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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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Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

The National Hurricane Center has issued coastal warnings in the Gulf of Mexico regarding Tropical Storm Barry. The second named storm of the 2013...
And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

Ever heard of the World Food Prize? It's sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture," but it has struggled to get people's attention...
From Classic Toys To New Twists, Kids Go Back To Blocks

I visited Toy Fair in New York City hunting for ideas for our summer series about kids' culture. One of the big takeaways was the increasing...
Vaccine Against HPV Has Cut Infections in Teenage Girls

A vaccine against human papillomavirus — the most common sexually transmitted infection and the cause of almost all cervical cancer — is dramatically...
'The Watchers' Have Had Their Eyes On Us For Years

The revelations about secret National Security Agency programs, leaked by Edward Snowden earlier this month, have stirred great controversy, but this...

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.