Governor Robert Bentley is declaring a state of emergency after the deadly twisters that slammed Alabama.
More Bodies Found In Tennessee Fires
The death toll continues to rise from the fires in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.
Supreme Court Hears Texas Death Penalty Case
(Washington, DC) — A decision is not expected for months, but the U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical of the way Texas determines if a death row inmate is intellectually disabled.
Pelosi Re-Elected as House Democratic Leader
(Washington, DC) — Democrats are giving Nancy Pelosi another two-year run as House Minority Leader.
White House, Trump Disagree Over Flag Burning
The White House and President-elect Donald Trump disagree over flag burning.
Ted Cruz Warns Republicans Of Flipping On Promises
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is urging President-elect Donald Trump and other Republicans to follow through on their campaign promises.
Trump Names Chao Transportation Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is nominating Elaine Chao as transportation secretary.
Texas Reports First Home-Grown Zika Case
Texas is reporting its first home-grown case of Zika, making it only the second state where mosquitoes are known to be spreading the virus.
Strikes Planned in 340 Cities Nationwide to Protest Minimum Wage, Deemed “Day of Disruption”
Social activism group Fight for 15 is encouraging fast-food and airport workers to strike for a $15/hour minimum wage, deeming November 29 as a Day of Disruption.
Low Wage Workers Arrested In Minimum Wage Protest
About two dozen protestors in New York City are facing disorderly conduct charges after blocking traffic during demonstrations this morning in Lower Manhattan.