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Hegseth: Removal of Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order ‘will not stand’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday posted on social media that the removal of Tuskegee Airmen videos and curriculum about the Tuskegee Airmen from its military instruction curriculum “will not stand.”

“We’re all over it,” Hegesth posted.

Hegesth posted the comment in response to concerns from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.

“I have no doubt Secretary Hegseth will correct and get to the bottom of the malicious compliance we’ve seen in recent days. President Trump celebrated and honored the Tuskegee Airmen,” Britt posted.

“These role models will continue to inspire the next generation of courageous, selfless American servicemembers,” Britt posted.

U.S. Air Force reportedly reversed course Sunday on its decision to remove the videos following President Donald Trump’s executive orders banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the federal government.

The videos “would be restored to the basic training curriculum for new recruits beginning Monday,” the San Antonio Express-News reported.

“The documented historic legacy and decorated valor with which these units and Airmen fought for our nation in World War II and beyond will continue on 27 January,” Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, head of the San Antonio-based Air Education and Training Command, said in a statement.

”Their personal examples of service, sacrifice and combat effectiveness are illustrative of the core values, character and warrior ethos necessary to be an Airman and Guardian,” Robinson added. “No Airmen or Guardians will miss this block of instruction due to the revision.”

The removal was first reported by the Express-News.

All of the nearly 1,000 Black military pilots who trained in the U.S. during World War II did so in Tuskegee, a city of about 8,700 residents today that is 87% Black.

“Some walls are inside your head. Some are inside the minds of others,” the narrator of one of the removed videos, entitled “Breaking Barriers,” says. “Intolerance. Ignorance. Oppression.”

The decision sparked outrage from officials.

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile, called the removal of the video as “pathetic, disgraceful and disrespectful.”

“To strip them from the Air Force curriculum is an outrageous betrayal of our values as Americans. Their heroism is not ‘DEI.’ It is American history. I’m calling on the Air Force to immediately reverse this decision,” said U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham.

The Tuskegee Airmen story wasn’t the only video to be removed by the Air Force. Also removed was a video about the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs – the female World War II pilots who were vital in ferrying warplanes for the military. Both videos could be restored as soon as Monday, according to an official.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more is known.

AL.com reporter John Sharp contributed to this report.

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Memphis overwhelms UAB in blowout victory

The UAB Blazers dropped a critical league game on Sunday, getting dominated by Memphis 100-77 inside FedEx Forum. The Tigers shot 62 percent from the field, and 52 percent from three-point range as they drop the Blazers record to 12-8 overall and 5-2 in the AAC.

Forward Efrem ‘Butta’ Johnson led the Blazers with 21 points, 15 of which came from 5-of-9 from three-point range. His shooting from deep contributed to a solid 38 percent team three-point percentage, but it was the only place the Blazers found consistency on Sunday.

UAB senior Yaxel Lendeborg had an off day on offense going 5-of-15 from the field, but still managed to put up 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. On defense, he and his frontcourt partner Christian Coleman were overwhelmed by the Tigers’ duo of Dain Dainja and Nicholas Jourdain.

Dainja finished the game with 21 points and eight rebounds, with Jourdain adding 11 points and seven rebounds of his own. Paired with their interior defense, the duo led Memphis to a whopping 54 points scored in the paint compared to UAB’s 30.

Leading the game in scoring was Memphis guard PJ Haggerty, who shined with a 23-point, six rebound and nine assist performance against Andy Kennedy’s Blazers.

UAB will get a chance to make up for today’s defensive breakdown on March 2nd, when the Tigers come to Birmingham to take on the Blazers in Bartow Arena. The Blazers are back on the road this Wednesday as they face Tulsa at 7 p.m.

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Trump orders tariffs after Colombia rejects US flights of deported migrants

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was ordering tariffs, visa restrictions and other retaliatory measures to be taken against Colombia after its government rejected two U.S. military flights carrying migrants.

Trump said the measures were necessary, because the decision of Colombian President Gustavo Petro “jeopardized” national security in the U.S.

“These measures are just the beginning,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “We will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the Criminals they forced into the United States.”

Earlier Sunday, Petro said that his government would not accept flights carrying migrants deported from the U.S. until the Trump administration creates a protocol that treats them with “dignity.” Petro made the announcement in two X posts, one of which included a news video of migrants reportedly deported to Brazil walking on a tarmac with restraints on their hands and feet.

“A migrant is not a criminal and must be treated with the dignity that a human being deserves,” Petro said. “That is why I returned the U.S. military planes that were carrying Colombian migrants… In civilian planes, without being treated like criminals, we will receive our fellow citizens.”

Colombia accepted 475 deportation flights from the United States from 2020 to 2024, fifth behind Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador, according to Witness at the Border, an advocacy group that tracks flight data. It accepted 124 deportation flights in 2024.

Last year, Colombia and other countries began accepting U.S.-funded deportation flights from Panama.

The U.S. government didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press regarding aircraft and protocols used in deportations to Colombia.

No official order had been issued as of Sunday afternoon that would allow for the implementation of the measures Trump announced.

“This is a clear message we are sending that countries have an obligation to accept repatriation flights,” a senior administration official told the AP. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss issue publicly.

Colombians emerged in recent years as a major presence on the U.S. border with Mexico, aided in part by a visa regime that allows them to easily fly to Mexico and avoid trekking though the treacherous Darien Gap. They ranked fourth with 127,604 arrests for illegal crossings during a 12-month period through September, behind Mexicans, Guatemalans and Venezuelans.

Mexico hasn’t imposed visa restrictions on Colombians, as they have on Venezuelans, Ecuadoreans and Peruvians.

The government of Petro, a former leftist guerrilla, in a statement later announced that the South American country’s presidential aircraft had been made available to facilitate the return of migrants who were to arrive hours earlier on the U.S. military airplanes and guarantee them “dignified conditions.”

As part of a flurry of actions to make good on Trump’s campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration, his government is using active-duty military to help secure the border and carry out deportations.

Two U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo planes carrying migrants removed from the U.S. touched down early Friday in Guatemala. That same day, Honduras received two deportation flights carrying a total of 193 people.

In announcing what he called “urgent and decisive retaliatory measures,” Trump explained that he ordered “25% tariffs on all goods coming into the United States,” which would be raised to 50% in one week. He said he also ordered “A Travel Ban and immediate Visa Revocations” on Colombian government officials, allies and supporters.

“All Party Members, Family Members, and Supporters of the Colombian Government,” Trump wrote will be subject to “Visa Sanctions.” He did not say to which party he was referring to or provide any additional details on the visa and travel restrictions.

Trump added that all Colombians will face enhanced customs inspections.

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Last call: FanDuel promo code gives $300 bonus for Commanders vs. Eagles NFC Championship

Championship Sunday is here and the action kicks off with a rivalry matchup between the Commanders and Eagles. Winning a $5 wager on the NFC Championship will land you a $300 bonus when you grab our FanDuel promo code (no code required). FanDuel’s welcome offer expires tonight, so this is your final opportunity to claim the bonus.

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How to use the FanDuel promo code offer for Commanders vs. Eagles

A lot is riding on your $5 wager because it must win to receive the $300 bonus. Choosing which bet to place may seem daunting given the stakes, but it becomes much easier when you remember FanDuel doesn’t restrict the odds of your opening wager.

Rather than taking one of the teams to cover the spread, you can take alternate lines to make it a much safer bet. If you have faith in Philadelphia, consider taking the Eagles +10.5 (-2500 odds). Washington backers can take the Commanders +23.5 (-2200 odds).

If prop betting is more up your alley, I recommend betting Saquon Barkley to rush for 60+ yards (-1900 odds). Barkley has surpassed 60 yards in all but one game this season and recorded 296 total yards in two matchups with the Commanders.

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Our DraftKings promo code takes just $5 to get $200 in bonuses for Commanders vs. Eagles

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles kick off this Sunday with the winner heading to Super Bowl 59. Those signing up using our DraftKings promo code (No code required) can instantly earn $200 in bonus bets before kickoff.

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How to use the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code for Commanders vs. Eagles

The Washington Commanders are currently +6 (-108) road underdogs when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The teams split in their two regular season matchups with a win apiece. However, keep in mind that the Commanders’ victory came in Week 16 of the season in a comeback victory following Jalen Hurts getting concussed.

To best utilize our DraftKings promo code, you should remember the $200 bonus is already a guarantee. So, the best way to wager for this game is to bet as you normally would.

A line in this game I like is A.J. Brown’s under 4.5 receptions (-125). The star wideout has gone under this mark in the team’s past three games. Philadelphia’s offense has taken a run-heavy approach during the postseason, so it will be difficult for Brown to make five catches with so few passes thrown.

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BetMGM bonus code ALCOM1500 now reveals biggest new user bonus for Commanders vs. Eagles

There are no second chances in the NFL playoffs, but sports bettors who register with BetMGM Sportsbook today can get one in case their Commanders vs. Eagles pick doesn’t win. New users signing up with BetMGM bonus code ALCOM1500 can claim a $1,500 first-bet bonus for today’s NFC championship game.

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How to use your BetMGM bonus bets for Commanders vs. Eagles

You can try again if you lose your first bet at BetMGM Sportsbook, so why not take a chance on a wager that could pay nicely — maybe more than 2.5 times your wager?

Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley is having a career season, and he shows no signs of slowing down in the playoffs. His success should be amplified against Washington.

Barkley rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns in Philly’s NFC Divisional Playoff win over the Rams. In two regular-season games against Washington, he rushed for 296 yards and four touchdowns.

The Commanders are one of the worst rushing defenses in the league. They gave up 16 rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks during the regular season and gave up two rushing touchdowns on 14 carries to Detroit RB Jahmyr Gibbs last week.

At BetMGM, you can get a great price of +260 on Barkley to score at least two touchdowns. That’s my pick for the NFC championship game.

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Exclusive bet365 bonus code ALBET365: Bet $5, get $150 bonus for Commanders vs. Eagles

A trip to the Super Bowl is on the line this afternoon when the Commanders and Eagles square off in the NFC Championship. Claiming bet365 bonus code ALBET365 unlocks the opportunity to bet $5 on the game and land $150 in bonuses – win or lose.

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How to use bet365 bonus code ALBET365 for Commanders vs. Eagles

Getting the $150 bonus no matter the outcome of your wager is a key feature of bet365’s welcome offer. You could place a parlay or bet a market with long-shot odds to try pairing the bonus with a big cash payout.

However, I’d look for a market with reasonable odds if I were a new customer claiming bet365’s sign-up bonus. Getting the bonus is nice, but it can only be used for wagering and expires after a week. A cash payout can be withdrawn or sit in your account for as long as you’d like.

My best bet for Commanders versus Lions is Washington +6 (-110 odds). Sportsbooks continue to undervalue the Commanders despite having the best ATS record in the NFL (12-6-1). QB Jayden Daniels has already faced Philadelphia twice and is plenty familiar with the Eagles’ defense.

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1-year-old injured, Alabama man killed in series of crashes on I-65

A series of collisions near Greenville killed one and injured two this week, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Thaddeus Richardson Jr., 34, of Montgomery, died at the scene. Benjamin Carpenter, 41, of Daphne, and a 1-year-old suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital.

“The crash occurred on Interstate 65 near the 122-mile marker, approximately six miles south of Greenville, in Butler County,” according to the statement by Lieutenant Jeremy Burkett.

Burkett stated that the accidents began at about noon on Jan. 21 when a 2014 Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by Donald Richardson of Hudson, Fla., struck the rear end of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Benjamin A. Carpenter, a man from Daphne.

At the time, Thaddeus Richardson was sitting on the driver’s side of a 2014 Ford Mustang with the door open following an earlier crash that officials have not detailed. Carpenter’s Silverado struck the stationary Mustang, ejecting Thaddeus Richardson, who was pronounced dead on the scene. A 1-year-old passenger was injured in the Mustang.

After hitting the Silverado, Donald Richardson’s Kenworth struck the rear of a 2025 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Dontrell Dorsey of Abbeville. A 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by David Colston of Montgomery then struck the Kenworth.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are still investigating the crash.

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Country music star allegedly threatened son with legal action after Trump concert disaster

Just days after he made a public plea for his father to seek help, Trace Cyrus, the son of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, said his father is “taking legal action” against him.

Trace Cyrus made the emotional plea to his father on Instagram in the wake of Billy Ray’s performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

That performance was so bad that some fans worried on social media about Billy Ray’s health. Trace seemed to add credibility to the idea that something may have been wrong with his father with the post in which he wrote, “Sadly, the man that I wanted to desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s obvious to everyone but you.

“As I write this with tears in my eyes I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon,” Trace wrote. “I love you, Dad.”

Billy Ray apparently heard the message and didn’t appreciate it.

“Dad my message was beyond loving,” Trace returned to Instagram to write on Jan. 25. “I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don’t want to put your business out there like that.

“But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace,” he continued. “Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you. You should be ashamed of yourself. I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I’m not.

“Get help.”

Trace Cyrus also had an Instagram story Saturday in which he said he still had not heard from his father.

“He did contact a family member to let me know he’s taking legal action against me for encouraging him to get help,” he wrote. “Dad I (live) 30 miles away from you. You could’ve just come & talked to me like a man.”

Billy Ray Cyrus performed at Monday’s Liberty Ball following Donald Trump’s inauguration.

What made it so bad? Well, if you missed it, Cyrus was hit with a slew of technical issues, claiming he couldn’t get his guitar turned on at one point.

“Is my guitar still on,” he wondered aloud. “I think they cut me off. Is my guitar, OK? I don’t hear my guitar anymore. Check. Ah, check. Is anybody awake? I don’t hear it? Does anyone hear this?”

He didn’t seem to be getting must interaction from the folks on the stage, until finally someone came out and tinkered with the guitar.

“I bet I got excited and unplugged it,” he said.

He also appeared to be lip syncing, and when he did take the mic and start singing without music … well, he didn’t sound good.

“Trump needs to pardon Billy Ray Cyrus for that performance because it was a crime,” Brooks Johnson posted on X.

Country music website Whiskey Riff called it a “train wreck,” and wrote that Cyrus eventually appeared to be escorted off the stage after they turned the lights off on him.

Cyrus addressed the performance on Instagram on Tuesday.

“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not,” he wrote. “I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me. I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says ‘you’re on,’ you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell. I was there for the people and we had a blast. That’s called rock n roll!!!”

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Chiefs-Bills free livestream: How to watch AFC Championship Game today, TV, schedule

The Kansas City Chiefs play against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game today. The matchup will begin at 5:30 p.m. CT on CBS. Fans can watch this NFL playoff game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, the game can be viewed via Paramount+.

As the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the Chiefs will be hosting the matchup and that’s significant – the team has not lost a home game this season.

The Kansas City squad is coming off a 23-14 win against No. 4 Houston, but the Chiefs struggled offensively. The team accrued 212 total yards, which included only 50 yards on the ground. Kansas City offense will rely on their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 177 yards and a touchdown against Houston.

The Bills possess the No. 2 seed in the AFC, and are coming off a close 27-25 win against Baltimore. During the victory, Buffalo’s star quarterback Josh Allen only threw for 127 yards.

Fans can watch this NFL playoff game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, the game can be viewed via Paramount+.

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