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Sanitation Workers Took Trucks Off The Road To Honor 2 Killed 50 Years Ago In Memphis
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Thursday marks 50 years since two sanitation workers were killed in a grisly accident in Memphis. Their deaths set the stage for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be in that city for a protest. While there, he was assassinated.
In Louisiana, NFL Anthem Protests Threaten Saints' Tax Breaks
Thursday, December 21, 2017
President Trump's tweets are keeping the pressure on NFL players who use the national anthem to protest police brutality. In Louisiana, the debate has led to boycotts of games and calls for the Saints to lose their state tax breaks.
After Special Election, Alabama Will Send Democrat To Senate For First Time In 25 Years
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Doug Jones is the first Democrat to win a Senate election in Alabama in a quarter century. Although he wasn't a household name in the state before the campaign began, Jones has a long history in state politics.
Remarkable Win Sends Democratic Candidate To U.S. Senate
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Democrat Doug Jones overcame tough odds to win the special election in the very red state of Alabama. He beat Republican Roy Moore to fill the Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
All Eyes Are On Alabama's Special U.S. Senate Election
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
In Alabama, the U.S. Senate special election has been a contentious race between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore. A look back at what both candidates' visions are and what the race has been about.
Before Voting Begins, A Look At Alabama's Special Senate Election
Monday, December 11, 2017
One of the most contested and high-profile special Senate elections of recent times is drawing to a close in Alabama. A day before voting begins, a look at where Republican Roy Moore stands against Democrat Doug Jones.
Reaction To Trump's Appearance At Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Saturday, December 09, 2017
President Trump appears at the grand opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum even as the NAACP and civil rights activists say his presence is an insult.
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Tells A Difficult Story
Friday, December 08, 2017
Mississippi, a battleground in the struggle for civil rights, has been slow to embrace its racist past. A new state-funded museum tells the story.
News Brief: Trump To Call Jerusalem Israel's Capital, Endorses Roy Moore
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
President Trump is planning to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which has big repercussions in the Middle East. Also, Trump endorsed Roy Moore, who faces sexual assault allegations.
Bannon Campaigns For Roy Moore
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is still campaigning after allegations of sexual assault from decades ago. Former White House strategist Steve Bannon joined Moore on Tuesday.
After 20 Years, What It Would Take For A Democrat To Win An Alabama Senate Race
Monday, December 04, 2017
A Democrat hasn't represented Alabama in the U.S. Senate in 20 years and Doug Jones thinks he can break the party's drought. But to win, he needs to convince Republicans, who are upset with allegations of sexual abuse by GOP candidate Roy Moore.
Female Voters In Alabama Speak Out For And Against Roy Moore
Friday, November 17, 2017
Alabama may be among the most Republican states in the nation, but will the allegations of sexual assault push some Republican women away from their party's U.S. Senate candidate, Roy Moore?
Moore Holds Alabama Senate Campaign Event Despite Calls To Drop Out
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Republican Roy Moore denies statements by five women who all say he pursued, or touched or sexually assaulted them when they were in their teens and he was in his 30s.
News Brief: Army Takes Control In Zimbabwe, Republicans Respond To Roy Moore
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
The army in Zimbabwe has seized control of the country, though they say it's not a coup. Also, Republican lawmakers are looking at options to keep Roy Moore out of the Senate.
Calls For Roy Moore To Leave Alabama Senate Race Intensify
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Senate Republicans distance themselves from Roy Moore, who's running for Alabama's Senate seat. Moore faces new allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor but says he has no plans to drop out.
Senate Candidate Roy Moore Denies Misconduct Allegations
Friday, November 10, 2017
A Republican candidate for Senate in Alabama has been accused of sexual misconduct. GOP leaders in Washington have said that if there's any truth to the allegations, Roy Moore should step down.
After Church Shooting, Family Mourns Daughter, 2 Grandkids
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Among the victims of Sunday's massacre at a Texas church was the Ward family. Mother Joann Ward died trying to protect her four children. Two of her daughters were also killed.
Texas Family Mourns 'Beautiful Daughter' Joann Ward And Her Two Kids
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
"She lived for her children, and she died for 'em," says Ward's father.
Authorities Sift Through Crime Scene At Texas Church
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Sutherland Springs is a town of 400 people which means just about every resident knew a victim or their family.
New Orleans Bids Farewell To Fats Domino
Thursday, November 02, 2017
On Wednesday, New Orleans said farewell to a favorite native son, the legendary singer and pianist Fats Domino.