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Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/health_care_bill_clear_first_senate_hurdle/538818/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:20:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/governor_riley_pardons_clyde_the_turkey/536513/Nov-20-2009_3-16-pm/
The event, held at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, marks the 60th time an Alabama governor has issued a pardon for a turkey.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/governor_riley_pardons_clyde_the_turkey/536513/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:09 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/web_wednesday_sarah_palins_controversial_cover/532225/Nov-18-2009_10-48-am/
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is on her nationwide book tour, but it's the cover of a magazine that has been of the topic of discussion lately. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/web_wednesday_sarah_palins_controversial_cover/532225/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:32:12 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/adoption_through_foster_care/530517/Nov-17-2009_6-48-pm/
Six biological siblings and their adoptive mother make up The Myrant Family. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/adoption_through_foster_care/530517/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/gulf_coast_classic_attendance_8495/529066/Nov-16-2009_6-21-pm/
The city of Mobile put up more than $70,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic, but how much bang did they get for their buck? ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/gulf_coast_classic_attendance_8495/529066/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:08:00 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/legislator_seeks_to_block_same-sex_benefits/524577/Nov-14-2009_1-12-pm/
An Alabama legislator has drafted a bill that would stop the state's public universities from offering employee benefits to same-sex couples. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/legislator_seeks_to_block_same-sex_benefits/524577/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:54:48 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/ex-congressman_gets_13_years_in_freezer_cash_case/522934/Nov-13-2009_5-59-pm/
A former Louisiana congressman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/ex-congressman_gets_13_years_in_freezer_cash_case/522934/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:18 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/guaranteed_paid_sick_leave_could_be_coming/519124/Nov-11-2009_10-47-pm/
But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea? ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/guaranteed_paid_sick_leave_could_be_coming/519124/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:27 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/international_adoption/515997/Nov-10-2009_5-47-pm/
Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/international_adoption/515997/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:20:33 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/grove_hill_goes_wet/502167/Nov-03-2009_9-33-pm/
Referendum Approved ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/grove_hill_goes_wet/502167/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:17:58 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/race_for_the_governors_mansion/502007/Nov-04-2009_8-46-am/
Six of the candidates who hope to replace Governor Bob Riley took part in a debate Tueasday in Auburn. Missed it? Click here to watch the debate. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/race_for_the_governors_mansion/502007/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:47:48 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/open_private_adoption/501832/Nov-04-2009_4-49-pm/
A Mobile County family's success story may change your feelings about adoption. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/open_private_adoption/501832/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/dr.-regina-benjamin-confirmation-vote-tonight/492082/Oct-29-2009_6-21-pm/
BREAKING NEWS Dr. Regina Benjamin was confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. Surgeon General just before 7:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/dr.-regina-benjamin-confirmation-vote-tonight/492082/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:42 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama-honors-fallen-soldiers/491307/Oct-29-2009_9-33-am/
President Makes Overnight Dash to Dover Air Force Base to Greet Americans Killed in Action.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama-honors-fallen-soldiers/491307/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:24:52 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/legal-motion-on-prichard-bankruptcy-expected/489854/Oct-28-2009_10-25-pm/
Workers wonder if there is money in the city's reserve fund. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/legal-motion-on-prichard-bankruptcy-expected/489854/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:56:47 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/birmingham-mayor-convicted-in-bribery-scheme/489027/Oct-28-2009_4-17-pm/
Breaking News: A jury has convicted Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford on federal charges of accepting bribes, automatically removing him from office. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/birmingham-mayor-convicted-in-bribery-scheme/489027/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:13:03 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/ag-pledges-legal-help-in-thomas-case/488796/Oct-28-2009_2-07-pm/
Attorney General Troy King is offering legal resources to assist District Attorney John Tyson with post trial motions in the Herman Thomas sex abuse case. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/ag-pledges-legal-help-in-thomas-case/488796/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:27:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/prichard-files-for-bankruptcy/486203/Oct-28-2009_8-41-am/
NEW INFORMATION The city of Prichard files for bankruptcy one day before Mayor Ron Davis is scheduled to be depositioned in an ongoing pension dispute. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/prichard-files-for-bankruptcy/486203/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:48:44 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/florida/article/obama-touts-modern-electric-power-grid/485327/Oct-27-2009_12-40-pm/
In Florida, President Makes Pitch for Renewable Energy, Announced $3.4 in Grants from Stimulus Funds ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/florida/article/obama-touts-modern-electric-power-grid/485327/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:40:49 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/jurors-dispute-verdict-in-herman-thomas-trial/485180/Oct-27-2009_5-44-pm/
BREAKING NEWS Three jurors in the Herman Thomas sex abuse trial told District Attorney John Tyson there was not a unanimous vote on the verdict. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/jurors-dispute-verdict-in-herman-thomas-trial/485180/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:05:08 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/advocates-pushing-constitutional-reform/476450/Oct-24-2009_8-37-pm/
Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform is starting a new campaign. “Bring It Back Home” seeks a new state constitution. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/advocates-pushing-constitutional-reform/476450/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:33:05 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hometown_tours/article/satuting-our-troops/470110/Oct-23-2009_7-27-am/
WKRG Takes our Hometown Tour to NAS Whiting Field ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hometown_tours/article/satuting-our-troops/470110/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:43:32 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/herman-thomas-defense-to-rest-today/466112/Oct-21-2009_6-10-pm/
Extortion and kidnapping charges against former judge Herman Thomas were tossed out Wednesday, as the defense rested its case. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/herman-thomas-defense-to-rest-today/466112/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:45:11 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/herman-thomas-defense-team-begins/463635/Oct-20-2009_8-15-pm/
Judge dismisses 21 charges in the case against former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas. The defense begins calling witnesses. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/herman-thomas-defense-team-begins/463635/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:17:26 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/artur-davis-outlines-plan-to-rewrite-constitution/460433/Oct-19-2009_2-17-pm/
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis is calling for a constitutional convention to rewrite Alabama's constitution. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/artur-davis-outlines-plan-to-rewrite-constitution/460433/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:15:40 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabama-democratic-party-appoints-dead-man-to-local-committee/459852/Oct-19-2009_11-00-am/
Party executive director Jim Spearman said the mistake was caused by outdated records. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabama-democratic-party-appoints-dead-man-to-local-committee/459852/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:59:50 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accuser-denies-dna-in-herman-thomas-trial/459682/Oct-19-2009_6-52-pm/
The ninth accuser in the Herman Thomas trial told jurors he does not know how his semen got in the judge's office. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accuser-denies-dna-in-herman-thomas-trial/459682/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:46:51 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/birmingham-mayor-facing-federal-charges/456443/Oct-18-2009_1-29-pm/
Federal prosecutors allege Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford accepted over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for bond financing business. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/birmingham-mayor-facing-federal-charges/456443/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:52:58 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/hispanic-history-in-the-port-city/450743/Oct-16-2009_10-02-pm/
A night of honoring outstanding Hispanic businesses and those who've made a difference in the Latino Community during Hispanic Heritage Month. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/hispanic-history-in-the-port-city/450743/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:53:47 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/public-option-gains-momentum/449617/Oct-16-2009_1-20-pm/
The House of Representatives may unveil a unified health care bill as early as next week, and new cost estimates give moderates in the House a stronger argument for the type of government-run health insurance plan. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/public-option-gains-momentum/449617/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:16:32 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/court-cop-says-he-escorted-men-to-see-herman-thomas/449211/Oct-16-2009_10-32-am/
More testimony today in the sex trial of former circuit court Judge Herman Thomas. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/court-cop-says-he-escorted-men-to-see-herman-thomas/449211/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:23:17 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/obamas-on-the-gulf-coast/445754/Oct-15-2009_6-48-pm/
President Barack Obama made his first presidential trip to hurricane-battered New Orleans. Michelle Obama visited with military families from Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/obamas-on-the-gulf-coast/445754/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:16:07 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/first-hard-data-on-stimulus-released/445688/Oct-15-2009_11-12-am/
More than 30,000 Jobs Were Created or Saved at Businesses that Received Federal Contracts, White House Reports ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/first-hard-data-on-stimulus-released/445688/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:12:11 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/social-security-makes-it-official-no-cola-in-2010/445685/Oct-15-2009_11-05-am/
There will be no cost of living increase for more than 50 million Social Security recipients next year, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/social-security-makes-it-official-no-cola-in-2010/445685/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:05:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/siegelman-hopeful-u.s.-supreme-court-will-hear-his-appeal/443308/Oct-14-2009_7-22-pm/
Attorneys for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman see a positive sign in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear the appeal of former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/siegelman-hopeful-u.s.-supreme-court-will-hear-his-appeal/443308/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:17:42 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accuser-describes-paddling-sex-abuse-in-thomas-trial/442601/Oct-14-2009_2-49-pm/
Testimony continued Wednesday with the third accuser back on the stand, telling jurors about paddling and sexual abuse at the hands of former judge Herman Thomas. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accuser-describes-paddling-sex-abuse-in-thomas-trial/442601/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:34:36 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accuser-takes-stand-in-herman-thomas-trial/439139/Oct-13-2009_7-09-pm/
The first of the 14 alleged victims accusing former judge Herman Thomas of sexual abuse described to jurors Tuesday how he was "whipped." ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accuser-takes-stand-in-herman-thomas-trial/439139/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:29:44 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama-to-end-dont-ask-dont-tell/432731/Oct-10-2009_7-46-pm/
At a fundraising dinner, President Obama says he will end the military policy that allows gays to serve in the military as long as they don't disclose their sexual orientation. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama-to-end-dont-ask-dont-tell/432731/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:40:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama-surprised-about-winning-the-nobel-peace-prize/427367/Oct-09-2009_10-58-am/
President Barack Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. Click here to listen to his reaction. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama-surprised-about-winning-the-nobel-peace-prize/427367/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:58:47 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/pres.-obama-wins-nobel-peace-prize/426160/Oct-09-2009_9-24-am/
President Barack Obama is the surprise winner on the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Obama said he is "both surprised and deeply humbled" by the award. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/pres.-obama-wins-nobel-peace-prize/426160/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:53:22 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sex-sells-thomas-attorney-slams-media/423539/Oct-09-2009_6-04-am/
Jury selection in the courtroom corruption trial involving a former judge continued Thursday. Attorneys questioned potential jurors about their opinions on the case. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sex-sells-thomas-attorney-slams-media/423539/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:36:21 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/senate-committee-approves-dr.-regina-benjamin/420752/Oct-07-2009_11-52-am/
Surgeon General nominee Dr. Regina Benjamin from Bayou La Batre has been approved by the Senate Health Committee. She must now be confirmed by the full Senate. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/senate-committee-approves-dr.-regina-benjamin/420752/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:51:05 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/state-drops-case-against-herman-thomas/420506/Oct-07-2009_10-10-pm/
NEW INFORMATION Prosecutors dismissed one of 15 cases against former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas. Jury selection continues Thursday in the remaining 14 cases. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/state-drops-case-against-herman-thomas/420506/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:51:04 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/hellen-keller-statue-unveiled-in-washington-d.c/420503/Oct-07-2009_12-26-pm/
The Hellen Keller statue is the first in the National Statuary Hall Collection depicting a person with a disability and the only one of a child. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/hellen-keller-statue-unveiled-in-washington-d.c/420503/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:29:26 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/six-term-councilman-loses-in-mobile/418577/Oct-06-2009_9-44-pm/
Jermaine Burrell defeats incumbent Clinton Johnson. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/six-term-councilman-loses-in-mobile/418577/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:27:40 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sexual-fetish-testimony-in-limbo/417627/Oct-06-2009_5-40-pm/
Prosecutors are awaiting a judge's decision on whether a clinical psychologist will be allowed to testify about sexual fetishes during the Herman Thomas trial. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sexual-fetish-testimony-in-limbo/417627/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:44:24 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sessions-fights-for-level-playing-field-in-tanker-contest/417131/Oct-06-2009_12-40-pm/
In a speech today on the senate floor, Senator Jeff Sessions called on the Air Force to share Boeing's pricing data with Northrop Grumman/EADS. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sessions-fights-for-level-playing-field-in-tanker-contest/417131/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:32:50 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/herman-thomas-jury-selection-begins/413962/Oct-06-2009_11-21-am/
UPDATED Former judge Herman Thomas faces dozens of charges stemming from allegations that he forced inmates to perform sexual acts. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/herman-thomas-jury-selection-begins/413962/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:34:52 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/prichard-calls-pension-fund-unconstitutional/405530/Oct-06-2009_9-56-am/
Prichard officials respond to a lawsuit filed over the city's pension fund. In the response, the city calls the fund "unconstitutional." ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/prichard-calls-pension-fund-unconstitutional/405530/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:42:04 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/senior-bowl-staying-in-mobile/405455/Oct-02-2009_4-22-pm/
BREAKING NEWS An agreement to play the 2010 game in Mobile has been reached. Negotiations on a longterm contract continue. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/senior-bowl-staying-in-mobile/405455/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:21:45 +0000