Atlanta named best in the U.S. for Christmas celebrations, report says
It may not be a white Christmas in Atlanta this year, but the city is the best in the country for the holiday spirit, a new report says.
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Police interviewing person of interest in Savannah acid attack
Investigators are now speaking with a person of interest in the horrific acid attack that shocked Savannah, Mayor Van Johnson says.
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves.
Georgia's 2026 economic outlook: Jobs, houses, inflation, recession risk
The annual forecast is produced by the UGA Selig Center for Economic Growth, which has tracked Georgia's economy for more than four decades.
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1 dead, 4 injured after mass shooting in East Baltimore
A woman was killed, and four men were injured in a mass shooting in East Baltimore, according to police.
Protesters call on Baltimore leaders to disband Johns Hopkins' private police force
Protesters rallied in front of Baltimore's City Hall on Monday, calling on city leaders to eliminate Johns Hopkins University's private police force.
Baltimore Jewish leader says they "won't be intimidated" after Australia Hanukkah attack
Members of Baltimore's Jewish community say they aren't going to let a vicious terror attack stop them from celebrating Hanukkah.
Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art
Cyclist Barnaby Wickham has collected more than 700 lost hubcaps, mostly on bike rides around Baltimore.
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Magnitude 3.1 earthquake latest to strike San Ramon area
A small earthquake struck the San Ramon area early Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of small earthquakes to shake the Tri-Valley over the past month.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
Powerball estimated jackpot rises to $1.25 billion, 6th biggest in its history
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
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MIT lab director killed in Brookline shooting
MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro was killed in a shooting at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
Healey demands end to ICE flights out of Hanscom airport
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey wants ICE to stop using Hanscom Field airport for private deportation flights.
Powerball estimated jackpot rises to $1.25 billion, 6th biggest in its history
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
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Woman found dead near Schamburg shopping center, man in custody
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
CBP Cmdr. Greogry Bovino back in Chicago, DHS says "we're not leaving"
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement actions. He was seen with agents in Little Village, near Midway and in Cicero.
Sentence for man who killed CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso
A sentencing hearing was to be held Tuesday for the man who shot and killed Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso in 2023.
Morris, Illinois firefighter/EMT killed in crash while off duty
A firefighter and EMT from Morris, Illinois, was killed in a car crash while off duty this past weekend, officials said Tuesday.
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Emergency crews prepare for strong winds, possible Xcel Energy shutoff
Xcel Energy is putting nine counties on notice, warning that the utility could shut off power for customers starting at noon through 6 p.m. on Wednesday in order to reduce the risk of wildfires.
High winds and critical fire danger expected Wednesday along the Front Range
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Wednesday, for powerful winds and dangerous fire conditions.
Colorado authorities say 2 missing 13-year-old girls have been found
In Elbert County, authorities said the two missing 13-year-old girls had been found Tuesday morning.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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Pickup passenger dies after truck and school bus collide near Muskegon
A pickup truck passenger died, and both drivers were injured, as a result of a crash with a school bus Monday in Muskegon County.
Counterfeit money investigation results in arrests of 3 Detroit men
Three Detroit men each face multiple charges relating to counterfeit money after an investigation that involved the U.S. Secret Service.
83-year-old man dies after being struck by SUV in Pittsfield Township
An 83-year-old man died after being struck by an SUV in Pittsfield Township early Monday evening.
Detroit police reunite family of girl found wandering alone
Police say the girl, who is believed to be around 10 years old, was found alone at 5:15 a.m. in the area of Plainview Avenue and West Warren Avenue.
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Tanner Smith from 'Love on the Spectrum' introduces health & wellness for autistic adults!
There’s a big health gap facing autistic adults, such as fewer fitness options and a shorter life expectancy, but Autism Speaks is working to change that. Tanner Smith, known from 'Love on the spectrum', joins us with his mom, Nicci Smith, to introduce autism fit.
Learning to make slime from the experts - the kids! (part 2)
We tried to make slime last week and it didn't go great... but now an 8 year old (turning 9 next month) is coming in to show us how it's done! I talked with her mom and her aunt and they said that slime takes only one minute to make, so they walked us through the process!
Slim lessons from the experts - kids!
We tried to make slime last week and it didn't go great... but now an 8 year old (turning 9 next month) is coming in to show us how it's done! I talked with her mom and her aunt and they said that slime takes only one minute to make, so they walked us through the process!
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LAPD officers shoot man allegedly armed with metal pole in San Fernando Valley
The officers deployed a taser on the man before the shooting, but it was ineffective, the LAPD said.
All lanes of northbound 55 Freeway in Orange closed after crash
A Sig Alert has been issued for the freeway at Lincoln Avenue.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 31 points, Cam Spencer adds 27 as Grizzlies beat Clippers 121-103
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 of his 31 points in the first half and Cam Spencer added a career-high 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 121-103.
Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1
Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.
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Surveillance video shows stolen Ferrari crashing into Brickell utility pole
A dramatic surveillance video shows the moment a Ferrari stolen in Miami crashed into a utility pole in Brickell.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
Affordability challenges grow for first-time homebuyers in South Florida
The typical age of a first-time home buyer sits at 40-years-old, the highest on record, according to the National Association of REALTORS.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
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District 196 closes high schools Tuesday due to "potential threats"
A school district covering multiple southern Twin Cities suburbs has canceled all high school classes on Tuesday due to threats.
Gov. Tim Walz to sign executive orders "to reduce gun violence"
Gov. Tim Walz plans to sign two executive orders "to reduce gun violence in Minnesota" on Tuesday, according to his office.
Robbinsdale School Board votes to close 4 buildings amid financial struggles
The board approved the closure of Noble Elementary, Sonnesyn Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School and the district's Education Service Center at the end of next school year.
Highs should reach upper 30s in Twin Cities on Tuesday
Highs will climb close to 40 in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, but a cooldown is coming later in the week.
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NYC battling sudden, unexpected deaths with free genetic testing for at-risk people
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
Another brutally cold day around NYC Tuesday. Here's when we might warm up.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Shots fired near JFK airport prompts investigation that snarls traffic for hours
Shots fired near John F. Kennedy International Airport caused traffic delays Tuesday morning.
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U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Luigi Mangione back in court for day 8 of pretrial evidence hearing
Luigi Mangione is back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Former UArts community comes together for holiday reunion
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Another cold day Tuesday in Philadelphia region, but not as bitter
Tuesday will be the 19th consecutive day of below-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
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FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
Temperatures will be returning to near normal in the Pittsburgh area today
We are beginning to come out of the core of this Arctic air mass that has gripped the region over the last several days.
Squirrel Hill's Murray Avenue Grill closing its doors after nearly 40 years
Brian Allenbaugh said a number of factors led to his decision to close the doors after nearly four decades of business.
Cesina's Sausage Co. in Aliquippa damaged by afternoon fire
The owner of the business said the timing of the fire happening right before the holidays was a gut punch.
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St. Mary's celebrates Stockton's first-ever high school football state championship
Fresh off a historic state championship title, the Saint Mary's varsity football team is back in Stockton after a nail-biting down-to-the-wire win in Southern California against Bakersfield Christian.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "very workable" peace plan to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days.
FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
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Mesquite police reveal details, timeline of child grooming case
An arrest affidavit revealed more details about what led up to the arrest of a teacher and volleyball coach.
Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but Mavericks still lose to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Warmer temperatures greet North Texans after chilly mornings
North Texas temperatures Tuesday morning are above freezing with the help of cloud cover and southerly winds.
Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1
Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.