Folk Musician Doc Watson Dies
Folk musician Doc Watson has died at the age of 89. Watson was considered one of America’s greatest musicians — as good a singer as he was a guitarist. Blind from the age of one, Watson taught himself to play primarily by listening to the records in his father’s collection and to the other musicians in his North Carolina mountain community. NPR’s Neda Ulaby has an appreciation.
The world’s oldest person, a 116-year-old Brazilian nun, has died
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a soccer-loving nun born in 1908, is remembered as compassionate and dedicated to her faith.
UA graduates take in the opportunity to hear a sitting president speak
Despite being introduced by beloved former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, President Donald Trump received the loudest welcome of the night when he took the stage at Coleman Coliseum on the university campus Thursday night. He spoke at a special ceremony ahead of the UA commencement ceremonies.
Russell Brand granted bail, after appearing in court on rape and assault charges
The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023.
Trump again threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status, saying, ‘It’s what they deserve!’
Trump's comments on social media marked the latest volley in a battle between the administration and the wealthiest college in the world.
Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards
The Trump administration has decimated an agency responsible for carrying out much of the research and prevention efforts to curb exposure to dangerous substances and situations in the workplace.
Tax cut bills under consideration in final days of the legislative session
Alabama has already knocked off 1% of its state sales tax from groceries. A bill that would reduce it further is under discussion in the legislature. But there are just a couple of days left in the session to get things done.
