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SpaceX will try again early Tuesday to launch capsule to space station

May 21, 2012

The Falcon rocket, which is on a launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, was almost launched early Saturday morning when a computer shut down its engines at the moment of liftoff. SpaceX said the “flight computer detected a slightly high pressure in the engine 5 combustion chamber.”

Massive study involving UAB finds less-invasive screening for colorectal cancer saves many lives

May 21, 2012

The study found that a procedure less invasive than colonoscopy can reduce cancer incidence by 21 percent and death by 26 percent.

Eclipse crosses Asia, US: Millions look skyward

May 21, 2012

From a park near Albuquerque, to the top of Japan's Mount Fuji, to the California coast the effect was dramatic: The moon nearly blotting out the sun creating a blazing “ring of fire” eclipse.

Ensley fire bug possibly sets house fire #15

May 21, 2012

The Ensley fire bug has struck again. Fire officials were called to another suspicious fire on Monday morning…

AM News: String of suspicious fires , prompts hunt for arsonist

May 21, 2012

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Police start ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign today through June 3

May 21, 2012

According to Huntsville police, the campaign is credited for increasing the nation’s seat belt usage rate from 58 percent in 1994 to 84 percent in 2009.

Athens police arrest man for sodomy, sexual abuse of 15-year-old teen

May 21, 2012

Alexander Justin Moore, 22, of Athens, was arrested Saturday night by Athens police and is held on a $35,000 bond at Limestone County Jail.

Sci-Quest, Art Museum to offer free admission to active-duty military and families Memorial Day through Labor Day

May 21, 2012

Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center and Huntsville Museum of Art will join more than 1,300 museums across the U.S. in offering free admission to military personnel and their families.

Legislature leaves Jefferson County sinking; nearly all commenters are angry but not for same reasons

May 21, 2012

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Talk holiday driving and more with Driving Miss Crazy today at 1

May 21, 2012

Will you be on the road for Memorial Day? Join the live chat and share your tips for taking trips.