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Man captured in Europe years after fatal shooting of Tennessee teen
Man captured in Europe years after fatal shooting of Tennessee teen
A man wanted in connection with the 2022 killing of a 15-year-old girl in Tennessee has been captured more than 5,000 miles away in Europe, authorities said.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Man captured in Europe years after fatal shooting of Tennessee teen
Former Birmingham City Schools employee accused of stealing more than $17K from district
Former Birmingham City Schools employee accused of stealing more than $17K from district
Court records show Tekerra Wilson Hale is accused of using her position for personal gain.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Former Birmingham City Schools employee accused of stealing more than $17K from district
Texas executes a man in killing of 3 during a home robbery
Texas executes a man in killing of 3 during a home robbery
A man has been put to death for the 2005 fatal shooting of three people during an attempted robbery at his neighbor’s home in rural Texas, the state’s fifth execution this year.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Texas executes a man in killing of 3 during a home robbery
Colombian musician brings Caribbean sounds to Birmingham for Hispanic Heritage Month
Colombian musician brings Caribbean sounds to Birmingham for Hispanic Heritage Month
“Desde la Raíz: El Caribe en Conexión” will be presented Friday, September 18, at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in downtown Birmingham.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Colombian musician brings Caribbean sounds to Birmingham for Hispanic Heritage Month
In-N-Out Burger managers now earn more than $200,000 a year, spokesperson says
In-N-Out Burger managers now earn more than $200,000 a year, spokesperson says
In-N-Out has been known for treating its employees well when it comes to pay and it appears those perks are only going up.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:24 AM
In-N-Out Burger managers now earn more than $200,000 a year, spokesperson says
Psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says
Psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says
Peter Max died on Monday, the statement said.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says
Construction preps underway at University of Alabama’s nursing school
Construction preps underway at University of Alabama’s nursing school
The overall expansion is part of the university’s five-year plan to double its nursing school enrollment.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Construction preps underway at University of Alabama’s nursing school
‘Team in the sky’: NBC4 pays tribute to colleagues killed in news helicopter crash
‘Team in the sky’: NBC4 pays tribute to colleagues killed in news helicopter crash
The news station identified the helicopter crash victims as reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:54 PM
‘Team in the sky’: NBC4 pays tribute to colleagues killed in news helicopter crash
Federal Reserve just raised rates; here’s what it means for your mortgage
Federal Reserve just raised rates; here’s what it means for your mortgage
A local broker said the mortgage market anticipated the latest interest rate hike before it happened, adding that lenders have been working in this type of market for years.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Federal Reserve just raised rates; here’s what it means for your mortgage
Auburn football game vs. Florida announced as ‘Power Stripe Out’, fans asked to wear specific color depending on section seating
Auburn football game vs. Florida announced as ‘Power Stripe Out’, fans asked to wear specific color depending on section seating
Athletic officials said the section number on your game ticket will determine which color that you wear.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Auburn football game vs. Florida announced as ‘Power Stripe Out’, fans asked to wear specific color depending on section seating
Amazon raises its minimum wage for full-time workers ahead of holiday shopping season
Amazon raises its minimum wage for full-time workers ahead of holiday shopping season
Amazon said it’s increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time employees to $20 ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Amazon raises its minimum wage for full-time workers ahead of holiday shopping season
City of Calera launches app to help community save on water bill
City of Calera launches app to help community save on water bill
Calera Water is also reminding customers that even small leaks can add up quickly.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
City of Calera launches app to help community save on water bill
Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
Patrick Clancy to share his story on ‘60 Minutes’ after Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial in deaths of their children
Patrick Clancy to share his story on ‘60 Minutes’ after Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial in deaths of their children
Patrick Clancy will discuss his grief, his children and conspiracy theories in a “60 Minutes” interview after a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Patrick Clancy to share his story on ‘60 Minutes’ after Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial in deaths of their children
Maplesville High School placed on probation, to forfeit 2 games for AHSAA eligibility violation
Maplesville High School placed on probation, to forfeit 2 games for AHSAA eligibility violation
It is unclear which games Maplesville will forfeit.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Maplesville High School placed on probation, to forfeit 2 games for AHSAA eligibility violation
Organic produce costs 59% more than conventional, study finds
Organic produce costs 59% more than conventional, study finds
Organic fruits and vegetables cost 59% more than conventional options, a new LendingTree analysis finds. Here is how to budget for the price gap.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Organic produce costs 59% more than conventional, study finds
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
‘It felt humiliating’: Man finds racial slur inside truck after getting oil change
‘It felt humiliating’: Man finds racial slur inside truck after getting oil change
A Wichita man says he was shocked to find a racial slur written on a sticker after taking his truck to a car dealership for an oil change.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
‘It felt humiliating’: Man finds racial slur inside truck after getting oil change
Church letter sent in 1955 returned to sender: ‘It’s kind of delightful that we got it back’
Church letter sent in 1955 returned to sender: ‘It’s kind of delightful that we got it back’
A letter postmarked in 1955 has been returned to a church in Alameda, California.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Church letter sent in 1955 returned to sender: ‘It’s kind of delightful that we got it back’
Aging Untold: What you need to know before starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Aging Untold: What you need to know before starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down the science behind the GLP-1 weight-loss drug boom, explaining what these popular shots can and can’t do and the safety questions to ask before starting. Plus, our hosts Dr. Rhea Rogers, Sam Cradduck and Katherine Ambrose share their personal weight-loss journeys.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Aging Untold: What you need to know before starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
The U.S. says it has fielded on-orbit space control weapons as concerns grow over Russia, China and the Golden Dome missile defense system.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
Internet installer accused of texting himself an explicit video from customer’s phone to ‘test the Wi-Fi’
Internet installer accused of texting himself an explicit video from customer’s phone to ‘test the Wi-Fi’
Logan Edward Gray-McCannon was arrested after police said he allegedly accessed a customer’s phone and sent an explicit video to himself.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Internet installer accused of texting himself an explicit video from customer’s phone to ‘test the Wi-Fi’
Police investigating after human remains found in Fairfield
Police investigating after human remains found in Fairfield
Fairfield Police Chief Julius Hunter confirmed to WBRC that a body was found on 53rd Street in Fairfield.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Police investigating after human remains found in Fairfield
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Six hand soaps distributed across 15 states have been recalled over possible bacterial contamination. See the brands, lot codes and affected products.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The Obamas’ family dog Sunny dies, the former president says
The Obamas’ family dog Sunny dies, the former president says
Sunny, the Obama family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog, died Tuesday, former President Barack Obama said. The dog joined the family in 2013.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The Obamas’ family dog Sunny dies, the former president says