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Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:30:00 EDT

Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.

‘World Changers' hard at work in Huntsville

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:58:00 EDT

Dozens of students are in North Alabama this week with the goal of making a difference.

Man convicted of killing police chief seeks new trial

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:40:00 EDT

A man serving time for killing a police chief is seeking a new trial.

Marshall Co. man pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:34:00 EDT

A Marshall County man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

Hartselle Schools name new superintendent

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:26:00 EDT

Hartselle School system has a new superintendent.

Residents: vacant home an eyesore, health hazard

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:19:00 EDT

Residents in Morgan County said an abandoned home is not only an eyesore but a health hazard as well.

Photo of praying Marine and his bride brings collective 'awwws' online

Jennifer Bowen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:59:00 EDT

A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.

AL school system joins NRA pilot program

Marie Waxel — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:57:00 EDT

Franklin County School board members voted Monday to partner with the NRA on a pilot safety program.

AL lawmakers respond to bill allowing police to take cell phones at wrecks

Shumuriel Ratliff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:39:00 EDT

A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that would give police the right to take cell phones at the scene of crash sites. Alabama lawmakers weigh in.

EMA officials prep for Tuesday drill in Guntersville

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:29:00 EDT

State and Tennessee Valley officials are preparing for an emergency preparedness exercise Tuesday in Guntersville.

Coyotes sighted in the Tennessee Valley

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:18:00 EDT

Don't be surprised if you see more coyotes in cities across North Alabama.

Ala man indicted in death of 1-year-old daughter

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:51:00 EDT

Authorities say an Etowah County man has been indicted on a capital murder charge in the slaying of his 1-year-old daughter.

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:39:00 EDT

Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...

Scammers pretending to be ministers on facebook

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:35:00 EDT

According to the Better Business Bureau, con artists are pretending to be popular church ministers to gain your trust and persuade you to give them money.

H.S. students charged dual enrollment fees at UNA

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:23:00 EDT

High school students looking to get a head start will soon have to pay to take college level classes at the University of North Alabama.

Possible improvements to railroad intersections in Athens

Nick Lough — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:37:00 EDT

Several train versus vehicle accidents across North Alabama a few days apart have WAFF 48 digging deeper into why.

Are 5,000 engineering jobs headed to Huntsville?

Nick Lough — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:00 EDT

Are 5,000 engineering jobs heading to the Tennessee Valley?

Man pleads guilty to felony dog fighting

Sarah Broadway — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:19:00 EDT

A Jackson County man pleaded guilty to felony dog fighting charges Monday.

Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:19:00 EDT

States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in...

Ex-hitman: I was heartbroken Bulger was informant

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:44:00 EDT

An ex-gangster who admitted killing 20 people was unemotional Monday when describing his line of work at the trial of his former partner, James "Whitey" Bulger, but called himself heartbroken when he learned that Bulger had...

Thunderstorms move through North Alabama

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:40:00 EDT

Severe thunderstorms are moving through North Alabama.

Free clinics available for those without health care

Bobby Shuttleworth — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Many people without health care don't know about free clinics in their area.

Police seeking home invasion suspects in Birmingham

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:08:00 EDT

Police are looking for two men they say burst into a home and tried to rob a Birmingham man and woman early this morning.

NSA leaker: 'This country is worth dying for'

Matt Quillen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday.

TN woman charged in connection with baby's death

Sarah Broadway — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:59:00 EDT

A Tennessee woman was arrested on reckless homicide charges in connection with the death of her infant daughter.

Etowah Co. child taken at gunpoint, released later

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:49:00 EDT

A disturbing incident has one Etowah County family feeling unsafe at their own home.

North Korea changes tack and tells US: Let's talk

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:09:00 EDT

After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk.

Your Week in History: The moon is on fire and an umpire gets punched

Brian Tynes — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:00 EDT

Here are some of the events of note that happened between June 17 and June 23.

Sheffield police discover stash of stolen bikes

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:22:00 EDT

Sheffield police found a stash of stolen bicycles, and they hope to return the bikes to their rightful owners.

SRO summer camp kicks off in Huntsville

Christine Pae — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:25:00 EDT

More than 100 children went back to school Monday for a special summer camp hosted by school resource officers.

Woman arrested in Shoals pot bust

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT

A Shoals woman was arrested on drug charges Friday after major pot bust.

Report of British hacking raises hackles abroad

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:58:00 EDT

A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails has prompted an angry response from traditional rival Russia and provoked demands for an investigation...

TBI investigates inmate death

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Lawrence County, Tennessee investigators turned over an inmate death investigation to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Teen's rape case to go before grand jury

Amanda Jarrett — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:35:00 EDT

A Lauderdale County grand jury will consider the case against a teenager accused of rape.

AL governor meets with companies at Paris air show

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:02:00 EDT

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and met at a reception on the Seine River sponsored by the Aerospace Alliance.

Obama's approval rating plummets

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:57:00 EDT

The drop in President Barack Obama's popularity comes on the heels of a leak that revealed the NSA has been conducting a large data-mining operation on American citizens.

GM recalls thousands of SUVs due to fire threat

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:33:00 EDT

If you drive a sport utility vehicle made by GM, there's a recall you need to know about.

Study: Marriages from online meetings have fewer divorces

Syrenthia Harris — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:26:00 EDT

A study says marriages that began online are more successful than marriages that began traditionally.

Investigation into Moulton church fire continues

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:24:00 EDT

The investigation into a weekend church fire in Moulton will continue Monday.

Boston hospital to offer hand transplants for kids

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:22:00 EDT

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A Boston hospital is starting the world's first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won't be long until face transplants and other...

Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage coming soon

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:25:00 EDT

Anticipation is building as the US Supreme Court is expected to issue a landmark decision in the battle for gay rights this month.

Miss Connecticut wins Miss USA contest in Vegas

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:56:00 EDT

A 25-year-old accountant from Connecticut with a secret glamorous side is the new Miss USA.

Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:48:00 EDT

Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed.

Fire damages hardware store in Huntsville

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:13:00 EDT

A faulty air conditioner is said to have sparked a fire at a North Huntsville business Sunday afternoon.

Family tweets indicate Kim Kardashian gives birth

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:48:00 EDT

It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it?

Davidson, Tom win lead acting Daytime Emmys

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:38:00 EDT

"Days of Our Lives" won drama series honors for just the second time in 40 years at the Daytime Emmys in a rough-hewn ceremony that included more upsets and an envelope mix-up on Sunday night.

Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT

Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S. Open.

G-8 leaders to mull Syria, tax evasion, free trade

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:22:00 EDT

Police are expected to outnumber protesters Monday at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland, where leaders will seek to narrow their differences on Syria's civil war and promoting freer trade between Europe and North America.

Turkey unrest goes on despite end to park protest

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:38:00 EDT

Riot police cordoned off streets, set up roadblocks and fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent anti-government protesters from converging on Istanbul's central Taksim Square on Sunday, unbowed even as Turkey's...

Steady rain falls as crews work against Colo. fire

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:08:00 EDT

With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history.

Kim Kardashian gives birth

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Kim Kardashian is a mom.

Shawn Stefani aces 17 in US Open

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Shawn Stefani lost track of the ball as soon it rocketed off his 4-iron.

Killing of 4 Shiites in Lebanon deepens tension

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:17:00 EDT

Four Shiite Lebanese men were killed Sunday in an ambush in a volatile area by the border with Syria, hiking already high sectarian tensions and concerns over the spillover of the civil war raging next door.

GA man drowns in Little River Canyon

WAFF.com Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:02:00 EDT

DeKalb County emergency services assisted in the recovery of a drowning victim at Little River Canyon.

Father and son bond over heart transplant

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:00:00 EDT

An inseparable father and son both have heart transplants and share their health experience.

Cheney says his health 'nothing short of miracle'

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:37:00 EDT

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says his health is "nothing short of a miracle."

Pope blesses hundreds of Harley-Davidsons

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.

Man hospitalized following baseball bat attack

WAFF.com Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:11:00 EDT

A man was attacked in his home with a baseball bat Saturday night.

Mandela seeing sustained improvement in health

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:27:00 EDT

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is engaging with his family and seeing improvement from the recurring lung infection that forced him to spend a ninth day in the hospital Sunday, the president said.

Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT

For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.

Madison Police hold fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital

WAFF.com Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:58:00 EDT

Police in Madison came together Saturday to help children in need.

Man injured in overnight robbery

WAFF.com Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:45:00 EDT

One man was injured following a Saturday night robbery in Huntsville.

Candidate kicks off campaign for Limestone Co. Sheriff

WAFF.com Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:58:00 EDT

A valley man kicked off his campaign Saturday in hopes of being elected the next Limestone County Sheriff.

Wheelchair accessible van brings hope to family

Diana Crawford — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:56:00 EDT

An old Chevy van made new again, is changing the lives of a Limestone County family, and it's all thanks to the work of people in their community.

BBQ event held to raise money for Colbert Co. church

WAFF.com Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:54:00 EDT

A Shoals church held a fundraiser to help raise money for mission work. The Calvary Baptist Church held its 2nd Annual Mission Q at Spring Park in Tuscumbia Saturday.

Poll: Most men aspire to be dads

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:10:00 EDT

By JENNIFER AGIESTA Associated Press A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday.

Rask too tough for Chicago in Boston's 2-1 OT win

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:07:00 EDT

A lesser goalie would have been flustered by the Chicago Blackhawks hot start.

Phil Mickelson leads after 3rd round at US Open

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:37:00 EDT

For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to win the U.S. Open.

Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:07:00 EDT

Crews gained the upper hand on the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history Saturday and had more than half the blaze contained as officials prepared to lift mandatory evacuation orders for hundreds of residents.

Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:07:00 EDT

Fire near downtown Indy forces evacuations

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:15:00 EDT

A fire engulfed a sprawling mixed-use building near downtown Indianapolis filled with tires and wooden pallets Saturday, producing a towering pillar of black smoke that prompted the evacuation of a five-block area.

Double homicide on Stephens Loop, Phenix City

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:09:00 EDT

Two men have been pronounced dead Saturday, June 15, after a confrontation on Stephens Loop in Phenix City, AL.

Iran reformists dance in streets for new president

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:00 EDT

Wild celebrations broke out on Tehran streets that were battlefields four years ago as reformist-backed Hasan Rowhani capped a stunning surge to claim Iran's presidency on Saturday, throwing open the political order...

Decatur man arrested after broomstick assault

WAFF.com Staff — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:23:00 EDT

Decatur Police arrested a man Friday after his girlfriend said he hit her with a broomstick.

MadCo Commission approves new time management system

WAFF.com Staff — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:38:00 EDT

The Madison County Commission is taking steps to be more efficient.

Police: OSHA to join La. blast investigation

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:26:00 EDT

Federal investigators are expected in south Louisiana over the weekend at the site of an explosion that killed one worker at chemical plant in Donaldsonville - the second such blast in the area in as many days.

In Trayvon Martin case, history's ghosts linger

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:07:00 EDT

By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer Focus on the details, and the cases seem very different. One was killed by virulent white racists, the other by a part-Hispanic neighborhood watchman who insists he...

Paws for the Cause: Decatur critters need help

Liz Hurley — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EDT

To say it has been a tough week for Decatur Animal Services would be an understatement.

Former Elmo puppeteer wins 3 Daytime Emmy awards

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:26:00 EDT

Kevin Clash, the Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid allegations that he sexually abused underage boys, won three Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on "Sesame Street."

Ceremony demonstrates proper disposal of US flags

WAFF.com Staff — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:13:00 EDT

A demonstration took place to properly dispose of tattered American flags.

Groundbreaking for Triana Public Library

WAFF.com Staff — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:58:00 EDT

Construction will soon start on a new library in Triana.

Alabama Outstanding Senior Volunteer Announced

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:40:00 EDT

A 75-year-old Theodore man has been honored as the Alabama winner of the Home Instead Senior Care® network's Salute to Senior Service® award. John Corley is being recognized for his dedicated community service, including his work at Nan Gray Davis and Pearl Haskew elementary schools.

Montgomery to dedicate park to Wright brothers

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:18:00 EDT

Montgomery officials hope the heroics of American aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright will help boost the city's image.

Police cite AL daycare driver for overcrowded van

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:46:00 EDT

A driver for an Alabama daycare center has been accused of crowding too many children into a van and transporting some of them without seatbelts.

Parade marks Queen Elizabeth II's birthday

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her birthday Saturday with traditional pomp and circumstance, followed by a visit to her husband in the hospital.

Auburn Univ. official dies in possible drowning

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:26:00 EDT

An administrator at Auburn University has died in a possible drowning at a Florida beach.

World population predicted to increase by more than a billion people by 2025

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:21:00 EDT

A new UN report is forecasting the world's population will increase by more than a billion people by the year 2025.

UAH students will feel pinch of tuition increase

Diana Crawford — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:48:00 EDT

Friday's tuition hike approved by the board of trustees brings a 4.5% increase.

Man injured in overnight stabbing

Chase Erwin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:29:00 EDT

One person was injured following a stabbing in Huntsville Friday night.

Your Week in Viral Videos: NSA will laugh when it reads this

George Jones — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:03:00 EDT

If a man in a horse mask playing drums on the street isn't the highlight of your day, what's wrong with you?

Web giants get broader surveillance revelations

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:28:00 EDT

Facebook and Microsoft Corp. representatives said Friday night that after negotiations with national security officials their companies have been given permission to make new but still very limited revelations about...

Google launches internet-beaming balloons

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:32:00 EDT

Wrinkled and skinny at first, the translucent, jellyfish-shaped balloons that Google released this week from a frozen field in the heart of New Zealand's South Island hardened into shiny pumpkins as they rose into the...

Woman hit in face with puck at Stanley Cup finals

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:57:00 EDT

She required surgery after a slapshot struck her near her eye during the triple-overtime game.

Thief disguised by grocery bag burglarizes jewelry store

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:37:00 EDT

Police are looking a thief who broke into a Huntsville jewelry store disguised with a grocery bag over their head.

Early vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:06:00 EDT

Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in early vote counting Saturday, a top official said, suggesting a flurry of late support could have swayed a race that once appeared solidly in the...

Fundraiser for diabetes-detecting dog to be held in Cullman

WBRC Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:57:00 EDT

A fundraiser planned for this weekend in Cullman will help a nine-year-old boy fight diabetes.

Cheese maker taking goat's milk to a new level

Bobby Shuttleworth — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:48:00 EDT

This cheese is all natural and so smooth!

Mickelson, Horschel share clubhouse lead at Merion

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:16:00 EDT

Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be the real star of this U.S. Open.

1 dead after train collides with vehicle in Falkville

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:10:00 EDT

One person is dead after a train hit a vehicle in southern Morgan County on Friday.

Auburn Hires Oklahoma's Golloway to coach baseball

Jeff Shearer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:04:00 EDT

AUBURN, Ala. – Sunny Golloway has been named Auburn's head baseball coach, Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday. Golloway has spent the past eight seasons as head coach at the University

Debate over farmers market

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:29:00 EDT

The Madison County Farmers Market is at the center of a heated debate. There's been some changes, and they're not sitting well with everyone.

Former police officer found not guilty on child abuse charges

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:43:00 EDT

A former Moulton police officer was found not guilty Friday on child abuse charges.

Police respond to 2-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 53

Sarah Broadway — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:32:00 EDT

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 53 between Pulaski Pike and Old School House Road Friday evening.

High blood pressure? Try volunteer work

Karin McCay — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:27:00 EDT

Researchers have discovered an interesting way to protect against high blood pressure…volunteer work.

Officer shot in marathon showdown heads home

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:22:00 EDT

The police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects left the hospital Friday and headed home with a bullet still in his body, nearly two months after the gun battle that severed one of his...

Ceremony marks six months since Sandy Hook

Kim Lucey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:58:00 EDT

For six months, Newtown has done what it can to move forward after the tragedy inside Sandy Hook Elementary School while remembering and honoring the victims.

Fans injured in restaurant deck collapse while watching NBA Finals

Tanita Gaither — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:25:00 EDT

A popular restaurant's deck collapsed into the Biscayne Bay Thursday as patrons enjoyed Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Road widening project near Arsenal approved

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:13:00 EDT

Drivers with business on the Arsenal can rejoice. Martin Road is about to get a major upgrade. The artery to Gate 7 will be going from two lanes to four soon.

University of Alabama approves tuition increase

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:42:00 EDT

The University of Alabama's Board of Trustees approved a nearly three percent tuition increase Friday morning.

Authorities probe deck collapse at Fla. sports bar

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:36:00 EDT

Investigators began examining a twisted pile of concrete, metal and wood on Friday to determine why a waterfront deck at a popular sports bar collapsed into shallow Biscayne Bay, injuring two dozen people gathered to cheer...

2 arrested for possession of fighting dogs

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:25:00 EDT

Thirteen pitbulls were found chained on a property on CR 41 in Lauderdale County.

3 bodies recovered from truck submerged in Weiss Lake

Sarah Broadway — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

Officials recovered a pickup truck from Weiss Lake with three bodies inside.

1 arrested in Athens drug bust

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:52:00 EDT

A significant drug bust in Athens landed a woman in jail.

Lauderdale Co. doctor headed to prison

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:57:00 EDT

A Lauderdale County doctor who admitted to medical fraud is now in federal prison.

Madison County now offers veterans court

Christine Pae — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:35:00 EDT

The Madison County Courthouse will offer a veterans court starting this June.

By arming Syria rebels, US drawn into proxy war

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:16:00 EDT

By KARIN LAUB Associated Press President Barack Obama's decision to begin arming Syria's rebels deepens U.S. involvement in a regional proxy war that is increasingly being fought along sectarian...

House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:56:00 EDT

The House overwhelmingly passed a sweeping, $638 billion defense bill on Friday that imposes new punishments on members of the armed services found guilty of rape or sexual assault as outrage over the crisis in the military...

2 killed in overnight Florence wreck

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:53:00 EDT

Police are investigating a crash that killed two people Friday.

Gunmen kill election candidate in Iraq

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:26:00 EDT

Iraqi officials say gunmen have killed a provincial election candidate in a drive-by shooting in a restive northern city.

Harry Connick Jr. writes song for Newtown victim

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:46:00 EDT

Harry Connick Jr. has written a song in honor of a 6-year-old girl killed in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.

Alabama governor headed to Paris Air Show

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:25:00 EDT

Gov. Robert Bentley is headed to the Paris Air Show after he helps kick off peach season in Chilton County.

Summer jobs and taxes: Tips for teens

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:38:00 EDT

In addition to learning key workplace skills, a summer job may also be the first time teens learn another lifelong lesson - how to deal with taxes.

Phone scam targeting Shoals residents

Marie Waxel — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:38:00 EDT

Thieves are turning to technology in an attempt to steal your money.

Credit card usage drops among young adults

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EDT

New research from credit score provider Fico shows the number of young people without credit cards has actually doubled since the recession.

Ala. police chief suspended for visiting murderer

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:27:00 EDT

The Gadsden Civil Service Board has suspended Police Chief John Crane for visiting a convicted murderer in jail over the course of 3 years.

Your week in review: June 14

Brandon Twichell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:13:00 EDT

The trial of George Zimmerman, the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government and the U.S. government's hunt for the NSA whistle-blower are a few of the stories that caught our eye this week.

Food trucks possible for entertainment district

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:38:00 EDT

Visitors to Huntsville's new entertainment district could soon have more options for a late night bite.

US Army celebrates 238 years

Lauren Morrison — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:22:00 EDT

June 14th marks 238 years since the US Army was created.

Man saves baby's life with turkey baster

Wesley Goheen — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:21:00 EDT

A baby that was having trouble breathing is alive thanks to some quick thinking and a turkey baster.

Hammad Memon restitution ordered

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT

The Discovery School Shooter will be forced to pay more than $14,000 in restitution.

Kitchen Cops: 3 low performers

Jack Madison — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:37:00 EDT

An inspector reported finding roaches in a grocery store deli.

Empty rooms spell trouble for Huntsville hotel industry

Diana Crawford — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:13:00 EDT

Hotel managers say that trouble is looming for the Huntsville lodging industry.

Advice for the college graduate: Keep looking and learn to laugh

George Jones — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:00:00 EDT

Comedian Bill Cosby's book said it best: Congratulations! Now What? That has been a long-held sentiment toward college grads, but it's more appropriate now than ever.

Boaz council resolves to support murder victim's family

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:50:00 EDT

Boaz city leaders will support a family who wants to keep a convicted murderer in prison.

Arsenal welcome center opens

WAFF.com Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:23:00 EDT

The new John J. Pershing Community Welcome Center on Redstone Arsenal opened Thursday morning.

Belk shoplifter identified

Mark Thornhill — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:13:00 EDT

A crook did something bad in an effort to look good. He may have a sense of style, even if he doesn't have a sense of the law.

Chinese paper: Snowden could be useful to China

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:55:00 EDT

A popular Communist Party-backed newspaper urged China's leadership to milk a former U.S. contractor for more information rather than send him home, saying his revelations about secret American surveillance programs...

Big 3 help Heat even NBA Finals with Spurs

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:35:00 EDT

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room.

Asian stocks rebound after Tokyo drop

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:15:00 EDT

Asian stocks rebounded Friday from Tokyo's sharp decline after investors were encouraged by positive U.S. economic news.

Investigating Alabama's Poultry Industry

Charles Molineaux — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 EDT

Alabama's poultry processing industry and its working conditions are investigated in this special report.

Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:45:00 EDT

President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, U.S. officials said Thursday, after the White House disclosed that the United States has conclusive evidence President Bashar...

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

Police respond to stabbing in Decatur

Sarah Broadway — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:14:00 EDT

Police responded to the scene of a stabbing in Decatur.