The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations. More >>
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.More >>
President Barack Obama is set to at least partially lift the veil of secrecy surrounding U.S.-directed drone strikes around the world, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:51:02 GMT
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) - A man who says he looked at child pornography online in search of justice for his wife has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Mark Guilbeau pleaded guilty to seven counts ofMore >>
A man who says he looked at child pornography online in search of justice for his wife has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:49:31 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University. The Anniston Star reports (http://bit.ly/Z0hHjt) 22-year-old Justavious Johnson,More >>
Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:11:14 GMT
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
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