Alabama Star ID requirement for air travel delayed 2 years:

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Apr 23

Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.

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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid: The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news ...

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Apr 17

BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...

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Apr 24

BSC said all was well. She exposed the truth with a spreadsheet.: 14 years ago computer science professor Marietta Cameron used public documents to prove ...

al.com/news/2024/04/bsc-said-all-was-well-she-exposed-the-truth-with-a-spreadsheet.html

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Apr 20

Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says

apnews.com/article/oklahoma-city-bombing-anniversary-mcveigh-5e9c0ec8550dd08a147764952703c8d3

Quick Glance: Remembering Oklahoma City Bombing Victims

Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Caitlin Durkovich emphasized that the events of Oklahoma City 29 years ago still weigh heavily on our hearts and that a similar terrorist attack must never happen again.

The ceremony commemorating the 168 victims began with 168 seconds of silence for each individual killed and concluded with the reading of the names of the victims.

The motives of the bombers included hate, intolerance, ignorance, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and extreme political views.

In a gesture of remembrance for the bombing victims, Governor Stitt ordered that the American and state flags on state buildings be flown at half-staff until Friday at 5 p.m.

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Apr 22

Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action

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Apr 20

After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/

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Apr 19

Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/

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Apr 21

NFL Draft 2024: Last ride for Alabama’s Nick Saban: The former Crimson Tide coach will add to his SEC-record total of drafted players next week.

al.com/sports/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-last-ride-for-alabamas-nick-saban.html

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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/

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Apr 21

Retirees choosing teaching as second career, filling classroom shortages: Facing a national teacher shortage, more school districts are turning to professionals ...

pennlive.com/education/2024/04/retirees-choosing-teaching-as-second-career-filling-classroom-shortages.html

cnbc.com/2024/04/23/real-id-requirements-are-coming-heres-what-us-fliers-need-to-know.html

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REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know: Beginning May 7, 2025, you won't be able to board a domestic flight with your ...

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Alabama Mom Ashley Elizabeth Jones Allegedly Tried to Drown 10-Year-Old Son: He climbed into the bathtub because she threw bleach on him, and then she held his ...

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Apr 19

GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...

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Apr 17

Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/

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Apr 19

Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/

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Apr 21

2024 GEICO 500 odds, picks and predictions: The NASCAR Cup Series moves to Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala., Sunday for the 2024 GEICO 500 ...

usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/21/2024-geico-500-odds-picks-and-predictions/73403838007/

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Apr 17

House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4601171-house-republicans-subpoena-mayorkas-over-migrant-numbers/

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Apr 16

Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...

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Apr 18

Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.

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Apr 21

Jalen Hurts to buy air-conditioners for 10 Philadelphia schools: The Eagles quarterback is donating $200,000 for schools that lack adequate cooling.

al.com/sports/2024/04/jalen-hurts-to-buy-air-conditioners-for-10-philadelphia-schools.html

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Apr 23

‘American Idol’ recap: Gene Simmons’ advice to Alabama’s Triston Harper, Mia Matthews

al.com/life/2024/04/american-idol-episode-12-recap-way-to-go-alabama.html

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Apr 23

Granderson: Republicans aren't protecting elections. They don't want democracy: The latest efforts to exclude Black votes echo the earliest days of our republic.

latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-23/republican-election-integrity-bill-vote-fraud-democracy

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Apr 18

Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...

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Apr 18

Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...

miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article287796370.html

Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability

Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.

The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.

Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.

Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.

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Apr 17

Federal authorities launching child sex exploitation awareness campaign: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a national awareness campaign ...

thehill.com/homenews/administration/4599401-federal-authorities-launching-child-sex-exploitation-awareness-campaign/

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Apr 13

How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A

apnews.com/article/trump-chick-fil-a-black-voters-d981e8edac067fa8912cc56c92d8b9ab

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Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...

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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime

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Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it: The Alabama Republican described Ukraine as a "black hole" in a more than 9 minute floor speech ...

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Apr 11

Bryan Stevenson Q&A: Alabama park confronts difficult history in sculpture: In Montgomery, Alabama, a new sculpture park has joined two memorials created by the ...

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Apr 09

The Senate impeachment trial of Mayorkas has been delayed. Here's what to know: Impeachment managers were set to deliver the impeachment articles to the Senate ...

Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week

The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.

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Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama : The bill aims to restrict discussions of gender identity or sexual orientation.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/expanded-called-dont-gay-education-restrictions-advance-alabama/story

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Apr 11

‘I just held him and prayed,’ 16-year-old boy killed in Birmingham shooting died in parents’ arms

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Apr 15

In new Congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means

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43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/

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UAE floods: Banks may defer loan instalments for 6 months following storm, says Central Bank - News | Khaleej Times

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Freedom Monument Park tells honest story of enslaved people: The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, is designed to get visitors closer ...

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Apr 09

H-1B visa fraud alive and well amid efforts to crack down on abuse: It's the gold ticket favored by foreign techies – and IT giants suspected of gaming the ...

theregister.com/2024/04/09/h1b_visa_fraud/

The Christian Science Monitor

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Apr 12

Two states warn that Biden may be kept off their ballots: The Democratic convention won’t nominate Joe Biden until after ballot access deadlines in Ohio and ...

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Apr 23

Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey on UAW’s Astounding Victory in VW Tennessee & Her Fight Against Cancer

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pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-boeing-whistleblower-testifies-before-senate-homeland-security-committee

Apr 21

WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...

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Apr 09

House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week

cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/mayorkas-impeachment-articles-house-senate/

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Apr 23

Archibald: The genie is out of the bong in Alabama: Maybe it’s time for Alabama to legalize the good $#@%.

al.com/news/2024/04/archibald-the-genie-is-out-of-the-bong-in-alabama.html

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Apr 21

Newsom calls out Republican abortion policies in Alabama ad: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is running a new abortion ad in Alabama and working with Democrats in ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-21/newsom-calls-out-gop-abortion-policies-in-alabama-ad

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Apr 22

UAW's Fain braces for fight against politicians to win next union election at Mercedes

freep.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/22/uaw-fain-vw-chattanooga-mercedes-plants/73409616007/

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Apr 22

Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis? Ala. state workers may have to choose.: Alabama is considering a bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday ...

washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/22/juneteenth-jefferson-davis-holiday-alabama/

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Apr 23

Homeland Security agency under ICE rebrands to aid its investigations: "This is a big step forward," the acting director said.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/homeland-security-agency-ice-rebrands-aid-investigations/story

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Apr 24

UAW’s Tennessee win fuels hopes in the South, but skeptics remain: The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on ...

nbcnews.com/business/autos/uaws-tennessee-win-fuels-hopes-south-skeptics-remain-rcna149013

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Apr 11

Republicans say a late convention could keep Biden off some ballots. It hasn't mattered before.

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-say-late-convention-keep-biden-ballots-hasnt-mattered-rcna147213

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Apr 22

Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson transferring to Alabama: Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson plans to transfer to Alabama. The former Miami of Ohio ...

apnews.com/article/alabama-transfer-kicker-graham-nicholson-b7f2356a23d1d3356a9bc5db5dd65f9d

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Apr 24

Overtime rule changing: Millions more people will soon be eligible for extra pay: U.S. regulations requires employers to pay eligible workers one-and-a-half ...

al.com/news/2024/04/overtime-rule-changing-millions-more-people-will-soon-be-eligible-for-extra-pay.html

Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers

The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.

The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.

The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.

The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.

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Apr 16

'Threaten our jobs and values': Southern politicians ramp up campaign against UAW organizing

detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/04/16/southern-politicians-ramp-up-anti-uaw-campaign-ahead-of-tenn-vote/73345744007/

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Apr 18

911 service provider Lumen blames 911 outage on installation of light pole: The outage of 911 systems in several states Wednesday evening was caused by the ...

cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/911-lines-down-in-multiple-cities-officials-say/

Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States

A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.

In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.

Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.

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Man Charged With Detonating Explosive Outside Alabama Attorney General’s Office: Kyle B. D. Calvert, 26, was indicted on charges of malicious use of an explosive ...

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Apr 16

Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.

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pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-boeing-whistleblower-testifies-before-senate-homeland-security-committee

Apr 17

WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...

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Apr 17

Mobile pulls sunken 28-foot sailboat from creek in federal program to remove derelict vessels

al.com/news/2024/04/mobile-pulls-sunken-28-foot-sailboat-from-creek-in-federal-program-to-remove-derelict-vessels.html

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Apr 23

United Methodist General Conference Alabama delegates: Removing anti-LGBTQ language top priority

al.com/news/2024/04/united-methodist-general-conference-alabama-delegates-removing-anti-lgbtq-language-top-priority.html

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Apr 12

Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol: With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges that U.S ...

nbcnews.com/investigations/man-terror-watchlist-remains-us-released-border-patrol-rcna147192

dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/will-joe-biden-be-on-the-ohio-ballot-lawmakers-still-hashing-out-plan/73437835007/

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Will Joe Biden be on the Ohio ballot? Lawmakers say yes, but haven't found a fix yet

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Apr 10

WATCH LIVE: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies on budget in House hearing: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will testify before the House Appropriations committee ...

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Apr 16

Travis Barker's daughter, Alabama, 18, hits back at 'delusional' plastic surgery claims

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Alabama refused summer meal benefits for kids. Should it fund EBT next year?: Alabama lawmakers are debating whether to fund a summer EBT program for families.

al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-refused-summer-food-aid-for-kids-should-it-fund-ebt-next-year.html

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Apr 12

Body of Nakita Chantryce Davidson found in southwest Birmingham, boyfriend in custody

al.com/news/2024/04/body-found-in-southwest-birmingham-investigated-as-homicide-victim-police-say.html

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Apr 12

Black Woman Says Viral Moment With Donald Trump Was 'Learning Experience': Michaelah Montgomery spoke out about the moment with Trump in Chick-fil-A.

newsweek.com/michaelah-montgomery-donald-trump-viral-moment-chick-fil-georgia-1889744

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Apr 15

Homeland Security investigative agency seeks rebrand, without ICE: The Department of Homeland Security’s investigative agency will attempt to rebrand itself as ...

washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/04/15/homeland-security-immigration-customs-enforcement/

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Apr 12

Roger Marshall and Eric Schmitt only push sham Mayorkas impeachment to boost Trump | Opinion

kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287598425.html

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Apr 17

GOP Governors Show 'How Scared They Are' of Workers Organizing With UAW | Common Dreams

commondreams.org/news/what-is-united-auto-workers

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Apr 14

What was attendance for Kalen DeBoer’s first Alabama A-Day?: Here's Alabama's announced attendance for Kalen DeBoer's first A-Day.

al.com/alabamafootball/2024/04/what-was-attendance-for-kalen-deboers-first-alabama-a-day.html

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Apr 20

Biden nominee Miranda Holloway-Baggett could be Alabama’s first Black woman US Marshal

al.com/news/2024/04/biden-nominee-miranda-holloway-baggett-could-be-alabamas-first-black-woman-us-marshal.html

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Apr 10

Biden could be left off Alabama general election ballot, state election official warns

nypost.com/2024/04/09/us-news/biden-could-be-left-off-alabama-general-election-ballot-state-election-official-warns/

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Apr 18

Swarms of cicadas coming to Alabama: What makes this summer historic: These cicadas will most likely emerge from the ground at the end of April or early May.

al.com/news/2024/04/swarms-of-cicadas-coming-to-alabama-what-makes-this-summer-historic.html

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Apr 24

COMIC: The roadside marker unlocking a forgotten civil rights murder: In 1963, William Lewis Moore was murdered in Alabama while on a civil rights protest walk ...

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Apr 12

Washington becomes latest state that could leave Biden off their November ballot: Democrats have pitched provisional ballot access in WA, OH and AL

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