Free Moroccan fan celebration opens ahead of World Cup match

A vibrant two-day cultural celebration is transforming downtown Atlanta as soccer fans gather ahead of Morocco's highly anticipated World Cup match against Haiti.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur trigger 10 Georgia tornadoes

The National Weather Service confirmed 10 tornadoes struck North and Middle Georgia during last Thursday's severe storm.

Mother speaks out after 18-year-old killed during vape purchase

A mourning mother is speaking out after her teenage son was shot and killed in his own neighborhood during a vape pen transaction last week, according to Paulding County investigators.

ESPN analyst Matt Miller loses his arm in Missouri crash

ESPN analyst Matt Miller offered an update Tuesday after being seriously injured last week in a Missouri car crash, saying that he suffered significant injuries and had his left arm amputated as the medical staff fought to save his life.

Dustin Poirier arrested at Atlanta airport after profanity-laced dispute

Former UFC star Dustin Poirier faces a public intoxication charge after an aggressive confrontation with Atlanta airport officials over a denied flight boarding.

Second man arrested in deadly northwest Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a fatal April shooting on Allen Temple Court, authorities said.

US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts

The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not.

Georgia lawmakers pass election bill mandating hand recounts for some races

Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to a controversial elections bill that would require hand recounts in some close statewide races while allowing the state to continue using QR code ballots through 2028.

DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect

A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent

As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence.

Father of man found dead in Douglas reservoir seeks community support

A fundraiser set up for an Atlanta man found dead in the Dog River Reservoir in May claims he was taken in a "senseless act of violence" by two people "he knew and trusted."

Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation

A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.

'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie

The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.

Atlanta man facing charges after Sunday church break-in

A 28-year-old Atlanta man is being held without bond after he allegedly ransacked a local church and went on a destructive ride using a stolen tractor, authorities said.