Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Alabama wants to carry out second nitrogen gas execution
The United Nations calls the method "untested." What you need to know about nitrogen hypoxia.
The United Nations calls the method "untested." What you need to know about nitrogen hypoxia.
Alabama hospital halts IVF following state ruling saying frozen embryos are children
The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.
Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Officer arrested for allegedly making 'swatting' calls to another department: 'He thought it was funny'
Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."
Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."
200-foot radio tower stolen in Alabama: 'I thought I had seen it all'
A radio tower stolen in Alabama has investigators scratching their heads: "I thought I had seen it all."
A radio tower stolen in Alabama has investigators scratching their heads: "I thought I had seen it all."
Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution
A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used
Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
Alabama hitman set for execution using nitrogen gas Thursday sparks debate: Here’s what to know
Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted in a 1988 murder-for-hire killing of a woman so her husband could collect insurance money.
Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted in a 1988 murder-for-hire killing of a woman so her husband could collect insurance money.
Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond
In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.
In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.
Michigan secures a spot in the national title game with a 27-20 victory over Alabama
Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.
Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Police shoot and kill man featured in 'S-Town' podcast during standoff, authorities say
A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the town, authorities said Monday.
A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the town, authorities said Monday.
'Wolf-hybrid' pet kills 3-month-old boy in Alabama, sheriff says
A 3-month-old boy was killed as his parents tried to rescue the baby from the family pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf, authorities said.
A 3-month-old boy was killed as his parents tried to rescue the baby from the family pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf, authorities said.
Renowned Alameda artist dies in tragic sequence of events
Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.
Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.
Alabama 5-year-old girl dies after being found in home’s laundry hamper: 'Precious and smart'
A five-year-old in Alabama was found dead in a laundry hamper, with those close to her describing her as a "precious, smart and inquisitive child," police said.
A five-year-old in Alabama was found dead in a laundry hamper, with those close to her describing her as a "precious, smart and inquisitive child," police said.
High school athletic trainer killed in car crash after leaving game: 'He loved our kids, plain and simple'
In a tragic incident, Jason McGee, a beloved athletic trainer in the Sheffield City School District, Alabama, passed away on November 9 due to injuries sustained in a car crash.
In a tragic incident, Jason McGee, a beloved athletic trainer in the Sheffield City School District, Alabama, passed away on November 9 due to injuries sustained in a car crash.
Alabama riverboat co-captain accused of assault months after brawl caught on video
A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.
A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.
Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway death provides long-sought answers, mother says
"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.
"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.