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As vaping becomes a more common replacement for smoking cigarettes, we’re more likely to be exposed to secondhand vaping. While early research suggests it may not be as dangerous as secondhand smoking, it’s still not harmless, experts say.
Does vaping cause secondhand smoke? Doctors explain the side effects
Sitting somewhere when a cloud of cotton candy vapor washes over you? If you can smell the sweet scent of a vape, that’s not a great sign.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
As vaping becomes a more common replacement for smoking cigarettes, we’re more likely to be exposed to secondhand vaping. While early research suggests it may not be as dangerous as secondhand smoking, it’s still not harmless, experts say.
Ahead of the 90th Iron Bowl Saturday night, tailgaters filled the streets to root for their teams. Some fans say the friendly divide between fans is what makes the day so special.
Auburn and Alabama fans look forward to Iron Bowl outcome
AUBURN, Ala. (WIAT) — Ahead of the 90th Iron Bowl Saturday night, tailgaters filled the streets to root for their teams. Some fans say the friendly divide between fans is what makes the day s…
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November 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Ahead of the 90th Iron Bowl Saturday night, tailgaters filled the streets to root for their teams. Some fans say the friendly divide between fans is what makes the day so special.
A New Jersey family is in mourning after a fire tore through their home on Thanksgiving. A father with dementia survived, but his two daughters died saving him.
New Jersey family mourns loss of 2 sisters in Thanksgiving fire
“It’s really tragic.”
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November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A New Jersey family is in mourning after a fire tore through their home on Thanksgiving. A father with dementia survived, but his two daughters died saving him.
The White House launched a “media bias” tracker on Friday highlighting news publications that it has accused of “offenses” against the current administration after the president’s verbal clashes with reporters over their articles in recent weeks.
White House launches new ‘media bias’ tracker on site
The White House launched a “media bias” tracker on Friday highlighting news publications that it has accused of “offenses” against the current administration after the president’s verbal clashes wi…
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November 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The White House launched a “media bias” tracker on Friday highlighting news publications that it has accused of “offenses” against the current administration after the president’s verbal clashes with reporters over their articles in recent weeks.
Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, and Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes in UAB’s 31-24 win over Tulsa on Saturday, in the season finale for both teams.
Jackson scores 2 TDs, leads UAB to 31-24 win over Tulsa with 39 players unavailable
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, and Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes in UAB’s 31-24 win over Tulsa on Saturday, in the sea…
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November 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, and Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes in UAB’s 31-24 win over Tulsa on Saturday, in the season finale for both teams.
A Mantua, Ohio couple is celebrating a particularly thankful Thanksgiving after an Amazon Alexa device helped save the husband’s life from carbon monoxide poisoning this week.
Ohio man credits Amazon Alexa for saving his life
“I realized there was something wrong,” he told FOX 8 News.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A Mantua, Ohio couple is celebrating a particularly thankful Thanksgiving after an Amazon Alexa device helped save the husband’s life from carbon monoxide poisoning this week.
The FAA is now requiring U.S. airlines to complete the Airbus software fix before 12:01 a.m. Sunday — a new federal deadline that comes as carriers race to update thousands of jets ahead of the busiest travel day of the year.
FAA orders urgent deadline for Airbus fixes as airlines race to update jets
The FAA is now requiring U.S. airlines to complete the Airbus software fix before 12:01 a.m. Sunday — a new federal deadline that comes as carriers race to update thousands of jets ahead of the bus…
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November 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The FAA is now requiring U.S. airlines to complete the Airbus software fix before 12:01 a.m. Sunday — a new federal deadline that comes as carriers race to update thousands of jets ahead of the busiest travel day of the year.
Before the Mountaineers kicked off their game against the Red Raiders, the crowd shared a moment of silence for the two West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot in D.C.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/crowd-shares-moment-of-silence-for-shot-national-guardsmen-at-wvu-game/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/crowd-shares-moment-of-silence-for-shot-national-guardsmen-at-wvu-game/
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Before the Mountaineers kicked off their game against the Red Raiders, the crowd shared a moment of silence for the two West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot in D.C.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/crowd-shares-moment-of-silence-for-shot-national-guardsmen-at-wvu-game/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/crowd-shares-moment-of-silence-for-shot-national-guardsmen-at-wvu-game/
A Homewood man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a car in Hoover on Thanksgiving morning.
Hoover police arrest man suspected in Thanksgiving car burglary
A Homewood man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a car in Hoover on Thanksgiving morning.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A Homewood man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a car in Hoover on Thanksgiving morning.
Top-ranked Clay-Chalkville is heading back to the 6A title game.
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/clay-chalkville-football-punches-ticket-to-birmingham/
Photo by Jake McCune/Trussville Tribune
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/clay-chalkville-football-punches-ticket-to-birmingham/
Photo by Jake McCune/Trussville Tribune
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Top-ranked Clay-Chalkville is heading back to the 6A title game.
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/clay-chalkville-football-punches-ticket-to-birmingham/
Photo by Jake McCune/Trussville Tribune
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/clay-chalkville-football-punches-ticket-to-birmingham/
Photo by Jake McCune/Trussville Tribune
The Moody Blue Devils are headed back to Protective Stadium.
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/moody-football-advances-to-state-championship/
Photo: Greg Ganus/Trussville Tribune
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/moody-football-advances-to-state-championship/
Photo: Greg Ganus/Trussville Tribune
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Moody Blue Devils are headed back to Protective Stadium.
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/moody-football-advances-to-state-championship/
Photo: Greg Ganus/Trussville Tribune
Game recap: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/moody-football-advances-to-state-championship/
Photo: Greg Ganus/Trussville Tribune
A Randolph County woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/traffic-news/randolph-county-woman-killed-in-head-on-crash/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/traffic-news/randolph-county-woman-killed-in-head-on-crash/
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A Randolph County woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/traffic-news/randolph-county-woman-killed-in-head-on-crash/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/traffic-news/randolph-county-woman-killed-in-head-on-crash/
The Iron Bowl in Auburn is expected to be cloudy, cold and dry, with kickoff temperatures in the mid-40s that will remain steady throughout the game.
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/news/weekend-weather-cloudy-and-chilly-iron-bowl-rain-returns-sunday/
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/news/weekend-weather-cloudy-and-chilly-iron-bowl-rain-returns-sunday/
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Iron Bowl in Auburn is expected to be cloudy, cold and dry, with kickoff temperatures in the mid-40s that will remain steady throughout the game.
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/news/weekend-weather-cloudy-and-chilly-iron-bowl-rain-returns-sunday/
CBS 42's latest forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/news/weekend-weather-cloudy-and-chilly-iron-bowl-rain-returns-sunday/
A Birmingham police officer fatally shot a man late Friday night, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
Birmingham police officer fatally shoots man in Kingston
A Birmingham police officer fatally shot a man late Friday night, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A Birmingham police officer fatally shot a man late Friday night, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
Gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon to their lowest level in more than four years. The national average for regular fell to $2.95 on Friday, the cheapest price at the pump since May 2021, according to GasBuddy.
Gas prices drop below $3 per gallon, lowest since 2021
The national average for regular is down to $2.95 a gallon — the lowest price at the pump since May 2021.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon to their lowest level in more than four years. The national average for regular fell to $2.95 on Friday, the cheapest price at the pump since May 2021, according to GasBuddy.
President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep health care affordable.
Trump takes populist turn against health insurers
President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep …
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November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep health care affordable.
After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday, possibly causing disruptions to the busy holiday travel season.
Holiday flights face disruptions as Airbus issues urgent update to thousands of planes
(KTLA) — After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday,…
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November 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday, possibly causing disruptions to the busy holiday travel season.
The typical retail worker earns $34,436 per year — less than half of the roughly $71,000 needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis.
Retail workers earn less than half of what they need to afford rent
Retail workers earn less than what’s needed to afford the typical apartment in major metros across the country.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The typical retail worker earns $34,436 per year — less than half of the roughly $71,000 needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis.
There’s less than 24 hours to kick off in Auburn for the Iron Bowl. The excitement is growing as fans make their way to the plains for the big game.
Campers prepare for big day of tailgating at Iron Bowl
AUBURN, Ala. (WIAT) – There’s less than 24 hours to kickoff in Auburn for the Iron Bowl. The excitement is growing as fans make their way to the plains for the big game. Friday might be…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
There’s less than 24 hours to kick off in Auburn for the Iron Bowl. The excitement is growing as fans make their way to the plains for the big game.
A pedestrian from Houston, Texas was killed in a four-vehicle crash that occurred in Jefferson County on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Texas woman killed in Jefferson County crash involving multiple vehicles
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A pedestrian from Houston, Texas was killed in a four-vehicle crash that occurred in Jefferson County on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Donnene Walker, 29, was injured when…
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November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A pedestrian from Houston, Texas was killed in a four-vehicle crash that occurred in Jefferson County on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Shoppers are already showing up for Black Friday deals, with online shopping up nearly 6% compared to last year.
Holiday shoppers looking for ways to stretch a dollar
Holiday shoppers are looking for the best ways to stretch a dollar this season.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Shoppers are already showing up for Black Friday deals, with online shopping up nearly 6% compared to last year.
Walmart is recalling more than 200,000 camp stoves that can explode or catch fire, causing a burn risk to users.
Walmart recalls 200K camp stoves over burn risk
The camp stoves can explode or catch fire, causing burn injuries.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Walmart is recalling more than 200,000 camp stoves that can explode or catch fire, causing a burn risk to users.
The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old allegedly wrote love letters to addressed to victim and shot a firearm at the family.
AMBER ALERT suspect allegedly wrote love letters addressed to victim, shot gun at family
The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl out of Weber County allegedly wrote love letters to addressed to victim and shot a firearm at the family.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old allegedly wrote love letters to addressed to victim and shot a firearm at the family.
Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard is headed to Oregon State to serve as the university’s new head football coach https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama-co-offensive-coordinator-jamarcus-shephard-reportedly-headed-to-oregon-state/
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard is headed to Oregon State to serve as the university’s new head football coach https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama-co-offensive-coordinator-jamarcus-shephard-reportedly-headed-to-oregon-state/
A new vintage market is coming to the Birmingham area on Nov. 29 for Small Business Saturday.
‘Hottie’s and Friends’ vintage market being hosted in Vestavia Hills for Small Business Saturday
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A new vintage market is coming to the Birmingham area on Nov. 29 for Small Business Saturday. Kristal, who runs Hottie’s Vintage with an online shop and in…
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A new vintage market is coming to the Birmingham area on Nov. 29 for Small Business Saturday.