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August 24, 2023

Georgia mom confirmed dead two years after she disappeared

A Georgia mother who vanished more than two years ago has been confirmed dead after her remains were found in a rural area of Meriwether County, officials announced.

August 24, 2023

Florida man who posed as teen in disturbing sex crime scheme faces justice

Clayton Everett Colborn, 31, was sentenced to life in prison after he tricked girls into sexual activity with his teen persona "Jason Rich" on the Yubo app.

August 24, 2023

Coast Guard rescues stranded jet skiers from island off South Carolina

A Coast Guard helicopter crew Tuesday rescued two jet skiers who became stranded on an island off the South Carolina coast, according to officials.

August 24, 2023

Priest flees country with teen 'valentine' but police may have hands tied

Alabama Catholic priest Alex Crow allegedly groomed girls and fled the country with a teenager, but as it stands today, no crime was committed, police say.

August 24, 2023

Randi Weingarten attack on DeSantis over education backfires: 'Literally closed every school in the country'

Conservatives hit back at Randi Weingarten on Thursday after she attacked Gov. Ron DeSantis during the GOP debate, accusing him of being a "disaster" on education.

August 24, 2023

CIA trainee’s sexual misconduct case sparks dozens of women to report abusive treatment within the agency

A CIA trainee has been convicted of sexually assaulting a female colleague in Virginia in a case that sparked dozens of women to unveil abusive treatment within the agency.

August 24, 2023

Fulton County DA asks court to set trial date for Trump and 18 co-defendants in October

Fulton County DA Fani Willis has requested an October 23, 2023, start date for the trial of former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election case.

August 24, 2023

Florida Board of Education approves penalties for college employees who break bathroom rule

Florida's State Board of Education approved a rule Wednesday that requires colleges to abide by state law on single-sex or unisex restrooms or changing facilities.

August 24, 2023

Tennessee city uses science-based playbook in battle to fight surging gun violence

The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, is using a science-based playbook to fight surging gun violence in the community. The program includes policing changes and other efforts.

August 24, 2023

US spends $150 million to help small forest owners sell carbon credits

To help fight climate change, the Biden administration is spending millions of dollars to assist underserved landowners in accessing technical help when selling carbon offsets.