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Prosecutor seeks death penalty for 8 charged with kidnapping and killing an Alabama woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the eight people charged in the kidnapping, assault and killing of a 20-year-old mother. Jefferson County deputy district attorney Charissa Henrich filed notice with the court on Friday that she would...
Everton vs. Liverpool postponed because of Storm Darragh. Other Premier League games remain on
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool was postponed on Saturday because of Storm Darragh, which brought dangerous winds and heavy rain to the west coast. The Premier League match was due to kick off at 12.30 p.m. U.K. time, but Everton issued...
Utah Valley Wolverines and the North Dakota State Bison meet in Birmingham, Alabama
North Dakota State Bison (4-4) vs. Utah Valley Wolverines (4-2) Birmingham, Alabama; Thursday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -5.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah Valley squares off against North Dakota State at Pete Hanna Center...
Alabama A&M says player remains in stable condition, hours after announcing his death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the school said hours after announcing that he had died. The athletic department sent out a retraction Wednesday on the status of Burnett, who...
Alabama man charged in September mass shooting faces more murder charges in July quadruple homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man charged with killing four people in September has now been charged with capital murder in a separate quadruple homicide that took place in July, according to law enforcement officials. Damien McDaniel, 22, has been arrested and charged with...
North Dakota State Bison and the West Georgia Wolves play in Birmingham, Alabama
West Georgia Wolves (0-7) vs. North Dakota State Bison (3-4) Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Dakota State takes on West Georgia in Birmingham, Alabama. The Bison are 3-4 in non-conference play. North Dakota State is fourth...
No. 9 Alabama outlasts No. 6 Houston 85-80 in overtime at Players Era Festival
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Sears scored 24 points and No. 9 Alabama beat No. 6 Houston 85-80 in overtime on Tuesday night in the opener of the Players Era Festival. After squandering an eight-point lead with 8:53 left in the game, and allowing Houston to force overtime, Alabama...
Birmingham-Southern is looking for a buyer again after sale to another HBCU falls apart
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The “For Sale” sign remains at Birmingham-Southern College after a deal to sell its now-shuttered campus to another historically Black college in Alabama fell through on Monday, officials said. Miles College made three requests to extend the sale...
At least 8 British troops were injured in a highway pileup during a NATO exercise in Estonia
TALINN, Estonia (AP) — A dozen soldiers, including at least eight British troops, were injured in a major traffic wreck during a NATO exercise in Estonia last week, officials said Monday. The soldiers were returning to their base in Tapa during a snowstorm when their minivans were...
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is buying a racecourse in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, which operates casinos in multiple states, has reached an agreement to purchase the Birmingham Racecourse. The McGregor family, which owns both the Birmingham Racecourse and VictoryLand, a former dog racing track in Macon...
