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The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says
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Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789
Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, has become the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church. Rowe will succeed Bishop Michael Curry, the first African American to hold the position, when Curry’s nine-year term ends on Nov. 1. The presiding bishop …
The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says
The opinion was briefly posted on the court’s website and the document suggests the Supreme Court will conclude it should not have gotten involved in the Idaho case so quickly.
Two teens die in apparent drowning at Uchee Creek, authorities say
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Gen Z credit scores on the rise along with debt balances
Experian examines Gen Z's consumer debt and credit patterns compared to other generations.
What documents do I need to sell my car?
CarGurus provides a checklist of the paperwork and documents needed to sell a vehicle.
Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July 4th parade
Robert Crimo rejected the deal that prosecutors said would have come with a life sentence. The attack at a suburban Chicago parade killed seven people and wounded more than 40.
Biden pardons potentially thousands of ex-service members convicted under now-repealed gay sex ban
The president says he is “righting an historic wrong” to clear the way for these service members to regain lost benefits.
Does insurance cover flat tires?
Cheap Insurance answers questions about flat tires and the types of auto insurance that may cover them.
The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states
The case is among several before the court this term that affect social media companies in the context of free speech.
Plan for returning Amtrak service to Gulf Coast could be derailed by Alabama city leaders
Not everyone is on board with a plan to return Amtrak trains to the Gulf Coast. The plan would restore passenger service to Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. WALA-TV reports that Amtrak’s long-term plan is for trains to run from a station near the convention center in Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans, with four stops in Mississippi. But much of Alabama’s funding for the plan relies on the city of Mobile — and support among city council members there is wavering. The plan depends on subsidies from governments in all three states.
FDA warns bread maker not to claim foods contain allergens when they don’t
Such products are "misbranded," officials said in a letter toBimbo Bakeries USA, which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Entenmann's.
CARE Humane Society will host race to raise money for overcrowded animal shelter
CARE Humane Society will host a 5K and 1-Mile Walk/Run event on Saturday to raise money to benefit the care of its organization.
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CARE Humane Society will host race to raise money for overcrowded animal shelter
CARE Humane Society will host a 5K and 1-Mile Walk/Run event on Saturday to raise money to benefit the care of its organization.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the Auburn-Opelika region
4th of July festivities will begin this weekend; here are details about events happening in the area.
A holiday pet safety guide for July Fourth celebrations
Here are some safety precautions that you may need to make sure everyone can make the best out of their freedom celebrations.
Community raises over $100k for Auburn woman fighting breast cancer
"I think we were just in awe of people's willingness to be generous and believe in this because it's never been a good diagnosis, even from the beginning," Abigail said.
Indian boarding school survivors get chance to share their stories, preserve history
In July, Indian boarding school survivors will have the opportunity to share their stories with a national organization that aims to document history, raise awareness and promote healing.
Rescue dog earns Omaha Steaks after he's hurt protecting his family
The Omaha company was determined to help the owner make good on his vow of giving his dog rib-eyes for life after it saved the family from an intruder.
Northern Cheyenne woman promotes healing, justice in Sand Creek reckoning events
Cinnamon Kills First will never forget the first time she visitedthe Sand Creek Massacre site in Colorado.
Rapid City police killed 7 people in 3 years. All were Indigenous. Will the feds intervene?
Evidence suggests that Native Americans die in police interactions at a higher rate than other groups — and that most of these deaths occur in off-reservation communities like Rapid City.
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Symptom detective: Is it allergies or the common cold?
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Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
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Crime
Notasulga man charged in sex trafficking case
A Notasulga man is one of five individuals charged with sex trafficking and other offenses in an eight-count indictment that was released on Tuesday.
Police searching for suspect in May shooting that killed Auburn High student
Central Alabama Crimestoppers announced that they are offering a $1,500 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the investigation of the shooting thatkilled 18-year-old Delvin Tarver.
Police: Man with knife shot and killed by Opelika officer on I-85 on Tuesday afternoon
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Police: Valley woman shot, injured in Sunday shootings that targeted two residences
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Politics
Alabama's Hands-Free law now in full effect
"We are firm believers in the fact that distracted driving causes accidents, and we want to do whatever we can to prevent that,"Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said.
City council responds to concerns; creates more restrictions for institutional zoning
"Ultimately, all of the the I-1 institutional districting has become more contained and more restrictive, than it was when we started talking about the Renfro House," Eddie Smith said.
Smiths Station Fire Protection District ready to move forward after financial statement audit
"We're putting things in place to ensure the accountability of the public's money," SSFPD Chief Blake Green said. "I do believe we're headed in the right direction."
‘Very frustrating’: Loachapoka broadband project restarts for Lee County Commission
"We need broadband, this is 2024. We're not in the 1800s anymore. Let's get technology where it should be," said Lakiesha Young-Hicks, a Loachapoka resident.