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Man, 46, dies after crashing into downtown Athens building
A 46-year-old man died Wednesday morning after crashing his vehicle into a historic building in downtown Athens.
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View More16-year-old shot, killed by Henry County police officer
A Henry County police officer was involved in a shooting in Stockbridge on Tuesday evening, prompting an independent inquiry by state investigators.
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Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months
A Coast Guard aircrew spotted the sailboat 460 miles off San Diego after an emergency beacon alert launched a dramatic search and rescue mission.
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Veterans Day 2026 deals: Where veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
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Falcons arrive in Madrid, head straight to practice
The Atlanta Falcons arrived in Madrid, Spain, early Wednesday morning and headed straight from the airport to the practice field as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday's NFL international matchup. FOX 5 Sports' Justin Felder reports from Madrid, where the team held a light workout at Real Madrid's training facility just hours after its transatlantic flight.
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The cost of caring for a loved one is surging – and families are feeling the strain
Family caregivers are shelling out more than $11,000 a year on average to care for loved ones, consuming nearly a third of their household income, according to a new study.
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Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
Health
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Child dies in NY’s first measles-associated death in over 30 years amid ongoing outbreak
A child in Lewis County has died from complications related to measles, marking the first known measles-associated death in New York State in more than three decades.
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Democrats win House & Senate in major 2026 midterm sweep
Our national correspondent, Rebekah Castor, joined us from Capitol Hill after Democrats secured unified control of Congress, sweeping battleground races across the country to reclaim majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
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Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
