Alabama Legislature Considers an Abortion Ban and Prison Reforms
Alabama wants to enact a strict abortion ban. Lawmakers proposed legislation earlier this week that would make abortions at any stage of pregnancy a felony, unless the mother’s health is at risk. But first, the state’s prisons are in turmoil. The Department of Justice this week issued a blistering report on violent and deadly conditions in Alabama’s prisons. Now the state has a deadline to act. WBHM’s Gigi Douban checked in with Don Dailey, host of Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, for a look at reaction from lawmakers.
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach after identifying him as their top choice
Harbaugh joins the Giants 11 days after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens. The Super Bowl champion is now tasked with turning around a beleaguered franchise.
US launches new retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush
A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, said U.S. Central Command.
NASA rolls out Artemis II craft ahead of crewed lunar orbit
Mission Artemis plans to send Americans to the moon for the first time since the Nixon administration.
Trump says 8 EU countries to be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
In a post on social media, Trump said a 10% tariff will take effect on Feb. 1, and will climb to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for the United States to purchase Greenland.
‘Not for sale’: massive protest in Copenhagen against Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland
Thousands of people rallied in Copenhagen to push back on President Trump's rhetoric that the U.S. should acquire Greenland.
Uganda’s longtime leader declared winner in disputed vote
Museveni claims victory in Uganda's contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.
