Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More>>
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the...More >>
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.More >>
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More >>
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend, even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More >>
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, says he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More >>
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, vowed Friday he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More >>
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.More >>
Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members.More >>
The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town.More >>
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 11:27 AM EST2013-02-13 16:27:02 GMT
Dr. Nicholas Easton, an assistant professor of political science at Columbus State University, joined us in our studio Tuesday night to analyze the 2013 State of the Union address. Copyright 2013 WTVM.More >>
Dr. Nicholas Easton, an assistant professor of political science at Columbus State University, joined us in our studio Tuesday night to analyze the 2013 State of the Union address. Copyright 2013 WTVM.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 8:03 PM EST2012-11-07 01:03:19 GMT
After months of campaigning, debates and speeches, area political candidates are waiting as tens of thousands in the valley are lining up to vote. More >>
After months of campaigning, debates and speeches, area political candidates are waiting as tens of thousands in the valley are lining up to vote. More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 4:43 AM EST2012-11-06 09:43:15 GMT
While the lines for early voting are at times out the door, some voters in Columbus are walking away confused by six proposed amendments on the ballot, the Columbus Charter Amendments. "I expected toMore >>
More than 11,000 voters in Columbus have lined up at the polls for early voting but, there is one set of amendments that has some voters confused.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 10:14 AM EST2012-11-05 15:14:12 GMT
Georgia early voting picked up in the final days, but it looks like turnout will fall just short of the 2 million ballots cast before the 2008 election.More >>
Georgia early voting picked up in the final days, but it looks like turnout will fall just short of the 2 million ballots cast before the 2008 election.More >>
Wednesday, October 31 2012 9:26 AM EDT2012-10-31 13:26:17 GMT
There is a new man throwing his hat in the ring for Quitman County Sheriff. Deputy Jamie Ming, who has worked with the sheriff's office in Quitman County for the past four years, More >>
There is a new man throwing his hat in the ring for Quitman County Sheriff. Deputy Jamie Ming, who has worked with the sheriff's office in Quitman County for the past four years, will be a write- in candidate on the November 6 ballot.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 8:31 PM EST2012-11-06 01:31:18 GMT
More than one million voters turned out for early voting across the state of Georgia before the general election tomorrow. Here in Columbus, they are prepping for thousands to cast their vote on Tuesday. NewsMore >>
More than one million voters turned out for early voting across the state of Georgia before the general election tomorrow. Here in Columbus, they are prepping for thousands to cast their vote on Tuesday. NewsMore >>
Friday, October 26 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-10-26 21:46:05 GMT
Back in 2007, Alabama legislators found a new way to anger the voters of Alabama -- they gave themselves a whopping 61 percent pay increase. Now Alabama voters finally have a chance in the coming electionMore >>
Back in 2007, Alabama legislators found a new way to anger the voters of Alabama -- they gave themselves a whopping 61 percent pay increase. Now Alabama voters finally have...More >>
Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on the incumbent President Barack Obama in the fall. More >>
With Election Day drawing closer, nominee-apparent Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are gearing up to face off for your votes - but what if it had been Republican candidate Herman Cain, or Rick Santorum, instead? Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on incumbent Obama in the fall. More >>
Monday, October 22 2012 10:24 PM EDT2012-10-23 02:24:02 GMT
(RNN) - Welcome to the live blog for the final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. The focus of this debate will be on foreign policy. Viewers are welcome to participate.More >>
Interact while with the live blog while watching the final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, which will focus on foreign policy. More >>
Friday, October 19 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-10-19 22:43:34 GMT
People throughout Phenix City are in mourning after 73-year-old City Council Member Max Wilkes passed away Thursday night at St. Francis hospital in Columbus. "His love for the city. He just loves peopleMore >>
People throughout Phenix City are in mourning after 73-year-old City Council Member Max Wilkes passed away Thursday night at St. Francis hospital in Columbus.More >>
It's hard to imagine an issue that would bring together such disparate groups as dedicated gun enthusiasts and tree-hugging environmentalists, conservative business executives and mountain bikers, kayakersMore >>
It's hard to imagine an issue that would bring together such disparate groups as dedicated gun enthusiasts and tree-hugging environmentalists, conservative business executives and mountain bikers, kayakers and the League of Women Voters. But there is such an issue, and Alabama voters will have a chance to support or oppose it when they go to the polls on Nov. 6.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:29 AM EDT2012-10-17 08:29:13 GMT
While crowds have been heading to the polls for early voting, local candidates are gearing up for the last few weeks of campaigning. "In order to effectively be an administrator and effectively lead,More >>
While crowds have been heading to the polls for early voting, local candidates are gearing up for the last few weeks of campaigning.More >>
Monday, October 15 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-10-16 03:30:10 GMT
Candidates for several local and state races were at Cc's Place on St. Mary's Road in Columbus for a candidate forum. The forum was geared towards informing people who live in South Columbus about theMore >>
Candidates for several local and state races were at Cc's Place on St. Mary's Road in Columbus for a candidate forum. The forum was geared towards informing people who live in South Columbus about theMore >>
Friday, October 12 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-10-12 22:42:05 GMT
Commission says an unidentified tipster complained that Tyson was double billing the county and using his business, Special Transport Service to transport bodies and get an extra check. "In state law,More >>
Commission says an unidentified tipster complained that Tyson was double billing the county and using his business, Special Transport Service to transport bodies and get an extra check.More >>
Friday, October 12 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-10-12 21:49:39 GMT
The recent referendum on state government funding made voting easy for those few Alabamians who went to the polls. Since turnout was light and only one issue was on the ballot, there were almost no lines.More >>
The recent referendum on state government funding made voting easy for those few Alabamians who went to the polls. Since turnout was light and only one issue was on the ballot, there were almost no lines.More >>
Friday, October 12 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-10-12 15:39:24 GMT
Ending weeks of speculation, Lee County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stephen Nowlin, announced today that he has accepted the job as Superintendent of the Jefferson County school system. Nowlin willMore >>
Ending weeks of speculation, Lee County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stephen Nowlin, announced today that he has accepted the job as Superintendent of the Jefferson County school system.More >>
Friday, October 12 2012 8:10 AM EDT2012-10-12 12:10:24 GMT
The stakes were higher than usual in Danville, Kentucky as Joe Biden and Paul Ryan engaged in their first and only debate this season. Interested viewers spanned the country, including those in the Chattahoochee Valley.More >>
The stakes were higher than usual in Danville, Kentucky as Joe Biden and Paul Ryan engaged in their first and only debate this season. Interested viewers spanned the country, including those in the Chattahoochee Valley.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 9:37 AM EDT2012-10-11 13:37:18 GMT
Some people in east Alabama say it is a change that is long over-due after voters elected new faces for the final two seats on Phenix City Council Tuesday night. That means every member will be new toMore >>
Some people in east Alabama say it is a change that is long over-due after voters elected new faces for the final two seats on Phenix City Council Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-10-11 03:29:04 GMT
With less than four weeks to go until the November 6 election, the two Georgia candidates for U.S. House of Representatives 2nd district held a town hall meeting Wednesday night.More >>
With less than four weeks to go until the November 6 election, the two Georgia candidates for U.S. House of Representatives 2nd district held a town hall meeting Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 10:50 PM EDT2012-10-11 02:50:25 GMT
You may soon be able to pick up a six-pack on Sundays in Columbus. Voters will be making a decision on allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays in November. Many people More >>
You may soon be able to pick up a six-pack on Sundays in Columbus. Voters will be making a decision on allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays in November. Many people believe this is a way to increase tax revenue and generate more profit.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 2:45 PM EDT2012-10-10 18:45:05 GMT
In November, Georgia voters will decide whether to change the state constitution. The amendment gives local communities the power to start charter schools without the approval of local school boards.More >>
In November, Georgia voters will decide whether to change the state constitution. The amendment gives local communities the power to start charter schools without the approval of local school boards.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 10:48 AM EDT2012-10-10 14:48:48 GMT
News Leader 9 will follow the elections in Notasulga, Opelika, Phenix City, Valley, and Lanett and will bring you the results the moment we receive them.More >>
News Leader 9 will follow the elections in Notasulga, Opelika, Phenix City, Valley, and Lanett and will bring you the results the moment we receive them.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-10-05 21:26:46 GMT
The members of Alabama's Legislature tend to be more educated than their counterparts in other states, and a comparatively high percentage of them graduated from a public university within their home state. I'llMore >>
The members of Alabama's Legislature tend to be more educated than their counterparts in other states, and a comparatively high percentage of them graduated from a public university within their home state.More >>
Friday, September 14 2012 2:17 PM EDT2012-09-14 18:17:03 GMT
A hugely important issue will be decided by the state's voters Tuesday. The outcome of that decision could impact everything from nursing home care to health care to whether state prisoners are releasedMore >>
A hugely important issue will be decided by the state's voters Tuesday. The outcome of that decision could impact everything from nursing home care to health care to whether state prisoners are released early. But sadly, it's possible that only one of every five registered voters in the state -- and perhaps even fewer -- will make that decision.More >>
Wednesday, August 29 2012 6:17 PM EDT2012-08-29 22:17:00 GMT
Alabama voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several municipal races. Click here to see the results from this week's municipal elections. More >>
Alabama voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several municipal races. Click here to see the results from this week's municipal elections. More >>
Tuesday, August 28 2012 10:44 AM EDT2012-08-28 14:44:08 GMT
The Justice Department announced it will monitor municipal elections Tuesday Aug. 28 in Lanett, Reform and Phenix City to ensure compliance with the 1965 Voting Rights Act.More >>
The Justice Department announced it will monitor municipal elections Tuesday Aug. 28 in Lanett, Reform and Phenix City to ensure compliance with the 1965 Voting Rights Act.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 9:54 AM EDT2012-08-10 13:54:27 GMT
More than a week after Georgia's primary election, the final numbers of Thursday's re-count show that Sheriff John Darr is the Democratic candidate for the race for Muscogee County Sheriff in the generalMore >>
More than a week after Georgia's primary election, the final numbers of Thursday's re-count show that Sheriff John Darr is the Democratic candidate for the race for Muscogee County Sheriff in the general election this fall.More >>
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