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A man reaches for a sign for gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones. The sign reads "Doug for Alabama."

Vasha Hunt

Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm voters

Kim Chandler and Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Democrats say voters are motivated by the rising cost of living, the war in Iran, healthcare affordability and data center worries. Alabama saw a surge in Democratic primary voting in May.

President Donald Trump stands with his arms outstretched. A crowd behind him waves American flags.

Julio Cortez

Local News

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He'll be in deep red Alabama instead

Jill Colvin and Kim Chandler, Associated Press

A TikTok sign is displayed on top of their building in Culver City, California. It shows a musical note followed by the words "Tik Tok."

Richard Vogel

Local News

TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least $100 million, will implement safety features

Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press

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Elise Catrion Gregg

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The cost of freedom: Parole, probation fees create heavy burdens for Gulf South residents

Elise Catrion Gregg

Across the Gulf South, people on parole and probation are responsible for much of the cost of community supervision. For many, it’s an untenable financial burden.
Aubri Juhasz

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Brumley visits Louisiana schools for ‘Freedom Week’

Aubri Juhasz

Public schools observe the week, timed to national Constitution Day on Sept. 17, by teaching students about Americans' freedoms and where they come from.

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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations

Carrie Johnson

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders. It also plans to hear full arguments on the case.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

The Associated Press

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to prove she killed her three children. It's a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.
How Kenny Mason learned to follow his inner visions

Rodney Carmichael

Even among ATLiens, Kenny Mason is an outlier. As he faced a creative crisis — and commercial pressures — the rap-rock iconoclast realized that he feels most comfortable on the fringes.
This startup wants to prove gene-editing embryos is safe for making healthy babies

Rob Stein

Origin Genomics aims to prove that the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
How to hide your spending habits from retailers (so you don't get ripped off)

Malaka Gharib, Marielle Segarra, Clare Marie Schneider

Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.