Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney in 2012 Presidential Election

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Barack Obama has won the 2012 Presidential Election.

Obama earned a second term in the Oval Office after defeating Republican challenger and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Romney conceded the race by phone late Tuesday night.

Obama thanked his supporters on Twitter; 'We're all in this together. That's how we campaigned'

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Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.
Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:42:08 GMT
Pleasant Grove Police responded to a woman who was found on the side of the road near the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens cemetery Tuesday morning. A 19 year old Hueytown woman told Pleasant Grove PoliceMore >>
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Local woman uses Facebook to connect with family in Oklahoma
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:10 GMT
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Real estate investors sentenced in Alabama fraud case
Real estate investors sentenced in Alabama fraud case
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:56:21 GMT
Two real estate investors have been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions and mail fraud. Department of Justice officials said Monday that Jason Brannon,More >>
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Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
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Maddox elected President of League of Municipalities
Maddox elected President of League of Municipalities
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:38:01 GMT
Walter Maddox, mayor of the city of Tuscaloosa, is the new president of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Maddox was elected during the League's annual convention in Montgomery. Maddox is in his secondMore >>
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City of Birmingham to collect items for Oklahoma relief
City of Birmingham to collect items for Oklahoma relief
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:32:09 GMT
Birmingham is taking up a collection, to reach out To Moore, Oklahoma. Mayor William Bell says, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma. Our people areMore >>
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Alabama comes back to beat Auburn 6-3 in SEC Tournament
Alabama comes back to beat Auburn 6-3 in SEC Tournament
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday. The Tide (33-24) trailed 3-1 after threeMore >>
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.More >>
Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.
Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:42:08 GMT
Pleasant Grove Police responded to a woman who was found on the side of the road near the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens cemetery Tuesday morning. A 19 year old Hueytown woman told Pleasant Grove PoliceMore >>
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Mississippi beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC Tournament
Mississippi beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC Tournament
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:52:22 GMT
Mike Mayers gave up just one unearned run over 6 1/3 innings to lead Mississippi past Kentucky 4-1 in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday. Mayers (5-5) scattered sixMore >>
Mike Mayers gave up just one unearned run over 6 1/3 innings to lead Mississippi past Kentucky 4-1 in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.More >>
Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
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Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
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Your Health 5-21-13 Music in ICU
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:56:55 GMT
Music really does make you feel better. A new study shows critically ill patients were soothed by their favorite music and it made a difference in their need for sedation medicine. The OhioMore >>
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Several drop spots set up for Oklahoma tornado survivors
Several drop spots set up for Oklahoma tornado survivors
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
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Two women charged with chemically endangering a child in East Alabama
Two women charged with chemically endangering a child in East Alabama
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:10:20 GMT
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Infantry Battalion comes home
Infantry Battalion comes home
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:36:32 GMT
Lots of smiles, hugs and kisses will make this Monday afternoon memorable for the families of returning members of the Alabama Army National Guard's 1/167th Infantry Battalion and subordinate units. TheMore >>
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Maddox elected President of League of Municipalities
Maddox elected President of League of Municipalities
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:38:01 GMT
Walter Maddox, mayor of the city of Tuscaloosa, is the new president of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Maddox was elected during the League's annual convention in Montgomery. Maddox is in his secondMore >>
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Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
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Your Health 5-21-13 Music in ICU
Your Health 5-21-13 Music in ICU
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:56:55 GMT
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Several drop spots set up for Oklahoma tornado survivors
Several drop spots set up for Oklahoma tornado survivors
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
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Home sales take a big leap in Tuscaloosa
Home sales take a big leap in Tuscaloosa
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:12 GMT
The Alabama Center for Real Estate says residential home sales spiked significantly last month compared to April home sales in previous years. They were up 43 percent over last year, but 80 percentMore >>
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More than 70 confirmations die at session's end
More than 70 confirmations die at session's end
When the Legislature adjourned Monday just before midnight, more than 70 nominations to state boards died without a vote.More >>
When the Legislature adjourned Monday just before midnight, more than 70 nominations to state boards died without a vote.More >>
Mysterious illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama
Mysterious illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama
State health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama.More >>
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Ala. man convicted on child sex charges
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The Etowah County District Attorney says a retired naval religious programs specialist has been convicted of sexually abusing a child.More >>
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Indian guest workers sue company in Miss., Texas
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Goat on the lam snarls NJ's Pulaski Skyway traffic
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Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
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Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.More >>
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Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
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A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.More >>
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Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
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Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride
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An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
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