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Schools Failing Under Alabama Accountability Act

Seventy-eight Alabama schools from both urban and rural areas are on the state's list of schools that are failing under a new law. The list released

Schools Failing Under Alabama Accountability Act

Seventy-eight Alabama schools from both urban and rural areas are on the state's list of schools that are failing under a new law. The list released
In Interview, Obama Defends NSA Data Collection

In a 45-minute interview with PBS' Charlie Rose, President Obama defended a government program that collects vast data about the electronic activity of
Huntsville Opening 2 Entertainment Districts

The city of Huntsville is trying to spice up life in its downtown area with a pair of new entertainment districts. Promoters are planning a Thursday launch
Taliban Attack Kills 4 Coalition Soldiers; Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks

In the hours following an announcement by the Taliban and the United States saying they were ready to begin peace talks, we received reminders of just how

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Alabama Town Rejects Banning Bicyclists From Road

An Alabama town has decided not to pass an ordinance that would have banned bicyclists from riding on a stretch of road. The Irondale City Council...

Alabama's New Tax Credits Limited to Transfers

Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even...

Alabama 19th in Federal Revenue for State Spending

A new study ranks Alabama 19th among in the states in the amount of federal funding that goes into the state government's general revenue. The...

Ala. Governor Reinstating Merit

Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting Jan...

Crews Cleaning Up After Storms in North Alabama

Workers are cleaning up after strong storms caused scattered damage in north Alabama. Utilities workers from Huntsville were clearing streets...

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Director Mueller Told Senate Panel FBI Uses Drones

Robert Mueller told the Senate the FBI used drones rarely and for surveillance proposes. The DEA and the ATF had both revealed they possessed drones.
Founder Of Men's Wearhouse Fired By Company's Board

George Zimmer was the founder and executive chairman of the clothing retailer. For three decades, Zimmer starred in the company's commercials. His...
What Does It Mean That Iran's President-Elect Is A Moderate?

The man elected to be Iran's new president has been consistently described as moderate. In the days since the election, many have come to question...
A Surprising Barrier To Clean Water: Human Nature

In many parts of the developing world, drinking a glass of water can be deadly — especially for young children, who can die of diarrheal diseases...
If Supplies Of Oil Are Up, Why Is Gas Still Pricey?

Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline. That...

Repairs at WAPR Tower

Our signal in the Selma/Montgomery area will be at reduced power until further repairs are completed at the tower. We apologize to listeners in the outlying areas who may have difficulty hearing us.