Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted of 1995 murder
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she was commuting Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life in prison without parole.
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Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction in Southeast
Some of the most violent wind gusts from the hurricane were recorded in Milton, Florida, where one woman said she was lying down in her room when a tree fell on her home.
Videos show Hurricane Isaias damage
The first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season roared into Florida late Friday, unleashing destructive winds, extensive flooding and spinning up tornadoes across the Southeast. Jason Allen reports on the damage.
Alabama emergency management director on Isaias
Hurricane Isaias is hours away from making landfall along the Gulf Coast. Jeff Smitherman, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, joins CBS News to discuss the preparation measures his state is taking.
Isaias lashing Gulf Coast ahead of landfall
Hurricane Isaias is already bringing Category 3 conditions to parts of the Gulf Coast ahead of its expected landfall late Friday night. CBS News' Jason Allen and Rob Marciano are on the ground in Alabama and Florida with a look at the latest conditions.
Isaias is hours away from striking U.S.
Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 3 storm and is hours away from slamming the U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest on the weather, and Jeffrey Lindsay, a director at the University of Florida Fire and Emergency Service, joins with more on preparations.
Mobile mayor on Hurricane Isaias
Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis is preparing for Hurricane Isaias, which could slam Alabama on Friday. Cheriogotis joins CBS News with more on storm readiness, and CBS News' Rob Marciano has more on the forecast.
Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm
Hurricane Isaias is barreling toward the U.S. and has strengthened to a Category 3 storm. CBS News' Jason Allen and Rob Marciano report.
Florida bracing for Hurricane Isaias
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on the preparations. Then, meteorologist Darren Peck joins with the latest forecast.
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2
A Category 2 hurricane is barreling toward the Gulf Coast as mandatory evacuations are in effect. Alabama, Florida and Georgia are all under states of emergency as Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen before making landfall on Friday night. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Alabama braces for Hurricane Isaias
Dauphin Shores Mayor Jeff Collier is bracing for a potential direct hit by Hurricane Isaias in Alabama. Collier joined CBS News with more on preparations.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Trump to hold rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma
With less than six weeks until the November midterm elections, President Trump is set to campaign in the reliably red states of Alabama and Oklahoma. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to examine the president's avoidance of battleground states.
Alabama executes killer of famous Elvis impersonator by lethal injection
Alabama executed a man with a chemical injection Thursday, months after a judge blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas.
Alabama attorney general candidate on AI, more
House lawmakers are heading home for recess until after the midterms, leaving artificial intelligence regulation still stalled in Congress. Alabama Republican candidate for attorney general Katherine Robertson, who is currently leading a state investigation into OpenAI, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday
When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes.
Community helps boy trick-or-treat on his birthday
A community in Huntsville, Alabama, came out in support of an 11-year-old boy who loves trick-or-treating. Steve Hartman has more.
Sneak peek: The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey
ENCORE: When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, Sept. 5 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
3 executions carried out in a single day, first time since 2010
Tennessee and Oklahoma executed inmates within 30 minutes of each other on Thursday, followed by Alabama later in the day.
Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's new 2nd District
Rhett Marques will take on Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the newly drawn district that's more favorable to Republicans.
Races to watch with primaries underway
Voters in six states will cast their ballots in today's primaries. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Taurean Small have the latest on key races.
Video shows Alabama deputies wrangling a 1,500-pound runaway bull
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said that after "a few slips and falls," the bull was back in custody without any injury.
Stolen Civil War-era cannonballs found in suitcase at Alabama airport
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after dumping rain along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate as Israel votes today
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New charges filed ex-FBI officials related to Hunter Biden probe
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New details revealed in "People's Court" cold case murder
U.K. charges 2 men linked to alleged terror plot against air base
