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Correction: Boston Marathon-Injured Officer story

In a story May 19 about a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officer shot in a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, The Associated Press incorrectly spelled the officer's last name. He is Officer... More>>

Monday marks final day of legislative session

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Monday marks the final day of the 2013 legislative session.

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Your Week in History: Atlantic crossings and aiming for the moon

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Here are some of the events of note that happened between May 20-26. More>>

SKorea analyzing NKorea's 4 projectile launches

South Korea is analyzing whether projectiles North Korea fired into its eastern waters over the weekend are short-range missiles or a new type of artillery the country may be developing, officials said Monday. More>>

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition

Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. More>>

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. More>>

Athens man catches tornado on camera

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The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County.

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Mississippi Power names Ed Holland as president
Mississippi Power names Ed Holland as president
Mississippi Power Co. is naming Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.More >>
Mississippi Power Co. is naming Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
The Alabama Legislature's last meeting day is off to a slow start. Dozens of bills affecting one city or county are on the Senate's work agenda today, but Democratic Sens. Rodger Smitherman and Vivian Davis Figures...More >>
Alabama Legislature returns for last day
Alabama Legislature returns for last day
Alabama legislators are getting ready for the final day of their 2013 session.More >>
Alabama legislators are getting ready for the final day of their 2013 session.More >>
This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.More >>
Alabama Democrats fail in expanding Medicaid
Alabama Democrats fail in expanding Medicaid
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.More >>
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.More >>

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Man sought in death of wife shoots self to death
Man sought in death of wife shoots self to death
The sheriff of Hamilton County says a homicide suspect police had been searching for has killed himself in a Georgia motel room.More >>
The sheriff of Hamilton County says a homicide suspect police had been searching for has killed himself in a Georgia motel room.More >>
More Fort Campbell troops return from Afghanistan
More Fort Campbell troops return from Afghanistan
More of the "Rakkasans" have returned to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan.More >>
More of the "Rakkasans" have returned to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan.More >>
I-65 southbound shut down in Robertson County
I-65 southbound shut down in Robertson County
Southbound traffic on Interstate 65 is being detoured because of an overturned tractor-trailer truck.More >>
Southbound traffic on Interstate 65 is being detoured because of an overturned tractor-trailer truck.More >>
Bonnaroo and then what? More events could follow
Bonnaroo and then what? More events could follow
The former farm where the Bonnaroo music festival is held may play host to other events as well.More >>
The former farm where the Bonnaroo music festival is held may play host to other events as well.More >>
Fan Outfitters sold to national chain
Fan Outfitters sold to national chain
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.More >>
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.More >>

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Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks
Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.More >>
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.More >>
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
The Justice Department's inspector general says the U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent...More >>
The Justice Department's inspector general says the U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent who...More >>
Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures
Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
Los Angeles jeweler pleads guilty in KPMG case
Los Angeles jeweler pleads guilty in KPMG case
The owner of a jewelry store has pleaded guilty in Los Angeles for his role in an insider-trading case involving a former senior partner at accounting firm KPMG.More >>
The owner of a Los Angeles jewelry store pleaded guilty Monday for his role in an insider-trading case involving a former senior partner at accounting firm KPMG.More >>

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SLIDESHOW: Fort Payne Train Wreck
SLIDESHOW: Fort Payne Train Wreck
Pictures from the scene of a train wreck in DeKalb County.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Madison County spice bust
SLIDESHOW: Madison County spice bust
Pictures of the suspects and drugs seized in the operation.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Valley's Wanted
SLIDESHOW: Valley's Wanted
Take a good look at our Valley's Wanted section and see the suspects on the loose and those your tips help capture.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Brittany Point apartment fire
SLIDESHOW: Brittany Point apartment fire
Photos from the scene of an apartment fire on Willowbrook Drive.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Standoff in Huntsville
SLIDESHOW: Standoff in Huntsville
Huntsville Police and SWAT responded to a standoff in a home in the Knox Creek Subdivision Saturday morning.More >>
Huntsville Police and SWAT responded to a standoff in a home in the Knox Creek Subdivision Saturday morning.More >>

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WAFF 48 News highlights star students in the Tennessee Valley who are good role models for fellow students as well as the community.More >>
WAFF 48 News highlights star students in the Tennessee Valley who are good role models for fellow students as well as the community.More >>
Crime Stoppers
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Mark Thornhill and Valley law enforcement are cleaning up the streets one arrest at a time.More >>
Mark Thornhill and Valley law enforcement are cleaning up the streets one arrest at a time.More >>
Huntsville Weather Blog
Huntsville Weather Blog
Find out more about the weather outlook for Huntsville Raycom's Huntsville weather blog.More >>
Find out more about the weather outlook for Huntsville Raycom's Huntsville weather blog.More >>
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Weekly editorials from the General Manager at WAFF.More >>
Weekly editorials from the General Manager at WAFF.More >>

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Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Your Forecast
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Overnight tonight the concern will be the freezing temperatures that will move in behind the storm system.More >>
Very warm and humid conditions continue today. We'll be partly cloudy and dry. Highs will be upper 80s this afternoon. We'll stay quiet tonight with mainly clear skies and lows in the mid 60s. TomorrowMore >>
Teens caught after crashing stolen car
Teens caught after crashing stolen car
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:34:08 GMT
Two people were injured after three teens stole a car and crashed into another vehicle, according to police.
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Two people were injured after three teens stole a car and crashed into another vehicle, according to police.More >>
Memorial parkway reopens to traffic after blockage
Memorial parkway reopens to traffic after blockage
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:18:28 GMT
Early-morning commuters ran into a traffic jam in South Huntsville Monday morning after a dump truck took down fiber-optic lines.
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Early-morning commuters ran into a traffic jam in South Huntsville Monday morning after a dump truck took down fiber-optic lines.More >>
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>

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