Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon has moved a step closer to replacing Alabama's first black federal judge.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House.

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley says health care reform legislation being pushed by Democrats in Congress would be devastating to states.

A bill has been prefiled in the Alabama Legislature that would give the state ethics commission the power to subpoena witnesses and records.

Journalist and author Gwen Ifill examines the changing dynamics of race in American politics. Video

Another candidate for mayor is council member Stephen Hoyt Video

Former federal prosecutor Michel Nicrosi says she's running as a Democrat for Attorney General next year.

Gov. Bob Riley has thanked the Alabama Baptist State Convention for supporting the governor's efforts to stop electronic bingo operations in Alabama.

Electronic bingo games have been shut down at the White Hall Resort and Entertainment Center while operators of the gaming facility study the impact of a Supreme Court ruling.

Mr. Trautwein shares his vision for the city of Birmingham as he runs for the office of mayor. Video