Topic: Alabama

Could water scarcity cause international conflict?

Some have predicted that conflicts over water scarcity are inevitable, but what does the record show?

Did Larry Langford bet Birmingham's future on Wall Street scheme?

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is charged with money laundering and bribery. No-bid bond financing schemes have led to billions of lost taxpayer dollars across the US.

Did Birmingham mayor bet city's future on a Wall Street scheme?

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been charged with money laundering and bribery. No-bid bond financing schemes have led to billions of lost taxpayer dollars across the US.

Tweets from the jury box: jurors using Twitter jeopardize trials

In one case, a juror divulged a verdict on Twitter before it was announced. Now, some judges are trying to manage how members of the jury use Twitter.

China vows to save crew held by Somali pirates. But how?

Chinese officials hint that violent action may be taken to rescue the 25 Chinese crew members aboard a cargo ship seized by Somali pirates on Monday.

Outlook for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac still troubled a year later

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain insolvent, and their share prices could fall to zero, one private-sector investment firm concludes.

After moon bombing, search for water begins

With moon bombing mission over, NASA is sifting data to learn if polar craters hold water.

NASA moon bombing successful. Did we find water?

NASA successfully bombed the moon on Friday ending the LCROSS mission. Now scientists will begin their search for water.

Mississippi mandates civil rights classes in schools

All students will study the nation's racial troubles and progress in US history courses.

Opinion: Justice Sotomayor hits the high court – what about empathy?

The heated debate over the word is cool at the moment. But now is a great time to reconsider its value.

Atlanta flood: remnants of hurricane Fred are to blame

Once a Category 3 hurricane, Fred had been sheared off by El Niño-spawned air currents. But the storm then traveled nearly 2,000 miles and combined with another weather system to produce 20 inches of rain.

What is the ACORN controversy about?

Here are the basics about ACORN and about the videos that have put the organization in hot water.

Sen. Richard Shelby calls for 'immediate' investigation of ACORN

That photo of the 9/12 march on Washington? It's fake.

For more hard-pressed Americans, a campsite is home

Camp grounds and tent cities become permanent addresses.

Next-gen storm trackers open window on Hurricane Bill

Ford revs up production to meet 'Cash for Clunkers' demand

Other carmakers are also likely to ramp up production, a move that will help the wider economy.

The Monitor's View: Is Google playing by the book?

The search giant is on its way to becoming the world's digital library, but a private monopoly raises questions.

Alabama county lays off 1 in 4 workers after bond fiasco

Jefferson County risks becoming the largest local-government bankruptcy in recent US history.

House votes to rein in 'excessive pay' for company execs

Democrats say such a measure could have helped avert the financial crisis. Republicans and big business call it a bureaucratic power grab.

Evangelicals march north

Southern Baptists are among those ‘planting’ new churches in the rocky soil of secular New England.

Evangelicals march north

Southern Baptists are among those ‘planting’ new churches in the rocky soil of secular New England.

NASA denies new space program is too risky, pricey

Engineers designing NASA's next moon rocket defended their work to a committee appointed by President Barack Obama.

Sotomayor gets committee nod for Supreme Court seat

But the Senate panel vote is nearly party-line, with just one Republican approving her nomination.