Laken Hope Riley honored on U.S. House floor with moment of silence

Members of the Georgia congressional delegation gathered for an emotional tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to honor the memory of Laken Hope Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose life was tragically cut short on the campus of the University of Georgia nearly a week ago.

Cook County judge orders removal of Trump from primary ballot

A Cook County judge is ordering the Illinois State Board of Elections to remove former president Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot.

First lady Jill Biden plans return to Atlanta, launching 'Women for Biden-Harris'

First lady Dr. Jill Biden is heading back to the Peach State, marking her fourth recent visit. It's part of an effort to launch a new campaign, aimed at organizing and mobilizing female voters.

Head of prosecutors’ council accused of delaying case against Lt. Gov. Jones

A Fayetteville attorney is suing a state official who he says is holding up the prosecution of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The attorney wants Jones held accountable for his role as a so-called fake elector for Donald Trump in 2020, before the statute of limitations runs out. But Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis hasn't picked a special prosecutor.

Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump's appeal against Jan. 6 criminal charges

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Donald Trump’s appeal of a lower court decision rejecting his claim of "absolute immunity" that would allow him to avoid facing criminal charges. 

Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution.

Biden has annual physical at Walter Reed, president ‘remains fit’ for duty, doctor says

President Joe Biden has been deemed “fit to successfully execute" his duties as president following a annual physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday.

Mark Meadows' attempt move Georgia election interference case to federal court denied again

Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows has suffered another setback in his attempt to move his charges in Georgia's election interference investigation to federal court.

Trump vs Willis: Wade's former law partner back on stand during disqualification hearing

A former law partner of Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade was evasive on the witness stand Tuesday as lawyers pressed him on details about a romantic relationship between Wade and District Attorney Fani Willis that has roiled the 2020 Georgia election case against Donald Trump.

UGA campus murder: Arrest warrants for Jose Ibarra released

The arrest warrants for the 26-year-old man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens have been released.

Laken Riley's murder fuels political firestorm as UGA community calls for unity

Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.

UGA campus murder: Officials face mounting pressure amid campus safety concerns

Laken Riley’s murder has some University of Georgia students and parents pushing UGA and Athens-Clarke County leaders to invest more in safety measures.

Laken Riley murder: Athens DA enlists special prosecutor for trial

Athens District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez announced plans to bring in a special prosecutor to handle the murder trial for a 22-year-old woman who was killed during a morning run on the University of Georgia's campus.

Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage deal could happen by next Monday, Biden says

President Joe Biden said that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, which would pause any more warfare and allow remaining hostages to be released, could happen as early as next Monday. 

UGA campus murder: Hundreds attend vigil for Laken Riley, Wyatt Banks

A growing memorial has been established at Lake Herrick, marking the location where Laken Riley's body was discovered last Thursday.

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' fatal shooting trial set to begin in July

"Rust" star Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.