Alabama Capt. Phillips to testify on hostage ordeal and piracy before Senate on ThursdayWASHINGTON — Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips is expected before a Senate panel this week to tell his firsthand account of being taken hostage by pirates. Driver whose crash led to restrictor plates at Talladega believes risk is part of attractionTALLADEGA, Ala. — Bobby Allison left Talladega Superspeedway before Carl Edwards’ car hurled into the safety fence and showered the stands with debris. Ala. officers chase, kill man they say murdered 3, wounded 1 at spot where truck killed sonFAIRHOPE, Ala. — A man who blamed his estranged wife for their 4-year-old son’s death in a traffic accident shot her and killed three people she’d been staying with, then died in a gunbattle with police, authorities said Monday. Big wreck injures fans as Brad Keselowski steals first Sprint Cup Series victory at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Carl Edwards’ battered car soared 15-feet off the ground, scraping along the safety fence, then bouncing back onto the track in flames. Wreckage from the last-lap accident spewed into the stands, sending two fans to the hospital in the aftermath of yet another “Big One” at Talladega Superspeedway. 7 fans injured by flying debris after accident at Talladega SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. — Seven fans sustained minor injuries after being struck by flying debris when Carl Edwards’ car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap of the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. 8 fans injured by flying debris at Talladega Superspeedway, none life-threateningTALLADEGA, Ala. — Eight fans were injured by debris when Carl Edwards’ car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Keselowski steals first Sprint Cup Series victory with wild last-lap finish at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Carl Edwards climbed from his crumpled race car and crossed the Talladega Superspeedway finish line on foot. In the grandstand to his left, seven fans were injured from the flying debris of his last-lap battle with eventual winner Brad Keselowski. “Big One” comes just 7 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedTALLADEGA, Ala. — Mark Martin’s battered race car couldn’t be saved. Crew members pounded away at sheet metal trying to salvage a return for Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick. “Big One” comes just 6 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedTALLADEGA, Ala. — There has been a 14-car accident at Talladega Superspeedway involving many race favorites. Ambrose crewman back in pit at Talladega after serving 4-race suspension for chasing tireTALLADEGA, Ala. — The crew member who chased a tire across pit road has returned from a four-race suspension and is in the pits at Talladega Superspeedway. With Hornish ill, Kvapil is on standby to offer relief if needed at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Sam Hornish Jr. is feeling ill and will have Travis Kvapil standing by to relieve him at Talladega Superspeedway New conservative Dems helped add to their party’s majorities, but now are bucking leadershipWASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Bobby Bright won his seat in Congress by convincing conservative southeast Alabama voters that he wasn’t a typical Democrat. Barely a week into his Washington career, he showed that he meant it. Texas case to be heard by justices Wednesday tests election provision of voting rights lawAUSTIN, Texas — The community of Canyon Creek was ranchland rich with limestone and cedar trees when Jim Crow held sway in the South. The first house wasn’t built until the late 1980s and not even a hint of discrimination attaches to this little slice in suburbia. Ragan passes Newman at finish for 1st NASCAR victoryTALLADEGA, Ala. — David Ragan has earned his first NASCAR victory by passing Ryan Newman right before the finish line in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Struggling Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to turn around season at Talladega SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to relive some of those Talladega glory days. Montoya wins 1st pole of NASCAR career with strong qualifying run at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — It didn’t take Juan Pablo Montoya long to adapt to restrictor-plate racing. Now that he’s got enough horsepower, he could be in position to master the art at Talladega Superspeedway. Michael Waltrip has no timetable on retirement decision or returning to drive in 2010TALLADEGA, Ala. — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip says it is too early to decide if he will retire at the end of this season or return in 2010. Harvick sad to split with Berrier but supports RCR’s crew swapTALLADEGA, Ala. — Kevin Harvick supports owner Richard Childress’ decision to swap his crew with teammate Casey Mears’ team. Somali piracy suspect finally fulfills his dream of going to America _ but as a prisonerNAIROBI, Kenya — The scrawny teenager promised his mother comfort and riches beyond her wildest dreams. Texas case to be heard by justices Wednesday tests election provision of voting rights lawAUSTIN, Texas — The community of Canyon Creek was ranchland rich with limestone and cedar trees when Jim Crow held sway in the South. The first house wasn’t built until the late 1980s and not even a hint of discrimination attaches to this little slice in suburbia. New conservative Dems helped add to their party’s majorities, but now are bucking leadershipWASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Bobby Bright won his seat in Congress by convincing conservative southeast Alabama voters that he wasn’t a typical Democrat. Barely a week into his Washington career, he showed that he meant it. New wave of lawmakers that helped Democrats win Congress routinely bucking leadershipWASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Bobby Bright won his seat in Congress by convincing conservative southeast Alabama voters that he wasn’t a typical Democrat. Barely a week into his Washington career, he showed that he meant it. 1 officer killed, another critically injured in southeast Ala. standoffHEADLAND, Ala. — Officers in southeast Alabama shot a suspect to death after he killed one police officer and badly wounded a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said. Truex likes where EGR is headed, but looking at all options for 2010 seasonTALLADEGA, Ala. — Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to stay with Dale Earnhardt Inc. was based on loyalty and the belief he could help turn around the struggling team. Four-time champion Gordon still feeling pain in his back while driving in Sprint Cup racesTALLADEGA, Ala. — Jeff Gordon will chase his fifth Sprint Cup title with a bad back. Earnhardt understands NASCAR’s punishment for post-race skirmish with Mears at PhoenixTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears want to put their post-race skirmish behind them. Obituaries in the newsFrederick Wirth Jr. RENO, Nev. (AP) — Dr. Frederick “Fred” Wirth Jr., the physician to America’s first test-tube baby, has died, his family said Friday. He was 68. 75 former attorneys general ask Holder to investigate conviction of former Alabama governorMONTGOMERY, Ala. — A group of 75 former state attorneys general from across the country has asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate whether former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman’s corruption prosecution should stand. Report: Ala. killer left note saying mother was sick, wanted to die with dogsDOTHAN, Ala. — The man who killed 10 people during last month’s shooting spree in south Alabama left a letter for relatives, writing that he wanted people to pay for making his mother and him suffer, according to a report published Wednesday. 2 Faulkner University football players killed in car crash in southern AlabamaMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Two Faulkner University football players have been killed in a car accident in southern Alabama. |
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