Parents of boy found alone after Highland Park parade shooting were among those killed

The parents of a little boy who was found alone after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day parade were identified as two of the victims killed after a gunman opened fire on the crowd.

Carlos Santana collapses on stage at Pine Knob show

Music superstar Carlos Santana collapsed on stage at Pine Knob Music Theatre Tuesday night.

Georgia Tech researchers develop way for wheelchair users to steer with head tilts, facial expressions

Inside the Aware House on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Matt McCoy is testing out what could be the next big thing in assistive technology: a system of magnetic sensors on his face and behind his ear allowing him steer his power wheelchair by tilting his head.

Pet of the Day from Fur Kids
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Meet Roxbury, a Retriever-Black Lab-Terrier-Pitbull mix who can be a bit anxious, but will eventually warm up. He is a sucker for sticking his head out of the window during car rides. Visit furkids.org for more information.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Toliver Howard is a young tabby who has survived homelessness, abuse, and injury before he was rescued on the side of the road. He's a happy, easy-going cat who loves people and will gently but firmly ask for attention.

3 police officers killed in Kentucky by suspect with rifle

Lance Storz opened fire on officers serving a warrant on his eastern Kentucky home, investigators say. Two officers were killed and five were injured.

FDA wants COVID-19 boosters to target newer, highly contagious variants

The FDA told COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to modify their fall booster shots to target the newer omicron variants now dominant in the US. Yet, if you are due for a booster shot now, experts recommend getting the added protection as soon as possible.

I-75 South reopens in Bartow County after fiery chain-reaction crash

All southbound lanes of I-75 in Bartow County will be closed through at least Friday morning, GDOT says, after a fiery chain-reaction crash involving several tractor trailers.

Pet of the Day from Jail Dogs
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Meet Tank, the one in a half Bully-Mix who gets along well with other dogs, easy going, and very obedient. Visit jaildogs.org for more information.

Burgers with Buck visits Westside's Redbird
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When you think of Redbird at Atlanta's Westside Provisions District you may think of small, sharable plates, but this burger is something you're going to want to keep all to yourself.

Delta pilots picket at Atlanta airport to protest working conditions

Delta pilots say they are "beyond exhausted" working to meet flight demands and will hit the picket line at Atlanta's airport to demand better working conditions and pay raises.

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as 1st Black woman on Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson officially became the U.S. Supreme Court’s 116th justice following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.

Pandemic lockdown triggered sharp drop in preterm births, Georgia Tech study finds

In the spring of 2020, as the US went into a pandemic lockdown, the data shows preterm births, especially caesarian section deliveries and induced births suddenly dropped, too. 

Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
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Meet Homer, the four-year-old Domestic Short-Hair mix. He is friendly, affectionate, and loves a great scratch. If you want more information, visit pawsatlanta.org.

Georgia mom who couldn't find baby formula 'overwhelmed' by donations from strangers

Quinn Shealey, a Georgia mom of 5, could not find baby formula for her 6-month-old twins who were born prematurely. So she asked for help from FOX 5 viewers. The response, she says, has been overwhelming. "It restored my faith in humanity."

Gwinnett 'Best Charity' closed after commercial gambling arrest

A popular charity poker room in Gwinnett County closed its doors amid criminal allegations its founder was actually running a commercial gambling operation.

Freddie Freeman's agent withheld 'pertinent information' about Braves offer, FOX Sports Radio host reports

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman's agent withheld specifics about contract negotiations with the Atlanta Braves' during his free agency, according to FOX Sports Radio host Doug Gottlieb.