Trump signs proclamation to send National Guard to secure U.S.-Mexico border

Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.

Officials: Missing Texas teen seen in Atlanta

Authorities are searching for a missing teen from Texas who has been seen in the Atlanta area. 

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for looting during Harvey

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics and tobacco products from a Houston Walmart that was closed during Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County District Attorney's Office announced.

Pizza delivery driver shot at during 'prank' delivery call

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 22-year-old Pizza Hut delivery driver was shot after leaving a “prank” delivery call at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Speeches, marches mark anniversary of Martin Luther King's death

Fifty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the civil rights leader's family and admirers were marking the anniversary of his death with marches, speeches and quiet reflection Wednesday.

Baltimore Ravens agree to 1-year deal with Robert Griffin III

The Baltimore Ravens have announced they have agreed to a one-year deal with former Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

Grandmother surprised with tickets to see Justin Timberlake

"Is this for real," exclaimed a Florida grandmother after her granddaughter surprised her with tickets to Justin Timberlake at the Amway Center in May.

Paintballing becoming a very dangerous problem in Atlanta

It is a rapidly growing game being played around the metro Atlanta area, according to police, and it is causing some serious damage, not to mention putting lives in danger. Police said paintballing has gotten so bad, they have started locking people up for it.

Police: Former Alabama officer committed 'series of sexual assaults'

Police across Metro Atlanta and into Alabama are investigating a man as a possible suspect in a number of sex crimes, after Sandy Springs Police arrested the man for a violent sexual assault in their city.

US suspects cellphone spying devices in DC

For the first time, the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.

Student charged with animal cruelty after biting chicken's head off

A 17-year-old University High School student has been charged with animal cruelty and trespassing after deputies say decapitated a live chicken from the school’s coop.

New details surrounding missing CDC worker

New details emerged early this week in the case of the missing U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corp commander who was working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention missing for nearly two months.

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 years after assassination

The King family will join thousands in Memphis this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mother, boyfriend arrested in 3-month-old's death

A mother and her boyfriend were arrested this week for the death of a 3-month-old boy