Texas woman accused of mailing bombs to Obama, Abbott

A Texas woman is accused of sending homemade bombs to President Barack Obama and Texas Governor Greg Abbott that prosecutors say could have maimed or killed the two leaders. Court documents filed in district court in Houston last week show Julia Poff was indicted earlier this month on six counts, including mailing injurious articles and transporting explosives with the intent to kill and injure.

Suspect in death of Texas DPS trooper arrested in Waller County

Deputies say the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Texas DPS trooper in Freestone County has been taken into custody in Waller County.

Police pursuit of a stolen vehicle at high-speeds in West LA

Up to three suspects in a stolen dark-colored sedan led units from the California Highway Patrol and the LAPD Pacific Division on an erratic high-speed chase through surface streets and freeways in West LA on Thanksgiving morning.

Baby giraffe born on Thanksgiving at Busch Gardens

The folks at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have a lot to be thankful for, especially the baby giraffe they welcomed Thanksgiving morning. 

The story of Houston's beloved Mattress Mack

Every day, families stop by Gallery Furniture on Houston's North Freeway to refurnish their flooded homes and tell Mattress Mack: "thank you." 

Marine on a mission, hiking 222 miles in 10 days

A US Marine who lives in Canton plans to hike roughly 22 miles a day for 10 days to raise awareness about the number of military veterans who commit suicide each day. Cpl Shane Stephens founded Georgia End 22. It's an organization to raise awareness and to let his military brothers and sisters who are struggling know that there is help.

Convicted rapist on the run may be in South Georgia

A convicted rapist who disappeared in the middle of his trial in Fulton County may be in South Georgia. That’s according to the U.S. Marshal’s Office.

Fast food robber's blood may help lead to arrest

Police are hoping DNA evidence will lead them to a thief who has been targeted in fast food chains across the south portion of metro Atlanta.

911 calls released in deadly wine bar robbery

Police released the four 911 calls associated with an extremely violent armed robbery at a popular wine bar in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood which turned deadly for a well-loved employee.

Baby A.J. has ‘successful' kidney transplant surgery

A 2-year-old Atlanta boy, who has been at the center of a medical controversy, is recovering after undergoing surgery Wednesday morning for a lifesaving kidney transplant.

FBI arrest 2 in connection to series of violent robberies

Agents with the FBI said they have arrested two people in connection with a series of violent robberies targeting Asian-owned businesses around the metro Atlanta area.

'Dangerous' Alabama fugitive captured in DeKalb County

A massive multi-state search for an Alabama inmate came to an end Tuesday night in metro Atlanta. 

T.I., Mayor Kasim Reed pass out Thanksgiving turkeys

About 500 Thanksgiving turkeys are now in the hands of deserving Atlanta seniors and their families.

Ludacris delivers coats, teddy bears to patients

The holidays are a time for giving, not just to friends and family, but to people who are in need of basic things like a coat to keep them warm.

Forsyth County considers suing opioid manufacturers

Forsyth County could join another metro area and a more than a hundred county governments nationwide in filing a lawsuit against big pharmaceutical companies, in response to the overwhelming opioid crisis hitting the nation.

MS-13 victim was stabbed 100 times, decapitated, had heart ripped out, police say

A man murdered earlier this year by the MS-13 street gang was stabbed more than 100 times, decapitated and had his heart torn out of his chest and buried with him, Maryland authorities said Wednesday

Company Thanksgiving dinner led to salmonella outbreak

A catering company whose food may have sickened hundreds of workers during a company Thanksgiving dinner has voluntarily shut down while the investigation is going on.