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After Years on the Brink, Birmingham-Southern College Is Latest Campus to Close: The Alabama school is among an increasing number of small colleges succumbing to ...
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After Years on the Brink, Birmingham-Southern College Is Latest Campus to ...
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‘Don’t be sad, because I’m alive’: 12-year-old boy paralyzed in Birmingham shooting
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‘Don’t be sad, because I’m alive’: 12-year-old boy paralyzed in Birmingham ...
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Comedian roasts ‘zombie apocalypse’ nightlife in Birmingham, others chime in: KevOn Stage called Birmingham a ghost town after performing at the Lyric Theater.
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Comedian roasts ‘zombie apocalypse’ nightlife in Birmingham ...
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs sweeping law that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools and universities
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs sweeping law that prohibits diversity, equity ...
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Whitmire: Remember what Alabama lost when BSC closed: A few thoughts for the Class of 2024.
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Whitmire: Remember what Alabama lost when BSC closed
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Why did Coca-Cola Bottling clear 105 acres next to Interstate 20/59?: Bulldozers are clearing a large swath of highly visible land alongside the interstate.
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Why did Coca-Cola Bottling clear 105 acres next to Interstate 20/59?
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Birmingham-Southern College to close in May after nearly 170 years: Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college in Alabama, will close at the end ...
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Birmingham-Southern College to close in May after nearly 170 years
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Alabama bans DEI in schools and says bathrooms must be designated by ‘biological sex’
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Alabama bans DEI in schools and says bathrooms must be designated by ...
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Alabama senator attacks Democrats, opponents as ‘satanic cult’: Sen. Tommy Tuberville predicted that left-wing mobs are planning chaos around the country to help ...
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Alabama senator attacks Democrats, opponents as ‘satanic cult’
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Birmingham Water Works pays $450,000 for cabin worth $79,000: In addition to operating Alabama’s largest water utility, the Birmingham Water Works Board also ...
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Birmingham Water Works pays $450,000 for cabin worth $79,000
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MacKenzie Scott giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits, including 2 Alabama groups
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MacKenzie Scott giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits ...
Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott Increases Donations Despite Elon Musk's Accusations
  • MacKenzie Scott continues to generously donate to charitable organizations despite Elon Musk's criticisms.

  • She has raised her planned donation pledge from $250 million to $640 million.

  • The organization Lever for Change is assisting Scott with her philanthropic projects, with 361 organizations receiving either 1 or 2 million each.

  • Scott's donations also include support for women's health and minority groups, along with a no-strings-attached approach towards her funding.
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5 Alabama cities to visit this spring break: While the beach is an obvious choice when it comes to planning a spring break road trip, it's definitely not ...
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5 Alabama cities to visit this spring break
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Carlee Russell, who faked her own kidnapping, will serve no jail time: The Alabama woman said she was abducted along a highway after stopping to check on a ...
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Carlee Russell, who faked her own kidnapping, will serve no jail time
Quick Glance: Carlee Russell Fined $17,000 for Staging Kidnapping
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James has placed a "blanket lien" on Donald Trump's expansive estate north of New York City.

  • Preparations for seizing his property began after Trump and some of his top executives lost a three-month trial for bank fraud.

  • The AG has effectively placed a lien on all properties owned by Trump, his sons, and some of their companies.

  • The Seven Springs property was a focal point in the bank fraud case against Trump, who tried to develop it for years but ultimately donated a significant portion for conservation.
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Man electrocuted while reportedly taking wiring from a Center Point apartment: “Unbeknownst to the subject, the lines were live, despite much of the property ...
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Man electrocuted while reportedly taking wiring from a Center Point ...
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James Beard Award-winning Alabama chef opening his second Birmingham restaurant: Adam Evans of Automatic Seafood and Oysters partners with chef Luke Joseph and ...
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James Beard Award-winning Alabama chef opening his second Birmingham ...
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Mahogany Jackson texted she was kidnapped. Days later 8 suspects were charged in her murder
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Mahogany Jackson texted she was kidnapped. Days later 8 suspects were ...
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Birmingham elementary school closed Monday due to bomb threat: Officials said Pierce Elementary School is closed as a precaution.
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Birmingham elementary school closed Monday due to bomb threat
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Bo Scarbrough cites a Nick Saban saying in retirement speech: The running back announced his retirement to his Birmingham Stallions teammates with gratitude and ...
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Bo Scarbrough cites a Nick Saban saying in retirement speech
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Birmingham mother testifies at U.S. Senate in support of IVF : Jamie Heard testified in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing on a state of ...
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Birmingham mother testifies at U.S. Senate in support of IVF
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‘Never too early to get toasted’ at newest Mobile breakfast spot: The Toasted Yolk has gotten a warm (and loud) reception on Old Shell Road.
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‘Never too early to get toasted’ at newest Mobile breakfast spot
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Alabama lawmakers still considering Birmingham-Southern loan: Birmingham-Southern is seeking a $30 million state loan to provide bridge funding to keep from ...
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Alabama lawmakers still considering Birmingham-Southern loan
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Goodman: Alabama’s war on DEI could impact what unites us all: It's time to start asking the right questions.
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Goodman: Alabama’s war on DEI could impact what unites us all
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Birmingham museum acquires rare work by an early American painter: In 1763, Joshua Johnson was born into slavery in Baltimore.
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Birmingham museum acquires rare work by an early American painter
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Alabama bill would guarantee mothers time to pump breastmilk at work : For many Alabama mothers, not feeling like they can pump at work discourages them from ...
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Alabama bill would guarantee mothers time to pump breastmilk at work
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Former Jefferson County doctor indicted on ‘peeping Tom’ accusations: Paul Douglas Roller, 58, had his medical license permanently revoked.
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Former Jefferson County doctor indicted on ‘peeping Tom’ accusations
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Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole has some advice for aspiring restaurateurs: "Even if the business is small, even if there isn’t a lot of revenue ...
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Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole has some advice for aspiring restaurateurs
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Alabama Tried to Control My Frozen Embryos. What’s Going to Come Next?: Procedures have resumed in the state. But some patients like Aubrey Coleman are still ...
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Alabama Tried to Control My Frozen Embryos. What’s Going to Come Next?
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Randall Woodfin promotes Birmingham Promise at SXSW EDU: ‘This is not charity’: To date, Promise has distributed $9 million in scholarships to more than 1 ...
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Randall Woodfin promotes Birmingham Promise at SXSW EDU: ‘This is not ...
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Randall Horton: From drug smuggler to award-winning author, poet, and professor: Randall Horton is an award-winning author and poet, as well as and professor at ...
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Randall Horton: From drug smuggler to award-winning author, poet ...
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Why Nick Dunlap is a smart kid leaving college to turn pro: Our cover star has the rare distinction of being the only golfer ever to win his way out of playing ...
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Why Nick Dunlap is a smart kid leaving college to turn pro
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77 high-res images from Birmingham AMA Supercross: Latest Motorcycle News, racing sport and reviews brought to you daily.
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77 high-res images from Birmingham AMA Supercross
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Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers from liability
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Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers ...
Quick Glance: Criticism of Alabama IVF Law: Harm Outweighs Benefit
  • The Alabama IVF law has raised concerns among legal experts as it may prevent patients from suing for damages if their embryos are destroyed due to clinic negligence.

  • The legislation grants immunity to fertility doctors and patients from criminal and civil liability and shields providers of goods used in the IVF process from criminal responsibility.

  • Critics argue that the law views financial costs as the least significant harm, despite the profound impact of embryo loss on many individuals affected.

  • Experts emphasize the need for a balanced approach in handling cases related to destroyed embryos, suggesting that the Alabama law may represent an excessive response.
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Alabama governor signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients and providers : The law is intended to restart IVF treatments by shielding patients and providers ...
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Alabama governor signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients and providers
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Democrats’ State of the Union guests put reproductive rights in spotlight: The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that threw IVF treatments into limbo also expanded ...
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Democrats’ State of the Union guests put reproductive rights in spotlight
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Sen. Tim Kaine’s State of the Union guest: America’s first IVF baby: Elizabeth Carr made medical history and stirred intense controversy in 1981 ...
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Sen. Tim Kaine’s State of the Union guest: America’s first IVF baby
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Alabama IVF Clinics Resume Services After New Immunity Law: Some, but not all, Alabama IVF clinics are operating again after the governor signed a bill into law ...
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Alabama IVF Clinics Resume Services After New Immunity Law
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In Alabama, patients are praying for a change of heart on access to IVF: After two years of trying to have a baby, Paula Jean Hardin and her husband, Wes ...
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In Alabama, patients are praying for a change of heart on access to IVF
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With Alabama IVF patient in attendance, Biden to highlight reproductive care in State of the Union
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With Alabama IVF patient in attendance, Biden to highlight reproductive ...
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Alabama school choice bill awaits Ivey’s signature: ‘Monumental achievement’ to become law after heated debate
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Alabama school choice bill awaits Ivey’s signature: ‘Monumental ...
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After Alabama’s IVF Ruling, Women Ask: What Now?: Some women wonder whether they will now have to pay to keep extra embryos stored permanently ...
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After Alabama’s IVF Ruling, Women Ask: What Now?
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Trump says he strongly supports IVF after Alabama court ruling puts new pressure on Republicans
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Trump says he strongly supports IVF after Alabama court ruling puts new ...
Quick Glance: Nikki Haley Persists Despite Tough Polls
  • Difficult polls in her home state and consecutive losses to Trump spark speculation of her potential withdrawal.

  • In Greenville, South Carolina, she declares: "I'm not giving up."

  • Amid applause, Ms. Haley asserts: "I refuse to quit."

  • South Carolina primary is on Saturday, with Trump aiming for a decisive victory to solidify his lead.
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Column: If this nation wanted to protect children, we’d curb gun violence and poverty — not criminalize IVF
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Column: If this nation wanted to protect children, we’d curb gun violence ...
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Former ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen Dies at Age 72: Former ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen died Sunday morning at the age of 72, the company announced ...
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Former ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen Dies at Age 72
Quick Glance: In Mourning: Chris Mortensen, Former ESPN Insider (72)
  • Former insider Chris Mortensen passed away at 72.

  • Mortensen was known for his contributions to Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, and NFL draft coverage.

  • Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Dick McCann Award from the Pro Football Writers of America.

  • Mortensen is survived by his spouse Micki and their child Alex.
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For lesbian couples in Alabama, court’s embryo ruling is chilling: While IVF and other assisted reproductive technology procedures are not unique to same-sex ...
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For lesbian couples in Alabama, court’s embryo ruling is chilling
Quick Glance: Alabama House Passes Bill to Protect IVF
  • Alabama's GOP-controlled House voted to grant doctors providing in-vitro fertilization immunity for embryo-related incidents.

  • The legislation aims to allow fertility clinics to resume IVF services paused due to a recent court ruling.

  • Identical bills were introduced in both chambers to expedite the process and help clinics reopen quickly.

  • Lawmakers plan to discuss a more permanent solution next week, including potential changes to state laws.
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Alabama has 2 of the ‘loneliest cities in America’, report says: Chamberofcommerce.org introduces their “Loneliest Cities in America 2024″ list with the ...
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Alabama has 2 of the ‘loneliest cities in America’, report says
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Mayor of Birmingham advises Black athletes to avoid Alabama colleges if anti-DEI bill passes
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Mayor of Birmingham advises Black athletes to avoid Alabama colleges if ...
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Majority of Alabama Mercedes workers join UAW as Southeast’s union battle heats up
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Majority of Alabama Mercedes workers join UAW as Southeast’s union battle ...
Quick Glance: Historic Union Participation at Mercedes in Alabama
  • An overwhelming majority of employees at the largest Mercedes-Benz plant in the U.S. have chosen to join the United Auto Workers (UAW).

  • This development signifies a significant advancement in the union's campaign to organize the automotive factories in the traditionally union-free Southeast.

  • If a large portion of workers in the Vance and Montgomery plants agree, the UAW will urge management to voluntarily recognize the union. Otherwise, an election under the oversight of the National Labor Relations Board will take place.

  • The UAW is now pushing further into the South after already securing successful wage and workplace reforms in the major auto plants of the 'Big Three' in Detroit.
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7 Charged With Murder In Death Of Alabama Woman 'Held Hostage': Detectives took seven suspects responsible for the murder into custody within 48 hours of the ...
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7 Charged With Murder In Death Of Alabama Woman 'Held Hostage'
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Moving forward from Alabama’s mindblowing setback to women’s health : We should be aiming to create a safe environment for every woman who wants to become ...
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Moving forward from Alabama’s mindblowing setback to women’s health 
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Terry Saban steps in, calls time for retired husband’s interview: Nick Saban on Monday met withe local reporters for the first time since retiring at the Nick ...
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Terry Saban steps in, calls time for retired husband’s interview
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Alabama lawmakers consider abstinence-only sex ed bill : The bill requires that curriculum not include material from any organizations that teach concepts ...
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Alabama lawmakers consider abstinence-only sex ed bill
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Scarbinsky: DeBoer’s no Kiffin (on social media): What will be the new Crimson Tide coach's social style?
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Scarbinsky: DeBoer’s no Kiffin (on social media)
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Mike Oliver, prankster, hoopster and talented former Orlando Sentinel staffer, has died
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Mike Oliver, prankster, hoopster and talented former Orlando Sentinel ...
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Inspired by Alabama woman, Biden at State of Union tells Congress to ‘guarantee IVF’ for ‘families like hers’
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Inspired by Alabama woman, Biden at State of Union tells Congress to ...