New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.

Terrion Arnold released by Lions; given $1M bond in armed robbery, kidnapping case

Despite Terrion Arnold getting a win in court – the Detroit Lions released him later at 4 p.m. There has been no other statement from the team, however.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

Former NBA player Malik Beasley indicted in sports betting scheme

A federal indictment unsealed Monday charges six people, including former NBA player and Atlanta native Malik Beasley, in a major sports bribery and wire fraud scheme.

Search for missing non-verbal 6-year-old in Clayton County

A massive search was launched over the weekend for a vulnerable, non-verbal 6-year-old boy who vanished in Riverdale.

Body of missing 6-year-old recovered in Clayton County pond

A massive search ended in tragedy Monday after rescue crews recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old non-verbal boy from a Clayton County pond.

Body of newborn baby found in toilet at Michigan's Electric Forest festival

An investigation is ongoing after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a portable toilet at Michigan's Electric Forest festival over the weekend.

Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' hearing postponed

Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols was expected to appear in court Monday as she faces dozens of criminal charges involving alleged sexual contact with students.

New probe ordered into Towns County sheriff by Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a new investigation into suspended Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson.

North Georgia heat advisory: What to know for Monday

Dangerous summer heat is settling over the region as weather officials issue widespread advisories across Georgia, warning residents that the index could climb as high as 112 degrees.

Georgia golfer aiming for 37-hour world record marathon

Local golfer Mike Woodard is attempting to set a world record by playing golf continuously for 37 hours.

Forsyth County Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter dies at 59

Forsyth County officials announced that Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday.

Power restored after fallen tree causes major outage in Palmetto

A widespread power outage plunged most of Palmetto into darkness Sunday after a falling tree severed primary transmission lines, prompting emergency responses and the opening of multiple local cooling shelters.

Decatur WatchFest draws families and soccer fans to the square

The opening day of the World Cup knockout stage brought crowds and an economic surge to Decatur Square on Sunday as soccer fans gathered to watch international powerhouses collide.

Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.