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The Make-A-Wish Foundation has launched its annual motivational wish line, now open for calls nationwide. By dialing 480-914-9474, callers can hear uplifting, funny, and heartfelt messages recorded by Make-A-Wish kids. Many of the children sharing encouragement are facing serious illnesses, including cancer, yet took time to spread hope this holiday season. Learn more about the wish line and the mission behind it at wish.org/wishline.

Investigators work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2025. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was among seven people killed. The aircraft reportedly turned back toward the airport, though the reason remains unclear. A passenger texted “emergency landing” shortly before the crash, but no mayday call was made. Three people on board held pilot licenses, and officials have not identified who was flying.

At least 16 files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case have disappeared from the Justice Department’s public website, including photos showing President Trump, Melania Trump, and other materials such as images of paintings. The Justice Department has not explained why the documents were removed or whether they will be restored. In a post on X, the department said photos and related materials are still under review and being redacted in accordance with the law.

Foster Care Support Foundation is helping care for foster grandparents and other caregivers this holiday season with care package kits. FOX LOCAL's Kim Leoffler showing Judayah Murray what those kits consist of and how anyone can help their mission.

A fast-moving fire tore through a Griffin neighborhood Saturday, heavily damaging three homes and scorching a fourth before firefighters could bring it under control, according to fire officials.

President Trump signed an order yesterday giving federal workers both Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas off. Presidents typically grant only one of those days, so this expanded holiday break is unusual. It is a generous move, but it does not apply to everyone.

A five-year-old boy with autism is safe after Gwinnett County police officers found him in a storm drain at Peachtree Ridge Park, a search that officers say ended in the best possible outcome.

Newly released video shows multiple hooded suspects approaching the victims’ apartment moments before the shooting.