Lawmakers Pass a Restrictive Abortion Ban as Time Runs Out in the Session
The clock is ticking toward the end of the Alabama legislative session. This past week was dominated by news people around the world were talking about: state lawmakers passed what is considered the most restrictive abortion bill in the nation. The measure makes performing an abortion a felony in almost all cases. WBHM’s Gigi Douban asked Don Dailey, host of Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, whether he noticed a shift from last week’s chaos in the Senate to this week’s almost anticlimactic passing of the legislation.
Rick Davies, singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died
The British musician co-founded the rock band Supertramp, which spurred hits like "Give A Little Bit" and "The Logical Song" in the 1970s.
Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his kids, cementing his conservative media empire
The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.
Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress ‘birthday book’ allegedly signed by Trump
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump's signature. Trump had previously denied its existence.
DHS launches immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Boston
These announcements by DHS are just the latest escalation of federal action in U.S. cities including Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. — all led by Democrats.
New teen thriller ‘Sisters in the Wind’ finds drama in hidden identities
Angeline Boulley, author of the hit Firekeeper's Daughter, writes thrillers set in Native American communities in northern Michigan, like the ones where her family has lived for generations.
Christoph Von Dohnányi, longtime conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, has died
Known for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers.
