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US court says FCC exceeded authority over $9 billion telecom fund

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:20:28 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission exceeded its authority in establishing the mechanism behind a telecom subsidy program that collects about US$9 billion a year and helps provide communications services to millions of Americans.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said that the FCC lacked legal authority in 1

Rescue team saves missing dog before winter in Yellowstone Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:46:25 GMT

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming: A 10-year-old dog that spent more than a month alone in Yellowstone National Park has been rescued and reunited with her family, ending a worrying search as winter weather approached.

Luna, a white Jack Russell terrier with pointy ears and a grey collar, disappeared on September 10 while her owners were on holiday at the park. She was spotte

Miami avoids rash of upsets, rises to No. 1 in AP Poll

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:05:04 GMT

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After a weekend full of upsets, Miami vaulted into the top spot of The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Hurricanes (6-0) avoided the upset bug by holding off Florida State 43-35 in two overtimes on Saturday while ranked No. 3. They reached the top of the poll for the first time since 2002 after previous No. 1 Georgia fell 27-24 to Auburn

Top 25 roundup: Auburn knocks off No. 1 Georgia on day of upsets

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:19:08 GMT

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Alex McPherson made a 34-yard field goal as time expired to lift visiting Auburn to a shocking 27-24 victory over No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in Athens.

Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton had three turnovers, including a fumble with 58 seconds left to give the Tigers the ball at their 44-yard line. After Gabe Harris Jr.'s roughing-the-passer penalty on the ensuing drive, McPherso

No. 14 Tennessee extends home dominance of error-prone No. 6 Alabama

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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DeSean Bishop ran for two touchdowns and No. 14 Tennessee's stifling defense paved the way to a 26-10 win over No. 6 Alabama in the 'Third Saturday in October' rivalry Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn.

Bishop ran for 159 yards, with 97 of those and both of his scores coming after halftime.

Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre completed 21 of 31 passes for 197 yards and o

Tennessee QB George MacIntyre to start vs. No. 6 Alabama

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:23 GMT

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Quarterback George MacIntyre will start his second straight game on Saturday when No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama in Knoxville, ESPN reported on Thursday.

MacIntyre stepped in for Faizon Brandon after he injured his shoulder in the Volunteers' 20-17 loss to then-No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26. Brandon is listed as questionable to face the Crimson Tide (5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Co

New federal rule narrows protections for Alabama's endangered species

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:54:56 GMT

The Endangered Species Act has protected America's most vulnerable wildlife for more than 50 years. Now, two federal agencies have issued internal memos narrowing the definition of "take" to only intentional acts against individual animals, which means habitat destruction and incidental harm would no longer be against federal law.

Jim Murphy, associate vice president of legal advocacy for the National Wildlife F

Community Corner: A week of kindness

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, October 16Wrapping up Kindness Week:Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward put a bow on his annual 'Cam's Kindness Week' when he hosted student ambassadors who take part in his Suiting Up for Success program at practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.The students watched practice and met Heyward and some of his teammates afterwards.Suiting Up for Success is done in conjunction with The Heyward House and

Community Corner: A love for giving back

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:59:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyThursday, October 15A love for giving back:Tight end Pat Freiermuth continued his commitment to help area youth with educational supplies when he hosted a backpack giveaway at Carnegie Library for the Homeless Children's Education Fund.The students received backpacks, which were filled with supplies, and enjoyed ice cream and other surprises with Freiermuth.The distribution was done in conjunction with the Fr

Community Corner: Sharing his story

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyWednesday, October 14Sharing his story:Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward knows the pain of losing someone you love. He understands how hard it is to deal with the grief you feel. He experienced it firsthand when he lost his father, Craig 'Ironhead' Heyward, when he was just a teenager, and the pain was real.Finding someone to talk with to deal with the pain and grief is important. And in Pittsburgh, The Caring

THE BROADWAY COMPANY PURCHASES 116-LOT MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY IN MOODY, ALABAMA

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

BOSTON -- OCTOBER 13, 2026

BOSTON -- October 13, 2026 — The Broadway Company, a multi-family and manufactured housing company, in partnership with Parkstone Communities, has announced the purchase of Heathermoor Estates, a 116-lot manufactured housing community in Moody, Alabama.

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Alabama justices tackle felony risk for helping disabled voters with absentee ballots

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:23:46 GMT

(CN) - The Alabama Supreme Court adjourned Wednesday tasked with drawing a clean line between protecting vulnerable voters and blocking paid ballot harvesting. The case could decide whether nonprofits, health aides and other helpers risk felony charges for assisting blind, disabled or low-literacy residents with absentee ballot applications.

The justices took