The first 911 call in US was made 56 years ago today

About 240 million emergency calls are made to 911 every year nationwide, according to the National Emergency Number Association.

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used

Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond

In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.

Michigan secures a spot in the national title game with a 27-20 victory over Alabama

Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Police shoot and kill man featured in 'S-Town' podcast during standoff, authorities say

A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the town, authorities said Monday.

'Wolf-hybrid' pet kills 3-month-old boy in Alabama, sheriff says

A 3-month-old boy was killed as his parents tried to rescue the baby from the family pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf, authorities said.

Alabama riverboat co-captain accused of assault months after brawl caught on video

A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.

Alabama to execute man using nitrogen gas, a first in the US

Alabama is closer to becoming the first state to attempt an execution by nitrogen gas, although there will be a legal fight before it is used.

Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway death provides long-sought answers, mother says

"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.

Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Natalee Holloway, pleads guilty to extorting her mom

Joran Van Der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday to trying to extort money from Natalee Holloway’s mother in exchange for revealing the location of her daughter’s body.

Alabama judge finds Carlee Russell guilty of abduction 'hoax'

An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.

Convicted hitman objects to being execution 'guinea pig' after lethal injection failure

An Alabama death row inmate who beat a minister's wife to death for a $1,000 payout and survived lethal injection last year is fighting the state's decision to kill him with nitrogen hypoxia.