Alabama Committee Approves Fetal Heartbeat Bill
An Alabama legislative committee has voted to ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected — something that can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
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Legislative Candidate Giving Away a Gun
A candidate for the Alabama Legislature is doing more than talk about gun rights. He’s giving away a shotgun.
Firefighters Dying on Job Doing Physical Activity
A new study finds firefighters who died of heart attacks and strokes while on the job were most often doing vigorous physical activity right before the attack.
Link Found Between Diabetes and Stroke in Women
A new study shows a link between diabetes and stroke in women but not in men.
Supplements Found to be Ineffective
Do not use beta-carotene or vitamin E supplements as the primary way to prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer.
4 People Sentenced in Financial Aid Conspiracy Plot
Four people have been sentenced in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Education and several universities.
House of Representatives Debate Spay and Neuter Clinics
Some Alabama lawmakers and animal lovers want to make sure that nonprofit spay and neuter clinics can continue to operate in the state.
Abortion Opponents Hold Legislative Rally
Abortion opponents will rally outside the Alabama Statehouse as lawmakers consider a series of bills putting new restrictions on abortion.
Union Springs Police Search for Robbery Suspect
Union Springs police are searching for an armed robber.
Will Bills Involving Religion be Signed Into Law?
Several controversial religious bills have been introduced in the State House.
