http://www.mywebsite.com/images/logo.gif http://www.wkrg.com/news/ National News Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/national/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg National News - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast National News Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com National News,mobile alabama, mobile al, mobile news, mobile alabama news, mobile al news, wkrg mobile, WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, news, weather, sports no http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/burying_the_hatchet/19918/
Senator John McCain scheduled to appear on David Letterman for the first time since canceling appearance last month. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/burying_the_hatchet/19918/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:42:48 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/agree_to_disagree/19917/
Senator Sessions and opponent Senator Figures agree that the economy tops their list of concerns, but almost totally disagree on President Bush. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/agree_to_disagree/19917/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:58:28 +0000 The Associated Press 30.686344939344202 -88.04718017578125 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/turning_the_economy_around/19912/
European financial leaders meet to decide what to do about slumping global economy Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/turning_the_economy_around/19912/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:32 +0000 Associated Press/ CBS News Turning The Economy Around Associated Press/ CBS News economy,euro,europe,france,germany,paris, Associated Press/ CBS News no 48.8547763238673 2.349700927734375 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/childrens_toy_controversy2/19911/
Is it baby talk or a controversial message? One popular child's toy is causing a stir. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/childrens_toy_controversy2/19911/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:14:42 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio Childrens Toy Controversy WKRG.com colonial bel air mall,diana lucio,elmo controversy,elmo controversy,elmo controversy,fisher price,fisher price,fisher price,islam,islam,islam,little mermaid controversy,little mermaid controversy,little mermaid controversy,little mommy the real loving baby cuddle and coo,little mommy the real loving baby cuddle and coo,little mommy the real loving baby cuddle and coo,manufactured in china,manufactured in china,manufactured in china,mattel toys,mattel toys,mattel toys,muslim,muslim religion,muslim religion,muslim religion,religious controversy,religious controversy,religious controversy,talking doll,talking doll,talking doll,target,teletubby controversy,teletubby controversy,teletubby controversy,toy controversy,toy controversy,toy controversy,toy islamic,toy islamic,toy islamic, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/caught_on_camera/article/gas_pump_crash_caught_on_tape/19907/
Woman driver "lucky to be alive", say witnesses of the Southern California crash Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/caught_on_camera/article/gas_pump_crash_caught_on_tape/19907/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:13:17 +0000 CBS News/KCAL/WKRG Staff Gas Pump Crash Caught On Tape CBS News/KCAL/WKRG Staff agoura hills,california,caught on tape,fire,gas pump,rescue, CBS News/KCAL/WKRG Staff no 34.14249823152873 -118.76220703125 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/gm_chrysler_merger/19906/
Detroit's Big 3 could become Detroit's Big 2 More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/gm_chrysler_merger/19906/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:13:24 +0000 WKRG.com: Michael Snowden http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/palin_abused_her_power/19903/
Political repercussions of Palin investigation unknown More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/palin_abused_her_power/19903/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:49:43 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/americas_first_black_pilots_honored_this_weekend/19901/
The Alabama airfield where they trained is now a National Historic Site. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/americas_first_black_pilots_honored_this_weekend/19901/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:03:27 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/gas_falls_below_300_a_gallon_in_mobile/19896/
But concern over the economy dampens the encouraging news. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/gas_falls_below_300_a_gallon_in_mobile/19896/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:06:08 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Gas Falls Below $3.00 A Gallon In Mobile WKRG.com alabama,economic meltdown,economy,gas prices,gasoline,mobile,stock market, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/economic_crisis_homeowners_take_another_hit/19887/
Half of the homeowners in America are worried about how to make their mortgage payment on time. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/economic_crisis_homeowners_take_another_hit/19887/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:21:13 +0000 SurveyUSA http://www.wkrg.com/caught_on_camera/article/police_chase_naked_woman_behind_the_wheel/19884/
CAUGHT ON CAMERA Woman drove 95 mph without headlights, eventually losing control and rolling down an embankment. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/caught_on_camera/article/police_chase_naked_woman_behind_the_wheel/19884/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:45:50 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch Police Chase: Naked Woman Behind The Wheel WKRG.com CAUGHT ON CAMERA Woman drove 95 mph without headlights, eventually losing control and rolling down an embankment.]]> california,chase,naked,naked woman,pasadena,police chase, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/nobel_peace_prize_awarded/19879/
Learn more about the winner and hear what he had to say about the prestigious award. Click to hear the announcement. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/nobel_peace_prize_awarded/19879/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:52:34 +0000 The Associated Press Nobel Peace Prize Awarded The Associated Press Click to hear the announcement.]]> finland,martti ahtisaari,nobel peace prize,peace, The Associated Press no http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/president_bush_to_address_meltdown/19874/
The President will speak to the nation to calm fears caused by recent selloffs on Wall Street More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/president_bush_to_address_meltdown/19874/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:15:47 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/pilot_towboat_erratic_before_miss_river_spill/19870/
The Coast Guard is opening a new inquiry into the tanker collision that caused thousands of gallons of oil to spill in the Mississippi River. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/pilot_towboat_erratic_before_miss_river_spill/19870/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:56:32 +0000 Associated Press 29.957314210401563 -90.06866455078125 http://www.wkrg.com/science/article/virgin_shark_birth_mystery/19869/
Scientists are confirming the second case of a "virgin birth" in a shark. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/science/article/virgin_shark_birth_mystery/19869/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:43:15 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/fda_regulation_of_tobacco_expected_next_year/19859/
A proposal to give the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate tobacco products appears dead for the year, but anti-smoking advocates say they expect it to pass in 2009. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/fda_regulation_of_tobacco_expected_next_year/19859/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:30:53 +0000 Media General News Service http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/oops_biden_introduced_as_john_mccain/19839/
MUST SEE VIDEO The man who introduced Sen. Joe Biden at a campaign rally in Florida goofed and said "..the next vice president of the United States, John McCain!" Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/oops_biden_introduced_as_john_mccain/19839/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:39:23 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch Oops! Biden Introduced As ‘John McCain’ WKRG.com MUST SEE VIDEO The man who introduced Sen. Joe Biden at a campaign rally in Florida goofed and said "..the next vice president of the United States, John McCain!"]]> accidentally introduce,campaign 08,florida,jim pacillo,joe biden,john mccain,next vice president of the united states,tampa, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/judge_sentences_rap_music_fan_to_beethoven/19835/
A defendant had a hard time facing the music. Andrew Vactor was facing a $150 fine for playing rap music too loudly on his car stereo in July. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/judge_sentences_rap_music_fan_to_beethoven/19835/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:34:34 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/sheriff_takes_stand_on_homeowner_evictions/19834/
An Illinois sheriff announced that he's ordering his deputies to stop evicting people from foreclosed properties because many people his office has helped throw out on the street are renters who did nothing wrong. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/sheriff_takes_stand_on_homeowner_evictions/19834/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:28:03 +0000 CBS News http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/nerf_toy_recall/19832/
Hasbro, the maker of Nerf guns and balls has recalled their N-Strike Recon Blasters. The company has just learned the toy's plunger can pull the user's skin ... More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/nerf_toy_recall/19832/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:29:02 +0000 CBS News http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/nra_endorses_mccain/19831/
The National Rifle Association is endorsing John McCain for president despite differences. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/nra_endorses_mccain/19831/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:51:10 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/mississippi_kids_health_below_benchmark/19830/
A new study shows the general health status of Mississippi children did not meet a national benchmark. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/mississippi_kids_health_below_benchmark/19830/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:45:50 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/unemployment_rate_drops/19828/
Labor Department reports applications for benefits dropped last week from a 7 year high More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/unemployment_rate_drops/19828/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:39:37 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/nyc_national_debt_clock_runs_out_of_digits/19822/
In a sign of the times, the National Debt Clock in New York City has run out of digits to record the growing figure. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/nyc_national_debt_clock_runs_out_of_digits/19822/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:23:01 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/bidding_for_a_bailout/19811/
While Wall Street hopes the bailout will help turn the economy around, some struggling homeowners are hoping for a bailout before they go belly up. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/bidding_for_a_bailout/19811/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:08:42 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio Bidding For A Bailout WKRG.com diana lucio,financial crisis,foreclosures,housing crisis,jonathan keith,kane mehaffey,keller-williams realty,mobile alabama real estate,mobile county housing market,real estate auction,wall street,wall street bail out, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/lawmakers_son_indicted_for_hacking_palins_e_mail/19803/
CLICK HERE TO READ A COPY OF THE INDICTMENT More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/lawmakers_son_indicted_for_hacking_palins_e_mail/19803/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:41:28 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/amusement_park_ride_recalled/19796/
Two accidents involving the "Yo Yo" have prompted manafacturers to recall the ride. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/amusement_park_ride_recalled/19796/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:01:54 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/bra_bandit_strikes_again/19795/
This time the lingerie thief took over 100 bras from another Victoria's Secret store. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/bra_bandit_strikes_again/19795/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:49:22 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/natalee_holloway_the_movie/19794/
A made-for-tv movie is in the works that will recount the disappearance of the Mountain Brook, Alabama teenager. Story will take cues from a book written by Holloway's mother. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/natalee_holloway_the_movie/19794/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:38:36 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/britney_may_have_to_stand_trial/19793/
Britney Spears may have to stand trial for driving without a valid license after all. A three-judge panel in Los Angeles on Tuesday ... More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/britney_may_have_to_stand_trial/19793/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:33:16 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/judge_brushes_off_hair_scare_lawsuit/19792/
Blonde claims brown dye ruined her social life. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/judge_brushes_off_hair_scare_lawsuit/19792/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:27:43 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/credit_crisis_threatens_katrina_recovery/19790/
There are major worries in New Orleans over what a prolonged recession and tight credit market will do to the city's long and arduous recovery from Hurricane Katrina. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/credit_crisis_threatens_katrina_recovery/19790/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:06:46 +0000 Associated Press 29.952554831950962 -90.06591796875 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/blackberry_launches_iphone_rival/19789/
The company that makes the BlackBerry is announcing a new product today, a touch-screen phone that'll be going head-to-head with Apple's iPhone. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/blackberry_launches_iphone_rival/19789/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:57:44 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/second_lottery_win_makes_man_flush/19783/
The man whose girlfriend was physically stuck to the toilet for two years in their home wins the state Lottery, for the second time this year. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/second_lottery_win_makes_man_flush/19783/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:42:34 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/power_ranger_faces_death_penalty/19761/
Former child actor stands trial for allegedly tying Tom and Jackie Hawks to an anchor and tossing them from their yacht into the Pacific Ocea More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/power_ranger_faces_death_penalty/19761/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:00:03 +0000 The Associated Press