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December 6, 2023

Georgia family files lawsuit after man's death in police confrontation with tow truck driver

The family of a Georgia man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following his death in a police confrontation after a minor car crash. The incident was captured on camera.

December 6, 2023

Georgia family seeks $16 million in restitution after man killed during police traffic stop

The family of a Black man fatally shot by a Georgia deputy during a traffic stop is planning to sue the sheriff's office and has demanded $16 million in restitution.

December 6, 2023

Alabama man from 'S-Town' podcast shot, killed by police in standoff: authorities

Tyler Goodson, an Alabama man featured in the award-winning "S-Town" podcast, was killed in a shootout Sunday with police. It is unclear what prompted the shootout.

December 6, 2023

GOP lawmaker demands answers nearly a year after Chinese spy balloon was shot down near his hometown

Republican Rep. Russell Fry of South Carolina is calling for more answers almost a year after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down in his district.

December 5, 2023

Florida man hurls sausages at older brother during disagreement: police

A Florida man was arrested and charged after deputies said he hurled sausages at his brother while the pair were spending time together in their backyard.

December 5, 2023

Commercial plane makes emergency landing after 'potential threat' reported on board aircraft: FBI

A Breeze Airways flight out of Orlando, Florida, was forced to make an emergency landing in Jacksonville after a reported potential threat on board the plane.

December 5, 2023

Florida teacher elbows student during basketball game, knocking out his tooth in alleged fit of anger: police

A Florida teacher allegedly elbowed a student in the mouth and knocked his tooth out during a basketball a game, authorities said.

December 5, 2023

Grieving South Carolina groom whose bride killed hours after wedding battles mother-in-law over estate: report

The grieving South Carolina groom of a bride killed hours after being married and his mother-in-law are battling in court of his deceased wife's estate.

December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

December 5, 2023

South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent

Spike the dog got himself into a predicament by getting stuck in a dryer vent at a South Carolina home, where police and firefighter personnel were called to rescue him.