Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

Man admits faking his death to avoid sex abuse charges

A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.

Falling trees kill 2 babies in Alabama, 1 girl in Maine

A 3-month-old and 11-month died after a tree crashed into their Alabama home. Officials said a 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Maine.

8 people injured in 'severe' turbulence on American flight

Six passengers and two flight attendants were hurt and had to be taken to a hospital after their plane hit extreme turbulence.

In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth

"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.

2022 midterm results: Katie Britt wins Alabama Senate race scrambled by Trump

In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic nomination, fending off a pair of challengers amid concerns over rising crime and homelessness.

Alabama church shooting: Services resume after 3 were killed

Worship services resume Sunday at the Alabama church where a gunman opened fire and killed three senior citizens at a potluck dinner last week.

Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father

An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.

Alabama church shooting: 3rd victim dies, police say

A third elderly church member who was shot when a man pulled out a handgun during a potluck dinner has died, police said Friday.