National news from an Atlanta perspective
A strike has brought the Long Island Rail Road to a standstill, affecting the busiest commuter rail system in the United States and potentially impacting transportation networks nationwide.
May 17, 2026
Two Georgia men orchestrated an elaborate fraud scheme, pretending to represent professional athletes to secure $20 million in loans from unsuspecting lenders.
April 28, 2026
As climate change intensifies wildfire risks nationwide, researchers are conducting controlled burns of homes to develop better protection strategies that could benefit fire-prone regions of Georgia.
April 22, 2026
The Montgomery-based civil rights organization is accused of defrauding donors through payments to extremist informants, raising questions about transparency in nonprofit operations.
April 22, 2026
A federal immigration agent has been criminally charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people on a Minneapolis highway, marking the first criminal case against an Operation Metro Surge participant.
April 17, 2026