http://www.mail.com/locations/4012-alabama.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/4012-alabama.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/1862142-authorities-release-photo-accused-ala-abductor.html MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — After four anxious days, only the slimmest of details has come to light in a police standoff with an Alabama man who is accused of holding a 5-year-old boy hostage in a bunker, a sign of just how delicate the negotiations are. Police have used a ventilation pipe to the underground bunker to talk to the man and deliver the boy med... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1862142-authorities-release-photo-accused-ala-abductor.html 2013-02-02T02:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1858394-negotiators-talking-to-ala-captor-through-pipe.html MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — More than three days after he allegedly shot a school bus driver dead, grabbed a kindergartner and slipped into an underground bunker, Jimmy Lee Dykes was showing no signs Friday of turning himself over to police. Speaking into a 4-inch-wide ventilation pipe leading to the bunker, hostage negotiators have tried to talk the 65-yea... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1858394-negotiators-talking-to-ala-captor-through-pipe.html 2013-02-01T11:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857140-lewis-hes-agitated-angry-story.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ray Lewis is "agitated." Not because the Baltimore Ravens linebacker thinks the magazine report linking him to a company that purports to make performance-enhancers will affect his play or that of his teammates against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl — the final game of a 17-year NFL career that most assume will earn him a spo... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857140-lewis-hes-agitated-angry-story.html 2013-01-31T09:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1855258-standoff-ala-gunman-holed-up-with-kidnapped-boy.html MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — A gunman holed up in a bunker with a 5-year-old hostage kept law officers at bay Wednesday in an all-night, all-day standoff that began when he killed a school bus driver and dragged the boy away, authorities said. SWAT teams took up positions around the gunman's rural property and police negotiators tried to win the kindergarten... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1855258-standoff-ala-gunman-holed-up-with-kidnapped-boy.html 2013-01-31T04:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1844372-nasa-testing-vintage-engine-apollo-11-rocket.html HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Like vinyl records and skinny ties, good things eventually come back around. At NASA, that means looking to the Apollo program for ideas on how to develop the next generation of rockets for future missions to the moon and beyond. Young engineers who weren't even born when the last Saturn V rocket took off for the moon are testing a... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1844372-nasa-testing-vintage-engine-apollo-11-rocket.html 2013-01-25T08:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1838770-recognition-sought-church-bombing-victims.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 50 years ago, white supremacists planted a bomb in a Birmingham, Ala., church that killed four young girls preparing to worship, an act of terror that shocked the nation and propelled Congress to pass that historic 1964 Civil Rights Act. Lawmakers now want to honor those victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing with the C... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1838770-recognition-sought-church-bombing-victims.html 2013-01-22T20:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1837742-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints. Payton's season-long suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program was lifted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, nearly two weeks earlier than expected. The decision allows Payton to attend the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday, where some of the top college ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1837742-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html 2013-01-22T17:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1837032-us-pays-tribute-to-king-obama-term.html ATLANTA (AP) — The youngest daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. hailed the inauguration of the nation's first black president to a new term as one of the achievements made possible by the civil rights struggle her father helped lead decades ago. Bernice King spoke at an Atlanta service Monday on the federal King holiday, urging Americans to draw i... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1837032-us-pays-tribute-to-king-obama-term.html 2013-01-22T09:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835232-nation-honors-king-day-obama-inauguration.html ATLANTA (AP) — Commemorative events for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. slid seamlessly into celebrations of the swearing-in Monday of the nation's first black president, with many Americans moved by the reminder of how far the country has come since the 1960s. "This is the dream that Dr. King talked about in his speech. We see history in the making," sai... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835232-nation-honors-king-day-obama-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T00:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1833676-no-9-tennessee-breezes-alabama-96-69.html KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On the final day of a week honoring Pat Summitt, Tennessee paid tribute to its former coach by continuing a tradition she had started. Beating Alabama. Bashaara Graves had 21 points and eight rebounds as one of five Tennessee players to score in double figures Sunday as the ninth-ranked Lady Vols trounced Alabama 96-69 for their 39... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1833676-no-9-tennessee-breezes-alabama-96-69.html 2013-01-20T20:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831932-record-73-early-entries-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — A record 73 underclassmen, including six first-team All-Americans, were approved for the NFL draft on Saturday. That number was eight more than last year. The six All-Americans were safety Matt Elam of Florida, tight end Zach Ertz of Stanford, tackle Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M, defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State, linebacker Jarvis... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831932-record-73-early-entries-nfl-draft.html 2013-01-19T16:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1829810-american-jihadi-faces-somali-death-threat.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An Alabama native who moved to Somalia to wage jihad alongside al-Shabab militants faces a Saturday deadline to surrender to the insurgents or be killed, according to his Internet posting. Omar Hammami — whom the FBI named as one of its most-wanted terrorists in November — has engaged in a public fight with al-Shabab over the last year... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1829810-american-jihadi-faces-somali-death-threat.html 2013-01-18T15:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1826860-snow-falls-southeast-1-death-linked-to-storm.html ATLANTA (AP) — A winter storm made its way across the Southeast on Thursday, dumping snow in states recovering from days of rain, playing a role in at least one fatality, and leaving thousands without power. Weather warnings and advisories were in effect for sections of Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Pa... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1826860-snow-falls-southeast-1-death-linked-to-storm.html 2013-01-18T03:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1819356-america-journeys-small-town-to-big-city.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — From a hometown of 26,000 people to an adopted home borough of 2.6 million, Miss America's story includes a journey from a small town to the big city — but it doesn't start there. Mallory Hagan, 23, moved from Alabama to New York City as soon as she became a legal adult, and though she says she left because "I needed to find myself," it t... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1819356-america-journeys-small-town-to-big-city.html 2013-01-14T15:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1816940-eugene-patterson-89-voice-civil-rights-dies.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Eugene Patterson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editor and columnist whose impassioned words helped draw national attention to the civil rights movement as it unfolded across the South, has died at 89. Patterson, who helped fellow whites to understand the problems of racial discrimination, died Saturday evening in Florida after comp... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1816940-eugene-patterson-89-voice-civil-rights-dies.html 2013-01-13T08:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1815982-1963-50-years-tumult-echoes.html A new year was just beginning — an extraordinary year, in which so much would change. Half a century ago, on Jan. 14, 1963, George Wallace took the podium to give his inaugural address as governor of Alabama. His words framed a fiery rejoinder to a civil rights movement gathering strength. "I draw the line in the dust and toss the gaun... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1815982-1963-50-years-tumult-echoes.html 2013-01-13T05:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1817040-snapshot-influenza-activity-50.html Here is a snapshot of flu activity in all 50 states and the District of Columbia: Alabama: Like many states, Alabama is having an earlier and busier flu season than a year ago — though not as bad as the 2009 pandemic. The state Department of Public Health doesn't tally statewide flu cases but emergency departments have been busy treating patients with flu... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1817040-snapshot-influenza-activity-50.html 2013-01-13T05:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1814448-alabamas-lacy-milliner-fluker-enter-nfl-draft.html TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama tailback Eddie Lacy, cornerback Dee Milliner and right tackle D.J. Fluker are entering the NFL draft after helping lead the Crimson Tide to a second straight national title. Lacy and Milliner announced their plans to skip their senior seasons Friday at a news conference. Fluker couldn't be there for the announcement because... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1814448-alabamas-lacy-milliner-fluker-enter-nfl-draft.html 2013-01-11T19:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1810660-osborne-wont-compare-1990s-huskers-to-alabama.html Retired Nebraska coach Tom Osborne won't get drawn into an argument over how his 1990s teams that won three national championships in four years would fare against the Alabama teams that just accomplished the same feat. "It doesn't come off very well when you try to compare a team that played 12, 14, 15 years ago with a team playing today and say this tea... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1810660-osborne-wont-compare-1990s-huskers-to-alabama.html 2013-01-10T08:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806640-correction-alabama-qbs-girlfriend-story.html TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — In the story BC-US--Alabama QB's Girlfriend that ran Jan. 8, The Associated Press reported erroneously described as Katherine Webb as a former Miss Alabama. The correct title should be former Miss Alabama USA. A corrected version of the story is below: 'Bama QB's girlfriend in spotlight after title win Tide QB's beauty queen girlfr... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806640-correction-alabama-qbs-girlfriend-story.html 2013-01-09T12:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808296-freshman-duo-alabama-backs-going.html If BCS championship game star Eddie Lacy declares for the NFL draft, Alabama fans needn't worry about any drop-off in the running game next season. T.J. Yeldon rushed for 1,108 yards and 12 touchdowns as the other half of Alabama's tandem running-back system, including 108 yards and a TD against Notre Dame on Monday. If Yeldon replaces Lacy in the feature... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808296-freshman-duo-alabama-backs-going.html 2013-01-09T08:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807748-lb-rolando-mcclain-bonds-ala-jail.html DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say Oakland Raiders linebacker and former University of Alabama standout Rolando McClain has bonded out of jail on charges of violating rules on car window tint and trying to lie to police about his identity. Authorities at the Decatur City Jail in Alabama say the 23-year-old McClain was pulled over Tuesday because of the ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807748-lb-rolando-mcclain-bonds-ala-jail.html 2013-01-09T02:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807566-second-to-none-with-sight.html FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — There is no end in sight, not for Alabama or the Southeastern Conference. The Crimson Tide made it two straight national championships and three in four years on Monday night. It can be argued that it's the greatest run in college football history, but as with so many things in college football, that's difficult to quantify. S... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807566-second-to-none-with-sight.html 2013-01-08T21:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807082-ala-fans-gather-to-welcome-championship-team.html TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Vicki Richardson was at the airport to greet the University of Alabama's national champion football team when players and coaches arrived home Tuesday, just as she was after last year's team won it all. And decked out in white overalls painted with Crimson Tide designs, Richardson said she already is planning to be on hand for next... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807082-ala-fans-gather-to-welcome-championship-team.html 2013-01-08T21:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806300-bcs-title-games-tv-rating-hurt-rout.html MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The BCS title game's television rating was up from last season, but the lopsided score kept viewership down. Alabama's 42-14 rout over Notre Dame drew a 15.1 fast national rating Monday on ESPN, the network said Tuesday. The 26.4 million viewers were up 9 percent from last year's game, another blowout Crimson Tide victory, 21-0 ... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806300-bcs-title-games-tv-rating-hurt-rout.html 2013-01-08T21:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806526-saban-turns-to-challenges-2013-season.html FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It's becoming a familiar January scene for Nick Saban. The Alabama coach plastered a smile on his face for a series of posed photos next to the various trophies awarded to college football's national champions and then proceeded to talk about the challenges facing his team. Maybe Saban let the Gatorade dry ... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806526-saban-turns-to-challenges-2013-season.html 2013-01-08T18:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806346-alabama-qbs-girlfriend-draws-raves-tv-booth.html MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brent Musburger was mightily impressed by Alabama in its rout of Notre Dame in the BCS title game. The same could be said about the ESPN broadcaster when it comes to the girlfriend of Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron. During Monday night telecast, the camera lingered early in the game on model Katherine Webb, who was in the ... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1806346-alabama-qbs-girlfriend-draws-raves-tv-booth.html 2013-01-08T16:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1804394-sheriff-thinks-conn-tragedy-factor-bomb-plot.html PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama teenager who called himself a white supremacist is accused of plotting to attack classmates and a teacher with small homemade explosives, though his attorney argues the allegations are blown out of proportion and the teen never intended to hurt anyone. Derek Shrout, 17, is charged with attempted assault after authoritie... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1804394-sheriff-thinks-conn-tragedy-factor-bomb-plot.html 2013-01-08T09:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1805856-teo-sees-career-with-bcs-title-game-loss.html MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — One of the last things Manti Te'o remembers Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly telling his team before the BCS title game was about the importance of four particular segments of play. —The first two minutes of the game. —The last two minutes of the first half. —The first two minutes of the second half. —The last two minutes of the gam... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1805856-teo-sees-career-with-bcs-title-game-loss.html 2013-01-08T08:34:00Z