Friday morning top stories 12/19/2025
Friday morning's top stories include young woman falling from Stranger Things building; viral video of student being tasted on bus; Army soldier in court for shooting; U.S. pauses diversity program; plane crash kills retired NASCAR driver.
Friday morning's top stories include young woman falling from Stranger Things building; viral video of student being tasted on bus; Army soldier in court for shooting; U.S. pauses diversity program; plane crash kills retired NASCAR driver.
Latest on death of Greg Biffle
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were killed on Thursday when their plane crashed while landing in Statesville, North Carolina. Here's the latest report from FOX News.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were killed on Thursday when their plane crashed while landing in Statesville, North Carolina. Here's the latest report from FOX News.
What's the right way to eat a candy cane?
A new survey is taking a look an age-old debate -- what is the right way to eat a candy cane? Do you eat the curved end first? The straight end? Or do you break it into pieces?
A new survey is taking a look an age-old debate -- what is the right way to eat a candy cane? Do you eat the curved end first? The straight end? Or do you break it into pieces?
Pets as dependents?
A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the IRS in hopes of claiming her pet as a dependent. She says he fits every requirement -- has no income, lives with her full-time, and costs her $5,000 a year.
A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the IRS in hopes of claiming her pet as a dependent. She says he fits every requirement -- has no income, lives with her full-time, and costs her $5,000 a year.
Brown University shooting suspect dead
Authorities say the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting is dead and they believe he also killed a university professor. Additionally, the White House is taking steps to pause a program that allowed the suspect to come to the United States.
Authorities say the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting is dead and they believe he also killed a university professor. Additionally, the White House is taking steps to pause a program that allowed the suspect to come to the United States.
Thousands of Fort Benning soldiers traveling home for holidays
Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.
Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.
Troops headed home for the holidays
Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.
Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.
Young woman dies after falling from building on Emory’s Briarcliff campus
A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened. This is a breaking news report.
A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened. This is a breaking news report.
FBI offers $5K reward acid attack that badly burned Savannah woman
A woman suffered severe chemical burns in a Dec. 10 attack while walking in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
A woman suffered severe chemical burns in a Dec. 10 attack while walking in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
Georgia man convicted on 69 counts in dog fighting case
A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.
A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.
Cobb leaders prepare for soccer fans ahead of World Cup matches in Atlanta
With World Cup matches being played at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, and some of the teams training in Cobb County., county leaders are preparing on multiple fronts.
With World Cup matches being played at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, and some of the teams training in Cobb County., county leaders are preparing on multiple fronts.
Cobb County preparing for World Cup
In Cobb County, the Atlanta United Training facility will serve as a base camp. Teams will also train at Kennesaw State University and Paces Academy. FOX 5's Denise Dillon has more.
In Cobb County, the Atlanta United Training facility will serve as a base camp. Teams will also train at Kennesaw State University and Paces Academy. FOX 5's Denise Dillon has more.
Video shows officer Tasing student on Fulton County school bus
Video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer using a Taser on a student during an incident on a school bus.
Video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer using a Taser on a student during an incident on a school bus.
Brown shooting found dead in storage unit
The suspect believed to be responsible for the shooting at Brown University was found dead in a storage unit. During a press conference. authorities identified the suspect and say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The suspect believed to be responsible for the shooting at Brown University was found dead in a storage unit. During a press conference. authorities identified the suspect and say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officer seen Tasing student on bus
A viral video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer Tasing a student who refused to get off the bus. The school district says the officer has been removed from active duty pending an investigation. FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo has the story.
A viral video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer Tasing a student who refused to get off the bus. The school district says the officer has been removed from active duty pending an investigation. FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo has the story.
The 'Patriot Games': What we know about Trump's proposed high school athletic competition
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
Student Tased on school bus
A Fulton County Schools police officer has been removed from active duty pending an investigation after a student was Tased on board a school bus. The incident was captured on video.
A Fulton County Schools police officer has been removed from active duty pending an investigation after a student was Tased on board a school bus. The incident was captured on video.
Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.
Local foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students for holidays
The Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students at Crawford Long Middle School. 90 needy students were identified and then adopted by the foundation. The students were allowed to write at least three gifts on their Christmas lists.
The Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students at Crawford Long Middle School. 90 needy students were identified and then adopted by the foundation. The students were allowed to write at least three gifts on their Christmas lists.
Father of accused Apalachee HS mass shooter in court for motions hearing
The father of the teen accused in the Apalachee High School shooting is scheduled to appear in Barrow County court Thursday morning for a final motions hearing as his criminal case moves closer to trial.
The father of the teen accused in the Apalachee High School shooting is scheduled to appear in Barrow County court Thursday morning for a final motions hearing as his criminal case moves closer to trial.