Jim Beck case: Jury convicts suspended Georgia insurance commissioner
A jury has convicted the suspended Georgia insurance commissioner of fraud in a scheme against an insurer he managed.
A jury has convicted the suspended Georgia insurance commissioner of fraud in a scheme against an insurer he managed.
Multiple people shot, including EMT personnel, in series of attacks in Tucson; suspect identified
Tucson Police officials have released the identity of a man they say was involved in a shooting spree that ended with five people shot, including one fatality.
Tucson Police officials have released the identity of a man they say was involved in a shooting spree that ended with five people shot, including one fatality.
CDC director says US reaching 'pivotal point' in pandemic, as delta variant spreads
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Brie is a 12-year-old Boston Terrier mix who loves to snuggle, sit in the sun, and go for rides in the car. If you'd like to joyride with Brie, contact PAWS Atlanta.
Brie is a 12-year-old Boston Terrier mix who loves to snuggle, sit in the sun, and go for rides in the car. If you'd like to joyride with Brie, contact PAWS Atlanta.
Dubai shop sells world's most expensive ice cream
The ice cream is made from fresh vanilla beans, 23-carat edible gold, saffron, and black truffles.
The ice cream is made from fresh vanilla beans, 23-carat edible gold, saffron, and black truffles.
Charlamagne Tha God to host new late-night show
“The Breakfast Club” host Charlamagne Tha God just landed a new gig: his own late-night talk show.
“The Breakfast Club” host Charlamagne Tha God just landed a new gig: his own late-night talk show.
Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has fired the director of the opening ceremony on because of a Holocaust joke he made during a comedy show in 1998.
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has fired the director of the opening ceremony on because of a Holocaust joke he made during a comedy show in 1998.
Federal prosecutors question Beck about mysterious computer programmer
Suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck took the witness stand for a second day in his federal fraud trial. Beck told jurors his testimony “is my last chance” to persuade them and the wider world that federal investigators ignored the truth in a misguided rush to indict him.
Suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck took the witness stand for a second day in his federal fraud trial. Beck told jurors his testimony “is my last chance” to persuade them and the wider world that federal investigators ignored the truth in a misguided rush to indict him.
Price for lack of billing transparency may go up for hospitals
When we need to make a big purchase, most of us research prices. But with medical procedures, too often the final tally is a big surprise.
When we need to make a big purchase, most of us research prices. But with medical procedures, too often the final tally is a big surprise.
Doctors are seeing rise in RSV and other respiratory viruses in young children
Since May, Georgia doctors have been reporting a jump in the number of children diagnosed with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and other respiratory illnesses that typically peak in the winter months.
Since May, Georgia doctors have been reporting a jump in the number of children diagnosed with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and other respiratory illnesses that typically peak in the winter months.
Pet of the day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Judi loves to say hello to everyone she meets. If you'd like to learn more about Judi, contact the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.
Judi loves to say hello to everyone she meets. If you'd like to learn more about Judi, contact the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.
Fire up the grill for National Hot Dog Day
Time to fire up the grill for National Hot Dog Day.
Time to fire up the grill for National Hot Dog Day.
WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics
The number of Games-linked COVID-19 cases in Japan this month was 79 on Wednesday, with more international athletes testing positive at home and unable to travel.
The number of Games-linked COVID-19 cases in Japan this month was 79 on Wednesday, with more international athletes testing positive at home and unable to travel.
KSU police delayed reports of student sexual assaults
A KSU student told campus police in October of 2020 she was raped in her University Village dorm by another student. It took police nearly six weeks to forward the complaint to the Title IX office.
A KSU student told campus police in October of 2020 she was raped in her University Village dorm by another student. It took police nearly six weeks to forward the complaint to the Title IX office.
Blue Origin launches Jeff Bezos into space on company's 1st human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
Pets of the day from FurKids Atlanta
Alfonzo P is 7 years old and loves playing in the yard and a good nap. Catherine has the softest fur, is still adjusting to life around people, but loves to hold your hand.
Alfonzo P is 7 years old and loves playing in the yard and a good nap. Catherine has the softest fur, is still adjusting to life around people, but loves to hold your hand.
How to protect your home from dangerous fires
Household fires cause nearly 3,000 deaths and more than 12,000 injuries nationwide each year and most of those deaths can be prevented.
Household fires cause nearly 3,000 deaths and more than 12,000 injuries nationwide each year and most of those deaths can be prevented.
Almost $90B wiped out in Cryptocurrency crash
Bitcoin fell 6%, dipping below $30,000 for the first time in nearly a month in Monday's crash of the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin fell 6%, dipping below $30,000 for the first time in nearly a month in Monday's crash of the cryptocurrency market.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Prosecutors rest in federal fraud trial of Georgia's Beck
After five days of testimony from some 20 witnesses, the prosecution rested in its fraud and money laundering case against suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on Monday.
After five days of testimony from some 20 witnesses, the prosecution rested in its fraud and money laundering case against suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on Monday.