Former Georgia prison officer who raped inmates gets 4 years

A former high-ranking prison officer who raped at least three female inmates at a Georgia prison and then intimidated them to keep them from reporting the assaults has been sentenced to serve more than four years in federal prison.

Garbage truck crashes into two Atlanta houses

A line of debris litters two properties in southwest Atlanta after an unmanned Atlanta garbage truck crashed into a home Wednesday morning.

Doctor: Florida officer shot in standoff is in coma

A police officer is in a coma and has a long road to recovery after being shot by a Florida felon who eventually killed four children during a standoff.

North American trio beats Morocco to host 2026 World Cup

North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.

Charges dropped against grandma accused of kidnapping 8-month-old

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has dropped the abduction charges against a woman who was accused of kidnapping her eight-month-old granddaughter, and she has been granted an emergency custody order to keep the child. 

Protected gopher tortoise lays eggs in Florida family's front porch flower garden

When Michelle Koch took her dogs out the front door of her Timucuan home in Lake Mary, Florida, the last thing she expected was an encounter with one of the state's best-known protected animals. But that's exactly what she got.

49 Pulse victims honored at remembrance ceremony

Roughly a thousand people turned out for a ceremony on the two-year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy in Orlando.

Friend says mother of 4 killed children in shock

Officials in Florida say a medical examiner will determine at what point during a standoff four children were killed by a gunman who also shot a police officer. 

Owner of discarded military uniform, keepsakes sought

A couple in DeLand, Florida is trying to find the owner of military uniforms, boots and a dog tag found in an old suitcase.  Thomas Webb says he discovered the suitcase about a year and a half ago near a Central Florida dump. 

Deputies: Fake nurse busted at Winter Haven weight loss clinic

Deputies say a Winter Haven woman was arrested for pretending to be a nurse at her "Dr. Drop It Like It's Hot!" weight loss clinic.

Woman pleads not guilty in NJ church sex case

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — A homeless woman accused of having sex with a man beneath a statue of the Virgin Mary at a Roman Catholic church in New Jersey has pleaded not guilty to lewdness and other charges.

How a national team qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup are some of the most exciting as teams compete for a chance to represent their country in a prestigious global event.

Deer sprints through Metro station (VIDEO)

A deer appeared to 'buck' its fare as it sprinted through a Metro station early Tuesday morning.

Detroit woman avoids jail after toddler abuse caught on video

A Detroit woman was sentenced to 5 year's probation after she was caught on camera repeatedly kicking and pushing her toddler on a sidewalk.