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President Trump on Saturday cast the blame for the "affordability crisis" on his predecessor. https://www.wkrg.com/news/politics/trump-says-biden-to-blame-for-affordability-crisis-im-fixing-it/
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
President Trump on Saturday cast the blame for the "affordability crisis" on his predecessor. https://www.wkrg.com/news/politics/trump-says-biden-to-blame-for-affordability-crisis-im-fixing-it/
Here are the 20 states that cost the most to have one spouse become a stay-at-home parent, according to SmartAsset.
Want to be a stay-at-home parent? This is what your spouse has to earn to make it happen, says study | WKRG.com
A new study from SmartAsset sought to answer this question by identifying the costs of food, housing, healthcare, and other expenses that factor into keeping a family afloat while allowing one pare…
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Here are the 20 states that cost the most to have one spouse become a stay-at-home parent, according to SmartAsset.
Do you agree with KTLA's picks? https://www.wkrg.com/entertainment-news/the-10-best-albums-of-2025/
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Do you agree with KTLA's picks? https://www.wkrg.com/entertainment-news/the-10-best-albums-of-2025/
Defense Secretary Hegseth outlined a new military focus on the Western Hemisphere, while criticizing past administrations and defending the recent boat strike in the Caribbean. https://www.wkrg.com/news/hegseth-highlights-u-s-first-national-defense-strategy/
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Defense Secretary Hegseth outlined a new military focus on the Western Hemisphere, while criticizing past administrations and defending the recent boat strike in the Caribbean. https://www.wkrg.com/news/hegseth-highlights-u-s-first-national-defense-strategy/
“Mad Men” and “X-Men: First Class” actress January Jones revealed Thursday that she has a condition known as misophonia. https://www.wkrg.com/national/january-jones-reveals-struggle-with-misophonia-what-is-it/
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Mad Men” and “X-Men: First Class” actress January Jones revealed Thursday that she has a condition known as misophonia. https://www.wkrg.com/national/january-jones-reveals-struggle-with-misophonia-what-is-it/
With women's singles skater Amber Glenn, what you see is what you get. https://www.wkrg.com/sports/italy-olympics/two-time-national-champion-amber-glenn-brings-her-authenticity-to-team-usa/
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
With women's singles skater Amber Glenn, what you see is what you get. https://www.wkrg.com/sports/italy-olympics/two-time-national-champion-amber-glenn-brings-her-authenticity-to-team-usa/
Jelly Roll’s daughter surprised her father and stepmom Bunnie Xo with something they never got to experience: prom. https://www.wkrg.com/news/jelly-rolls-daughter-surprises-him-bunnie-xo-with-a-prom-night/
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Jelly Roll’s daughter surprised her father and stepmom Bunnie Xo with something they never got to experience: prom. https://www.wkrg.com/news/jelly-rolls-daughter-surprises-him-bunnie-xo-with-a-prom-night/
In a major victory for Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas’ contested congressional maps to remain in place for next year’s midterm elections.
House incumbents sound alarm after Supreme Court move makes safe seats competitive | WKRG.com
“I think it’s a horrible decision.”
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In a major victory for Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas’ contested congressional maps to remain in place for next year’s midterm elections.
Lawmakers in the House are debating next steps on potential regulations for how college athletes can be compensated.
Lawmakers debate next steps on college sports legislation | WKRG.com
Lawmakers in the House are debating next steps on potential regulations for how college athletes can be compensated.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lawmakers in the House are debating next steps on potential regulations for how college athletes can be compensated.
AMC Theatres is kicking off the holiday season by bringing festive favorites back to the big screen — and at a discounted price.https://www.wkrg.com/news/amc-theatres-brings-back-discounted-classic-holiday-movies-starting-dec-5/
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
AMC Theatres is kicking off the holiday season by bringing festive favorites back to the big screen — and at a discounted price.https://www.wkrg.com/news/amc-theatres-brings-back-discounted-classic-holiday-movies-starting-dec-5/
Frozen dog food sold in 14 states is being recalled due possible plastic contamination. https://www.wkrg.com/news/dog-food-sold-in-14-states-recalled-over-possible-plastic-contamination/
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Frozen dog food sold in 14 states is being recalled due possible plastic contamination. https://www.wkrg.com/news/dog-food-sold-in-14-states-recalled-over-possible-plastic-contamination/
Nexstar’s D.C. Bureau Correspondent Reshad Hudson spoke one-on-one with Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Capitol Hill Thursday for this week’s episode of Capitol Conversations. https://www.wkrg.com/news/capitol-conversations-sen-katie-britt-talks-health-care-keeping-the-government-open/
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nexstar’s D.C. Bureau Correspondent Reshad Hudson spoke one-on-one with Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Capitol Hill Thursday for this week’s episode of Capitol Conversations. https://www.wkrg.com/news/capitol-conversations-sen-katie-britt-talks-health-care-keeping-the-government-open/
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series "The Man in the High Castle," has died. He was 75. https://www.wkrg.com/national/cary-hiroyuki-tagawa-actor-who-performed-in-mortal-kombat-dies-at-75/
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series "The Man in the High Castle," has died. He was 75. https://www.wkrg.com/national/cary-hiroyuki-tagawa-actor-who-performed-in-mortal-kombat-dies-at-75/
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72B | WKRG.com
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak.
LeBron James' 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends - but he gets winning assist | WKRG.com
James’ streak started Jan. 6, 2007 and lasted nearly two decades.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak.
One California family is asking for the public’s help and hoping to find justice for a 3-month-old and a 3-year-old who they say are fighting for their lives.https://www.wkrg.com/news/baby-toddler-in-critical-condition-after-stroller-dragged-in-california-hit-and-run/
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
One California family is asking for the public’s help and hoping to find justice for a 3-month-old and a 3-year-old who they say are fighting for their lives.https://www.wkrg.com/news/baby-toddler-in-critical-condition-after-stroller-dragged-in-california-hit-and-run/
U.S. employers have announced more than 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, the most since 2020, according to new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. https://www.wkrg.com/national/layoff-announcements-top-1-1-million-most-since-2020-pandemic/
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
U.S. employers have announced more than 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, the most since 2020, according to new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. https://www.wkrg.com/national/layoff-announcements-top-1-1-million-most-since-2020-pandemic/
The family of a newborn baby who was shot in her mother’s womb is speaking out days after the man accused in the shooting appeared in court in Florida. https://www.wkrg.com/national/she-was-a-miracle-baby-family-of-florida-newborn-shot-in-the-womb-speaks/
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The family of a newborn baby who was shot in her mother’s womb is speaking out days after the man accused in the shooting appeared in court in Florida. https://www.wkrg.com/national/she-was-a-miracle-baby-family-of-florida-newborn-shot-in-the-womb-speaks/
A 50-year-old man and his 3-month-old granddaughter are dead after a violent dog attack Wednesday afternoon in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Grandfather, 3-month-old granddaughter dead after dog attack in Tennessee | WKRG.com
A 50-year-old man and his 3-month-old granddaughter are dead after a violent dog attack Wednesday afternoon in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
A 50-year-old man and his 3-month-old granddaughter are dead after a violent dog attack Wednesday afternoon in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison time in connection with an interstate drug trafficking operation. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-drug-trafficking/
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison time in connection with an interstate drug trafficking operation. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-drug-trafficking/
More than a year after Thomasville Regional Medical Center closed its doors in September 2024, the search continues for a buyer to help reopen the facility. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/clarke-county/thomasville-hospital-remains-closed-search-for-buyer-continues/
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
More than a year after Thomasville Regional Medical Center closed its doors in September 2024, the search continues for a buyer to help reopen the facility. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/clarke-county/thomasville-hospital-remains-closed-search-for-buyer-continues/
The Alabama Port Authority has begun work on a $100 million plan to modernize the Port of Mobile's general cargo terminal. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/alabama-port-modernization-plan/
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Alabama Port Authority has begun work on a $100 million plan to modernize the Port of Mobile's general cargo terminal. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/alabama-port-modernization-plan/
This "was" a big weekend for Christmas celebrations to kick off throughout Baldwin County, but the weather had other ideas. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/holiday-happenings-in-baldwin-county-canceled-postponed-rescheduled/
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This "was" a big weekend for Christmas celebrations to kick off throughout Baldwin County, but the weather had other ideas. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/holiday-happenings-in-baldwin-county-canceled-postponed-rescheduled/
Officials said these overflows began Thursday morning and continued into the evening. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-sees-several-sanitary-sewer-overflows-thursday/
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Officials said these overflows began Thursday morning and continued into the evening. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-sees-several-sanitary-sewer-overflows-thursday/
Foley is working to improve access to its current library, which will soon house the senior center. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-library-senior-center/
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Foley is working to improve access to its current library, which will soon house the senior center. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-library-senior-center/