Alabama officer shot and killed in line of duty, suspect arrested

Authorities say a Tuscaloosa police officer has died and the wanted felon he was pursuing is in custody after a shootout.

Sheriff: 14-year-old killed his family, later confessed

ELKMONT, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say a teenager called 911 about hearing gunshots and then admitted to killing five members of his family.

Alabama Senate heads toward vote on strict abortion ban measure

Alabama lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday evening on a proposal to outlaw almost all abortions in the state, a hardline measure that has splintered Republicans over its lack of an exception for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.