Stand or stay out of sight: NFL takes on anthem protesters

NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

Gwinnett County crossing guard retiring after nearly 50 years

A woman who has helped countless Gwinnett County students get to school safely and serve them their lunch is moving on to the next chapter. 

FDA warns some teething medicines unsafe, wants them off shelves

Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers of teething remedies that contain a popular numbing ingredient and asked manufacturers to stop selling their products intended for babies and toddlers.

Beware public USB charging stations, possible hacks

Public charging stations at airports, parks, and coffee shops can be lifesavers when your phone battery is dying. Security experts warn, however, that thieves can steal your information depending on how and where you charge your devices through a technique known as 'juice jacking.'

Bulletproof backpacks: How effective are they?

They're designed to keep your children safe, but just how effective are bulletproof backpacks? We visited a rural North Carolina gun range to see if armor aimed at students will really save your child's life. 

T.I. calls out Atlanta restaurant on social media

Rapper T.I. has publicly called out an Atlanta restaurant on social media after a video surfaced which appears to show an off-duty Atlanta police officer working security trying to handcuff women who wanted to use the bathroom at Houston’s in Buckhead.

Grocery store censors 'Summa Cum Laude' from graduation cake

A South Carolina woman isn't happy a grocery store censored her honor graduate son's cake, which was supposed to include the Latin phrase "Summa Cum Laude."

Dovey Roundtree, attorney and civil rights warrior, dies at 104

Dovey Johnson Roundtree, a criminal defense attorney and champion for civil rights, died Monday in Charlotte. She was 104. 

Woman accuses R. Kelly of sexual battery, giving her herpes

R. Kelly sexually abused and demeaned a woman, locked her in rooms and vehicles for punishment and infected her with herpes, according to a lawsuit that furthers a string of misconduct accusations against the platinum-selling singer.

Inside NBA star's $28-million Shaq-sized Florida mansion

The next owner of this Central Florida home will have some big shoes to fill – and an even bigger closet to keep them in.  NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has put his Windermere mansion on the market, and the 31,000-square-foot waterfront home can be yours for a cool $28 million.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium says they are ready for Kenny Chesney concert

This weekend country star Kenny Chesney will be in town for his concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It's just the second concert at the venue. Fans will remember there were a lot of complaints after the first concert there. Fans complained about audio issues saying they couldn't hear Garth Brooks singing.

Deaf couple in altercation after service dog allegedly punched on flight

Federal authorities are investigating after police officers responded to a heated brawl in the middle of Orlando International Airport.

Wounded solider getting a new Fayetteville home

Eric and Kenna Hunter are just a few months away from calling a beautiful new house in Fayette County their home, forever. Eric is a retired army sergeant who was wounded in Afghanistan. The Gary Sinise Foundation is donating the home to the Hunter family. They could not be more grateful. They could not be more in need of what this home offers Eric especially.

Royal family releases official wedding photos

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have released several of their official photographs taken on their wedding day. 

The story of Gumecindo De La Rosa: Nephew of fallen soldier reads name at Vietnam War Memorial

It's considered an honor to read the names of service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. Volunteers gather every year at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as The Wall, to read the names of more than 58,000 veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

10-year-old girl saves grandmother's life

The quick thinking of a 10-year-old girl in New Jersey likely saved her grandmother's life and the lives of several others.