Thursday, May 23 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:52:36 GMT
Alabama Representative Jo Bonner is planning to resign from his seat in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bonner, a Republican representing District 1 along Alabama Gulf Coast, has served since 2003. He was recentlyMore >>
Alabama Representative Jo Bonner is planning to resign from his seat in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bonner, a Republican representing District 1 along Alabama Gulf Coast, has served since 2003. He was recentlyMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:51:23 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The judge has announced a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:36:04 GMT
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment. However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor thatMore >>
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment.
However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help doctors go from hours to minutes in identifying super bacteria like MRSA, a type of staph bacteria that can cause deadly skin infections.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 sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose...More >>
Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups have lawmakers looking for ways to widen an investigation that has so far been largely...More >>
Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups.More >>
The cycle continues.
Bonds are set low. Criminals out on bond commit more crime.
Prisons are overcrowded. Judges reduce jail time. Criminals who should be in jail commit more crime.
Montgomery's first homicide this year was committed by someone awaiting sentencing for attempted murder.
Three more homicides this past week were innocent children victimized by their father, who should have been in jail when he committed those crimes.
Frustration grows daily by business owners and home owners impacted by break-ins.
There are nearly 30,000 inmates in Alabama now, an all-time high.
Dealing with the many complex issues impacting crime will take a systematic approach involving many constituencies.
Whether crime is up or down isn't the issue.
Coming up with a multi-layered approach to curbing it is what is important.
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