Special counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.

Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House and the potential impact that will have.

Despite Donald Trump’s focus on fossil fuels, his return to the White House won’t derail clean energy, analysts and activists say.

For months, Donald Trump and his campaign have been promising mass deportations. In a city that has received some 200,000 new migrants in the last two years, that promise has resonated among some.

In recognition of Veterans Day, this edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion features original wind-band recordings from World War II including the original Glenn Miller recording of the “St. Louis Blues March.” As a matter of fact, you’ll not only hear the music but also the recorded voices of Glenn Miller and Irving Berlin from V-discs, V standing for “victory.” To lift the morale of troops, the military issued V-discs, made by many performers of the day. Many musicians volunteered for the military, including Glenn Miller. So we are going to open today’s edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion with the original V-disc recording of “St. Louis Blues March.” The recording opens with a greeting from Glenn Miller himself.

Catch up on the week's biggest stories about people, places, events and activities happening in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley.

This episode, Christian "CeCe" Mitchell tells us about Sound On the Hill- the creative collective she founded seven years ago. She's joined by SOTH member Nick Miller.

Sundial contributor Donna Geise has written a sestina in loving memory of her Great Aunt Erma, a beautiful, free spirit.