Trustees approved tuition hikes Friday for the University of Alabama and its two sister campuses in Birmingham and Huntsville, a decision that will increase costs for nearly 60,000 students this fall. Full story
Fifty years ago Alabama Gov. George Wallace stood in the doorway at the University of Alabama to defy a federal court order that two black students could enroll in the segregated school. Dr. Sharon Malone, sister of the female student Vivian, talks about the event.
It has been five decades since Gov. George Wallace tried to block two students from attending the University of Alabama – that night, President John F. Kennedy promised to introduce comprehensive civil rights legislation. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.
One University of Alabama student has big dreams, motivated by the students who fought so hard to get an education there in 1963. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Birmingham is honoring its turbulent past by commemorating the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, which killed four young girls, and other historic events that were part of the civil rights movement in the Alabama city. Full story
President Barack Obama signed legislation Friday to award Congress' highest civilian honor to four girls killed in an Alabama church bombing during the civil rights movement. He called it a tragic loss that "helped to trigger triumph and a more just and equal and fair America." Full story
After pushing the GOP to reach out to women voters, RNC chairman Reince Priebus has shifted directions by attacking Planned Parenthood. The war on women's rights continues.
Two days after the BCS championship, the biggest story from the game has not been Alabama’s win, but comments made about Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron’s girlfriend as she watched from the stands. Katherine Webb, who is Miss Alabama USA 2012, talks about her overnight fame, saying she’s not offende
The "Squawk Box" news team and CNBC's Brian Shactman weigh in on Alabama's 42-14 rout over Notre Dame in last night's 2013 BCS National Championship Game.
Tonight's national championship between Notre Dame and Alabama will bring millions of dollars to both schools, reports CNBC's Brian Shactman.
The BCS National Championship football game is tonight in Miami, Florida, and pits number 1 Notre Dame against number 2 Alabama. CNBC's Brian Shactman reports.
Gov. George C. Wallace carries out his promise to stand in the doorway to prevent integration at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Ala., on June 11, 1963. At right, Nicholas Katzenbach, deputy attorney general of the United States listens intently to Wallace. At Katzenbach's right is U.S. Mar
D.J. Fluker from the University of Alabama walks onstage after being selected by the San Diego Chargers as the 11th overall pick in the 2013 National Football League Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
D.J. Fluker from the University of Alabama stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Diego Chargers as the 11th overall pick in the 2013 National Football League Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES -
D.J. Fluker from the University of Alabama stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Diego Chargers as the 11th overall pick in the 2013 National Football League Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES -
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