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  US: Alabama executes man convicted of killing three in country's second nitrogen gas execution

  World | September 27, 2024 11:02 IST

  Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was executed via nitrogen gas for killing three men — Lee Holdbrooks, Christopher Scott Yancy and Terry Jarvis — in 1999. Miller reportedly shook and trembled on the gurney for about two minutes with his body at times pulling against the restraints.

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  Four killed, several injured in mass shooting at Alabama in United States

  World | September 22, 2024 12:25 IST

  The incident took place late Saturday night in Alabama. The police rushed to the spot and initiated the investigation.

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  Sikh man shot dead outside gurdwara in Alabama, authorities probe racial bias

  World | March 01, 2024 13:24 IST

  Raj "Goldy" Singh, 29, died of a gunshot wound on Friday near the Sikh Center of the Pacific Coast, a gurdwara, in Alabama's Selma. This is the second case of an attack targeting the Indian diaspora in Alabama after Pravin Raojibhai Patel, 76, was shot dead last month over an altercation.

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  US woman runs over 7-year-old son with car after forcing him to walk home from school as punishment

  World | February 20, 2024 15:25 IST

  Sarai Rachel James, 27, made her son walk home from school after he got into trouble and was sent to the principal's office. However, the boy grabbed the handle of the car, and when James accelerated, her son was pulled under the car and ran over by the rear tire.

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  US: Indian-origin motel owner, 76, shot dead in Alabama after altercation over room

  World | February 15, 2024 18:40 IST

  William Jeremy Moore, 34, was apprehended for fatally shooting 76-year-old Pravin Raojibhai Patel after an altercation over a rental room. This incident is the latest in a worrying string of deaths of Indian or Indian-American people across the United States.

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  Alabama: 200-foot radio station tower stolen without a trace by thieves

  World | February 10, 2024 23:54 IST

  The station had no insurance on the tower or the equipment, and he estimates that it will take $60,000 to $100,000 to rebuild.

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  US: In a first, Alabama executes convicted murderer with nitrogen gas. How it works?

  World | January 26, 2024 15:45 IST

  The closely watched execution method was applied after a last-minute legal battle where Smith's attorneys and human rights groups argued that the method was cruel and experimental. Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted for the murder-for-hire of Elizabeth Sennett in 1988.

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  Indian-American engineer files lawsuit after being fired for speaking to dying relative in Hindi

  World | August 01, 2023 21:33 IST

  Varshney's co-worker felt intimidated as the former spoke in a foreign language, and "falsely and intentionally" reported that the Indian-American engineer had committed a "security violation", says his lawsuit.

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  Alabama fire destroys 35 boats, leaves several dead

  World | January 27, 2020 21:16 IST

  ​Boaters leaped into the water to escape an explosive fire that consumed at least 35 vessels docked along the Tennessee River early Monday. Authorities said there were fatalities as 7 people were sent to hospitals and 7 others were initially reported missing.

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  Alabama Senate passes ban on abortion, with few exceptions

  World | May 15, 2019 14:27 IST

  Alabama Senators rejected an attempt to add an exception for rape and incest. The amendment was voted down 21-11, with four Republicans joining Democrats.

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  US: 14 dead, several others injured as severe storms, possible tornadoes hit Alabama

  World | March 04, 2019 7:21 IST

  Radar and video evidence showed what looked like a large tornado crossing the area near Beauregard shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, said meteorologist Meredith Wyatt.

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  Alabama woman who joined IS should not return to US: Donald Trump

  World | February 21, 2019 9:28 IST

  Muthana, now 24, was a college student when she travelled to Syria over four years ago to join IS -- eventually marrying three fighters and calling for the killing of Americans on Twitter. 

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  US: Alabama mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded

  World | November 24, 2018 15:54 IST

  The incident began with a fight and shooting Thanksgiving night in the glitzy mall crowded with Black Friday bargain hunters. An 18-year-old was shot twice and a 12-year-old bystander was shot in the back.

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  Former US cop indicted for assaulting an Indian national

  World | March 28, 2015 8:29 IST

  Birmingham (US): A former police officer in Alabama has been charged with violating the civil rights of an Indian man who was injured during a violent confrontation, authorities said today.Former police officer Eric Sloan Parker

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  Indian assaulted by US cops improving, can speak now: Lawyer

  World | February 16, 2015 8:56 IST

  Washington: The health condition of a 57-year-old Indian man, who was wrongfully assaulted in the US state of Alabama by two police officers that left him partially paralysed, showed improvement, his attorney has said.Attorney Henry

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  Indian partially paralysed after alleged police brutality in US

  World | February 12, 2015 7:36 IST

  Washington: The police in Alabama has suspended an officer who pushed 57-year-old  Sureshbhai Patel to the ground in an alleged attempt frisk him. Patel is now in hospital and is temporarily paralyzed, reported local news

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  Mercedes moving headquarters from New Jersey to Atlanta

  January 07, 2015 7:27 IST

  New Jersey: German luxury automobile maker Mercedes-Benz said Tuesday that it's moving its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Atlanta, in part to be closer to its manufacturing facility in Alabama.Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said

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  Storms leave 35 dead in US, thousands without power

  World | April 30, 2014 10:43 IST

  Washington: As severe storms swept across South and Central America, at least 35 people were left dead and tens of thousands remained without power even as forecasters downgraded the threat to the eastern half of

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  Killer tornadoes in US leave 20 dead

  World | April 29, 2014 14:57 IST

  Washington: A new round of twister tornadoes ripped through South US killing five people in Mississippi and Alabama a day after another storm left a trail of destruction in Arkansas.At least 15 people were killed

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  US Files Suit Against Signal Intl For 'Abusing' Indian Workers

  World | April 21, 2011 15:26 IST

  Washington, Apr 21: US federal authorities have filed a lawsuit against a marine services company based in Alabama for alleged demeaning treatment of 500 Indian employees, who were forced to live in “substandard” accommodations and