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An Alabama prison inmate is considered a suspect in the death of another inmate. More>>

National Guard Troops return to Al.

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More than 100 Alabama National Guard soldiers return home to Alabama Monday afternoon. More>>

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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

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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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Inmate killed in state prison; another inmate is a suspect
Inmate killed in state prison; another inmate is a suspect
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:29:55 GMT
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An Alabama prison inmate is considered a suspect in the death of another inmate.
An Alabama prison inmate is considered a suspect in the death of another inmate.
National Guard Troops return to Al.
National Guard Troops return to Al.
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:58 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.
13 INVESTIGATES: Delinquent Property Taxes
13 INVESTIGATES: Delinquent Property Taxes
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:29:37 GMT
Over the years, Jefferson Count Tax Collector J.T. Smallwood has seen his staff shrink from 50-plus down to 16. So when people in Jefferson County do not pay their property taxes on time, it compounds
Hundreds of Jefferson County property owners owe the county a combined $6.3 million in unpaid property taxes.
AM News: Local families ready to welcome home troops
AM News: Local families ready to welcome home troops
Updated: 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.
Free summer meals for low income children
Free summer meals for low income children
Updated: 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.
Birmingham native pushing for a win on NBC’s the Voice competition
Birmingham native pushing for a win on NBC’s the Voice competition
Updated: 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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This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.
Alabama Democrats fail in expanding Medicaid
Alabama Democrats fail in expanding Medicaid
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.
New medical school in Dothan nears completion
New medical school in Dothan nears completion
Outside construction of a new medical school building in Dothan is mostly completed as work continues inside.
Outside construction of a new medical school building in Dothan is mostly completed as work continues inside.
Dothan museum hosts exhibit of World War II images
Dothan museum hosts exhibit of World War II images
A new exhibit at a southeast Alabama museum includes dozens of photographs from World War II.
A new exhibit at a southeast Alabama museum includes dozens of photographs from World War II.
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
Police in Birmingham are investigating a shooting outside a nightclub. One person was shot Sunday morning near CC Nightclub on Bessemer Road. The victim's condition was not immediately known. Birmingham police say...
Birmingham police probe shooting outside nightclub
Birmingham police probe shooting outside nightclub
Police in Birmingham are investigating a shooting outside a nightclub.
Police in Birmingham are investigating a shooting outside a nightclub.

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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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Bama softball beats WKU, advances
Bama softball beats WKU, advances
Updated: 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.
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.

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High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town.
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.
Tornado-hit states brace for more bad storms
Tornado-hit states brace for more bad storms
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.
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday because of the involvement of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who supports of a bill in his country that would allow abortion.
Kerry vows better security at US diplomatic posts
Kerry vows better security at US diplomatic posts
Secretary of State John Kerry is vowing that the Obama administration will spare no expense or effort to protect U.S. diplomats serving overseas.
Secretary of State John Kerry is vowing that the Obama administration will spare no expense or effort to protect U.S. diplomats serving overseas.
High court uphold FCC power in cell tower disputes
High court uphold FCC power in cell tower disputes
The Supreme Court has affirmed the authority of federal regulators to try to speed local government decisions on proposals to build or expand cell phone towers.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the authority of federal regulators to try to speed local government decisions on proposals to build or expand cell phone towers.
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.

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Militiamen attack gas complex in western Libya
Militiamen attack gas complex in western Libya
A Libyan gas company official says militiamen have attacked a natural gas complex in the country's west, injuring two guards and stealing weapons and military vehicles.
A Libyan gas company official says militiamen have attacked a natural gas complex in the country's west, injuring two guards and stealing weapons and military vehicles.
Russia claims to have foiled possible terror act
Russia claims to have foiled possible terror act
Russia's counter-terrorism agency says it killed two militants it believes were planning a terrorist act in Moscow and detained a third.
Russia's counter-terrorism agency says it killed two militants it believes were planning a terrorist act in Moscow and detained a third.
Iran election overseers may bar former president
Iran election overseers may bar former president
Iran's election overseers say they will bar candidates who are physically weak from running in next month's presidential election, a clear nod toward a former president.
Iran's election overseers said Monday they will bar candidates who are physically weak from running in next month's presidential election, a reference to a former leader seen as a threat to hard-liners.
Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks
Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks
Officials say gunmen have killed a policeman who was guarding a polio vaccination team in northwestern Pakistan.
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister has called for peace talks with Taliban militants at war with the government.
Riots in Stockholm suburb over police shooting
Riots in Stockholm suburb over police shooting
Gangs of youth angered by the police shooting death of an elderly man in a mainly immigrant neighborhood hurled rocks at police and set cars and buildings on fire in a Stockholm suburb early Monday, forcing the...
Gangs of youth angered by the police shooting death of an elderly man in a mainly immigrant neighborhood hurled rocks at police and set cars and buildings on fire in a Stockholm suburb early Monday, forcing the evacuation of...
Czech president in dispute over gay rights
Czech president in dispute over gay rights
Czech President Milos Zeman is being criticized for refusing to grant a university professorship - the nation's top academic title - to a critic of his, allegedly because the man is also a gay rights activist.
Czech President Milos Zeman is being criticized for refusing to grant a university professorship - the nation's top academic title - to a critic of his, allegedly because the man is also a gay rights activist.

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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, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
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.

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Free summer meals for low income children
Free summer meals for low income children
Updated: 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.
WHAT'S WORKING: Calhoun County
WHAT'S WORKING: Calhoun County
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:53:36 GMT
Once a county home to bustling military-based sites, there's now a new force drawing national attention to Calhoun County along with new money. In this Alabama's 13 What's Working report, reporter Bettina
Once a county home to bustling military-based sites, there's now a new force drawing national attention to Calhoun County along with new money. In this Alabama's 13 What's Working report, reporter Bettina
Birmingham native pushing for a win on NBC’s the Voice competition
Birmingham native pushing for a win on NBC’s the Voice competition
Updated: 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.
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.
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.
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.

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