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South Africa investigates mystery of a plane that arrived with more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/south-africa-mystery-plane-150-palestinians/69448407
Published: November 16, 2025 10:18
“These are people from Gaza who somehow mysteriously were put on a plane that passed by Nairobi and came here."
7-year-old snowboarder aims for sixth 100-day season
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/seven-year-old-snowboarder-aims-for-sixth-100-day-season/69447887
Published: November 16, 2025 04:36
Harley Ruffle's quick progress has thousands online and professionals following his snowboarding journey
Hemp businesses warn THC cap would ban most products
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/hemp-thc-cap-ban-most-products/69447751
Published: November 16, 2025 03:34
A last-minute provision added by Sen. Mitch McConnell to the federal spending bill would cap THC in hemp products at 0.4 milligrams per package.
White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/white-house-rockwell-sketches/69443119
Published: November 16, 2025 02:38
The sketches once hung in the West Wing
Crews extinguish fire at Homewood retirement community
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/homewood-retirement-home-fire-evacuation/69447502
Published: November 16, 2025 01:59
Residents at a Homewood retirement community were forced to evacuate Saturday night after a fire broke out.
Reaching 67 points is creating a frenzy at college basketball games
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/reaching-67-points-frenzy-college-basketball-games/69442707
Published: November 16, 2025 01:35
Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase "6-7" all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you
Kudzu Bug: An Invasive Pest in Alabama
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/kudzu-bugs-return-alabama/69447293
Published: November 16, 2025 00:49
You may have come across kudzu bugs whether you're outside working in your yard or simply just going for a walk.
Sen. Fetterman says he received 20 stitches, is now fully recovered after fall on Thursday
Published: November 16, 2025 00:46
Sen. John Fetterman posted on X Saturday, saying that he is in full recovery after a fall on Nov. 13.
No. 11 Sooners survive trip to Tuscaloosa, beat No. 4 Alabama 23-21
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-oklahoma-football-final-score-deboer/69446565
Published: November 16, 2025 00:20
The No. 11 Sooners survived a trip to Tuscaloosa and kept their path to the playoffs open, stunning No. 4 Alabama 23-21 at home Saturday.
UAB football's struggles continue in lopsided loss to North Texas
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/uab-football-loses-to-north-texas-53-24/69447060
Published: November 15, 2025 23:45
UAB's football team faced a tough opponent Saturday, allowing a record-breaking performance in a lopsided conference loss.
'It's a miracle': Karate master's story of survival after motorcycle crash
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/karate-master-s-story-of-survival-after-motorcycle-crash/69447032
Published: November 15, 2025 23:44
Doctors believe Elizabeth Lindsay's decades of mastering Tang Soo Do played a crucial role in her recovery.
Man shot during robbery attempt in Mulga, later arrested in Birmingham
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/jefferson-county-robbery-suspect-arrested-shot/69446889
Published: November 15, 2025 23:13
A man who was shot while allegedly trying to rob residents in Jefferson County was later found and arrested in Birmingham.
North American Championship Rodeo returns to Kentucky
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/north-american-championship-rodeo-louisville/69446898
Published: November 15, 2025 23:07
"There’s no better place to be at night than here," rodeo veteran Cody Huber said.
News We Love: Some New Hampshire youth coaches have been guiding local athletes for decades
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/chronicle-new-hampshire-youth-coaches-seniors/69446537
Published: November 15, 2025 22:58
Every day, people prove that age is just a number. That includes several local youth athletic coaches in New Hampshire.
Man seriously injured in North Avondale shooting
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/man-seriously-injured-tom-brown-village-shooting/69446781
Published: November 15, 2025 22:47
A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in a Birmingham neighborhood.
Pelicans fire head coach Willie Green
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/pelicans-fire-head-coach-willie-green/69446713
Published: November 15, 2025 22:18
An associate head coach is stepping in as the interim leader.
Federal officials confirm officers have begun Charlotte immigration enforcement
Published: November 15, 2025 21:09
Federal officials have started a surge of immigration enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioter for gun offense and woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents
Published: November 15, 2025 20:15
It's the latest example of Trump's willingness to use his constitutional authority to help supporters who were scrutinized as part of the Biden administration's massive Jan. 6 investigation that led to charges against more than 1,500 defendants.
The Weight of the Call: Addressing mental health challenges for first responders
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/pittsburgh-first-responders-mental-health/69445976
Published: November 15, 2025 17:58
Brain scans, therapy sessions and peer support groups are some efforts to address mental health challenges for first responders.
Reactions pour in after Oklahoma governor grants clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/reactions-pour-in-kevin-stitt-grants-clemency-tremane-wood/69445528
Published: November 15, 2025 17:09
Gov. Kevin Stitt's decision to grant clemency to Tremane Wood, sparing him from execution, has sparked mixed reactions from local pastors and the state's attorney general.
Deputies search for suspect after shots fired in western Jefferson County
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/search-suspect-shots-fired-jefferson-county/69445788
Published: November 15, 2025 16:55
Deputies were called to the 3200 block of Mulga Loop Road on a report of shots fired, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee join Pope Leo as he hosts star-packed Vatican meeting
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/cate-blanchett-spike-lee-pope-leo-vatican-meeting/69445507
Published: November 15, 2025 16:41
All those present in the audience in the Vatican's apostolic palace met Leo personally at the end, with Lee presenting the first American pope with a New York Knicks jersey.
Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/small-alligator-rescued-in-boston/69445224
Published: November 15, 2025 15:16
The roughly foot-long crocodilian startled a few people and became an instant social media star after confused onlookers took videos of it slipping out of sight. But the animal is not native to Massachusetts, and couldn't possibly survive the harsh New…
Some flight restrictions eased Saturday after government shutdown
Published: November 15, 2025 13:30
Ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush, it's still unclear when normal operations will resume.
From coffee to beef, President Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of products
Published: November 15, 2025 12:17
President Donald Trump is immediately lifting tariffs on a range of agricultural products, many of which are not widely made in the United States.
Italian pasta producers warn steep duties would devastate US sales
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/pasta-exports-us-tariff-impact/69445056
Published: November 15, 2025 11:45
Industry groups and exporters say the levy could sharply curtail US sales and severely hurt small and medium Italian pasta makers.
Signs and strategies to cope with seasonal affective disorder
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/seasonal-affective-disorder-signs-coping-strategies/69445011
Published: November 15, 2025 11:10
Doctors say seasonal affective disorder is common in the fall and winter months
Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says
Published: November 15, 2025 09:50
The winner overcame Mega Millions' astronomical odds of 1 in 290.5 million by matching all six numbers.
Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/data-centers-are-driving-up-forecasts-for-energy-demand/69444122
Published: November 15, 2025 05:09
Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy
Check your tickets: Mega Millions numbers are in. Did you win Friday's $980 million prize?
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/winning-numbers-mega-millions-nov-14/69443014
Published: November 15, 2025 04:21
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $980 million ahead of the Friday, Nov. 14, drawing. Here are the numbers that were pulled.
US appeals court upholds hate crime convictions of 3 men in 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/appeals-upholds-arbery-hate-crimes/69441438
Published: November 15, 2025 03:45
A federal appeals court has upheld the hate crime convictions of three men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia more than five years ago.
A look at what happened in the US government this week
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/politics-recap-november-14-2025/69443438
Published: November 15, 2025 03:37
Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.
Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/buddy-holly-crosswalk-removal-texas-order/69442209
Published: November 15, 2025 03:33
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas
Drone footage shows site of bridge replacement, widening project causing Highway 280 closures
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/traffic-birmingham-280-closed-construction-drone-footage/69443531
Published: November 15, 2025 03:32
Drone video from WVTM's Sky 13 shows the site of a bridge replacement and widening project in Jefferson County that will cause some major traffic changes over the weekend.
New photo released to mark King Charles III's 77th birthday
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/king-charles-77th-birthday-photo/69438370
Published: November 15, 2025 02:36
King Charles III celebrates his 77th birthday with a new portrait
9-year-old Hanceville girl seriously injured in dog attack
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/hanceville-girl-dog-attack-alabama-cullman-county/69442852
Published: November 15, 2025 02:11
The Hanceville Elementary fourth-grade student was left bloodied and bruised. Her injuries were so serious that she was airlifted to Children’s of Alabama.
Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/first-h5n5-bird-flu-human-case-washington/69442936
Published: November 15, 2025 02:07
Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February
Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/judge-blocks-uc-funding-cuts/69443388
Published: November 15, 2025 02:05
A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination.
Trump administration appeals judge's ruling barring troop deployment in Portland, Oregon
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-appeals-national-guard-ruling-portland/69443022
Published: November 15, 2025 01:17
President Donald Trump's administration has appealed a ruling that bars it from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon
Bessemer schools shine on state report card while under intervention
Published: November 15, 2025 00:58
Bessemer City Schools show improvement on Alabama state report cards for three years straight.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-demands-epstein-investigation-political-foes/69442208
Published: November 15, 2025 00:47
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton
Wallace State welding program connects students directly to employers
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/wallace-state-hosts-tva-welding-competition/69443170
Published: November 15, 2025 00:30
More than 50 students from two states put their welding skills to the test for a chance at prizes and in-demand careers with major employers.
US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the Caribbean
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/us-military-20th-strike-alleged-drug-boat/69441398
Published: November 14, 2025 23:47
A Pentagon official says the U.S. military's 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-lifts-tariffs-beef-coffee-tropical-fruits/69442481
Published: November 14, 2025 23:44
The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey.
Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/labor-department-late-september-jobs-report/69442452
Published: November 14, 2025 23:14
The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown
Capitol Hill, White House focus on affordability with new policy initiatives
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/white-house-affordability-initiatives/69442056
Published: November 14, 2025 23:07
The White House is addressing affordability with new trade frameworks and policy rollouts aimed at reducing costs for Americans, following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Team USA women's ice hockey star redefining term 'hockey mom'
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/kendall-coyne-schofield-redefining-term-hockey-mom/69442489
Published: November 14, 2025 22:32
Team USA women's ice hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield is redefining the term "hockey mom."
Postmaster general says US Postal Service needs revenue growth, not just cuts
Published: November 14, 2025 22:25
Postmaster General David Steiner says the U.S. Postal Service can't fix its finances through cuts alone
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/faa-downgrades-flight-cuts-3-percent/69442289
Published: November 14, 2025 22:08
FAA is easing commercial flight restrictions it ordered at 40 U.S. airports during the shutdown, from 6% to 3%.
SAG Awards change name to the Actor Awards starting in 2026
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/sag-awards-renamed-actor-awards/69441934
Published: November 14, 2025 21:51
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are now called the Actor Awards
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' print in smash-and-grab London robbery
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/man-jailed-stealing-banksy-art-london/69441058
Published: November 14, 2025 21:17
Police released security camera footage that shows the alleged thief stealing a Banksy print and then making off with it. A man has been charged in connection with the alleged theft.
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/anthropic-ai-directed-hacking-claude/69437760
Published: November 14, 2025 21:13
Researchers at an artificial intelligence firm say they've found the first reported case of foreign hackers using AI to automate portions of cyberattacks.
Alabama gift ideas: Shop local with this holiday gift guide
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-shop-local-gift-guide/69381111
Published: November 14, 2025 21:06
This year, as you look for the perfect present, consider exploring the beautiful and unique items our area has to offer.
FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy for Duchenne’s linked to 2 patient deaths
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/fda-sarepta-duchenne-therapy-liver-risk-warning/69441498
Published: November 14, 2025 20:48
The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning to a gene therapy linked to two patient deaths earlier this year
FSU football player Ethan Pritchard released from rehab, returning home after surviving shot to head
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/fsu-ethan-pritchard-released-rehab-shooting/69441020
Published: November 14, 2025 20:21
Ethan Pritchard, the Florida State University football player who survived being shot in the head, is heading home.
Alabama governor pardons turkeys Fil and Buster ahead of Thanksgiving
Published: November 14, 2025 19:34
Governor Kay Ivey pardoned two turkeys at the 77th annual turkey pardoning event, with students participating in the naming process.
Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/purdue-pharma-sackler-7b-settlement/69440464
Published: November 14, 2025 18:50
A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.
School-by-school: A look at Alabama state report cards for the 2024-2025 school year
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-state-report-card-school/69439147
Published: November 14, 2025 16:59
Some school districts, like Birmingham City Schools say the school system received its highest grade ever.
Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/gorsuch-childrens-book-declaration-of-independence/69439371
Published: November 14, 2025 16:58
Justice Neil Gorsuch said Thursday he will co-author a children’s book next year focused on the Declaration of Independence, a departure from the headier book the conservative jurist authored last year that targeted burdensome government regulations.
'He lived in the Bible': Iraq war veteran killed while helping domestic violence victim remembered as hero
Published: November 14, 2025 16:36
Friends remember Iraq War veteran Tony Barron, who was killed while helping an assault victim.
First Warning Traffic: Weekend lane closures on Highway 280 starting Nov. 14
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/traffic-birmingham-280-closed/69438259
Published: November 14, 2025 15:58
Highway 280 in Jefferson County will be closed near Pumphouse Road in Jefferson County as part of a bridge replacement and widening project.
New prosecutor to take on Georgia election case against Trump after DA Fani Willis removed
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/georgia-election-case-against-trump-new-prosecutor/69437744
Published: November 14, 2025 14:47
The leader of a nonpartisan organization has announced that he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others.
WWII Navajo Code Talkers honored as America's 'secret weapon' in '80s celebration
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/navajo-code-talkers-1982/69431235
Published: November 14, 2025 14:04
Ever heard of language as a secret weapon? Watch how the Navajo Code Talkers’ Indigenous language helped secure Allied victory in World War II.
Walmart announces CEO Doug McMillon will retire in January
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/walmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon-to-retire/69437128
Published: November 14, 2025 14:01
Walmart announced head of U.S. operations John Furner will take over as CEO.
AT&T data breach settlement: What to know about claiming money
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/att-data-breach-settlement-how-to-claim-money/69436865
Published: November 14, 2025 13:52
Impacted consumers have a little over a month left to file a claim for their chunk of the money. Here's how.
John Beam, legendary football coach featured in 'Last Chance U,' shot on California college campus
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/laney-college-shooting-oakland/69436442
Published: November 14, 2025 12:58
Beam was the college's athletic director and longtime football coach. He was featured in the Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U" in 2020.
Lane closures on Highway 280 near Pump House Road this weekend
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/280-lane-closures-pump-house-road-bridge-widening-project/69436231
Published: November 14, 2025 12:20
Highway 280 in Jefferson County will experience lane closures this weekend as part of a widening project, with work expected to continue into next year.
Bad Bunny takes home Album of the Year at the 2025 Latin Grammys
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/2025-latin-grammys-bad-bunny/69436085
Published: November 14, 2025 12:10
The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny.
Government reopens as federal programs work to get back on their feet
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/government-reopens-snap-airports-back-pay/69434475
Published: November 14, 2025 11:37
As the federal government reopens, programs like SNAP and federal worker pay are experiencing delays in returning to normal operations.
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/bbc-apology-trump-jan-6-edit/69435607
Published: November 14, 2025 11:17
The president's lawyer sent the BBC a letter demanding an apology and threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit.
‘I can’t take any more of this,’ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/andrew-epstein-emails-giuffre-allegations/69434977
Published: November 14, 2025 10:33
The emails show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's efforts to distance himself from the allegations and undermine his denials of meeting his accuser.
Pig caught on busy interstate after police foot chase
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/albuquerque-pig-police-chase-video-i-40/69432964
Published: November 14, 2025 06:07
A unique suspect was taken into custody after showing off impressive speed
Epstein emails reveal enduring ties with influential figures even after his sex crime conviction
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/epstein-emails-influential-figures-even-sex-crime-conviction/69432811
Published: November 14, 2025 05:57
Thousands of documents released by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday offer a new glimpse into what his relationships with business executives, reporters, academics and political players looked like over a decade.
Sen. Tuberville discusses controversial funding bill provision, health care at local fundraiser
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tuberville-funding-bill-shutdown-health-care/69431365
Published: November 14, 2025 04:38
Senator Tommy Tuberville made an appearance in Birmingham Thursday night, just one day after the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown ended. He discussed the organization he was here for and issues impacting Alabamians.
Russia attacks Kyiv with fires, injuries, and ongoing strikes reported
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/russia-missile-attack-kyiv-injuries-fires/69432551
Published: November 14, 2025 04:35
Russia has launched a massive attack on Kyiv, causing fires and scattering debris across the city.
Second arrest made in Birmingham shooting into moving car that left one dead, one injured
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/shooting-arrest-police-birmingham-young/69432441
Published: November 14, 2025 04:27
A second arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that left one dead and one injured in Birmingham over the weekend.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an energetic and eclectic night
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/2026-latin-grammys/69431856
Published: November 14, 2025 04:22
The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are here and back in Las Vegas
Braden Smith scores 29 and No. 2 Purdue tops No. 8 Alabama in season’s first top-10 matchup
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-purdue-basketball-oats-final-score/69432348
Published: November 14, 2025 04:12
Braden Smith scored 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and No. 2 Purdue beat eighth-ranked Alabama 87-80 on Thursday night in the first matchup of top-10 teams this season.
Teen charged in crash that killed 2 recent Corner High School graduates to face grand jury
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/corner-high-students-killed-crash-arrest-1763073427/69429809
Published: November 14, 2025 03:29
A 19-year-old is facing reckless murder charges after a July crash in rural Jefferson County killed two teenagers and injured six others.
Scammer in Talladega who called victims 'Unc' tricks men into handing over debit cards, police say
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/talladega-scam-police-debit-card-unc-scam-alabama/69430801
Published: November 14, 2025 03:24
Police in Talladega are investigating three incidents in which an apparent scammer targeted elderly men and used their debit cards to make large purchases.
New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/red-meat-allergy-tick-bite-death-new-jersey-man/69431299
Published: November 14, 2025 03:14
A New Jersey man's death is believed to be the first known death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites
Details released for former VP Dick Cheney's funeral
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/dick-cheneys-funeral-announced/69431503
Published: November 14, 2025 02:59
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney will take place next week.
Local federal employee fears the future despite government shutdown ending and getting back pay
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-federal-government-shutdown-back-pay/69430569
Published: November 14, 2025 02:39
One federal employee told WVTM 13 that surviving the shutdown was difficult, but there’s still some uncertainty that scares some employees because they don't want to be back in this position again.
'Three cheeses on, we could still taste it': A Swiss Gruyère crowned the world's best cheese
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/best-cheese-2025-swiss-gruyere/69427806
Published: November 14, 2025 02:35
A Swiss Gruyère just beat over 5,200 rivals to be named the world’s best cheese in 2025
Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/negotiations-aca-subsidies-after-shutdown/69427487
Published: November 14, 2025 02:03
Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to honor Eric Holder with human rights award
Published: November 14, 2025 01:54
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will be honored with the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's 33rd anniversary celebration.
Goats on the go: 'Free goat walks' provide a neighborhood with a quirky mental health escape
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/boise-goat-walk-mental-health-break/69430923
Published: November 14, 2025 01:44
In one Idaho neighborhood, stress relief comes with hooves, horns, and a leash — meet the goats who are changing the mood block by block.
Immigration arrests made during Chilton County operation
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/immigration-arrests-made-during-chilton-county-operation/69431119
Published: November 14, 2025 01:26
A joint operation between federal and local law enforcement in Chilton County resulted in several immigration arrests during driver's license checkpoints.
Alabama Cannabis Coalition says provisions in federal spending bill could outlaw all cannabis products
Published: November 13, 2025 23:43
ACC says making all cannabis products illegal could have huge economic impact.
Warm, dry weather through the weekend but rain is back next week.
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-weather-forecast-warm-weekend-rain-next-week/69429461
Published: November 13, 2025 23:33
Very warm, dry weather through Sunday, some showers and storms next week.
Willie B. Harton celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones
Published: November 13, 2025 23:27
Willie B. Harton, a former teacher in Birmingham, marks her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones, sharing wisdom and joy from her century-long journey.
Tariff dividends, $10k bonuses, and 50-year mortgages: Are Trump's proposals feasible?
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tariff-dividend-50-year-mortgage-controller-bonuses/69429507
Published: November 13, 2025 23:22
President Trump recently proposed $2,000 tariff dividends, $10,000 bonuses for air traffic controllers, and 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, sparking questions about the feasibility and financial implications.
Delayed benefits, canceled flights, missing data: Shutdown ends, but chaos lingers
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/shutdown-ends-recovery-uneven/69429738
Published: November 13, 2025 23:11
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but federal workers and agencies are still grappling with the aftermath, including delayed payments and disrupted services.
Carter's closing 150 children's clothing stores, cutting 300 jobs
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/carters-closing-stores-job-cuts/69429749
Published: November 13, 2025 23:09
The company is also pausing new store openings.
Birmingham City Schools show improvement on state report card
Published: November 13, 2025 23:06
'We will continue to strengthen our instructional practices': BCS is pushing toward a "B" letter grade for the next state report card
Toddler among two killed in head-on crash in rural Bibb County
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tuscaloosa-woman-infant-die-fiery-vance-wreck/69429601
Published: November 13, 2025 22:37
A fiery, head-on collision in rural Bibb County has claimed the lives of a 24-year-old woman and a baby. Another driver was rushed to the hospital.
New Text to 911 service allows you to reach help without cell reception. Here's how it works
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/text-911-no-cell-service/69429196
Published: November 13, 2025 22:15
Text to 911 lets users contact emergency services from areas with no cell signal using satellite-enabled phones. Here's how to sign up for free and how it works.
Taylor Swift drops 'Eras Tour' doc trailer, with 'mysterious forces at play'
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/taylor-swift-drops-eras-tour-doc-trailer/69425188
Published: November 13, 2025 21:49
Taylor Swift dropped the trailer for her forthcoming docuseries "The End of an Era."
After 'really awesome' World Cup opener, Paula Moltzan eyes second Winter Olympics
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/paula-moltzan-slalom-winter-olympics/69428536
Published: November 13, 2025 21:01
The slalom specialist is an early favorite to make the U.S. Olympic ski team, following an impressive showing in a World Cup race in Austria.
Federal agents to begin immigration enforcement in Charlotte this weekend, sheriff says
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/charlotte-cbp-enforcement/69428122
Published: November 13, 2025 20:41
U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday
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