Severe wind, storm kills man, snaps trees, crushes homes across Georgia

The severe storm that whipped through metro Atlanta overnight left behind a trail of damage caused by strong winds and heavy rain.

2 people dead in Covington small plane crash

The two victims who died in a plane crash near the Covington Municipal Airport Saturday night have been identified.

Daytona 500 live: How to watch on TV, stream NASCAR's biggest race

It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.

Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says

Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.

President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR Daytona 500: Here's when the president arrives

It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."

IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

Trump administration turning these prisons into ICE lockups, leaked memo shows

The Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Prisons signed a contract to turn five federal prisons into ICE detention centers, a leaked memo obtained by KTVU shows. 

What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025

Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.

NASCAR Daytona 500: How to watch, how to stream 'Great American Race' on Sunday

NASCAR's Daytona 500 – also known as The Great America Race – is Sunday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway. The race now begins at 1:30 p.m. (it was moved up an hour) due to the potential for rain Sunday afternoon (we'll get into that in a bit).

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Yes, the US government really processes retirement paperwork in an underground mine

The federal government still processes retirement applications manually in a Pennsylvania limestone mine, a system Elon Musk criticized as outdated and inefficient.

DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'

During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."

Recall issued for Louisiana oysters in Georgia, other states

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for oysters distributed to multiple states, including Georgia, due to possible norovirus contamination.

Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes

The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.

Who is X Æ A-Xii? Elon Musk's son makes rare appearance at White House

Elon Musk brought his son, X Æ A-Xii, to the White House on Tuesday as he joined President Trump in the Oval Office. Here’s what to know about Musk’s son and his growing family.

Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs

President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.