News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors
ADOW Names Tina Moore as Chief Operations Officer
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release:
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ADOW Names Tina Moore as Chief Operations Officer
September 22, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg J. Reed announced today that Tina Moore has been appointed to the role of Chief Operations Officer. In this role, Moore will lead the Finance Division, the Information Technology Division, the General Services Division, and Physical Security.
"I'm proud to announce T
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Ala. A.G. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on National Security Vulnerabilities in Foreign GLP1, Peptide Supply Chains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Secretary Rubio:
We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to ackn
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Auburn Engineering climbs three spots in latest undergraduate rankings
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Auburn Engineering climbs three spots in latest undergraduate rankings
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Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering climbed three spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs rankings, placing No. 30 among public institutions.
Released Tuesday, Sept. 22, the annual rankings evaluate colleges and universities using measures of student su
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: HHS, CDC Pledge to Address Explosion of Mold-Related Diseases
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender:
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HHS, CDC Pledge to Address Explosion of Mold-Related Diseases
An increasing number of U.S. adults and children suffer from mold-related illnesses that often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. That needs to change, acc
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Constitution Day Discussion Showcases Cumberland School of Law's Depth of Constitutional Scholarship
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Constitution Day Discussion Showcases Cumberland School of Law's Depth of Constitutional Scholarship
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Smolin, Ross and Denning with Federalist Society student leaders
On Constitution Day, students at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law gathered to examine the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent term through the perspectives of three faculty scholars whose research and scholarship have influ
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FB director reflects on career, legacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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FB director reflects on career, legacy
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FORT LEE, Va. -
Dr. Cherry Wilcoxon, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is looking forward to retirement after 35 years of federal service. She celebrated her retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, July 17. Sonya Ebright, the Defense Contract Management Agency's deputy director, presided over the cerem
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Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation
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FRC and FRC Action to Hold Pray Vote Stand Summit This Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release:
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FRC and FRC Action to Hold Pray Vote Stand Summit This Week
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September 22, 2026
CONTACT: J.P. Duffy, (866) FRC-NEWS or (866)-372-6397
Leesburg, Virginia -Family Research Council and FRC Action will hold the Pray Vote Stand Summit this week (Sept. 24-26) at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia. The Pray Vote Stand Summit will gather Christians from across the nation
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Gadsden State Echocardiography Certificate Program Helps Sonographers Advance Their Careers
GADSDEN, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news:
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Gadsden State Echocardiography Certificate Program helps sonographers advance their careers
Sep 22, 2026
Gadsden, Ala. - Gadsden State Community College is offering current sonographers an opportunity to expand their skills and career options through the Echocardiography Certificate Program at the Valley Street Campus.
The 21-credit-hour short-term certificate is designed for sonographers who want
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Gardner-Webb University Awards Promotions and Tenure to Faculty Members
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb University Awards Promotions and Tenure to Faculty Members
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#Distinctions Recognize Professional Achievement, Leadership, and Lasting Impact on Students
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University officials have announced faculty promotions and tenure appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. These distinctions recognize excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and le
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House VAT Chairman Robert Aderholt Calls on China to Release Political Prisoners
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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House VAT Chairman Robert Aderholt Calls on China to Release Political Prisoners
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WASHINGTON, D.C - Congressman Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the House Values Action Team (VAT), calls for the immediate release of political prisoners ahead of Chairman Xi Jinping's visit to the United States.
"The Chinese Communist Party's detention of many political prisoners, including Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Jimmy
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Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation Welcome New LGBTQ+ Champions to Their Boards of Directors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation Welcome New LGBTQ+ Champions to Their Boards of Directors
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These seven new board members bring specialized expertise and years of experience in advocacy that will help the organization in its mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality
WASHINGTON -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HR
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NAACP and NRDC Demand Public Record Preservation for Proposed Alabama Data Center
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release:
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NAACP and NRDC Demand Public Record Preservation for Proposed Alabama Data Center
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September 21, 2026
Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org | Kari Birdseye, kbirdseye@nrdc.org, | Elizabeth Heyd, eheyd@nrdc.org
BESSEMER, Ala. (September 21, 2026) - NAACP NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and have demanded greater public records transparency from the City of Bessemer, Alabama about
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Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital's $1 million historic gift
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital's $1 million historic gift
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Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will be
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
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FDIC market share data reflects continued execution of growth model during integration
Pinnacle Financ
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Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes
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Remarks as delivered
John A. Squires
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO
Bayh-Dole Coalition's release of its new report, "Measuring the Impact of American Innovation"
The Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole
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Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education
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Samford University hosted the Consortium for Global Education's (CGE) annual meeting Sept. 16-18, bringing together members from around the world for a time of inspiration and encouragement in their Christian mission.
CGE is a global nonprofit dedicated to connecting administrators, faculty and students to make an impact
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SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enabl
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and Tuskegee National Historic Sites Welcome New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and Tuskegee National Historic Sites Welcome New Superintendent
September 22, 2026
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. -- The National Park Service has selected Robert Stewart as the new superintendent of Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Stewart bega
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Sen. Hickenlooper, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, House Armed Services Committee Chairmen, Ranking Members
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, and Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Washington:
and House Armed Services Committee Chairman,
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 16, 2026
The Honorable Roger Wicker
Chairman
Senate Committ
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Southwest Airlines Medical Flight Network Awards Nearly $5.2 Million in Donated Flights, Bringing Patients Closer to Life-Changing Care
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Southwest Airlines Medical Flight Network Awards Nearly $5.2 Million in Donated Flights, Bringing Patients Closer to Life-Changing Care
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Today, Southwest Airlines announced nearly $5.2 million in donated flights across 83 hospitals and medical transportation organizations through its Medical Flight Network for the 2026-2027 grant year- the largest single cohort in the program's hi
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Space Dynamics Lab to Provide Deep Space Communications for NASA Moon Mission
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Space Dynamics Lab to Provide Deep Space Communications for NASA Moon Mission
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SALT LAKE CITY -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced at the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference that it has been selected by Advanced Space LLC to provide deep space communications and time-keeping technology for NASA's CAPSTONE 02 mission. This technology demonstration will further develop autonomous navigat
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Space Systems Certificate Program launches with expanding student cohorts
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Space Systems Certificate Program launches with expanding student cohorts
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From concept to inception to its third semester of operation, Auburn University's fledgling Graduate Certificate in Space Systems has quickly proven popular among professionals from diverse backgrounds who desire a deeper understanding of satellite design, missions and core space system operations.
The nine-credit
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Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions
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A new study by a collaborative group of researchers shows how near-total abortion bans can reshape how physicians make clinical decisions, sometimes delaying or limiting care for pregnant patients facing serious medical complications. The study draws on interviews with 32 physicia
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Trojan Book Bag delivers more than $10.3 million in savings to TROY students
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Trojan Book Bag delivers more than $10.3 million in savings to TROY students
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Two years after launching the Trojan Book Bag program, Troy University students have saved more than $10.3 million on required course materials, having a demonstrated impact on both affordability and student experience.
Through Barnes & Noble College's First Day Complete program, implemented at TROY as Trojan Book Bag beginning in Fall 20
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TROY joins national network advancing first-generation student success
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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TROY joins national network advancing first-generation student success
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Troy University has been selected as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026, recognizing the University's commitment to improving experiences and outcomes for first-generation college students.
The national network connects more than 500 institutions committed to strengthening support for students who are the first in their fami
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Tuskegee No. 3 HBCU in the Nation and Top HBCU in Alabama Among Other Honors
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee No. 3 HBCU in the nation and Top HBCU in Alabama Among Other Honors
Thonnia Lee 22 September 2026
U.S. News and World Report Rankings also show Continued Leader in Social Mobility
Tuskegee University is being celebrated for its academic strategy and performance among its peers and has outpaced other HBCUs, private and regional universities while it continues to lead in social mobility in the sou
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U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
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For the 20th consecutive year, University of the Ozarks is ranked among the top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its annual college rankings.
In the 2027 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges, released on Tuesday, Ozarks was ranked fourth overall among South Regional Colleges. The overall ra
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds U.S. Department of Education's Latest Investments in Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Historically Black Community Colleges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds U.S. Department of Education's Latest Investments in Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Historically Black Community Colleges
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Education's latest investmentsin Alabama's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and historically black commun
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces TIER Act to Modernize Outdated Bank Regulatory Thresholds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces TIER Act to Modernize Outdated Bank Regulatory Thresholds
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Legislation would ensure key regulatory thresholds keep pace with economic growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today introduced the Tailoring and Indexing Enhanced Regulations (TIER) Act, legislation to moder
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U.S. Soybean Output Forecast Rises on Higher Acreage, Yield
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Oil Crops Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. OCS-26i, authored by Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen, raising its 2026/27 forecast for U.S. soybean production as planted acreage and national yield estimates increased.
U.S. soybean production is projected at 4.5 billion bushels, up 16 million bushels from the prior forecast. The agency increased planted acreage by 100,000 acres to 86.9 mill
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UAB breast pathologists publish on reproducibility of HER2 testing in breast cancer
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAB breast pathologists publish on reproducibility of HER2 testing in breast cancer
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Shi Wei, M.D.Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women worldwide. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 is a protein found on the surface of some cells in the body that regulate normal cell growth. In HER2-positive breast cancer, tumor cells have higher levels of HER2 proteins than do normal ce
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UNA Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Universities (South) For Five Consecutive Years; Earns New Distinctions
FLORENCE, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release:
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UNA Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Universities (South) For Five Consecutive Years; Earns New Distinctions
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Michelle R. Eubanks, UNA, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392
FLORENCE, AL - For a fifth consecutive year, the University of North Alabama has ranked among the Best Regional Universities (South) category in the U.S. News & World Report annual list of college ra
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USSPACECOM members participate in RAMIS
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news:
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USSPACECOM members participate in RAMIS
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Space Command personnel attended the three-day Redstone Arsenal Mission Integration Seminar (RAMIS) held in Huntsville, Alabama, September 15-17, 2026.
RAMIS is a command-sponsored seminar designed to accelerate readiness, strengthen key partnerships, and prepare U.S. Space Command personnel for potential future op
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