The Sunrise News Sampler

29-year-old James Sexton, son of former Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Ted Sexton, was found guilty of federal charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice for allegedly blocking a federal investigation of allegations of inmate abuse at Los Angeles County Jails. His sentencing is set for December 1, and he faces up to 15 years in prison.

State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice will visit Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy on Tuesday, September 23 with the Future of Public Education Tour, beginning at 6pm. A question and answer session will follow from 7pm until 7:30.

Sen. Richard Shelby is calling for the immediate resignation of U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller following the judge's arrest on a domestic violence charge. Rep. Terri Sewell has also called for Fuller's resignation.

The National Governors Association says Alabama will be one of three states to participate in a year-long project to examine ways to spur changes in how states pay for Medicaid and other health care services. Alabama is trying to change its Medicaid program from a fee-for service model to managed care through regional care organizations.

The U.S. Senate is expected to follow the House's lead today and give the Obama administration authority to arm and train Syrian rebels so they can go after the group Islamic State.

The White House says the U.S. will train at least 50,000 veterans to become solar panel installers in the next six years as part of a jobs training program, which is among a host of initiatives the White House says will cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 300 million tons through 2030 and save billions of dollars on energy bills for homeowners and businesses.

A British nurse who recovered from Ebola is sharing his blood with an American patient, which doctors hope will help the patient recover.

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer is charged with aggravated assault for an alleged July attack on the mother of his toddler son.

Yesterday, the Carolina Panthers decided that star defensive end Greg Hardy won't play any more games until his domestic violence case is solved.