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Civil Rights and law enforcement conference

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute are coming together to look at the past and present use of law enforcement in the fight for civil rights. More>>

Two men critically shot in Birmingham hours and blocks apart

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Two men were critically shot Sunday morning on Birmingham's west side. The incidents happened streets away and hours apart. More>>

Vulcan celebrating 109th birthday next month

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Go ahead and make plans now to attend what's called the biggest birthday bash in Birmingham. Vulcan, the world's largest cast iron statue, needs help blowing out his birthday candles. More>>

Red Cross Survey: people unclear about how to stay safe in water

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"Even though nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan on swimming in areas without lifeguards this summer, many people don't know the right thing to do in water emergencies. More>>

Group recounts dramatic flooding rescue and expected Hwy 280 congestion tops morning news

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Alabama's 13 Ashley Roberts has your morning news for Sunday, May 19, 2013. Click on the video to get your morning headlines. More>>

Saturday PM Headlines: Mother nature pounds some harder than others

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Hilary Golston brings you the latest news and weather headlines from Saturday, 5.18.13. More>>

4 rescued from rising waters at Clay Co. gold camp

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Four people were rescued from the Alabama Gold Camp's rising waters in Clay County's, Lineville Alabama, Saturday. More>>

Third suspect arrested in Tuscaloosa burglary

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A third burglary suspect has been arrested following a Friday residence robbery. More>>

Police: Woman whose car crashed in Hoover lake died at hospital

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Police say she was transported to Brookwood Hospital after the accident, but did not survive. As we first reported this morning, the accident happened around 9:30 p.m. Friday at Star Lake in Hoover. More>>

Saving Grace Animal Rescue working to find good, caring home for Mr. T

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Saving Grace Animal Rescue is a Christian-based, nonprofit organization that helps others by helping animals. More>>

Construction worker describes terrifying ordeal with robbery suspects

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Police officers are searching for robbery suspects in east Birmingham Friday. More>>

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Civil Rights and law enforcement conference
Civil Rights and law enforcement conference at the BCRI
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:43:37 GMT
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute are coming together to look at the past and present use of law enforcement in the fight for civil rights. The BCRI sponsored
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute are coming together to look at the past and present use of law enforcement in the fight for civil rights.
Arty Party benefits Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Arty Party benefits Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:43:15 GMT
Birmingham AIDS Outreach hosted the 22nd Annual "Arty Party" art auction today. The event was held at the B&A Warehouse in Birmingham. The event was open to the public, and all proceeds benefited BAO. Each
Birmingham AIDS Outreach hosted the 22^nd Annual "Arty Party" art auction today.
Two men critically shot in Birmingham hours and blocks apart
Two men critically shot in Birmingham hours and blocks apart
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:04:52 GMT
Two men were critically shot Sunday morning on Birmingham's west side. The incidents happened streets away and hours apart. Birmingham police say a man was shot around 7 a.m. at the CC Nightclub on Bessemer
Two men were critically shot Sunday morning on Birmingham's west side. The incidents happened streets away and hours apart.
Vulcan celebrating 109th birthday next month
Vulcan celebrating 109th birthday next month
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:20:26 GMT
Go ahead and make plans now to attend what's called the biggest birthday bash in Birmingham. Vulcan, the world's largest cast iron statue, needs help blowing out his birthday candles.
Go ahead and make plans now to attend what's called the biggest birthday bash in Birmingham. Vulcan, the world's largest cast iron statue, needs help blowing out his birthday candles.
Red Cross Survey: people unclear about how to stay safe in water
Red Cross Survey: people unclear about how to stay safe in water
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:10:48 GMT
"Even though nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan on swimming in areas without lifeguards this summer, many people don't know the right thing to do in water emergencies.
"Even though nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan on swimming in areas without lifeguards this summer, many people don't know the right thing to do in water emergencies.
Group recounts dramatic flooding rescue and expected Hwy 280 congestion tops morning news
Group recounts dramatic flooding rescue and expected Hwy 280 congestion tops morning news
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-19 10:49:24 GMT
Alabama's 13 Ashley Roberts has your morning news for Sunday, May 19, 2013. Click on the video to get your morning headlines.
Alabama's 13 Ashley Roberts has your morning news for Sunday, May 19, 2013. Click on the video to get your morning headlines.

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Ala. community colleges expanding business courses
Ala. community colleges expanding business courses
Alabama community colleges are expanding their course offerings that prepare students to start and run their own businesses.
Alabama community colleges are expanding their course offerings that prepare students to start and run their own businesses.
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
The Alabama Legislature could use its last meeting day to authorize the borrowing of $280 million through state bond issues. The bond issues awaiting a final vote Monday would affect school security, reconstruction of...
This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.
2 Fantasy 5 players share $140,847 top prize
2 Fantasy 5 players share $140,847 top prize
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $12 million
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $12 million
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
5 vehicles set afire in Columbus historic district
5 vehicles set afire in Columbus historic district
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.

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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.
Auburn shuts out #11 Arkansas 3-0 in series opener
Auburn shuts out #11 Arkansas 3-0 in series opener
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:51:05 GMT
Conner Kendrick and Terrance Dedrick combined to hold No. 11 Arkansas to just five hits and kept them out of the run column for the entire night as the Auburn baseball team picked up a 3-0 win on Thursday.
Conner Kendrick and Terrance Dedrick combined to hold No. 11 Arkansas to just five hits and kept them out of the run column for the entire night as the Auburn baseball team picked up a 3-0 win on Thursday.
SEC and Big 12 beginning Basketball Challenge in 2013-14
SEC and Big 12 beginning Basketball Challenge in 2013-14
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:19 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:19:30 GMT
The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 Conference have agreed to play in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, a men's basketball inter-conference event that will begin during the 2013-14 season.
The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 Conference have agreed to play in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, a men's basketball inter-conference event that will begin during the 2013-14 season.
Justin Thornton picks Auburn
Justin Thornton picks Auburn
Updated: Sunday, May 12 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:53:16 GMT
New head coach Gus Malzahn landed another top in-state recruit. Justin Thornton committed to the Tigers this morning.
New head coach Gus Malzahn landed another top in-state recruit. Justin Thornton committed to the Tigers.

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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.
Tide makes title game with win over WKU
Tide makes title game with win over WKU
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:48:20 GMT
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers 7-6 Saturday, to advance Sunday's 2013 NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional championship game.
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers 7-6 Saturday, to advance Sunday's 2013 NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional championship game.
Bama heading back to NCAA's
Bama heading back to NCAA's
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:37:54 GMT
The second-ranked Alabama men's golf team shot the lowest round of the day by six shots to overtake Florida and win the 2013 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional.
The second-ranked Alabama men's golf team shot the lowest round of the day by six shots to overtake Florida and win the 2013 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional.
Nick Saban to be inducted to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday
Nick Saban to be inducted to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:51 GMT
Alabama head coach Nick Saban is one of the eight people being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Also being inducted, late Auburn football standout Forrest Blue. The late UNA basketball
Alabama head coach Nick Saban is one of the eight people being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
Alabama drops series opener to top-ranked Vanderbilt 7-6
Alabama drops series opener to top-ranked Vanderbilt 7-6
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:46:47 GMT
In its final regular season series, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a 7-6 Southeastern Conference loss to the top-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, from Hawkins Field on Thursday night.
In its final regular season series, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a 7-6 Southeastern Conference loss to the top-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, from Hawkins Field on Thursday night.
Ozzie Newsome respects Rolando McClain's decision to retire from NFL
Ozzie Newsome respects Rolando McClain's decision to retire from NFL
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:17:50 GMT
Yesterday Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome announced that former Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain would retire just three years after being taken in the first round of the NFL draft. The physically-healthy
Alabama's 13 caught up with Ozzie Newsome today in Birmingham and asked him about Rolando McClain's retirement.

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Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'
Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.
AP PHOTOS: College commencements across nation
AP PHOTOS: College commencements across nation
By The Associated Press In a commencement address at Atlanta's historically black Morehouse College, President Obama said graduates should "find time to defend the powerless."
By The Associated Press In a commencement address at Atlanta's historically black Morehouse College, President Obama said graduates should "find time to defend the powerless."
Commuters warned of traffic mess for up to 1 week
Commuters warned of traffic mess for up to 1 week
Investigators will look closely at a broken section of rail to see if it is connected to the commuter train derailment and collision outside New York City that left dozens injured. Meanwhile, the focus begins to...
Traffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned Sunday.
2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.
2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.
Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday.
Tornadoes hit Kan., Okla.; no injuries reported
Tornadoes hit Kan., Okla.; no injuries reported
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged roofs and structures near Oklahoma City and kicked up debris in Wichita, Kan.

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Top Libyan official: Benghazi explosion accident
Top Libyan official: Benghazi explosion accident
Libya's deputy prime minister says an investigation has indicated that a deadly explosion in Benghazi last week was an accident and not an attack.
Libya's deputy prime minister says an investigation has indicated that a deadly explosion in Benghazi last week was an accident and not an attack.
AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
The president and CEO of The Associated Press says the government's seizure of AP journalists' phone records was "unconstitutional" and already has had a chilling effect on newsgathering.
The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not...
Video shows kidnapped Egyptian security officers
Video shows kidnapped Egyptian security officers
Seven members of Egypt's security forces kidnapped by suspected militants have appeared in a video posted on the Internet, urging the government to secure their release by meeting their captors' demands.
Seven men purported to be the members of Egypt's security forces kidnapped by suspected militants last week appeared in a video posted online Sunday and urged the government to secure their release by meeting their...
Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town
Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town
Syrian activists say government airstrikes and heavy shelling of a strategic town near the Lebanese border have killed at least 16 people, including rebel fighters.
Syrian troops pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border on Sunday, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen his grip on a strategic strip of land running...
Tunisia security blocks salafi conference, 1 dead
Tunisia security blocks salafi conference, 1 dead
Around 11,000 police officers and soldiers blocked an annual conference Sunday at Tunisia's main religious center by a radical Islamist movement that has been implicated in attacks across the country.
Around 11,000 police officers and soldiers blocked an annual conference Sunday at Tunisia's main religious center by a radical Islamist movement that has been implicated in attacks across the country, prompting clashes...
Nigeria military: 17 killed during offensive
Nigeria military: 17 killed during offensive
Nigeria's military says its offensive against insurgents in the country's restive northeast has killed at least 14 suspected Islamic extremists and three soldiers.
Nigeria's military says its offensive against insurgents in the country's restive northeast has killed at least 14 suspected Islamic extremists and three soldiers.

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Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...
Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride
Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.
Birth of anteater has Conn. zoo staff puzzled
Birth of anteater has Conn. zoo staff puzzled
An anteater has given birth at a Connecticut conservation center, prompting officials there to wonder how the mother conceived.
An anteater has given birth at a Connecticut conservation center, prompting officials there to wonder how the mother conceived.
Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail
Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
Aussie minister sorry he 'liked' exposed teen pic
Aussie minister sorry he 'liked' exposed teen pic
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator
Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator
A Houston-area high school senior has bagged a 14-foot, 800 pound alligator - the heaviest ever certified in Texas - on his first alligator hunt.
A Houston-area high school senior has bagged a 14-foot, 800 pound alligator - the heaviest ever certified in Texas - on his first alligator hunt.

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Group recounts dramatic flooding rescue and expected Hwy 280 congestion tops morning news
Group recounts dramatic flooding rescue and expected Hwy 280 congestion tops morning news
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-19 10:49:24 GMT
Alabama's 13 Ashley Roberts has your morning news for Sunday, May 19, 2013. Click on the video to get your morning headlines.
Alabama's 13 Ashley Roberts has your morning news for Sunday, May 19, 2013. Click on the video to get your morning headlines.
4 rescued from rising waters at Clay Co. gold camp
4 rescued from rising waters at Clay Co. gold camp
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:38:36 GMT
Four people were rescued from the Alabama Gold Camp's rising waters in Clay County's, Lineville Alabama, Saturday. The people were prospecting for gold and doing what's called "primitive camping." Campers
Four people were rescued from the Alabama Gold Camp's rising waters in Clay County's, Lineville Alabama, Saturday.
Saturday PM Headlines: Mother nature pounds some harder than others
Saturday PM Headlines: Mother nature pounds some harder than others
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 1:05 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:05:42 GMT
Hilary Golston brings you the latest news and weather headlines from Saturday, 5.18.13.
Hilary Golston brings you the latest news and weather headlines from Saturday, 5.18.13.
Vulcan celebrating 109th birthday next month
Vulcan celebrating 109th birthday next month
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:20:26 GMT
Go ahead and make plans now to attend what's called the biggest birthday bash in Birmingham. Vulcan, the world's largest cast iron statue, needs help blowing out his birthday candles.
Go ahead and make plans now to attend what's called the biggest birthday bash in Birmingham. Vulcan, the world's largest cast iron statue, needs help blowing out his birthday candles.
Former Bangor Fire Chief arrested for theft from department
Former Bangor Fire Chief arrested for theft from department
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:04:19 GMT
The former chief of a Blount County fire department was arrested for allegedly stealing fire department funds.

Blount County D. A. Pamela Casey says the State Fire Marshal's Office arrested Michael Claude Watson on Monday.
The former chief of a Blount County fire department has been arrested for allegedly stealing fire department funds.

According to Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey, the State Fire Marshal's Office arrested Michael Claude Watson of Warrior on Monday.
Lawyers look to seal filings in Lowell Barron case
Lawyers look to seal filings in Lowell Barron case
Attorneys representing former state Sen. Lowell Barron are asking to seal all court filings related to his grand jury indictment.
Attorneys representing former state Sen. Lowell Barron are asking to seal all court filings related to his grand jury indictment.

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