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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in plane crash
William Anders captured the iconic Earthrise showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968 when he and fellow astronautsbecame the first to orbit the Moon.
Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase faces October trial
A Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home will go on trial in October. An Oct. 7 trial date was set during a hearing Friday for Sarah Boone in state court in Orlando, almost four years after her arrest. Boone has pleaded not g…
A migrant encampment sits beside a vacant motel near Seattle, highlighting strain of asylum crisis
About 240 people seeking asylum in the United States are camping next to a busy highway in Washington state, wondering if police would follow through on threats to arrest them for trespassing, and hoping officials instead might let them move into a vacant motel next door.
Does my sunscreen ever expire?
The FDA says sunscreen lasts only three years, but a Pittsburgh dermatologist said you shouldn't even get that far.
Adults flocking to the toy aisle even more than preschoolers. Here’s what’s behind the ‘kidadulting’ craze
“Kidadulting”is so widespread, some toymakers are gearing new products straight to the grown-up population.Here are the most sought-after toys for the collector in your life.
Thomas acknowledges more travel paid for by Harlan Crow. Colleagues report six-figure book payments
WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow on Friday, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.
The Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Visit
June through August is considered the traditional peak of travel season in the U.S., but this summer is expected to bring even higher travel volume than usual: more than 90% of consumers say they’ve planned to travel domestically this year. These figures suggest that travel is continuing a r…
Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers
An internet trade group is suing the state of Georgia to block a law requiring sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment in cash or some other offline method. NetChoice, which represents companies including Facebook parent Meta and Craigslist, filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Atlanta. The group argues that the Georgia law scheduled to take effect July 1 is blocked by an earlier federal law. NetChoice also says the law violates the First Amendment rights of sellers, buyers and online services, and is unconstitutionally vague. Supporters have said the law is needed to further crack down on thieves who are advertising stolen goods online.
The Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Visit
June through August is considered the traditional peak of travel season in the U.S., but this summer is expected to bring even higher travel volume than usual: more than 90% of consumers say they’ve planned to travel domestically this year. These figures suggest that travel is continuing a r…
What you missed this week in notable Opelika crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from Opelika-Auburn News.
RAW: FILE: ADULTS ARE BUYING MORE TOYS FOR THEMSELVES
Adults bought more toys for themselves than for any other age group last quarter for the first time ever.
UN will describe Israel and Hamas as violating children's rights in armed conflict
The U.N. secretary-general will list Israel and Hamas as violating the rights and protection of children in armed conflict in an annual report to the Security Council.
Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy
A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives has made a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The 10 congressmen are all veterans and made the trek to France to pay tribute Friday. The parachute jump was organized by Republican Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado. Waltz and Crow say it shows how Congress can come together despite an era of acrimony and infighting. Still, the lawmakers don't always agree politically, particularly over U.S. aid to Ukraine. The lawmakers donned vintage paratrooper uniforms and flew in a vintage plane. Waltz's spokesman says they all landed safely.
Luxury homes on the market in Opelika
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Opelika market.
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What you missed this week in notable Opelika crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from Opelika-Auburn News.
Luxury homes on the market in Opelika
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Opelika market.
Historical homes you can own in the Opelika area
Here are some Opelika homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Aces Fore Austin golf tournament to raise funds for rare disease research, families in need
“The Austin 1st Foundation gives back directly to communities and the 1 in 10 Americans affected by rare diseases,” saidAnthony and Lindsey Terling,co-founders of the foundation.
Hurricane Hunt, our tropical weather video series, returns June 1
Hurricane Hunt with Lee Weather Team MeteorologistsJoe MartucciandSean Sublettewill return June 1. Here's what to expect.
Photos: Tornado devastates Greenfield as powerful storms sweep through Iowa
A tornado destroyed much of Greenfield, a town of about 2,000 around 55 miles southwest of Des Moines, as powerful storms swept through Iowa and the Midwest on Tuesday.
Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
"It was just a large number of plants for it to be anything accidental."
Students still segregated by race, economic class 70 years after landmark ruling
Nearly 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education, all-white schools of the past have all but vanished and have been replaced by schools with almost exclusively students of color.
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Crime
Phenix City police still need answers 1 year after shooter kills woman sitting on her porch
Central Alabama Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to police arresting a suspect in the killing.
Opelika battalion chief resigns after he's charged with indecent exposure, officials say
Here's what we know so far.
Valley offers $1,000 reward for info after separate dog attacks send 2 to the hospital
Here's what we know.
Auburn man arrested after failing to register as sex offender, police say
Here's what we know.
Politics
Opelika aims to improve McCoy Street with $1.4M project
Here's what you can expect:
Point Broadband to exit Loachapoka Broadband project, county to reopen bidding
"I have not seen anything in writing. And I have reached out to several other leaders at Point and gotten no response from anybody," Lee County Administrator Holly Leverette said.
New developments may be coming to Gateway Drive, including multifamily homes
"The planned unit development is a mix of various uses, including commercial uses, and also several types of multifamily residential uses," City Attorney Guy Gunter III said.
Opelika City Hall undergoes renovations, closing its Seventh Street entrance for months
“We apologize for any inconvenience you experience during our remodel,” Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller said. “We ask citizens to use caution when visiting City Hall.”
