Mother sentenced to 15 years in prison in daughter's hot car death

A DeKalb County judge has sentenced a mother whose daughter died in a hot car while she got her hair done at a salon over the summer.

Flu hitting older Georgians especially hard

At a press conference Wednesday to update Georgia's flu outbreak, some grim news, but also some reassurances from the state's top health official, Dr. J. Patrick O'Neal.

Dramatic lake rescue as 3 are pulled from water

Police released body camera video Tuesday of rescue efforts after a van with three elderly people inside got stuck in a retention pond. 

Michigan bar owner apologizes after gifting employee watermelon on MLK Day

The owner of a Michigan bar is apologizing after he and his employees gifted a biracial employee a watermelon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

No charges against Dallas police for killing July 7 ambush sniper

Dallas police officers who used a bomb robot to kill the sniper who ambushed officers and civilians during a downtown protest will not face charges, a grand jury has determined.

Toyota recalls 645,000 vehicles; air bags may not inflate

Toyota is recalling about 645,000 vehicles worldwide to fix an electrical problem that could stop air bags from inflating in a crash.

Police release photo of deceased child found on Galveston beach

The Galveston Police Department is doing something it never has before in an effort to get justice for a little boy found dead on the beach.  Investigators are releasing a photo of the deceased child.

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Woman mauled by pit bull in Vallejo

Amanda Alkhatib was attacked by a pit bull in Vallejo a little more than a week ago, and now, three surgeries later, the small things, like taking a shower without getting her arms wet, are giving her a reason to smile. And she’s taking this painful, horrific experience to plead with all dog owners, not just pit bull owners, to train their “temperamental pets.”

Minneapolis Mayor Frey takes jab at Eagles fans in 'welcome' video

Super Bowl mania is descending upon Minneapolis. That means it's time to open arms for a warm welcome for the incoming fans - or maybe not.

Wesley Snipes tried to make 'Black Panther' in the 90s

While we can’t wait to see Black Panther next month, Wesley Snipes revealed he’s tried to make one 25 years ago!

Michigan State Senate candidate defends sexist remarks about Nassar judge

A Michigan Senate candidate is grabbing attention after making an inflammatory comment on social media about Judge Rosemarie Aquilina. 

Fox gets Thursday night football for 5 years

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will...

PHOTOS: World's tallest man and shortest woman stroll along the pyramids in Egypt

The world's tallest man and the shortest woman visited Egypt’s Giza Pyramids last week, as part of a campaign which aims to revive the country’s struggling tourism industry, which has taken a hit since the uprising in 2011.

Teen with down syndrome makes backwards trick shot

A special Olympics athlete from Nebraska is getting a lot of attention after making a trick shot that you would think only a pro could sink.