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The University of Alabama settled a lawsuit with former English professor Candice Hale, who claimed she was fired for a social media post about political commentator Charlie Kirk's death. Hale also filed a separate lawsuit against Auburn University, alleging termination there for similar reasons. Other institutions, like the University of Tennessee Knoxville, reportedly settled similar cases involving comments on Kirk's death.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate, granting itself authority over academic decisions. New laws in Alabama and other states empower politically appointed university boards while reducing tenure protections and faculty influence over curriculum and leadership.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate, granting itself authority over academic decisions, following new state laws in Alabama and other states that empower politically appointed university boards while weakening tenure protections and faculty influence. Similar laws in Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Indiana have shifted power toward administrators and political appointees.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate, granting itself authority over academic decisions. Alabama and other states have passed laws increasing political control over public universities, weakening tenure protections and faculty influence. Similar measures have been enacted in Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Indiana.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate, granting itself authority over academic decisions. Similar laws in Alabama and other states are increasing political control over public universities while reducing faculty influence and tenure protections.

Auburn University in Alabama dissolved its faculty senate, following new state laws that grant greater power to politically appointed university boards and weaken tenure protections and faculty influence over academic decisions. Similar laws have been enacted in Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Indiana, with supporters citing accountability and reducing perceived liberal bias on campuses.

The Alabama Republican Party rejected a residency challenge against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, keeping him as the GOP gubernatorial nominee. The party's steering committee ruled in Tuberville's favor after a challenge from Ken McFeeters, who had previously contested the primary. The Alabama Constitution requires gubernatorial candidates to have resided in the state for at least seven years.

Alabama’s Republican Party upheld U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as its gubernatorial nominee after rejecting a challenge claiming he did not meet the state’s seven-year residency requirement. Party officials cited Tuberville’s voting history, tax records, and property ownership in Auburn as evidence of residency, despite allegations he frequently resides in Florida.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate and established a new council appointed by university officials to oversee curricula. The move grants the president and provost direct control over course approvals and academic policies, drawing criticism from faculty. The decision follows Alabama's HB 580, which limits faculty senate powers but exempted Auburn and the University of Alabama.

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham was found dead in Japan after a weeklong search, according to his mother. He disappeared on May 29.

The mother of 20-year-old Auburn University student James Weston Higginbotham announced on Facebook that search and rescue volunteers found his body in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan. The post was shared by Anna Coren.

The mother of 20-year-old Auburn University student James Weston Higginbotham announced on Facebook that search volunteers found his body in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan. The post confirms the recovery of the missing student.

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, after going missing during a family vacation. His family reported he vanished following a disagreement with his mother over ChatGPT use and was last seen in Kyoto's Yamashina area, where a dayslong search by police and volunteers took place.

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, an Auburn student, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto by volunteers. His mother confirmed his death in a Facebook post.

Auburn University student James Higginbotham, who had gone missing in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area, as revealed by his grieving family.

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, after going missing during a family vacation in late May. His family confirmed his death following a weeklong multinational search, expressing gratitude for global support and prayers during the search efforts.

James Higginbotham, a missing Auburn University student in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, according to his mother.

James Higginbotham, a missing Auburn University student in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, according to his mother.

The body of missing Auburn University student Weston Higginbotham was found in Japan. The discovery confirms his death after he went missing.

The parents of a missing 20-year-old Auburn University student, James 'Weston' Higginbotham, have initiated their own search after he disappeared during a family trip in Japan.

The parents of a 20-year-old Auburn University student, James 'Weston' Higginbotham, have initiated their own search after he went missing during a family trip in Japan. He disappeared after going off on his own.

A missing Auburn University student vanished during a family trip to Japan, and their best friend disclosed their final, unanswered text messages exchanged after reuniting in Tokyo. The friend described the student as someone they 'saw as a brother.'

Scientists at Auburn University are rethinking food packaging dates to reduce food waste, revealing that sell-by dates for meat are often overly conservative and based on color changes rather than safety. Using microbiology and AI, they tracked microbial changes in ground beef to predict spoilage more accurately, aiming to prevent unnecessary meat discards and economic losses.

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing in Japan after visiting an area near Kyoto known for hiking trails. The search for him continues.

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, is missing in Japan after reportedly visiting an area near Kyoto known for hiking trails. The search for him continues.

Rescue teams are searching for a 20-year-old Auburn University student who went missing during a family vacation in Japan. The student's family is remaining in Japan as the search continues. Anna Coren is reporting from Hong Kong.

Rescue teams searched for a 20-year-old Auburn University student missing during a family vacation in Japan. The student's family remains in the country amid the ongoing search.

A 20-year-old Alabama college student vanished on May 29 while traveling with his family in Kyoto, Japan. Surveillance showed him at a train station in Yamashina, and a search involving FBI, Kyoto police, and volunteers is underway. His mother expressed hope he is lost in the woods, and authorities plan to review CCTV footage and deploy teams to the forest.

A search is ongoing for James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student who went missing during a family trip to Japan. His parents believe he was heading to a hiking trail before disappearing.

The parents of a missing Auburn University student in Japan, Weston, have made a tearful public appeal for help locating him. They emphasized the importance of people in Japan recognizing Weston's face to provide information.

An Auburn University student has gone missing in Japan, prompting his family to express concerns about his emotional well-being. The incident has raised fears about his current state of mind.

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham, 20, disappeared in Japan on May 29 during a family trip, with his last confirmed location at Yamashina Station near Kyoto. Japanese police and the family are searching wooded trails, while his mother pleads for public assistance, stating he may have been emotionally distressed.

An Auburn University student went missing in Japan on May 29, and his parents are joining an urgent search. The student may have been emotionally stressed before his disappearance.

An Alabama father faces manslaughter charges after allegedly accidentally shooting and killing his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, Whitney Robeson, an Auburn University graduate. Her family's wrongful death lawsuit against the gunmaker may be hindered by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which shields manufacturers from most lawsuits unless defective manufacturing is proven.

Whitney Robeson, a 22-year-old Auburn University graduate, was shot and killed by her boyfriend's father, Jeffrey Towers, in a incident initially reported as an accident. Robeson had just landed her dream job in interior design at RH. The parents of Robeson have accused Towers and a gunmaker in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama GOP gubernatorial nomination, defeating Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci. He will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in the general election. Tuberville is a close ally of President Donald Trump.

Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama GOP gubernatorial nomination, defeating rivals Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci. He will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in the general election. Tuberville is closely aligned with President Donald Trump.

Whitney Harlow Robeson, a 22-year-old Auburn University graduate, was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend's father, Jeffrey Scott Towers, in Alabama. Robeson had just landed her dream job as an interior designer. Towers is facing charges of reckless manslaughter.