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The Birmingham City Council postponed a vote on regulating data centers Tuesday after a related protest and lengthy public hearing at City Hall.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups.

Many members of the public have spoken out against the proposed Nebius AI data center. But a proposed data center moratorium won't apply.

Moore sued a group that ran ads during the 2017 U.S. Senate race. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals said Moore failed to prove actual malice.

Lead in pipes can leech into the water, and federal regulators say there is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly harmful for kids.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges Tuesday against the civil rights group. The SPLC says it the allegations are false.

The Alabama-based civil rights organization said the investigation involves possible charges over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

The agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management is estimated to save about $1.8 million per year, according to financial projections presented to the board.

Legislators finished the 2026 legislative session Thursday with a hotly contested primary bill falling short.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke to University of Alabama law students Thursday as part of a lecture series.