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Saturday weather update: We will be dry in the afternoon with temperatures near 60 degrees. Clouds will hang around all day.
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/drying-out-saturday-warmth-returns-next-week/
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/drying-out-saturday-warmth-returns-next-week/
January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Saturday weather update: We will be dry in the afternoon with temperatures near 60 degrees. Clouds will hang around all day.
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/drying-out-saturday-warmth-returns-next-week/
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/drying-out-saturday-warmth-returns-next-week/
President Trump said that U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/trump-says-venezuela-president-maduro-captured-flown-out-as-us-military-conducts-large-scale-strike/
AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/trump-says-venezuela-president-maduro-captured-flown-out-as-us-military-conducts-large-scale-strike/
AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
January 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
President Trump said that U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/trump-says-venezuela-president-maduro-captured-flown-out-as-us-military-conducts-large-scale-strike/
AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/trump-says-venezuela-president-maduro-captured-flown-out-as-us-military-conducts-large-scale-strike/
AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Bravo host Andy Cohen took aim at former New York City Mayor Eric Adams early Thursday, slamming his tenure leading the nation’s largest city as “chaotic” and “horrible” as his successor, Zohran Mamdani, was sworn in.
Andy Cohen takes aim at Eric Adams’ ‘chaotic’ tenure as NYC mayor
“Great, you got your pardons.”
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January 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Bravo host Andy Cohen took aim at former New York City Mayor Eric Adams early Thursday, slamming his tenure leading the nation’s largest city as “chaotic” and “horrible” as his successor, Zohran Mamdani, was sworn in.
Student loan debt is often seen as a young person’s problem, but millions of Americans nearing retirement still owe tens of thousands of dollars.
Student loan debt: Which age group carries the biggest balances?
Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Student loan debt is often seen as a young person’s problem, but millions of Americans nearing retirement still owe tens of thousands of dollars.
UPDATE: According to Capt. Marty Sellers, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office received a call at around 9:40 a.m. regarding a shooting that occurred in the 18900 block of Billy Bigham Road.
Tuscaloosa County authorities investigating homicide; suspect in custody
Tuscaloosa County authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:01 AM
UPDATE: According to Capt. Marty Sellers, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office received a call at around 9:40 a.m. regarding a shooting that occurred in the 18900 block of Billy Bigham Road.
A delivery driver for DoorDash has been ousted from the platform after allegedly attempting to trick a customer into thinking their order had been delivered to their door with an AI-generated image.
DoorDash bans driver over alleged AI delivery scam: ‘Zero tolerance for fraud’
A delivery driver for DoorDash has been ousted from the platform after allegedly attempting to trick a customer into thinking their order had been delivered to their door with an AI-generated image…
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January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
A delivery driver for DoorDash has been ousted from the platform after allegedly attempting to trick a customer into thinking their order had been delivered to their door with an AI-generated image.
GOP lawmakers are fleeing for the exit in droves, with many pointing to a Congress they argue has grown too dysfunctional and a demanding schedule that leaves little time for their families.
GOP lawmakers, frustrated with dysfunctional Congress, head for the exits
GOP lawmakers are fleeing for the exit in droves, with many pointing to a Congress they argue has grown too dysfunctional and a demanding schedule that leaves little time for their families. More t…
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January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
GOP lawmakers are fleeing for the exit in droves, with many pointing to a Congress they argue has grown too dysfunctional and a demanding schedule that leaves little time for their families.
A women’s recovery center in Birmingham is expanding. The Lovelady Center has bought a 56-unit apartment complex three blocks from its 2nd Avenue South location.
The Lovelady Center expands with residential Next Steps program causing some unrest with current apartment residents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A women’s recovery center in Birmingham is expanding. The Lovelady Center has bought a 56-unit apartment complex three blocks from its 2nd Avenue South location. …
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January 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A women’s recovery center in Birmingham is expanding. The Lovelady Center has bought a 56-unit apartment complex three blocks from its 2nd Avenue South location.
The qualifying window for Republicans and Democrats running for office in 2026 will open on Monday. Leaders are talking about how that could shape things up on the campaign trail.
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/parties-talk-qualifying-period-for-candidates-in-2026-elections/
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/parties-talk-qualifying-period-for-candidates-in-2026-elections/
January 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The qualifying window for Republicans and Democrats running for office in 2026 will open on Monday. Leaders are talking about how that could shape things up on the campaign trail.
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/parties-talk-qualifying-period-for-candidates-in-2026-elections/
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/parties-talk-qualifying-period-for-candidates-in-2026-elections/
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok apologized this week after generating and sharing a sexualized image of two young girls, calling it a “failure in safeguards.”
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok apologizes after generating sexualized image of young girls
Grok is a chatbot from Musk’s AI company, xAI, that is available to users on the social platform X, which the tech billionaire also owns.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok apologized this week after generating and sharing a sexualized image of two young girls, calling it a “failure in safeguards.”
A senior Iranian official on Friday condemned President Trump’s threat that the U.S. would come to the aid of protesters in the country facing violence, warning that the Islamic Republic could retaliate against American bases and troops in the region.
Iran: US troops ‘legitimate targets’ after Trump threatens to intervene in protests
A senior Iranian official on Friday condemned President Trump’s threat that the U.S. would come to the aid of protesters in the country facing violence, warning that the Islamic Republic coul…
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January 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A senior Iranian official on Friday condemned President Trump’s threat that the U.S. would come to the aid of protesters in the country facing violence, warning that the Islamic Republic could retaliate against American bases and troops in the region.
Alabama basketball begins SEC play Saturday morning at home against Kentucky.
Alabama basketball to host Kentucky in SEC opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama basketball begins SEC play Saturday morning at home against Kentucky. The Crimson Tide wrapped up non-conference play with a dominant 102-78 win over Yale. S…
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January 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Alabama basketball begins SEC play Saturday morning at home against Kentucky.
Tuscaloosa County authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday.
Tuscaloosa County authorities investigating homicide; suspect in custody
Tuscaloosa County authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Tuscaloosa County authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday.
A man died less than two hours after being found in the remains of a house fire in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon.
Man dies following house fire in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man died less than two hours after being found in the remains of a house fire in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. Carl Alphonas Knight, 71, was found by firefighters inside…
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January 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A man died less than two hours after being found in the remains of a house fire in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon.
BREAKING 🚨 Days after going missing, the body of 4-year-old Johnathan Boley was found just a couple of miles outside his home in Walker County. https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/body-of-4-year-old-johnathan-boley-found-days-after-going-missing-in-walker-county/
January 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM
BREAKING 🚨 Days after going missing, the body of 4-year-old Johnathan Boley was found just a couple of miles outside his home in Walker County. https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/body-of-4-year-old-johnathan-boley-found-days-after-going-missing-in-walker-county/
An 82-year-old woman who went missing in the woods in Oregon was found alive earlier this week, thanks in part to her canine companion
Missing woman, 82, found alive in the woods after dog kept her warm, deputies say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An 82-year-old woman who went missing in the woods in Oregon was found alive earlier this week, thanks in part to her canine companion, authorities said. The Lane County She…
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
An 82-year-old woman who went missing in the woods in Oregon was found alive earlier this week, thanks in part to her canine companion
A two-vehicle crash in Cherokee County left two people dead Thursday evening, authorities said.
2 killed in Cherokee County crash
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A two-vehicle crash in Cherokee County left two people dead Thursday evening, authorities said. Jasmine Agan, 26, of Cedar Bluff, was killed when the Chevrolet …
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January 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
A two-vehicle crash in Cherokee County left two people dead Thursday evening, authorities said.
Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith is being sued by a tour violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation.
Musician accuses Will Smith of grooming, sexual harassment during 2025 tour
The violinist had previously hinted at the allegations in an Instagram video.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith is being sued by a tour violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation.
The search for Johnathan Boley resumed Friday morning with search teams continuing to comb the woods behind his father's home in Thatch.
Search continues for Alabama boy missing since New Year's Eve
The search for Johnathan Boley resumed early Friday morning with search teams continuing to scour the wooded area behind Jameson Boley’s home in Thatch. (Image courtesy of Boley family)
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January 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The search for Johnathan Boley resumed Friday morning with search teams continuing to comb the woods behind his father's home in Thatch.
Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year's celebration.
Fire at Swiss Alpine bar leaves dozens dead; witnesses describe panic, offer possible cause
Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year’s celebration.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year's celebration.
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin made his first public remarks after suffering a heartbreaking death in his family.
NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin mourns father’s death after house fire, says mother ‘continues to improve’
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin is speaking out following a heartbreaking loss in his family.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin made his first public remarks after suffering a heartbreaking death in his family.
The search for Jonathan Boley, an Alabama boy who was last seen Wednesday morning in Jasper, continues. https://www.cbs42.com/news/search-continues-for-missing-5-year-old-in-walker-county-father-in-custody/
January 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The search for Jonathan Boley, an Alabama boy who was last seen Wednesday morning in Jasper, continues. https://www.cbs42.com/news/search-continues-for-missing-5-year-old-in-walker-county-father-in-custody/
Friday: Highs in the mid to upper 50s and a couple low 60s. Cloudy, with rain expected later in the day.
January 2, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Friday: Highs in the mid to upper 50s and a couple low 60s. Cloudy, with rain expected later in the day.
Archibald’s BBQ in Northport is off to a good start in 2026 with help from the Rose Bowl, but the restaurant’s success started many football seasons ago.
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-rose-bowl-and-bbq-an-alabama-family-recipe-is-a-fan-favorite/
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-rose-bowl-and-bbq-an-alabama-family-recipe-is-a-fan-favorite/
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Archibald’s BBQ in Northport is off to a good start in 2026 with help from the Rose Bowl, but the restaurant’s success started many football seasons ago.
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-rose-bowl-and-bbq-an-alabama-family-recipe-is-a-fan-favorite/
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-rose-bowl-and-bbq-an-alabama-family-recipe-is-a-fan-favorite/
The search for Jonathan Boley, a 5-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday morning in Jasper, is continuing Thursday night.
Search continues for missing 5-year-old in Walker County, father arrested due to explosive materials found on property
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The search for Jonathan Boley, a 5-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday morning in Jasper, is continuing Thursday night. Police say Boley was last seen Dec. 3…
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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The search for Jonathan Boley, a 5-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday morning in Jasper, is continuing Thursday night.