Wisconsin native journalist abducted in Baghdad after militia warning

Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, a Wisconsin native, was abducted in Baghdad, raising concern from family and colleagues after years reporting in Iraq and across the Middle East.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Georgia men plead guilty in China-linked fentanyl conspiracy

Two Georgia men face life in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids from China.

Dozens of Georgia Ponzi scheme victims to get $6.7M back

Georgia officials say some victims of a massive Ponzi scheme could soon recover part of their losses following a new agreement announced at the state Capitol.

Watch: Stolen Bud Light truck chase ends in crash with deputy’s patrol car

A two-county police chase involving a stolen Bud Light truck ended in a crash with a Vanderburgh County sheriff’s patrol car near Evansville, Indiana.

Former Doraville officer loses bid for new murder trial

A Gwinnett County judge on Monday denied a request for a new trial from the former Doraville police officer convicted in the 2022 disappearance and murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales.

College Park man sentenced to life for 2022 murder

A College Park man has been convicted and sentenced in the 2022 murder of Arfrederick "Little Fred" Magby Jr.

Trump commends US military for 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the American people accusing the U.S. of being manipulated by Israel, saying Iran will endure any aggression by the U.S. and that “confrontation and engagement between Iran and the U.S. are accessible."

'Swamp Thing' robber targets Floyd County vape shop

Floyd County police are searching for a robber who wore a full-body camouflage ghillie suit.

Dallas man sentenced after aggravated sexual battery conviction

A 64-year-old Paulding County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of aggravated sexual battery earlier this year.

Arbor Place Mall raid: 16 stores caught selling fake goods

Authorities in Douglas County raided nearly 20 mall locations Wednesday after an undercover operation revealed shops were selling counterfeit goods.

Shakira coming to Atlanta for 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' tour

Shakira has announced new 2026 U.S. tour dates for her record-breaking world tour, including a June performance at Atlanta's State Farm Arena.

Suspect apologizes during stolen car arrest in Atlanta

Atlanta Police Department officers arrested two suspects after a stolen vehicle crashed in southwest Atlanta earlier this month.

Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16

Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.

Trump attends Supreme Court as justices hear birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.

2 pedestrians killed on metro Atlanta highways Wednesday morning

Two pedestrians were killed in separate early morning crashes on I-20 and I-285, contributing to a morning of heavy traffic across metro Atlanta.