New Alabama law allows IVF treatments to continue
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IVF treatments are resuming on Thursday in Alabama as many were put on hold following a controversial ruling by the state Supreme Court a few weeks ago.

Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Officer arrested for allegedly making 'swatting' calls to another department: 'He thought it was funny'

Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."

Alabama nitrogen gas execution reignites debate
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The United Nations Human Rights Office has strong words after the execution of an Alabama inmate as the state's decision to carry out the first-ever nitrogen gas execution reignites the capital punishment debate. FOX's Eben Brown reports more.

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used

Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond

In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.

'Wolf-hybrid' pet kills 3-month-old boy in Alabama, sheriff says

A 3-month-old boy was killed as his parents tried to rescue the baby from the family pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf, authorities said.

Missing Brittany Shante Robinson last seen 11 years ago at 14 years old

The last time Tiana Hogue saw her 14-year-old daughter Brittany Shante Robinson was more than 11 years ago. Brittany was excited about spending the weekend with her dad and running out of the door at her home in Mobile, Alabama.

Alabama riverboat co-captain accused of assault months after brawl caught on video

A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.

Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway death provides long-sought answers, mother says

"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.

Alabama judge finds Carlee Russell guilty of abduction 'hoax'

An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.