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FAA grounding of cargo planes raises questions about holiday shipping, experts urge shoppers to stay proactive
FAA grounding of cargo planes raises questions about holiday shipping, experts urge shoppers to stay proactive
With the holiday rush approaching, experts say shoppers can help keep the system moving smoothly by ordering early and staying flexible.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
FAA grounding of cargo planes raises questions about holiday shipping, experts urge shoppers to stay proactive
‘Mom, am I going to die?’: Boy, 11, suffers stroke after freak accident on school playground
‘Mom, am I going to die?’: Boy, 11, suffers stroke after freak accident on school playground
A young boy in Louisiana is continuing his road to recovery after going through a medical emergency earlier this year.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
‘Mom, am I going to die?’: Boy, 11, suffers stroke after freak accident on school playground
Fourth grade students in Tuscaloosa pack boxes of cheer for Christmas
Fourth grade students in Tuscaloosa pack boxes of cheer for Christmas
It was all for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox program started by Franklin Graham through his Samaritan’s Purse organization.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Fourth grade students in Tuscaloosa pack boxes of cheer for Christmas
Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
The frameworks focus on reducing nontariff barriers and cutting tariffs to zero on American-made goods.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
3 charged with animal abuse after dog forced to eat coins, thumbtacks for months: authorities
3 charged with animal abuse after dog forced to eat coins, thumbtacks for months: authorities
Three people are facing charges stemming from an animal abuse case in New York.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
3 charged with animal abuse after dog forced to eat coins, thumbtacks for months: authorities
New light poles along Highway 31 in Pelham aim to increase brightness, reduce crashes
New light poles along Highway 31 in Pelham aim to increase brightness, reduce crashes
Right now, crews are in action, preparing foundations, to replace overhead streetlights between city hall and around Highway 119.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
New light poles along Highway 31 in Pelham aim to increase brightness, reduce crashes
MSNBC’s name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
MSNBC’s name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
Saturday is when MSNBC officially becomes MS NOW, standing for My Source for News, Opinion and the World.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
MSNBC’s name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
Ammonia gas leak from tanker truck sickens dozens of people, forces evacuations
Ammonia gas leak from tanker truck sickens dozens of people, forces evacuations
A leaking tanker truck spewed dangerous ammonia gas outside a hotel during the overnight hours.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Ammonia gas leak from tanker truck sickens dozens of people, forces evacuations
White House says October economic data may never be released
White House says October economic data may never be released
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that key economic data about inflation and the latest job numbers may never be released because of the government shutdown.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
White House says October economic data may never be released
Justice Department sues to block California’s new congressional map in clash over redistricting
Justice Department sues to block California’s new congressional map in clash over redistricting
The Justice Department is suing to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Justice Department sues to block California’s new congressional map in clash over redistricting
Top Medicare Part D drugs have doubled in cost, report finds
Top Medicare Part D drugs have doubled in cost, report finds
“People are having to choose between the prescription drugs that they need and… food or their rent.” Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman talks to AARP about why costs have skyrocketed and possible solutions.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Top Medicare Part D drugs have doubled in cost, report finds
Causes of death revealed for couple found in vehicle days before first wedding anniversary
Causes of death revealed for couple found in vehicle days before first wedding anniversary
On Oct. 6, a police officer found Rachel Dumovich, 29, and Brandon Dumovich, 30, of Sharon, Wisconsin, dead inside a vehicle with its hazard lights on.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Causes of death revealed for couple found in vehicle days before first wedding anniversary
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there’s no basis for a defamation claim
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there’s no basis for a defamation claim
The BBC apologized Thursday to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there’s no basis for a defamation claim
Birmingham accepting applications for supplemental funding for residents impacted by SNAP delays
Birmingham accepting applications for supplemental funding for residents impacted by SNAP delays
City officials say based on available funding, a $100 gift card will be made available to SNAP account holders who are a Birmingham resident and benefits eligible as of Nov. 1, 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Birmingham accepting applications for supplemental funding for residents impacted by SNAP delays
InvestigateTV+: A mission to save the lives of those who protect and serve
InvestigateTV+: A mission to save the lives of those who protect and serve
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the growing crisis of veterans, first responders and mental health
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November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
InvestigateTV+: A mission to save the lives of those who protect and serve
Operation Warm Coat comes to Tuggle Elementary, provides free coats to students
Operation Warm Coat comes to Tuggle Elementary, provides free coats to students
Principle Dr. Chiles said the kids couldn't be more grateful.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Operation Warm Coat comes to Tuggle Elementary, provides free coats to students
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
Birmingham Police investigating homicide in Pratt City
Birmingham Police investigating homicide in Pratt City
Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide in the South Pratt neighborhood.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Birmingham Police investigating homicide in Pratt City
Lecturer loses class after student criticized her use of ‘Pyramid of White Supremacy’
Lecturer loses class after student criticized her use of ‘Pyramid of White Supremacy’
A social work lecturer has lost a class after a student criticized her lesson on white supremacy.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Lecturer loses class after student criticized her use of ‘Pyramid of White Supremacy’
Veteran killed outside bar while celebrating Veterans Day: ‘Just so hard to accept’
Veteran killed outside bar while celebrating Veterans Day: ‘Just so hard to accept’
A veteran in Georgia was shot and killed while working at a bar in the final hours of Veterans Day celebrations.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Veteran killed outside bar while celebrating Veterans Day: ‘Just so hard to accept’
‘I think I just got caught’: Teen pleads guilty to fatally beating, suffocating woman
‘I think I just got caught’: Teen pleads guilty to fatally beating, suffocating woman
A teenager pleaded guilty to murdering a woman.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
‘I think I just got caught’: Teen pleads guilty to fatally beating, suffocating woman
Oklahoma governor spares the life of death row inmate just before scheduled lethal injection
Oklahoma governor spares the life of death row inmate just before scheduled lethal injection
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has spared the life of a death row inmate just before he was set to receive a lethal injection on Thursday.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Oklahoma governor spares the life of death row inmate just before scheduled lethal injection
Hackers hijack Arizona woman’s Facebook page, defraud her friends
Hackers hijack Arizona woman’s Facebook page, defraud her friends
Melissa Stombaugh is fed up with Facebook after hackers reportedly took over her account. Posing as her, they posted messages claiming she had to put her father in assisted living.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hackers hijack Arizona woman’s Facebook page, defraud her friends
Man who lived in home day care among more than 50 charged in massive child pornography sting
Man who lived in home day care among more than 50 charged in massive child pornography sting
More than 50 people have been charged in a massive child pornography sting.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Man who lived in home day care among more than 50 charged in massive child pornography sting