Study: Opioid use dropped in medical cannabis states

States with medical cannabis programs saw a dramatic reduction in opioid abuse, according to a study done by University of Georgia researchers. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Officials investigate reported suspicious package in Calabasas area

A hazardous-materials team was been sent Monday to the Calabasas area to investigate a reported suspicious package, authorities said.

Virginia governor signs bill creating 'Ashanti Alert' for critically missing adults in state

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed a bill that would give state authorities the ability to issue alerts for vulnerable missing adults, following the disappearance and death of 19-year-old Ashanti Billie.

Former naval base dog survives 8 days on his own in Venice

A family is crediting their pet dog’s naval base experience for helping him survive on his own for eight days.  

High school students injured when bus strikes overpass

A charter bus carrying teenagers returning from a spring break trip Sunday night struck a bridge overpass on Long Island,

Timeline in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case

Opening statements begin Monday in Bill Cosby's retrial on sexual assault charges stemming from a 2004 encounter at his home near Philadelphia. Andrea Constand, a former Temple University women's basketball official who says Cosby drugged and molested her, will testify along with as many as five other accusers. If convicted, the 80-year-old comedian could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Georgia family stranded in international adoption turmoil

They were supposed to bring their newly-adopted daughter home from Japan this week, but instead the Tutterrow family has found themselves tied up in unexpected red tape.

Newnan braces for white separatist group later this month

Fire or fizzle? Newnan Police are hoping fizzle in the case of a white separatist group coming to town to hold a rally at Greenville Street Park on the afternoon of Saturday, April 21.

Renewed search for mechanic charged in ValuJet crash

The FBI is looking for a fugitive mechanic who could have important information in the crash of ValuJet flight 592. This week, they have offered a $10,000 reward for the capture of Ociel Valenzuela-Reyes who they believe has ties to Atlanta and Chile.

Large fire breaks out in Centreville

Fairfax County firefighters worked to put out a large fire in Centreville Friday night.

Florida man kills estranged wife, sister in Georgia

A violent shooting in rural north Georgia Thursday morning left three people dead two children injured, according to the officials. Investigators said the intended target had fled a domestic violence situation in Florida and took refuge at her sister’s home.

Suspect rings doorbell, sucker-punches Valrico resident

Home surveillance video shows a man sucker-punch a Valrico resident at his front door, then run away as others inside the home come to his defense. Now, deputies are hoping the clear video leads to an arrest.

Heartwarming video: 6-year-old girl celebrates last chemo treatment

Video of a 6-year-old girl celebrating her last chemo treatment at Advocate Children's Hospital in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn will make your week.

91-year-old Oak Brook resident wins $1-million Powerball prize

91-year-old Robert Schuit of Oak Brook won a $1,000,000 prize when his Powerball ticket matched five numbers – 03 - 04 - 18 - 29 - 61 – in the Wednesday, March 21, drawing.

TPC Group, Inc. facility fire in southeast Houston

The Houston Fire Department is responding to a facility fire in southeast Houston. Firefighters have not determined if there was an explosion.