Man who died falling off Six Flags roller coaster was celebrating niece’s birthday, relative says
His niece was reportedly seating beside him when he was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster mid-ride.
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‘Baywatch’ reboot full trailer drops
Watch the first full-length trailer for the Baywatch reboot starring Stephen Amell and Jessica Belkin.
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for years is now available in the U.S., offering broad protection against UVA and UVB rays with less white streaking.
These are the top trending Halloween costumes of 2026
Google ranked the top trending Halloween costumes of the season, with horror taking over the top spots.
Motorcyclist decapitated after crashing into barrier on Interstate 85
According to police, the accident happened on Wednesday around 2:14 a.m. on I-85 southbound at GA 400.
Warrants: Snellville man knew he had seizure disorder before hitting police cruiser
According to arrest warrants, the man was driving a Kia Sorento when he collided with multiple civilian vehicles on the roadway and failed to stop to render aid.
Suspect in deadly Beltline stabbing deemed incompetent to stand trial
A court order filed on Tuesday says Johnathan Hamby was found incompetent by a physician and his case has been transferred to the Competency Docket.
Fire crews in Cherokee County rescue resident after tree falls through home
When the first units arrived, firefighters realized that the falling tree had knocked out power to the surrounding area, leaving the neighborhood in total darkness.
‘Kill him’: Alabama murder suspect directs chilling message toward public defender
Thomas Steele is accused of killing his aunt and grandmother with a chainsaw.
College Park man sentenced to prison for impersonating child to entice young girls
The multi-year FBI investigation began after a Georgia mother told police her daughter had been manipulated online by someone pretending to be a child.
Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients…
Woman accused of stabbing, killing son and husband at Pennsylvania Great Wolf Lodge
Metallica Rose Harrison was charged with homicide following a fatal incident involving her husband and child in the Poconos.
Disney reveals new cruise ship that will sail from Tokyo in 2029
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Disney reveals new cruise ship that will sail from Tokyo in 2029
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Daily Dose | Eating to lower breast cancer risk, easing arthritis pain and why sleep gets harder with age
Here are the top health headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Idaho community builds home for local 'Santa and Mrs. Claus' after contractor scam
Greg and Kelly Gempler have been Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Idaho community for years. Now, people are rallying around them after they were scammed.
Georgia man trapped under lawn mower for 2 hours
A north Georgia school bus driver is being praised for helping a man who was trapped underneath a lawn mower for hours.
Wingstop and Sour Patch Kids create 'Halloween's most unhinged flavor'
Wingstop and Sour Patch Kids team up to launch a daring sweet-and-sour Halloween flavor.
3 accused of leaving infant in trash can
An infant was found in a trash can and was transported to an area hospital. The child is safe, police said.
Atlanta Dream get fan sendoff to California for start of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream are flying out to California on Wednesday ahead of the WNBA Finals versus the Golden State Valkyries.
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received election mail ballots.
'The Rainmaker' cast previews 2nd season of legal drama
Milo Callaghan, Lana Parrilla and P.J. Byrne preview the second season of "The Rainmaker," inspired by bestselling author John Grisham's book.
$590,000 donation funds renovated amphitheater at Wesleyan College
Wesleyan College renovated its Peyton T. Anderson Jr. Amphitheater with a $590,000 donation from the Peyton Anderson Foundation.
Georgia sets midterm early voting record with over 188,000 ballots cast on first day
Georgians broke the midterm election early voting record on the first of day of voting on Tuesday.
Metro Atlanta police investigate apartment complex shooting, victim needed surgery
A 20-year-old man is recovering from a gunshot wound and surgery after a shooting at an apartment complex on Tuesday night.
Delta Air Lines unveils business-class revamp as it bolsters luxury flying experience
Delta Air Lines is bolstering an overhauled luxury menu, amenity kits and more for the airline's highest class.
U.S. Soccer plans new national women's club competition: the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup
The U.S. Soccer federation plans a new national women’s club competition that will involve teams from the National Women’s Soccer League and the Gainbridge Super League.
Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made
We got to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time early. Here are our impressions of the remake and its elaborate new style.
VIDEO: The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands
For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.
Ossoff and Collins exchange fire in heated Senate campaign debate
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, and his challenger, Republican congressman Mike Collins, clashed in a heated debate Tuesday night.
Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark. And, Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
These workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs
Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPro cameras to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?
Collins, Ossoff clash in a second heated debate as early voting begins in Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff and Republican Congressman Mike Collins met face to face on the debate stage Tuesday for their second and likely final confrontation before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The two candidates for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat clashed over issues including immigration, the war in Iran and the…
Georgia voters kick off early voting with nearly 189,000 ballots cast
The polls are officially open for the midterm elections, and Georgia voters are ready. Nearly 189,000 people cast their ballots during the first day of early voting, surpassing the first day voter turnout during the 2022 midterms by over 50,000 votes. Tuesday’s turnout also set a new record for the first day of…
Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say
As the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad. But they make up an…
Bottoms faces empty podium on debate stage while Jackson campaigns with Kemp
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor, debated against an empty podium Monday night after GOP nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate in the Atlanta Press Club’s debates. The Loudermilk-Young debate series, organized by Atlanta Press Club in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, is a…
US senators from both parties blast Trump order to import Russian diesel as illegal
The Trump administration’s order to allow import of Russian diesel violates a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports while the country’s war with Ukraine is ongoing, according to a bipartisan group of U.S. senators. Following an Oct. 9 call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S…
Trump heads West in latest swing to bolster GOP in rocky lead-up to midterms
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump this week will journey out West in an effort to galvanize support for Republican candidates three weeks before the midterm elections and convince voters to support his party amid low presidential approval ratings. As the deeply unpopular war in Iran enters month eight, resulting in…
Election workers prepare for early voting as talk of DOJ ‘intervention’ leaves advocates unsettled
CARTERSVILLE, Ga — In a warehouse in Bartow County, Georgia, election director Joseph Kirk stands in the middle of a long aisle of voting machines and starts performing his checks. It’s Tuesday, with only a week to go until the start of early voting. This year one of Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats and all