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U.S. 6 hours ago

Laken Riley trial highlights Biden-era immigration crisis as mom of slain cheerleader awaits justice

A Georgia judge has reached a verdict for Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra. Prosecutors say the Venezuelan national killed Riley while she was jogging on UGA's campus.

Opinion 6 hours ago

Laken Riley's murderer deserves the death penalty

Augusta University student Laken Riley's murderer was sentenced to life in prison, but he should have been given the death penalty.

Politics 6 hours ago

Georgia Gov. Kemp, after life sentence for Laken Riley killer, says justice 'was swift and severe'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says that justice was served after a judge sentenced the 26-year-old migrant from Venezuela who was convicted of murdering Laken Riley to a life sentence in prison.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Laken Riley murder: Judge sentences college student killer after family addresses 'monster' in court

A Georgia judge on Wednesday reached a verdict for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of murdering Augusta University student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in February.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Ex-Georgia poll worker indicted for mailing bomb threat to polling place: FBI

The FBI indicted former poll worker Nicholas Wimbish, 25, for allegedly mailing a bomb threat to a polling place.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Georgia mom charged after son walks alone less than a mile from home

Brittany Patterson, 41, is fighting against potential jail time after deputies arrested her over her 10-year-old son's unsupervised walk into town.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Laken Riley murder: Family of slain Georgia student sobs in court as witnesses describe crime scene evidence

Georgia prosecutors placed Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of murdering Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, at the scene of the crime on the morning of Feb. 22.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Laken Riley's alleged killer Jose Ibarra flew from 'ground zero' of migrant crisis to Georgia

Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra will return to court Monday for the second day of his trial. Ibarra is accused of attacking and killing Riley on her run on Feb. 22.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Laken Riley trial continues in Georgia

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’ Madeleine Rivera reports on the Laken Riley murder trial on ‘Fox & Friends.’

U.S. 6 hours ago

Laken Riley murder trial: Witnesses describe jacket found in dumpster, cup with alcohol smell

Jose Ibarra, the suspect charged in Augusta University student Laken Riley's February murder on UGA's campus, appeared in court on Friday for the start of his trial.

Politics 6 hours ago

'Political prosecutions': Republican AGs demand end to 'lawfare' prosecutions of President-elect Trump

GOP Attorneys General urge an end to "political prosecutions" against Trump, calling cases unjust and aimed at derailing his presidency.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Georgia lineman killed, another injured after workplace accident: 'Tragic passing'

Veteran lineman Eric Weems died on Wednesday after equipment failed while working on a power project in Griffin, Georgia. Another lineman was also injured.

Politics 6 hours ago

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Voter Analysis: How Trump regained the White House

In a highly contentious election marked by unexpected developments, voters have elected Donald Trump back to the White House after a four-year absence.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Illegal immigrant charged in Laken Riley murder ‘fast-tracking’ to life in prison: attorney

Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra is "fast-tracking himself to life" in prison by choosing a bench trial over a jury trial, according to attorney Philip Holloway.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Georgia passerby saves man from burning home by kicking down storm door

A good Samaritan on his way home from work stopped to save a complete stranger who was stuck inside his burning home in Winterville, Georgia.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra chooses trial by judge over jury

Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan national charged in connection with Laken Riley's murder, appeared in court on Nov. 12 for a hearing ahead of his trial on Nov. 15.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Car drives through Italian restaurant's windows, sending brunch customers running

Surveillance footage shows a car slamming into the windows of Fresca Trattoria, a restaurant in Stone Mountain, Georgia, during brunch on Saturday.

Politics 6 hours ago

Former Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler to serve on Trump's inaugural committee

The Trump campaign announced on Saturday that Kelly Loeffler, who served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia from 2020 to 2021, will serve on Trump's inaugural committee.

Politics 6 hours ago

Moderate Republicans buck Cheney, throw support behind Trump

A movement among moderate Republicans to throw their support behind Vice President Harris didn't work with similarly minded voters, who broke for President-elect Trump.

Opinion 6 hours ago

America First Works: A movement too big to ignore

As we faced the 2024 election, we were driven by a single purpose: to create a ground game and mobilization that couldn’t be ignored, manipulated or diminished.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Murdered attorney's wife blamed son who found remains in burn pit before suspicions led to her

On Monday, Melody Farris was found guilty in the death of prominent Georgia attorney husband Gary Farris, who was found in a burn pit on their property.

Politics 6 hours ago

Early votes top 84M in 2024 election

Early in-person and mail-in ballots poured in across the country in an election where former President Trump mounted a historic comeback to retake the White House.

Politics 6 hours ago

Progressive prosecutor in county where Laken Riley was found dead at hands of illegal migrant loses reelection

The progressive prosecutor in the county where Laken Riley, a UGA student was found murdered by an illegal migrant, lost her reelection bid.

Politics 6 hours ago

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ projects Trump defeats Harris in Georgia

The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Decision Desk projects former President Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala in battleground Georgia, a critical state on the road to 270 Electoral College votes.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Big Board breakdown: Counties to watch in NC and Georgia

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ co-anchor Bill Hemmer heads to the Big Board to analyze Georgia and North Carolina's election results with the Democracy 2024 panel.

Politics 6 hours ago

Battleground state precincts extend hours amid flurry of false threats

Several battleground states extended the hours of polling sites on Tuesday, citing unexpected wait times, technical issues, and other issues for voters in key precincts.

Politics 6 hours ago

Battleground states' recount rules vary widely, here's a look at how they work

The recount rules vary widely among all seven battleground states.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Georgia judge rejects RNC election integrity lawsuit

Former assistant district attorney Phil Holloway on expecting more election legal challenges in Georgia and undated Pennsylvania mail-in ballots not being counted.

Politics 6 hours ago

What we know about Georgia's 4 million votes already cast ahead of Election Day

More than half of Georgia's active voters have already cast ballots heading into Election Day on Tuesday. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital took a look at who those people are.

Politics 6 hours ago

Behind-the-scenes battles: Legal challenges that could impact the vote before Election Day begins

Lawsuits from Democrats and Republicans involving voting issues have made battleground states even more contentious before Election Day begins.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Gangs surge in swing state since 2020 election as street thugs become more sophisticated: experts

Georgia is home to more than 127,000 gang members, with enrollment in the state up by 80% since 2018, according to a new nonprofit survey.