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Birmingham, AL
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Key Bridge rebuild cost increased, timeline pushed back, officials say | Click on the image to read the full story
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Officials updated the cost estimate for the rebuild of the Key Bridge in Baltimore and pushed the estimated timeline back on Monday.
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Maine man offers open Thanksgiving invitation at his home in honor of late son | Click on the image to read the full story
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Donald Oakes is honoring the memory of his son, Jameson, by giving back with a Thanksgiving dinner for all.
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Bridge demolition over U.S. 280 in Jefferson County set for 2026 | Click on the image to read the full story
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That's the next step as work continues at the Pumphouse Road bridge.
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Man shot during robbery attempt in Mulga, later arrested in Birmingham | Click on the image to read the full story
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A man who was shot while allegedly trying to rob residents in Jefferson County was later found and arrested in Birmingham.
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How to get rid of kudzu bugs in Alabama | Click on the image to read the full story
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A kudzu bug is a small, shield-shaped insect that's generally around the size of a ladybug. Its scientific name is known as Megacopta cribraria.
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Wildfire now contained in Fultondale area | Click on the image to read the full story
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Alabama Forestry Commission crews responded to the wildfire near Shady Grove Road.
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Methane pollution still rises, but UN reports hope for near future reductions | Click on the image to read the full story
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UN says methane cuts lag but 2030 targets still within reach
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Encounters with a killer: Sisters detail experiences with nurse who admitted to killing patients | Click on the image to read the full story
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Heather Pressdee was a nurse who has admitted to killing three patients and trying to kill more than a dozen more.
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Could Alabama Public Television cut ties with PBS? | Click on the image to read the full story
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Some are concerned about perceived bias in PBS news programming
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TSA investigating how a meat cleaver made it onto a plane in Portland, Oregon | Click on the image to read the full story
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TSA probes how a meat cleaver passed airport security in Portland, Oregon, and boarded a Delta flight bound for Salt Lake City.
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Tarrant's Food Outlet supports community amid rising food prices | Click on the image to read the full story
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Reginald Kemp, manager of Food Outlet in Tarrant, is helping his community celebrate Thanksgiving despite economic challenges and increased food costs.
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Flight restrictions are over, but the ripple effects of the shutdown could continue | Click on the image to read the full story
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Flight reductions that derailed passengers and cargo shipments during the government shutdown ended on Monday, with the Thanksgiving travel rush just around the corner.
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What's next for the Epstein files after Trump's social media posts | Click on the image to read the full story
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The House is heading towards a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Granddaughter of 'Charlotte's Web' author criticizes use of title in DHS immigration operation | Click on the image to read the full story
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Federal immigration officials used the book's title to name their latest crackdown, in Charlotte, North Carolina, "Operation Charlotte's Web."
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The 2025 Iron Bowl: Tickets, time and how to watch | Click on the image to read the full story
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It will be played at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Police warn of dangerous TikTok 'door-kicking' challenge | Click on the image to read the full story
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After seeing multiple instances of it, police departments in Pennsylvania are warning of a viral TikTok challenge where kids record themselves kicking in the front doors of people's homes.
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President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster | Click on the image to read the full story
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President Donald Trump is announcing "FIFA Pass," which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments.
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'I'm all for it': President Trump encourages Republicans to release Epstein case files | Click on the image to read the full story
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President Trump has reversed his stance, now encouraging Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein case files, as the House prepares for a crucial vote.
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Crash involving school bus shuts down road in Oxford | Click on the image to read the full story
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The road is blocked and people are being told to avoid the area.
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Grand jury accuses former Oakman mayor of using his office for personal gain, including money and car use | Click on the image to read the full story
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The indictment was filed on Nov. 13 by the grand jury.
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