Senate gridlocked in fight to reopen government
Many essential federal government workers continue to work without being paid as the Senate faces gridlock and the House remains in recess. Here's what both Republicans and Democrats, who blame each other for the shutdown, have to say about it.
Many essential federal government workers continue to work without being paid as the Senate faces gridlock and the House remains in recess. Here's what both Republicans and Democrats, who blame each other for the shutdown, have to say about it.
Supreme Court rules on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century, a change that would boost Republican electoral prospects, particularly across the South.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century, a change that would boost Republican electoral prospects, particularly across the South.
Death of 6-month-old twin: Father, mother faces charges
Necolette Pratt, the mother of a 6-month-old who was reported missing last Sunday and later was found dead, is now facing charges. The father, Antonio Pearce, has been charged with malice murder.
Necolette Pratt, the mother of a 6-month-old who was reported missing last Sunday and later was found dead, is now facing charges. The father, Antonio Pearce, has been charged with malice murder.
Mother says 5-year-old misdiagnosed with STDs
A College Park mother says a routine trip to urgent care turned into a nightmare after her 5-year-old daughter’s test results falsely indicated several sexually transmitted diseases. The mother told FOX 5 the child wasn’t feeling well, so she brought her to an urgent care center for evaluation. That’s when the test results came back showing multiple STDs — results that left the family stunned and demanding answers. This is an exclusive story you’ll only see on FOX 5.
A College Park mother says a routine trip to urgent care turned into a nightmare after her 5-year-old daughter’s test results falsely indicated several sexually transmitted diseases. The mother told FOX 5 the child wasn’t feeling well, so she brought her to an urgent care center for evaluation. That’s when the test results came back showing multiple STDs — results that left the family stunned and demanding answers. This is an exclusive story you’ll only see on FOX 5.
Protein powders containing lead: What we know
Dr. Neil Winawer, a professor at Emory School of Medicine, discuss a recent report by Consumer Reports which tested some of the most popular protein powders on the market today and found an unhealthy amount of lead in some. What you should look for and what you can do.
Dr. Neil Winawer, a professor at Emory School of Medicine, discuss a recent report by Consumer Reports which tested some of the most popular protein powders on the market today and found an unhealthy amount of lead in some. What you should look for and what you can do.
Mojo Arts hosting Young DJ Workshop for youth
Mojo Arts and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta have teamed up to offer a Young DJ Workshop for local you. Joanne Joseph, founder and CEO of Mojo Arts, joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about the workshop.
Mojo Arts and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta have teamed up to offer a Young DJ Workshop for local you. Joanne Joseph, founder and CEO of Mojo Arts, joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about the workshop.
Negative impact of cell phones on youth
Cory Carvalho joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about the negative impact of cell phones on youth. Carvalho is with the University of Georgia's Human Development and Family Science Department.
Cory Carvalho joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about the negative impact of cell phones on youth. Carvalho is with the University of Georgia's Human Development and Family Science Department.
Meet Liberty, Cobb County's newest K-9
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office has a new bloodhound and her name is Liberty.
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office has a new bloodhound and her name is Liberty.
Federal workers relying on side hustles
As the federal government shutdown continues, some federal workers are starting to rely on side hustles for income. Jared Sine joined FOX 5 News to talk about what is happening.
As the federal government shutdown continues, some federal workers are starting to rely on side hustles for income. Jared Sine joined FOX 5 News to talk about what is happening.
DeKalb County bomb squad investigate suspicious item Thursday afternoon
The DeKalb County bomb squad was called in to investigate a suspicious item late Thursday morning.
The DeKalb County bomb squad was called in to investigate a suspicious item late Thursday morning.
Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
Hanover Park police say officer arrested by ICE was hired legally
A suburban Chicago police officer was arrested by ICE, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A suburban Chicago police officer was arrested by ICE, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Republicans new plan to open government; trade tensions with China
The Republicans reportedly have a new plan in place that would reopen the federal government. Additionally, trade tensions with China have continued to heat up.
The Republicans reportedly have a new plan in place that would reopen the federal government. Additionally, trade tensions with China have continued to heat up.
Georgia Supreme Court allowing chemical hair relaxer lawsuit to proceed
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates woman’s lawsuit over chemical hair relaxers.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates woman’s lawsuit over chemical hair relaxers.
Covington man arrested for death of pregnant teen in '74
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.
Covington man indicted in 1994 murder of pregnant Florida teen
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida. Authorities say Michael Zeigler has been charged with first-degree murder and sexual battery in the 1994 killing of 15-weeks-pregnant Tina Haynes, who was found fatally stabbed inside her home.
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida. Authorities say Michael Zeigler has been charged with first-degree murder and sexual battery in the 1994 killing of 15-weeks-pregnant Tina Haynes, who was found fatally stabbed inside her home.
Clayton County mom arrested, community shocked by death
The mother of the Clayton County baby reported missing and then found dead earlier this week has also been arrested. The community is shocked by the arrests of the parents for the 6-month-old child's death.
The mother of the Clayton County baby reported missing and then found dead earlier this week has also been arrested. The community is shocked by the arrests of the parents for the 6-month-old child's death.
Lisa Washington shows different apple recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner
It's apple-picking season. So what are you going to do with all those apples? Lisa Washington shows viewers a breakfast, lunch and dinner recipe.
It's apple-picking season. So what are you going to do with all those apples? Lisa Washington shows viewers a breakfast, lunch and dinner recipe.
Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter
A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.
A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.
Struggle meal searches increasing
According to Google, searches for "struggle meals" have reached record highs this year, tripling in just the past month.
According to Google, searches for "struggle meals" have reached record highs this year, tripling in just the past month.