Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would stop government shutdown
Democrats and the White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Nicki Minaj helps the president announce “Trump Accounts”
Nicki Minaj and President Donald Trump stand on stage together during an event for “Trump Accounts” at Carnegie Mellon Auditorium, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Rapper Nicki Minaj joined President Trump on stage as he announced his “Trump Accounts,” which are designed to help parents invest money for their children. As a continuation of President Trump…
Around 12,000 flights canceled due to winter storm threat, including at Montgomery, Atlanta, Birmingham airports
Around 12,000 flights have been canceled as a monster storm affects much of the country, including travel from Montgomery, Atlanta and Birmingham airports.
2026 Oscar nominees: See the complete list
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 98th Academy Awards.
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans have started a push to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
State child abuse organizations receive federal grants
Federal grants totaling $2.26 million have been awarded to nonprofit centers that provide professional care to children who have suffered various forms of abuse, including some in our area.
President Trump says he won’t use force in effort to take Greenland
President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t employ force to take Greenland for U.S. security reasons, using his speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to say that NATO shouldn’t stand in the way.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Miami Hurricanes 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium Monday night. The Hoosiers were led by Heisman-trophy winning Quarterback Fernando Mendoza to win the university’s first college football National Championship
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Verizon customers affected by outage to receive credit
CBS News reports that Verizon customers affected by an outage will receive a credit on their bill.
Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies at 86
Montgomery Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died at 86.
