Tue February 19 2008
Hammerin Hank: Steroid Era Is Over
Mobile native Hank Aaron says he is confident that baseball is on its way to recovering from the era of steroids.
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ThyssenKrupp Applications A Big Hit
More than 8,700 people applied for jobs at the ThyssenKrupp steel plant during a recruiting drive that ended Friday. To find out how to get your…
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No Tornado Aid For Alabama
The federal government turned down Governor Bob Riley's request for aid for three north Alabama counties hit by killer tornadoes on February…
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Nancy Reagan Resting At Home
A spokeswoman says former first lady Nancy Reagan was released today from a hospital where she spent two nights as a precaution after falling…
Valentine’s Day Kidnapping
Pensacola woman is kidnapped by three men on Valentine's Day. She woke up in an Atmore motel room with no idea how she got there.
Evolution Will Be Taught In FL Schools
Florida's State Board of Education has voted to use the term "scientific theory of evolution" in new science standards. It's the first time the…
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Sex Offender Arrested at School Dance
A convicted sex offender is arrested after the 25-year-old man, posing as a teenager, was caught taking a 14-year-old girl to a dance at her…
Lionel Tate Plea Deal
A Florida man convicted of killing a 6-year-old playmate when he was 12 is taking a plea deal in a pizza delivery robbery.
Thunderstorm Awareness Day
Forecasters at the National Weather Service say Alabamians should review their safety plans for severe weather.
Canine Cloning
South Korea's RNL Bio says it'll recreate Fido -- for a cool $150,000. It says it has one order already, from a California woman, and hundreds…
Amtrak To Begin Random Bag Screening
New Security Measures To Be Introduced For Train Passengers; If You Refuse, You Can't Board
Atlantis Crew Prepares Shuttle For Landing
The crew of the shuttle Atlantis is preparing the spaceship for tomorrow's landing after a two-week mission to the international space station.…
SCOTUS Rejects Katrina Victims’ Flood Case
The Supreme Court has refused to offer help to Hurricane Katrina victims who want their insurance companies to pay for flood damage to their…
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Croc Hunter’s Son Bit By Snake
Like father, like son? The 4-year-old son of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin wasn't at all alarmed
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Ex-Bama Coaches’ Appeal
The Supreme Court declined today to hear an appeal from two former Alabama assistant football coaches who lost their jobs following an NCAA investigation…
Mardi Gras Throws to Afghanistan
A Fairhope Boy Scout Troop is delivering some southern charms to children in Afghanistan. They’re sending their recently gathered throws…
Castro Steps Down
After nearly a half-century as Cuba's president, Fidel Castro has resigned.
Devil Toad Found
Bones of 10 pound frog with heavy armour and teeth found in Madagascar.
Bush Wants Cuban Democracy
President says post-Castro Cuba needs to be democratic.
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Airboat Accident
Airboat overturns in Florida Everglades.
Five men were rescued Sunday by the Coast Guard after their…
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