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Alabama public schools join CHOOSE Act marketplace
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (1075+ words) A public school option in Alabama's CHOOSE Act education savings account program went unused in the program's first year. Now, some public school districts are preparing to make it available. Ten public school districts are currently listed by the Alabama…...
Despite fade, Rose joins Scheffler in Masters hunt
3+ week, 5+ day ago (684+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. " Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters, one year after his playoff loss to Rory Mc Ilroy. Might be better off that he's not back in the lead, too. Rose has held at least a share…...
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1239+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John Steinbeck, it was the Mother Road that led poor farmers from Dust Bowl desperation to sunny…...
Lloyd says no thanks to UNC and is 'happy' with current job at Arizona
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (400+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said Friday he's remaining with the Wildcats after being mentioned as a potential candidate to fill the coaching vacancy at blueblood program North Carolina. "I'm happy to announce I'm staying at Arizona," Lloyd said during…...
Lawmakers return from spring break with controversial bills on calendars
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1084+ words) Alabama lawmakers this session have described some controversial bills and conflicts as "spicy," and Tuesday may be habanero hot. Fresh off a weeklong spring break and with six legislative days remaining, the Senate Republican supermajority appears ready to cloture their…...
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect's backpack
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) Investigators working on the disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack the suspect was wearing is sold exclusively at the stores, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff said Monday....
Some GOP-led states seek to bring back death penalty for child rape convictions
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (509+ words) MONTGOMERY " The state of Alabama has joined a growing number of Republican-led states seeking to revive the death penalty for child rape, a sentence outlawed by the U. S. Supreme Court in 2008. Alabama approved legislation Thursday to add rape and sexual torture…...
House and Senate pass "Trey's Law' to stop NDAs in sexual abuse cases
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) MONTGOMERY " Both houses of the Alabama Legislature have passed a bill to limit nondisclosure agreements in civil cases of sexual abuse. "(Nondisclosure agreements) were created to protect trade secrets, intellectual property and confidential data but have since been misused to…...
EDITORIAL: Bill would put guardrails on police pursuits
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (673+ words) A bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature by'Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, would place needed restrictions on vehicle pursuits by state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, helping ensure that potentially dangerous chases are reserved for violent suspects. Hundreds of people…...
Towering wall of dust rolls through metro Phoenix, leaving thousands without power
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) PHOENIX " A powerful storm kicked up a towering wall of dust that rolled through metro Phoenix on Monday, darkening the sky, blinding drivers, knocking out power and grounding flights at one of the nation's busiest airports. Bernae Boykin Hitesman was…...