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    10 Things to Know for Today

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    Free summer meals for low income children

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    The end of school does not mean the end of free meals for children who need them. Free breakfast, lunch, or snacks will be available for eligible children in low-income areas this summer.
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    Birmingham native pushing for a win on NBC’s the Voice competition

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    On Monday night, eyes across Alabama will be glued on 23-year-old Sarah Simmons as she sings her way to the top as a  contestants on NBC's hit show, The Voice. More>>

    Construction project underway on U.S. Hwy. 280

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    A major construction project is underway on parts of U.S. Highway 280 in Jefferson and Shelby counties. The $15.6 million dollar project will cover improvements to 27 intersections along an 8.93 miles section of the highway. More>>

    Alabama Legislature returns for last day

    Alabama legislators are getting ready for the final day of their 2013 session. More>>

    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 Video included

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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>>

    NWS Huntsville did confirm 2 EF-0 tracks

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    NWS Huntsville did confirm 2 EF-0 tracks. One storm produced the EF-0 in Athens (peak winds 75mph), picked up and then touched down again nearer Elkmont (also EF-0 with peak speeds 70mph). More>>

    Hoover woman rescued from lake and flooding rain tops Saturday morning news

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    Alabama's 13 Ashley Roberts and Harmony Mendoza have your morning headlines for 5.18.13. Click on the video for your headlines. More>>

    Woman rescued in Hoover after car goes into a lake

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    Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, Hoover Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a vehicle in Star Lake in Hoover.
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    Alabama's unemployment rate for April dips to 6.9% Video included

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    Good news on the jobless front in Alabama. The state's preliminary April unemployment rate fall to 6.9%, down from March's 7.2%. More>>

    Trinity gets green light to open Hwy. 280 hospital

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    After a lengthy battle, Trinity Medical Center finally got the green light to work towards moving to their Highway 280 location. The Supreme Court of Alabama today denied requests for further arguments More>>

    B-29 Superfortress stopped in Birmingham for weekend stay

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    FIFI, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, arrived in the Magic City Thursday evening, for a weekend stay at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. More>>

    Vestavia Hills school gets national recognition

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    The staff and students at Vestavia Hills Elementary East celebrated their distinction as a National School of Character. More>>

    Illegal gambling operation busted in Birmingham Friday Video included

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    An undercover operation led to many arrests and property seizures of an illegal gambling operation in Birmingham. More>>

    • Local News

    • Monday, May 20 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:22:38 GMT
      Please access the video player above to hear more about this news story, plus other news and weather headlines with Alabama's 13 News Bettina Boateng, Lisa Crane and Stephanie Walker.
      Please access the video player above to hear more about this news story, plus other news and weather headlines with Alabama's 13 News Bettina Boateng, Lisa Crane and Stephanie Walker.

    • Monday, May 20 2013 7:55 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:55:48 GMT
      Free breakfast, lunch, or snacks will be available for eligible children in low-income areas this summer.
      The end of school does not mean the end of free meals for children who need them. Free breakfast, lunch, or snacks will be available for eligible children in low-income areas this summer.

    • Monday, May 20 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:20:55 GMT
      On Monday night, eyes across Alabama will be glued on 23-year-old Sarah Simmons as she sings her way to the top as a  contestants on NBC's hit show, The Voice.
      On Monday night, eyes across Alabama will be glued on 23-year-old Sarah Simmons as she sings her way to the top as a  contestants on NBC's hit show, The Voice.
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    • AUBURNchannel

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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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    • BAMAchannel

    • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:51:55 GMT
      The Alabama softball team claimed its ninth consecutive NCAA regional title and 11th overall as it raced past Western Kentucky, 13-1.
      The Alabama softball team claimed its ninth consecutive NCAA regional title and 11th overall as it raced past Western Kentucky, 13-1.

    • 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.

    • 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.
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    • National

    • Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...
      When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called...

    • It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.
      It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

    • Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...
      Connecticut commuters planned for long, slow trips to and from work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
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