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Dozens of migrants are missing after an overcrowded boat carrying more than 200 people capsized off the coast of Gambia on New Year’s Eve, prompting an urgent search-and-rescue operation involving emergency services and local fishermen. The tragedy underscores the deadly risks faced by African migrants attempting the perilous Atlantic route to Europe in search of better opportunities.
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Legal experts are examining military action taken by the United States in Venezuela on Jan. 3 to determine if the “capture” of the country’s president and first lady can be legally justified. The two are said to be in U.S. custody to face charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons charges in New York.
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By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com After 18 months, the city of Birmingham has begun construction on permanent barriers for their Safe Streets: East Lake initiative. Construction for the East Lake crime curbing project in began in late December and is expected to be completed by March 30, according to a city of Birmingham spokesperson. The […]

By Anthony Cook | Alabama News Center Students from five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) squared off recently in the fourth annual HBCU Energy Hackathon presented by the  American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). The event featured teams from Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, Talladega College,  Lawson State Community College  and Trenholm State Community College competing for prizes totaling $17,500. The Birmingham Chapter of […]

The Indiana Hoosiers, led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the 2026 Rose Bowl Game, with a strong offense and defense, and will face off against Oregon in the CFP Semifinal.
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