Amanda Curran
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Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. → Read More
W.Va. delegate faces charges following breach at US Capitol
On Wednesday, Derrick Evans filmed the breach at the US Capitol and posted it live on social media. → Read More
COVID likely 3rd leading cause of death in US for 2020
More than 350,000 people died from COVID-19 in 2020. → Read More
New Year’s revelries muted by virus as curtain draws on 2020
New Year’s experiences in Asia and the South Pacific varied greatly depending on country, just like the coronavirus itself. → Read More
Wisconsin teen decks out car with Christmas lights
It is Christmas on wheels for a teen in Wisconsin who decked out his car with lights. → Read More
Below freezing temperatures expected for all of Alabama tonight!
Temps head for the 20s over the next two nights. → Read More
Family builds drive-thru window at home for Thanksgiving
One Colorado couple has found ways to preserve holiday traditions, even if they can’t dine at a table together. → Read More
Entrepreneurs pay for $40,000 worth of groceries at Atlanta-area store
The group of entrepreneurs also paid for drivers to fill up at local gas stations and planned to give away hundreds of boxes of food. → Read More
Navajo Nation locks down for 3 weeks because of coronavirus surge
People can only leave their homes for emergencies or essentials; government offices and businesses must close. Learning moves online. → Read More
First Alert Weather Day issued late Wednesday, early Thursday
Heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, surge, strong winds, and/or dangerous swimming possible from Louisiana to NW Florida. → Read More
FDA updates recommendation on silver dental fillings
Last week the FDA updated recommendations on its website, saying the material is safe for most but there are some people who should avoid the silver dental fillings whenever possible and appropriate. → Read More
Time reveals its 100 most influential people of 2020
Each of the issue's eight global covers highlights members of the Time 100. → Read More
Grandmother escapes Sally flooding carrying grandson in Fla.
Dozens living in the apartment complex had to be rescued from their homes that morning. → Read More
Florida man survives alligator attack while walking dog
Mark Johnson recounts the frightening moments when he was grabbed by a gator while walking his dog, Rex, near a canal behind his home. → Read More
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Sally has made landfall along the Alabama coast
Forecast calls for heavy rain, flooding, storm surge, isolated tornadoes, and damaging winds to the coast → Read More
Nearly as good as it gets for Labor Day weekend
Just a slight chance of a shower or storm both Sunday and Monday. → Read More
Heat builds by midweek
Followed by a couple of dry, sunny and very hot days. → Read More
How to recognize COVID-19 symptoms in children
In the last several weeks, there has been a 90% increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among children in the U.S. → Read More
Rain, storms coverage jumps from scattered to likely by the end of the workweek
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - More moisture has returned to our atmosphere, bringing back humidity and higher rain chances. We’re currently watching a line of showers and storms work it’s way east across the state this evening. If you’re heading out this evening, check radar to make sure you won’t be caught in a downpour! After midnight tonight, we should be mostly quiet. Lows will be in the upper… → Read More
‘Tiger King’ zoo closes to public after USDA suspends its license
The zoo from the “Tiger King” Netflix documentary series announced it is closing to the public after its federal animal exhibition license was suspended. → Read More