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Researchers Identify Gene That May Cause Childhood Cancer

Researchers have identified a gene that may play a role in the development of childhood cancers.

New Research Shows Sleep-Aid Drugs Don't Have Health Benefits

Shift workers often take drugs to help them stay awake or fall sleep, but new research shows there's little evidence the drugs provide much benefit.

Osteoporosis Drugs May Not Prevent Brest Cancer

The most-widely used osteoporosis drugs may not protect women from breast cancer.

Alabama Veterans Aid Groups Receive $6.3 Million

Alabama community organizations that work with homeless or at-risk veterans have received more than $6.3 million in federal grants.

Opp City Leaders Hope New Road Brings New Retail

Opp city leaders hope a new access road off U.S. Highway 331 brings new retail to the city.

Changes To West Fairview Ave. Coming, Public Input Needed

The city of Montgomery has been trying to renovate West Fairview Avenue for months. Some parts were going to have SMART Code restrictions, which allows people to live and work in the same development. And city leaders hoped that plan would bring more businesses in the future. But that's no longer happening.

Hubbard Staff Given Raises During State Pay Freeze

Records from the Alabama state comptroller and the budget office show that the payroll for House Speaker Mike Hubbard's office increased significantly while wages for state employees were essentially frozen.

Appeal Hearing Set in Contested Jefferson Co. Race

The Alabama Democratic Party is expecting to hold an appeal hearing early this week over contested results in a Jefferson County Commission race.

Report: Central Alabama VA Finds More Unread Scans

A review at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System has found an additional 1,100 X-rays dating back to 2011 that weren't read.

Teen Critically Wounded in Accidental Shooting

Tuscaloosa police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in his chest.

Tax-Funded Travel Costs Drop for State Lawmakers

Alabama lawmakers are taking fewer taxpayer-funded trips and are either paying their own way or getting organizations hosting events to pay for their travel, according to state records.

PGA Tour Event Coming to Alabama

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says the PGA Tour is coming to Alabama next year.

Montgomery Public Schools Students Head Back to School

It's the start of a new year for Montgomery Public Schools. It was the first day of school for thousands of students in our area.

Actor Robin Williams Found Dead In Apparent Suicide

Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.

Actor, Comedian Robin Williams Dies at 63

Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.

Cyclists Ride Cross Country To Save Young Boy

Two men are riding across the country to help save the life of a little boy from Shelby County. They want to raise awareness to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Students Head Back to School in Dallas County

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new school year got underway without a hitch at Dallas County Public Schools -- and school officials there say they're looking forward to a very successful year.

High Rates of Suicide in Military Linked to Traumatic Experiences Before Enlistment

High rates of suicide among U.S. military personnel may be linked to traumatic experiences before enlistment.

Antibacterial Compounds May be Harmful for Pregnant Women

A new study finds that pregnant women and their fetuses are being exposed to antibacterial compounds that can be harmful.

Marijuana Harmful for Young Adults

New research finds teenagers and young adults who smoke marijuana just once a week -- can suffer from memory problems and decreased I-Q.

26 Convicted in Elmore County Gang Crime Crackdown

Federal prosecutors say 26 people have been convicted in a crackdown on drug dealing, gun violence and other violent crime in Elmore County's Crenshaw Village neighborhood.