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Billionaire technology investor Robert F. Smith surprised the entire graduating class at Morehouse College while delivering a commencement speech Sunday. He vowed that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at $40 million.
He's back. Tiger Woods has won his fifth Masters tournament, and his first since 2005.
A student attending college in North Texas has pleaded guilty in the 2017 deaths of three pedestrians in Georgia, but will not serve any jail time.
Georgia guard Tyree Crump scored 21 points for the Bulldogs and set a career high six 3-pointers to help beat Texas 98-88 Saturday in an SEC and Big 12 matchup.
The lawsuit alleges adults on the trip ignored weather warnings and failed to direct the Cypress, Texas boy and others to shelter.
Customers at two suburban Atlanta Walmart stores received a holiday surprise when they found out actor Tyler Perry had paid for their layaway items.
The Georgia Bulldogs will settle for an intriguing matchup against Texas in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
Jalen Hurts came off the bench to pass for one touchdown and run for another in the fourth quarter, rallying No. 1 Alabama to a 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia for the Southeastern Conference title Saturday.
Investigators in Louisiana and Georgia said Samuel Little's confessions have enabled them to solve slayings.
The city of Savannah, Georgia, has its eyes out for a vandal who put "googly eyes" on a statue of Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene.
The death toll from Hurricane Michael has climbed to at least six people, as victims were recovered in the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and North Carolina on Thursday.
Civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis has been hospitalized for undisclosed reasons.
The third of four suspects in the shooting death of emerging Florida rap star XXXTentacion was arrested in rural Georgia at a relative's house, authorities said Thursday.
A Georgia waitress has become an online sensation after body-slamming a customer who was caught on camera groping her.
Two police officers in an Atlanta suburb are on administrative leave after their chief watched body camera video that appears to show them joking about using a coin flip app to determine whether a driver would be arrested for reckless driving.
Police in Fort Worth have arrested the man who is believed to have hopped on a bicycle while naked, chased down a female jogger, and assaulted the woman last year.
A coroner's office has released the name of the 14-year-old boy from Texas was killed when a tree fell on his tent at a Georgia Boy Scout camp.
Powerful storms had rolled through the area downing multiple trees, including the one that fell on the boy's tent.
A Georgia teacher who dedicated 30 years of her life to educating young students made a final request before dying of cancer earlier this month.
An Air National Guard C-130 cargo plane crashed onto a busy highway moments after taking off from an airport in Georgia on Wednesday.
A sheriff in georgia has erected a sign touting its resident's ability to carry concealed weapons and their alleged willingness to use them.
A tour bus headed to the Masters golf tournament flipped over on a Georgia interstate on Thursday, injuring at least a dozen people.
A 27-year-old Dallas woman is in federal custody on charges she tried to smuggle a 14-year-old boy into the U.S. from Mexico.
A family says a 2-year-old girl died Friday after a mirror fell on her at a Payless ShoeSource store in Riverdale, Georgia.
After Delta Air Lines withstood swift political retribution in its home state of Georgia for cutting ties with the National Rifle Association, the airline's chief executive insisted Friday "we are not taking sides" in the national debate over guns.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
Katie Buck waded into dangerous, fast‑moving water to free trapped animals — including a porcupine she carried out bare‑handed — as her rescue facility was overwhelmed by sudden flooding.
Using data from federal science and environmental agencies, the team measured not only how much rainfall fell in the area but also the extent of the area affected.
Moviegoers travel for hours and buy tickets months in advance to experience the massive film format shown at only 25 theaters nationwide.
The city's annual program aims to boost literacy by keeping children reading through the summer, offering prizes and support from the public library system.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
Katie Buck waded into dangerous, fast‑moving water to free trapped animals — including a porcupine she carried out bare‑handed — as her rescue facility was overwhelmed by sudden flooding.
Using data from federal science and environmental agencies, the team measured not only how much rainfall fell in the area but also the extent of the area affected.
Moviegoers travel for hours and buy tickets months in advance to experience the massive film format shown at only 25 theaters nationwide.
The city's annual program aims to boost literacy by keeping children reading through the summer, offering prizes and support from the public library system.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt tells Jack Fink about her race against Republican Don Huffines, who will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st. She also discusses her opposition to the taxpayer-funded school choice program, calling it a voucher scheme.
Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st, months before he is set to face Democratic candidate Sarah Eckhardt. "I wanted as much of a head start as I could get in the office to understand it," Huffines told Jack Fink. "Understand the processes, understand the team members and the government."
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
