Alabama

Biden had decided to keep Space Command at its temporary location in Colorado despite a ruling by Republican Trump in his first term in 2021 that it should move to Alabama.

Trump says he 'strongly supports' IVF and calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access

Former President Donald Trump stated Friday that he "strongly supports the availability of IVF" and urged Alabama lawmakers to protect access to the therapy.

Republicans, Trump try to contain backlash from Alabama fertility ruling

As Democrats seized on the decision as further proof that reproductive rights are being violated, Republican front-runner Donald Trump and his party are attempting to contain the fallout from a conservative Alabama court ruling that forced some state providers to halt in vitro fertilisation treatments.

Alabama will help bring nitrogen asphyxiation executions to other states

Alabama offers help to states adopting nitrogen gas asphyxiation for executions after using it on Kenneth Smith, convicted of a 1988 murder.

Alabama man becomes first person in US to be executed by nitrogen gas

An Alabama death row inmate has been put to death by nitrogen gas in the first known execution of its kind.

Singer Lana Del Rey spotted working at Waffle House in Alabama. Viral pics

Pictures of Rey at a Waffle House were shared on Facebook by a page called Pigeons and Planes. "Lana Del Rey working at a Waffle House today!" read the caption of the post.

Sea turtle becomes first-ever animal patient to get CT scan at Alabama hospital

The sea turtle named Kale ended up on the wrong end of a fishing hook in 2019. He suffered an injury to his shell that made him more prone to infections.

Baby girl born on the same date as parents: ‘1 in 133,000’ occurrence

Celebrating birthdays with family acquired a whole new meaning for this couple.

Two dead, one wounded in another US shooting

Police captain Shane Ware told reporters a lone assailant entered the church and started shooting. Three people were hit: Two have died and the other is being treated, he said.

New York fund apologizes for role in Tuskegee syphilis study

For almost 40 years starting in the 1930s, as government researchers purposely let hundreds of Black men die of syphilis in Alabama so they could study the disease, a foundation in New York covered funeral expenses for the deceased.

The inmate and the officer: A stunning prison escape from Alabama, US

In the video, she holds the door open for him, but doesn't seem to give him a passing glance until he climbs into the backseat of a sheriff's car, hands and feet shackled.

Shooting at fire hydrant plant in Alabama; at least 2 people dead and 2 injured: Report

At least two people are presumed dead and two people have been injured after a shooting at a fire hydrant plant on the morning of June 15 in Alabama.

Alabama lifts nearly 3-decade ban on yoga in public schools

The law still bars teachers from saying the traditional salutation “namaste” and using Sanskrit names for yoga poses.

EXPLAINER: What we know about the Amazon union vote count

Amazon or the retail union could contest those votes for various reasons, such as the person no longer works at the warehouse or has a job title that disqualifies them.

USA | 2 dead after Air Force trainer jet crashes in Alabama

The crash involved a T-38 trainer aircraft assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Officials from the 14th Flying Training Wing confirmed in a news release that both pilots aboard the aircraft were killed.

Texas deep freeze: Massive power outages, drinking water shortages throw life out of gear

Texas has been reeling under deep freeze conditions that has led to shortages of basic necessities such as drinking water and caused massive power outages. Though power has now been restored in more homes and businesses, many people still lack safe drinking water.

Traveling with a purpose: For some, it’s a 2021 resolution

The crises of 2020 — particularly the pandemic and the killings of Black Americans — have caused many travelers to rethink how and where to travel. Rather than taking luxury spa trips or sun-and-fun cruises, many are seeking to put more meaning into their future travels, either through a personal challenge like long-distance cycling, exploring their heritage or realizing a life goal such as visiting all 50 states.

Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6 billion plant in Alabama: Sources

The plant, which will employ up to 4,000 people and produce about 300,000 vehicles a year, will be located in Huntsville, Alabama, and is a boon for the state, where Toyota has a large engine plant and an existing network of automotive suppliers.

US presidential primaries: Clinton wins 6 states, Trump bags 5

Hillary Clinton and Trump were pressing for sweeping victories that could distance them from their party rivals and move them closer to a November presidential election showdown. Nominating contests were being held Tuesday in 12 of the 50 US states.

Harper Lee, author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' dies: Report

Harper Lee, who wrote one of America's most enduring literary classics, "To Kill a Mockingbird," has died at the age of 89, local Alabama news site reported on Friday.

US govt rejects ex-Infosyian's plea to reopen visa case

The case was earlier settled in 2013, when the company agreed to pay USD 34 million to settle the lawsuit.

US apologises after police assault leaves Indian paralysed

A parallel probe into the attack has also been launched even as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is already probing the case.

EADS seeks north America scale

Some time in 2016, at a former US airforce supply centre on the edge of Mobile, Alabama, the first of many A320 aircraft will emerge from a new production facility being constructed by Airbus, the commercial aerospace arm of EADS.

'Infosys victory may deter copycat lawsuits'

The Infosys victory in federal court in Alabama may deter potential copycat lawsuits against Indian companies and the mere possibility of litigation should not scare away businesses from investing in the US, an eminent Indian American lawyer has said.

Mormon, Bible-Belt states are top US givers to charities

Americans in Utah, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Idaho gave the highest percentage of their income to charities in 2008, according to a report released on Monday analyzing the most recent comprehensive data from the Internal Revenue Service.