Rapper G Herbo, 2 others charged with illegal gun possession after South Loop traffic stop

Chicago rapper G Herbo and two other men are facing weapons charges after they were allegedly caught with loaded guns during a traffic stop Thursday night in the South Loop.

300 people displaced after massive Pico Rivera apartment fire

About 300 residents were displaced by a three-alarm fire that tore through a building at an apartment complex in Pico Rivera  Thursday and sent a firefighter and two civilians to a hospital.

Father accused of putting 6-year-old daughter's hand over stove flame as punishment

An Austin father was charged for injury to a child after allegedly placing his 6-year-old daughter's hand over a stove's flame as a form of punishment, causing blisters and burns, according to court documents. 

Fallen Prince George's County Police Cpl. Mujahid Ramzziddin laid to rest

A Prince George’s County police officer who was shot and killed while attempting to protect a female neighbor being threatened in a domestic situation has been laid to rest on Friday.

Father charged with murder in ‘near decapitation' of 2-year-old son

Charges have been filed in connection with the brutal stabbing of a 2-year-old boy who was found dead Wednesday in the Little Village neighborhood.

Feds: 3 drug dealers from Alabama, Mississippi, Texas killed ex-NFL player in Detroit

A year and a half ago, a former NFL player and two other men were shot to death in Detroit. Now, federal authorities say they've arrested three suspects - all of whom traveled from the south to commit the murder.

BB&T reports outages in ATM services, digital banking

If you bank with BB&T, you may not be able to access your account. The bank is reporting service outages that may impact you when you head to the ATM. 

Child psychiatrist encourages candid conversations about violence

From the streets of Atlanta to the suburbs of Florida, the images of deadly gun violence can leave children with lots of tough questions.

First appearance for man accused of killing 5-year-old boy

It’s an unimaginable crime against the most innocent of victims. On Thursday night, Montrais Boyd made his first court appearance for the gruesome murder of his 5-year-old son, Montrais Junior.

Instant Pot flags cooker appliances due to melting issue

A popular appliance maker is warning users to stop using some of their products due to a melting issue.

Animal Kingdom says baby Nile hippopotamus is a boy

Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney's Animal Kingdom has revealed news about a baby Nile hippopotamus born at the park on January 13th. 

Students demonstrate at US Capitol during school walkout in support of stronger gun laws

Students at several local high schools took their demands for stricter gun laws to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Students at Montgomery Blair, Richard Montgomery, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools organized a walkout that began around 9:30 a.m.

Prince George's County fallen officer Cpl. Mujahid Ramzziddin remembered, honored by community

The Prince George’s County police officer who was shot and killed in Brandywine on Wednesday while stepping in to protect a woman threatened in a domestic situation has been identified by officials.

Civil rights leader reflects on Billy Graham's impact on Atlanta, movement

Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young said Reverend Billy Graham's approach to the gospel certainly differed from that of the Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but their goals to heal the country divided by racial Injustice and inequality, Young says were in fact, very similar.