A Miami federal judge is throwing out a lawsuit claiming six federal agents used excessive force in the armed raid to seize Elian Gonzalez at the home of his Miami relatives four years ago.

Florida governor says he won’t attend the Republican Party Convention because of the importance of the Hurricane Charley relief and recovery effort.

Alabama soldiers won't be able to use an Internet-based system to obtain absentee ballots for this fall's election.

Bond was increased to $10 million for a former University of Alabama at Birmingham computer specialist accused of possessing child pornography.

Atheist parent to re-file challenge to Pledge of Allegiance.

Judge issues tentative rulings on Michael Jackson case evidence.

The mystery of what happened to Heaven LaShae Ross has only grown deeper in the year since she disappeared.

New way of ingesting alcohol faces opposition before its debut.

Child porn suspect fatally shoots Broward deputy.

Air quality alert posted for Jefferson, Shelby counties.

Crude futures top $47 and continue to climb.

Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to step down from the case against former Gov. Don Siegelman.

A federal judge has set jury selection in the fraud trial of fired HealthSouth chief executive officer Richard Scrushy.

Gulf Shores listed as one of the nation's top vacation spots.

This is the first time that both the schools and the district are receiving status reports, as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

"The hearts and prayers of all Alabamians go out to the victims of this terrible storm, and our state will do whatever we can to help Florida's recovery efforts," Riley said on Saturday.

A Dothan teenager is facing the death penalty for an April convenience store murder.

Dothan Police are asking for your help in identifying a suspected child molester.

A niece says Julia Child died in her sleep this morning "with family and friends and her kitten" around her.

New Jersey Republicans call for McGreevey's immediate resignation.

Peterson offered the possibility of lifetime with his lover.

Kobe Bryant case prosecutor asks for delay in trial.

Judge refuses to dismiss perjury indictment stemming from Martha Stewart trial.

Peterson trial to resume, star witness testimony looming.

Murder charge filed against husband of missing woman.