Colorado crime analyst sentenced to 10 years for manipulating DNA

A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants.

Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta

A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass.

1 dog killed, another rescued in Lenox Road apartment fire, officials say

One dog was killed, and another dog and several residents were rescued when a fire broke out inside a Lenox Road apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, according to fire officials.

2 arrested, 1 on the run after shots fired at Piedmont Park, police say

Two people were detained and police are still looking for another person after shots were fired at Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.

Man indicted in Georgia counterfeit Social Security card scheme

A 41-year-old undocumented man faces an 18-count federal indictment after allegedly selling counterfeit Social Security cards containing real victims' identities to undercover agents and possessing an illegal firearm, according to federal prosecutors.

Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup

Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.

2 dead in Henry County subdivision shooting, police say

Two people are dead following a shooting Wednesday morning in a quiet McDonough-area subdivision, prompting an active death investigation by Henry County police.

Fugitive cartel boss sentenced for Atlanta cocaine pipeline

A drug lieutenant who spent more than a decade hiding from federal authorities was sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison for his role in running massive cocaine and cash smuggling operations for Mexican cartels in Atlanta and other U.S. cities.

US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war

The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.

High school student hospitalized after ingesting chemical mixture, officials say

A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon.

Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game

A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest

Police link murder suspect to Tucker cold cases using DNA

A suspect in a series of Tucker sexual assaults and a kidnapping dating back more than 10 years is now facing charges after investigators used forensic genealogy and DNA testing to crack the cold cases, authorities announced Tuesday.

Man arrested in I-285 shooting that killed 26-year-old driver

DeKalb County police and federal authorities have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting following a crash on I-285.

Reward doubled for fugitive in Atlanta ICE building attack

The FBI has increased its reward from $10,000 to $20,000 for information in the search for Ronald Scott Watson.

‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft

A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.

New details emerge as Gwinnett mom gets bond in hot-car death

A Gwinnett County judge granted a $5,000 bond Wednesday for Deja Coleman, who is charged in the hot-car death of her 16-month-old son, Daniel.

Baby safe after Fulton Elections Hub domestic dispute, police say

An 8-week-old baby boy has been reunited with his mother after police said his father drove off with the infant following a domestic dispute at the Fulton County Elections Hub on Tuesday afternoon.