West Virginia man sentenced to life for rape, child pornography charges

Dalton Allen Ramsey was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to charges including rape, kidnapping, and possession of child pornography.

Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska

“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."

California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Cuban nationals arrested for nationwide multimillion-dollar auto theft ring

The charges allege that vehicles were primarily stolen from major metropolitan airports and surrounding areas, including Las Vegas; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Texas cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.

22-year-old arrested after teen shot and killed in Jonesboro shopping center

Yahiko West, 22, was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Qi'Adrian Gordon at a shopping center in Clayton County.

Rapper Silento begins 30-year prison sentence for killing of cousin

"Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" rapper Silentó has begun his decades-long prison sentence in DeKalb County after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the killing of his cousin.

Clayton County Schools continuing clear backpack policy

When Clayton County students return to class in August, they'll need to have a clear backpack to store their supplies.

Man wanted for Georgia State student's murder caught after 2-year search

A 20-year-old who's been on the Atlanta Police Department's Most Wanted list for years for the murder of a Georgia State student is now behind bars.

Georgia woman sues Florida bar over injury from dropped martini shaker

The Georgia woman claims in her lawsuit that she suffered a permanent injury and mental anguish when a martini shaker fell from the second floor of the Florida bar and hit her in the head.

New CDC vaccine panel reviewing shot recommendations after RFK Jr.'s overhaul

A committee that helps craft federal vaccine policy will hold its second and final day of meetings after gathering for the first time since Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all the previous members.

Cobb County unveils new paramedic training school

Cobb County is launching a paramedic training school to address a shortage of advanced emergency medical responders, starting classes in September.

Marine Corp announces Fleet Week Atlanta this Labor Day weekend

Fleet Week Atlanta will feature military aircraft, equipment displays, musical performances, and community outreach events from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1.

WATCH: Fayette County deputy uses drone to wrangle cow, donkey

Deputy Chris Stapleton responded to the 911 calls about a cow and donkey near State Road 92. He used his drone to steer them home.