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.
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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.
Nonprofit hopes to mow its way to the White House
A decade ago, Rodney Smith Jr. noticed an elderly neighbor struggling to cut the grass. After stopping to help, he founded the Alabama nonprofit Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service. Now, he's hoping to honor the president for America's 250th birthday. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Trump, Kemp's picks for Georgia Senate runoff
Voters across multiple states will cast their ballots today to decide local and state elections. Georgia voters will decide which candidates continue to the general election in several key runoff contests. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more context.
Alabama seeks lethal injection execution after court rejects nitrogen gas method
Alabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Alabama nitrogen gas executions are cruel and unusual punishment, judge says
A federal judge banned Alabama from executing an inmate by nitrogen hypoxia, calling the method unconstitutionally cruel.
Severe storms could impact more than 90 million across multiple states
States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see ongoing flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
Remains of missing American found in Japan
The mother of 20-year-old missing Auburn University student James Weston Higginbotham posted on Facebook that a group of search and rescue volunteers had found her son's body in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan. Anna Coren reports.
Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan
James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing last week in Japan after his family says he went to an area near Kyoto known for its hiking trails.
Search ongoing for missing American in Japan
Rescue teams searched on Thursday for a 20-year-old Auburn University student who vanished during a family vacation in Japan. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.
Search underway for 4 Alabama inmates who escaped correctional center
The escaped inmates were being held on various charges, including murder and first-degree robbery.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
U.K. police accuse 2 Iranian men of planning terror attack on Jewish community
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
