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Comcast is the largest cable company and home Internet service provider in the United States.

How The Big Cable Deal Could Actually Boost Open-Internet Rules

Comcast's proposed $45 billion merger with Time Warner might strengthen provisions intended to make sure Internet providers are treating all online traffic equally by extending so-called net neutrality to millions more users. But public-interest advocates worry that the deal will hurt competition.

Statewide elections are still more than a year away, but candidates are busy raising money.

Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday Upcoming

Alabamians wanting to stock up on supplies for the next round of bad weather have a tax-free shopping weekend coming up.The state is waiving its sales tax…

More than 18,000 Alabamians signed up for insurance through Alabama's federally operated insurance exchange in January.

Nearly 44,000 Alabamians Sign Up For Health Plans

Nearly 44,000 Alabamians have used the federal health care law to sign up for insurance through Alabama's federally operated insurance exchange.The U.S.…

House Speaker John Boehner, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (left), and Majority Leader Eric Cantor (right) were among the 28 Republicans whose votes made it possible for most other Republicans to vote against the debt ceiling hike.

Debt Ceiling Vote Relied On GOP's 'Tough Vote' Caucus

The 28 House Republicans who voted for the debt ceiling increase made it safe for the rest of their fellow Republicans not to.

Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) is a Detroit cop brought back from the brink of death — as a cyborg supercop built for reducing crime and increasing profit.

'RoboCop' Remake, As Mechanical As Its Cyborg Hero

Director José Padilha's RoboCop reboot surpasses the 1987 original in some important ways: the acting is vibrant, and the politics robust are and nuanced. But there's little warmth behind the metallic sheen.

Not Every Great Philanthropist Is A Household Name

The Chronicle of Philanthropy this week released its list of the 50 most generous donors of 2013. Alongside names like Mark Zuckerberg and George Soros is a relative unknown named Millicent Atkins, who left some $37 million to three institutions. Melissa talks with Jane Godfrey, director of trusts and estates at the University of Minnesota Foundation, the recipient of a surprise bequest from Atkins. We also talk with Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle, about other low-profile philanthropists who year after year surprise institutions with their generosity.

With A Citizen In The Crosshairs, Where's The Line Drawn For Drones?

The Obama administration is considering targeting an American citizen who is suspected of plotting a terrorist attack. The possibility again raises questions about U.S. drone policy and whether an American's citizenship rights are lost once that person joins a terrorist organization.

Alabama Emergency Management Agency head Art Faulkner says timing, better forecasting and preparation helped the state avoid a repeat of the problems that occurred during a winter storm two weeks ago.

Ala EMA Says Timing, Forecast, Preparation Helped

The head of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency says timing, better forecasting and preparation helped the state avoid a repeat of the problems that…

Emma Roberts is an aspiring poet, and John Cusack a played-out one, in the quirky comedy <em>Adult World.</em>

Into An 'Adult World,' With A Quirky Coterie To Assist

A frustrated would-be poet (Emma Roberts) takes the first steps beyond her suburban comfort zone, exploring L.A.'s artsy fringe in the company of a drag queen and a washed-up practitioner of her own chosen form.

Why 'No One is Running With The President In Missouri'

Washington, D.C. is digging out from the snow, but Congress is already long gone on a two week recess. With Congress on a two week recess, host Michel Martin discusses the latest political news.

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