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Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California on first trip of second term
President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles.
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Donald Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple
And if Trump follows through on his promises to impose widespread tariffs on imports and deport millions of immigrants, economists expect inflation could worsen - making it less likely the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year.
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Children and Teens in Alabama Die of Firearms More Than Any Other Cause
By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com This is another installment in the series “Beyond the Violence.” Amid the deadliest year of Birmingham’s history, firearms remained the leading cause of death for Alabama children and teens, according to a recent Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions study based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Birmingham ended […]
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Ramsay High School Music Students See Themselves in One of Country's Premiere Black Orchestras
Story and Photographs by Marika N. Johnson | Special to the Birmingham Times A group of Ramsay IB High School Orchestra students last week got a chance to meet one of the premiere African American orchestras at the Alabama Theatre. Ahead of Atlanta-based Orchestra Noir’s Saturday evening performance, the Ramsay students attended an open rehearsal […]
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Community leaders raise concerns about homelessness in Birmingham
Amid sub-freezing temperatures, several Birmingham community leaders are speaking out about the city's homeless population as well as searching for solutions.
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Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
"Our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary," Costco's board of directors said
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Woman indicted in car crash that killed former Alabama player Khyree Jackson and 2 others
A woman was indicted Thursday in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates.
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Antonio Graham: breaking barriers as Union's new head football coach
In December 2023, Antonio Graham made history by being named the first Black head coach of a football program in Oklahoma's 6A-1 division. One year later, Coach Graham is making history again, but this time at his alma mater, Union High School. On Tue...
Dec 11, 2024
Alabama A&M player dies weeks after in-game injury
In early October, Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury during a rivalry game against Alabama State, leading to his hospitalization and tragic passing last Wednesday. On Friday, the Jefferson County Coroner's Offi...
Dec 03, 2024
'Reviving a legacy:' Kendra Bulluck-Major on the Orange Blossom Classic
Nothing compares to HBCU sports. The pride, traditions, and family dynamic among students, alums, and staff are truly unique. Sporting events at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) bring generations back to campus to celebrate a time ...
Nov 19, 2024
From the basketball court to campus: Kavion McClain's Texas Southern story
Only three percent of all high school basketball players make the leap to college basketball. From there, the odds of reaching the professional level are even slimmer. The chances of success are practically nonexistent-yet at 5 feet 10 inches, straigh...
Nov 18, 2024
Millions on the Line: Mahomes and Kelce Homes Struck in Invasion
Millions of dollars are on the line, as the Kansas City Chiefs’ star duo, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, became victims of October home invasions. The quarterback and tight end will receive assistance from Cass County and Leawood officials, a...
Nov 14, 2024