'Black Panther' movie buzz helping Houston-area businesses

Houston-area businesses selling African clothing and accessories are seeing more people eager to buy their merchandise. The business owners say it's all because of the box office hit "Black Panther."

Celebrating Harriet Tubman Day on March 10

Many will celebrate and honor the legacy of one of Maryland's most famous figures on Saturday as the nation honors Harriet Tubman Day.

3 arrested following high-speed 'kidnapping' of Marietta police officer

It might have been just another traffic stop, except police said the driver took off, throwing off of the officers to the ground and taking another officer with him on a high-speed chase through Marietta on Thursday.

In break with NRA, Florida Gov. Scott signs a compromise gun bill written after a school shooting

The National Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit over gun control legislation Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed, saying it violates the Second Amendment by raising the age to buy guns from 18 to 21.

Toys R Us could close all stores

Financial woes are continuing for toy giant Toys R Us and it may be ready to give up and close the doors on all of its stores in the United States and liquidate its merchandise.

Nurse suspended after 5 infants suffer fractures, bruises: report

Five infants suffered serious injuries -- including a fractured skull, rib and arm -- in the newborn unit of a Wisconsin hospital, resulting in the suspension of the nurse who cared for them, a federal agency said in a report.

'Tissue Bandit' linked to six robberies in two counties

Police said a man is robbing metro Atlanta businesses using a bizarre cover, literally. The man is covering his face with a napkin or tissue, faking sickness before showing a gun and robbing the place. As of Thursday, law enforcement said the man hit at least six spots in Gwinnett and Henry counties. Investigators said he might be linked to even more cases in other counties as well.

Man arrested outside White House, Secret Service says

A man was arrested in the area of the White House for assaulting an officer Thursday night, the Secret Service said.

Second chance for 4 rescued manatees

Four rehabilitated manatees were returned to their natural waterways on Thursday.

Police: Man steals cash from a deceased person

A Hogansville man is now in custody after police say he stole money from a dead man. 

Dog that's 'too nice' gets new home

It turns out that many people actually want a dog that’s “too nice.”

Officials: Metal detectors not in use day of Alabama school shooting

Birmingham Police said officers have taken a person of interest into custody following a deadly shooting at inside a high school Wednesday afternoon.

Waiter without a car surprised with one by local attorney

This is in the Factor Angel file: Houston personal injury attorney Edward Pollard really got into the Christmas spirit this year. 

Georgia firefighters save choking dog

Peachtree City firefighters jumped into action to save a woman's choking dog.

6 injured in CTA bus crash in Englewood

A Chicago Transit Authority bus struck an SUV and crashed on a sidewalk early Wednesday in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.

Drivers stranded for hours on NJ highway

Hundreds of drivers were stranded for as long as 10 hours during the storm on two New Jersey highways. Many had to be rescued via snowmobile.