Why Is The Amazon Union Vote Count Taking So Long?
It's a really large mail-in election. (Yes, this one, too.) The tally of yes and no votes has finally begun.
Alabama
New Eyes On Alabama Death Row Case After Integrity Review Raises Questions
Former prosecutors and judges say Toforest Johnson's murder conviction was based on shaky evidence. The case is getting a new look as district attorneys review the integrity of past prosecutions.
Historic Amazon Union Vote Count Begins This Week For Alabama Warehouse
The results will determine whether Amazon gets its first U.S. warehouse union. It's been dubbed one of the most consequential union elections in recent history.
Tornado Strikes Alabama; At Least 5 Dead As Severe Weather Lashes Southern States
There have been rescues of people trapped in homes destroyed by the "super cell" storm that was also hitting Georgia and Mississippi with more twisters and hail.
Supreme Court Stays Execution Of Alabama Inmate Who Requested Pastor's Presence
Willie B. Smith III's death by lethal injection in an Alabama prison is on hold after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered state officials to allow him to have his pastor with him when he dies.
For Amazon and Alabama, Warehouse Union Vote Would Shake Up History
If workers from Amazon's warehouse near Birmingham vote to unionize in the next two months, they would turn a new page not only for the company but for the region.
Why It Can Be Harder To Fight Hookworms In Alabama Than In Argentina
The wriggling parasites are a scourge around the world. And in some ways, other countries are better at fighting them than the U.S. But a new effort in the rural South shows promise.
Alabama Vows To 'Fervently Defend' Justice Department Lawsuit Over Prison Conditions
State officials say they were blindsided this week by a Justice Department lawsuit alleging brutal and unconstitutional conditions in the state's prison system.
Justice Department Sues Alabama Over Prison Conditions
The federal lawsuit is an effort to get the state to improve prison conditions after negotiations with officials failed to result in voluntary change.
High School Football: Beloved Fall Tradition Or Unnecessary Coronavirus Risk?
Athletic associations in more than 30 states allow high school football to be played during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents, boosters and fans say it's needed. But is playing safe?