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Troy University Officials Address Immigration Ban

President's Trump's immigration order has many immigrants already in the U.S wondering what's next. Troy University officials addressed the president's order in a press conference Tuesday. University officials say they understand the president's desire for national security. But also will not…

Troy University Postcard Exhibit Celebrates State's History

Troy University officials are celebrating the start of two traveling exhibits, created by those at the Troy University library. The exhibit highlights historical postcards. The postcards are from cities across Alabama, dating back all the way to the 1890's and ending…

Chao sworn in as transportation secretary

Elaine Chao has been sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence as the next transportation secretary following her Senate confirmation. Chao served as labor secretary for eight years under President George W. Bush. She is the wife of Senate Majority…

Yates Firing Raises Questions About Tolerance of Dissent

President Donald Trump's abrupt, late-night firing of the acting attorney general sends a message to his future Cabinet about his tolerance for public dissent. Trump fired Sally Yates after she refused to let the Justice Department defend his immigration orders…

Dems use obscure rule to delay Sessions vote

Democrats are using an obscure Senate rule to delay the committee vote on attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions. After Democratic senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee gave lengthy speeches opposing Sessions for several hours Tuesday, chairman Charles Grassley said the…

US says 872 'hardship' case refugees to come in

A senior U.S. official says 872 refugees will be allowed into the United States this week despite the Trump administration executive order suspending the U.S. refugees program. Kevin McAleenan, acting commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, said…

Education Nomination Advances to Full Senate

A Senate committee has approved Republican donor and school choice advocate Betsy DeVos for education secretary, even as two GOP senators expressed some reservations. After a heated debate Tuesday morning, senators on the Health, Education, Pensions and Labor Committee have…

Oprah Winfrey to be 'special contributor' to '60 Minutes'

Oprah Winfrey has been named a "special contributor" to CBS News' "60 Minutes." Winfrey will bring occasional reports to the newsmagazine starting this fall, when it begins its 50th season on the air. Executive producer Jeff Fager called Winfrey "a…

MPD Charges Suspect in Homicide

The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 64-year-old Broderick Shields, who died from injuries he received in a Jan. 15 physical assault. Shields was pronounced dead Jan. 30 at Jackson Hospital, where he had been…

Dozens in Alabama Affected by Trump's Travel Order

Dozens of people at Alabama universities are affected by President Donald Trump's travel order. The University of Alabama says 32 students and two faculty members are from counties covered by the order. Auburn University says 49 of its students are…

Ex-Phenix City Doc Faces Prison in Opioid Pill Mill Case

A former Phenix City doctor has pleaded guilty to his role in operating a large-scale "pill mill." The operation was believed responsible for unlawfully distributing about 1,800 pounds of opioids in the past decade. Fifty-four-year-old Robert Ritchea pleaded guilty Monday. He…

Golden Apple: Cherea Crayton

Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Autauga County School System. Cherea Crayton, at the Autauga County Technology Center, has been teaching Cosmetology for over 17 years. During…

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