Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back. 

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

DeSantis signs bill regulating costs, water use tied to large-scale data centers in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.

Rudy Giuliani out of ICU, still recovering in hospital from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit, but remains hospitalized as he continues to recover from a bout of pneumonia.

Mexican billionaire victimized in $450 million loan scheme

A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme. 

Hillsborough County puppy dies during surgery after abuse caught on camera: 'It's hard on our community'

The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.

These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.

Nancy Guthrie: Kash Patel critical of Arizona sheriff's handling of case

It's been more than three months since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home, and the Pima County Sheriff is being criticized by the head of the FBI over his handling of the case.

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.

USF to award posthumous degrees to slain doctoral students at spring commencement

The University of South Florida will award posthumous degrees to slain doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy during its spring commencement ceremony this week, as the campus continues to mourn the pair whose remains were found near the Howard Frankland Bridge last month.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

Utz recalls a variety of potato chip brands for possible salmonella contamination

Potato chip company, Utz Quality Foods, is issuing a recall for five flavors of potato in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production. 

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.

Instagram romance turns to death threats, man accused of sexually harassing Florida woman: 'I’ll shoot you'

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.

Pasco County motorcyclist in bunny helmet arrested after 120 mph chase from troopers across counties: FHP

A Pasco County motorcyclist who was wearing a bunny helmet is facing multiple charges after he led troopers on a dangerous chase across county lines, reaching speeds of 120 mph, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.