in Birmingham. More>>

1994: The Jordan Year Remembered

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February 1994, it was announced that Michael Jordan would quit the sport that made him famous. Quit the sport that made us want to be like Mike. More>>

City of Pelham, businesses collecting supplies for Oklahoma tornado victims

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A group of area businesses have banded together to collect relief supplies for those affected by the Central Oklahoma tornado. More>>

Amtrak, MAX, Greyhound to be combined downtown

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Birmingham city officials plan to combine Amtrak, Max buses and Greyhound services in a transportation hub known as the "Intermodal Facility." More>>

Lending a helping hand to Oklahoma tornado victims is only a text away

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After the devastating tornado that hit central Oklahoma, many Alabamians are looking for ways to return the favors paid to them after the April 27, 2011 tornadoes. The quickest way to do that is by text More>>

Georgia NASCAR fan Nick Bower's death ruled accidental

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Today, the coroner's office released preliminary results for Nick Bower's autopsy. Preliminary results reveal an accidental drowning death in the case of the 27-year-old Nascar fan from Georgia. More>>

Mysterious Illness Infects 7 in Southeast Alabama; 2 Dead

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A mysterious respiratory illness has infected at least seven people in Southeast Alabama. More>>

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CDC looking into mystery respiratory illness in Alabama
CDC looking into mystery respiratory illness in Alabama
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:01 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:01:25 GMT
Doctors throughout Alabama have received notices from the Alabama State Department of Health about an unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two and hospitalized five more.
Doctors throughout Alabama have received notices from the Alabama State Department of Health about an unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two and hospitalized five more.
Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa reaching out to Oklahoma
Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa reaching out to Oklahoma
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:50:31 GMT
In the aftermath of Monday's massive tornado in Oklahoma, Toomer's for Tuscaloosa is reaching out to help those affected. Toomer's for Tusaloosa is a non-profit disaster relief group that was first established
In the aftermath of Monday's massive tornado in Oklahoma, Toomer's for Tuscaloosa is reaching out to help those affected.
Convicted sex offender in Jefferson County arrested on new charges
Convicted sex offender in Jefferson County arrested on new charges
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:27:55 GMT
A convicted sex offender in Jefferson County is back in jail after deputies received information that he violated the law.
A convicted sex offender in Jefferson County is back in jail after deputies received information that he violated the law.
Three charged after 17-year-old shot during attempted robbery
Three charged after 17-year-old shot during attempted robbery
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:42:35 GMT
Two Hoover men are behind bars after a 17-year-old was found shot in the head at a Hoover apartment complex last night. According to the Hoover Police Department, police were called to the 3423 building
Two Hoover men are behind bars after a 17-year-old was found shot in the head at a Hoover apartment complex last night. According to the Hoover Police Department, police were called to the 3423 building
Shoal Creek Valley tornado survivors extend their prayers to Moore, OK victims
Shoal Creek Valley tornado survivors extend their prayers to Moore, OK victims
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:14:54 GMT
The residents of Shoal Creek Valley are feeling sympathy and compassion for those impacted by the EF-5 tornado that hit Moore, OK yesterday. After the April 27, 2011 tore through the valley and claimed
The residents of Shoal Creek Valley are feeling empathy and praying for those impacted by the EF-5 tornado that hit Monday in Moore, OK.
Debated Immigration Bill moves closer to approval
Debated Immigration Bill moves closer to approval
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:40 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:40:16 GMT
The United States Senate Judiciary Committee approved immigration legislation on Tuesday that would give millions of undocumented immigrants a chance at U.S. citizenship.
The United States Senate Judiciary Committee approved immigration legislation on Tuesday that would give millions of undocumented immigrants a chance at U.S. citizenship.

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No injuries after shots fired outside graduation
No injuries after shots fired outside graduation
Macon County School Superintendent Jacqueline Brooks says shots were fired after a high school graduation ceremony in Tuskegee, with no injuries reported.
Macon County School Superintendent Jacqueline Brooks says shots were fired after a high school graduation ceremony in Tuskegee, with no injuries reported.
Auburn among fastest-growing US cities
Auburn among fastest-growing US cities
A new estimate shows Auburn is among the fastest growing in the country.
A new estimate shows Auburn is among the fastest growing in the country.
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
President Barrack Obama plans to sign a bill tomorrow that awards the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the four girls killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church.
Obama to sign bill for Birmingham bombing victims
Obama to sign bill for Birmingham bombing victims
President Barrack Obama plans to sign a bill Friday that awards the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the four girls killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church.
President Barrack Obama plans to sign a bill Friday that awards the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the four girls killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church.
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Alabama sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Alabama sports news from The Associated Press
Demarcus Henderson and Wes Rea both had RBI singles in the ninth inning to lift Mississippi State to a 5-3 win over South Carolina Wednesday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Bulldogs...
Tennessee Smokies scrub stadium for allergic fans
Tennessee Smokies scrub stadium for allergic fans
The Tennessee Smokies have scrubbed their ball park and kick off a home stand Thursday with a peanut-free night.
The Tennessee Smokies have scrubbed their ball park and kick off a home stand Thursday with a peanut-free night.

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Alabama and Auburn represented on the Remington watch list
Alabama and Auburn represented on the Remington watch list
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:10:55 GMT
The Remington Trophy watch list has been announced. The Remington is awarded to college football top center. This year watch list includes Alabama's Ryan Kelly and Auburn's Reese Dismukes. Kelly was
This year watch list includes Alabama's Ryan Kelly and Auburn's Reese Dismukes.
Alabama Baseball Beats Auburn, Advances in SEC Tournament
Alabama Baseball Advances in SEC Tournament
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:23:27 GMT
Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10^th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament
Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10^th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament
Auburn, Alabama set to square off in SEC Baseball Tournament
Auburn, Alabama set to square off in SEC Baseball Tournament
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:41:16 GMT
The Auburn baseball team, seeded 10th, will face a familiar foe in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament as it is set to face seventh-seeded and in-state rival Alabama on Tuesday at the Hoover Met.
The Auburn baseball team, seeded 10th, will face a familiar foe in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament as it is set to face seventh-seeded and in-state rival Alabama on Tuesday at the Hoover Met.
Auburn men's golf advances
Auburn men's golf advances
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:02:07 GMT
The No. 18 Auburn men's golf team advanced to the NCAA Championship after tying for second at the NCAA Columbus Regional.
The No. 18 Auburn men's golf team advanced to the NCAA Championship after tying for second at the NCAA Columbus Regional.
Auburn will face Bama in SEC opener
Auburn will face Bama in SEC opener
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:51:49 GMT
Auburn's first-round matchup with Alabama will be its first meeting against its in-state foe at the SEC Tournament since the 2010 Tournament.
Auburn's first-round matchup with Alabama will be its first meeting against its in-state foe at the SEC Tournament since the 2010 Tournament.
Auburn women’s golf playing for their coach
Auburn women’s golf playing for their coach
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:50:32 GMT
The game of golf can be tough on you mentally. But what the Auburn Women's Golf team is going through right now is simply brutal, after finding out their head coach Kim Evans has ovarian cancer. Despite
The game of golf can be tough on you mentally, but what the Auburn Women's Golf team is going through right now is simply brutal.

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Alabama falls to LSU 3-0 in SEC Tournament
Alabama falls to LSU 3-0 in SEC Tournament
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:53:37 GMT
In the second round of the 2013 SEC Baseball Tournament, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a 3-0 loss to the second-ranked and No. 2 seeded LSU Tigers on Wednesday afternoon from the Hoover Met. Following
In the second round of the 2013 SEC Baseball Tournament, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a 3-0 loss to the second-ranked and No. 2 seeded LSU Tigers
Sept. 14 Alabama at Texas A&M kickoff set for 2:30pm CT
Sept. 14 Alabama at Texas A&M kickoff set for 2:30pm CT
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:37:03 GMT
The Southeastern Conference and CBS Sports announced on Wednesday that the University of Alabama's football game against Texas A&M, slated for Saturday, September 14, at Kyle Field in College Station, TX.
The Southeastern Conference and CBS Sports announced on Wednesday that the University of Alabama's football game against Texas A&M, slated for Saturday, September 14, at Kyle Field in College Station, TX.
Alabama and Auburn represented on the Remington watch list
Alabama and Auburn represented on the Remington watch list
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:10:55 GMT
The Remington Trophy watch list has been announced. The Remington is awarded to college football top center. This year watch list includes Alabama's Ryan Kelly and Auburn's Reese Dismukes. Kelly was
This year watch list includes Alabama's Ryan Kelly and Auburn's Reese Dismukes.
Alabama Baseball Beats Auburn, Advances in SEC Tournament
Alabama Baseball Advances in SEC Tournament
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:23:27 GMT
Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10^th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament
Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10^th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament
Auburn, Alabama set to square off in SEC Baseball Tournament
Auburn, Alabama set to square off in SEC Baseball Tournament
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:41:16 GMT
The Auburn baseball team, seeded 10th, will face a familiar foe in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament as it is set to face seventh-seeded and in-state rival Alabama on Tuesday at the Hoover Met.
The Auburn baseball team, seeded 10th, will face a familiar foe in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament as it is set to face seventh-seeded and in-state rival Alabama on Tuesday at the Hoover Met.
Alabama baseball ready for SEC Tournament
Alabama baseball ready for SEC Tournament
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:07:26 GMT
In theory, you're not supposed to have a lot of confidence going into your conference tournament after you dropped two of three in your last series of the regular season. But for the Alabama Crimson Tide,
In theory, you're not supposed to have a lot of confidence going into your conference tournament after you dropped two of three in your last series of the regular season.

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Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect
Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in central Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent had several ties to that of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were questioning him about at the...
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev,...
Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.
President Barack Obama is set to at least partially lift the veil of secrecy surrounding U.S.-directed drone strikes around the world, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the...
Vote on gay Scouts comes at emotional moment
Vote on gay Scouts comes at emotional moment
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations and...
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.
$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery
$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery
All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed...
All that is left of Shayne Patteson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed through his...
Senator: Assaults let military culture continue
Senator: Assaults let military culture continue
A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture to continue.
A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture to continue.

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German opposition party marks bittersweet 150th
German opposition party marks bittersweet 150th
Germany's main opposition party marked a bittersweet 150th birthday on Thursday - trailing badly in polls ahead of September elections and hearing praise for its efforts to reform Europe's biggest economy...
Germany's main opposition party marked a bittersweet 150th birthday on Thursday - trailing badly in polls ahead of September elections and hearing praise for its efforts to reform Europe's biggest economy from French...
Iran denies its drone entered Bahrain's airspace
Iran denies its drone entered Bahrain's airspace
An Iranian semi-official news agency reports the country is denying that an unmanned drone violated the airspace of Bahrain, the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.
An Iranian semi-official news agency reports the country is denying that an unmanned drone violated the airspace of Bahrain, the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.
Restaurant torched in 4th night of Sweden riots
Restaurant torched in 4th night of Sweden riots
Groups of youth have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting.
Groups of youths have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting.
Father of man shot in Boston probe shares regrets
Father of man shot in Boston probe shares regrets
The father of a Chechen immigrant shot dead by U.S. law enforcement agents while being questioned about his ties to a Boston Marathon bombings suspect said Thursday that he regrets allowing his son to go to the...
The father of a Chechen immigrant shot dead by U.S. law enforcement agents while being questioned about his ties to a Boston Marathon bombings suspect said Thursday that he regrets allowing his son to go to the United States.
Russian court denies Pussy Riot's Alekhina parole
Russian court denies Pussy Riot's Alekhina parole
A Russian court has denied parole to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group.
A Russian court has denied parole to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group.
Britain: Soldier slaying suspects had been probed
Britain: Soldier slaying suspects had been probed
The British government's emergency committee is going to meet after two attackers butchered a man in a brutal daylight attack in London amid fears that terrorism has returned to the capital.
Two men accused of butchering a British soldier had featured in previous investigations by security services, a British official said Thursday, as investigators searched several locations and tried to determine whether the...

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For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.
Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam
Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.
Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Goat on the lam snarls NJ's Pulaski Skyway traffic
Goat on the lam snarls NJ's Pulaski Skyway traffic
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.
Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...

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Georgia NASCAR fan Nick Bower's death ruled accidental
Georgia NASCAR fan Nick Bower's death ruled accidental
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:12:03 GMT
Today, the coroner's office released preliminary results for Nick Bower's autopsy. Preliminary results reveal an accidental drowning death in the case of the 27-year-old Nascar fan from Georgia.
Today, the coroner's office released preliminary results for Nick Bower's autopsy. Preliminary results reveal an accidental drowning death in the case of the 27-year-old Nascar fan from Georgia.
Birmingham police investigating the city’s latest homicide
Birmingham police investigating the city’s latest homicide
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:34 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:34:47 GMT
Birmingham police are investigating another homicide after police found a 27-year-old shot on the City's west side. Lederious Peoples was found shot in the 1800 block of Avenue "T" in Ensley on Tuesday around
Birmingham police are investigating another homicide after police found a 27-year-old shot on the City's west side. Lederious Peoples was found shot in the 1800 block of Avenue "T" in Ensley on Tuesday around
Man electrocuted while working in Birmingham
Man electrocuted while working in Birmingham
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:41:39 GMT
Wednesday morning, a man died after being electrocuted while working on powering lines in Birmingham. Chief C.W. Mardis, with Birmingham Fire and Rescue, said the incident happened around 11:30a.m. in
Wednesday morning, a man died after being electrocuted while working on powering lines in Birmingham.
13 INVESTIGATES: Alabama's Nude Ranches
13 INVESTIGATES: Alabama's Nude Ranches
Updated: Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-07 19:13:25 GMT
At first blush - it may not seem like much but this is Alabama's fourth nudist resort complete with pool, pool house, spa and seven rooms furnished for overnight stays. It joins 260 others in the US -
Whether or not you can appreciate it - nude recreation is a multi-billion dollar industry. Alabama is now home to four nudist resorts. The fourth, officially opened this past March in Blount County. But, how safe is it for families, especially for children? And, what effect do the camps have on nearby neighborhoods? Alabama's 13 Investigates: Alabama's nude ranches.
Spirit of Alabama: Just a Dream
Spirit of Alabama: Just a Dream
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:14:25 GMT
Her name is Just-A-Dream and she's the most decorated Arabian mare in the world. Just-A-Dream is back home at Cornerstone Ranch in Shelby County. She is back home with the other champions raised by
Her name is Just-A-Dream and she's the most decorated Arabian mare in the world. Just-A-Dream is back home at Cornerstone Ranch in Shelby County.
National Guard troops to return to Alabama
National Guard troops to return to Alabama
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:15:19 GMT
More than 100 Alabama National Guard soldiers return home to Alabama, Monday afternoon. The Bravo Company, 1st Battalion of the 167th Infantry Regiment arrives in Pelham at 1 p.m. Monday. The famed "Fourth
More than 100 Alabama National Guard soldiers return home to Alabama Monday afternoon.

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