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November 2, 2023

DeSantis doubles down on vow to 'slit the throats' of federal bureaucrats, says it is just 'colorful' language

President candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis does not regret his promise to "slit the throats" of federal bureaucrats, and he recently doubled down on comments that he made in October.

November 2, 2023

Former Memphis police officer in Tyre Nichols case agrees to plead guilty in state, federal court

Desmond Mills Jr., a former Memphis police officer, agreed to change his not guilty pleas to guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols in January.

November 2, 2023

Trump wins major home-state endorsement in snub to DeSantis

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed former President Donald Trump over his own state's governor, Ron DeSantis, in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

November 2, 2023

Alabama cleared to become first state to execute inmate with nitrogen gas: court

The Alabama Supreme Court voted and approved moving forward with an inmate's execution using nitrogen gas. The inmate, Kenneth Eugene Smith, was convicted of murder in 1988.

November 2, 2023

Pro-Palestinian group may have raised money for Hamas, broke donation laws: state AG

Virginia AG Jason Miyares is opening an investigation into a Muslim charity, citing "reason to believe" the group is operating illegally and benefiting terrorists.

November 2, 2023

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers ask South Carolina Supreme Court to kick judge off murder case

Alex Murdaugh wants South Carolina's highest court to boot Judge Clifton Newman off all his cases, including his bid to overturn the guilty verdict in his double murder trial.

November 2, 2023

Florida mom leaves child in car for hours to get drunk, police allege

A 35-year-old Florida mother has been charged with child neglect after allegedly leaving her 7-year-old daughter in a car while she got drunk at a local bar.

November 2, 2023

Trial date set for rapper Young Thug following jury panel selection

A jury panel for the upcoming Georgia trial of rapper Young Thug has been chosen after nearly 10 months. Six others facing allegations of related crimes will also stand trial.

November 2, 2023

Atlanta is home to soundstages and filming locations for popular blockbuster movies

If you ever find yourself in Atlanta, plan to visit one or more of these filming locations for popular movies like "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

November 2, 2023

GA university researchers sentenced for fraud scheme involving CIA funds

Federal prosecutors have sentenced three former researchers from Georgia Tech Research Institute who were involved in a fraud scheme targeting the university and the CIA.