Toddler’s body found in bag at U.S.-Mexico border, 2 arrested

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Toddler’s body found in bag at U.S.-Mexico border, 2 arrested
Two people face murder charges after the body of a 2-year-old child was found as the pair attempted to cross into Mexico from San Ysidro, California.

Greenland shark named longest-living vertebrate
Greenland sharks are the new record holders for longest-living vertebrates after a new study put their maximum lifespan at an incredible 400 years.

Police: Officer in uniform refused service at Walmart
An investigation is being conducted to determine why a uniformed police officer was denied service at a Walmart in Florida.

Man shot in chest

Rare 4-eared cat is ready for adoption
A rare four-eared cat who has been undergoing treatment at the Western PA Humane Society is ready for a new home.

Medicine stored improperly by DeKalb County officials

Falcons 23, Redskins 17

Police, firefighters save autistic shooting victim

11-year-old year old tickles his little sister — and discovers she has cancer

Police shoot husband, family’s dog, offer few answers

Hawks’ 2016-17 regular-season schedule announced

Local woman warns of ‘super lice’ as kids head back to school

Cobb man to serve 4 years for abusing dog

Hernandez rocked, Braves lose 11-3 to split series with Brewers

Lobsterman saves dog swimming all alone in middle of ocean
North Haven lobsterman Corey Beverage was able to rescue a dog that was missing and swimming in the water.

Cherokee officer accused of killing 2 dogs gets positive ruling

Mother seeks justice in son’s 9-year-old murder case

Man accused of torturing Gwinnett mother, son charged with murder

Police visits, court fights in murder suspect’s childhood

Ronald Reagan’s daughter says Trump’s comment could incite violence
Ronald Reagan’s daughter Patti Davis warned that Donald Trump’s Second Amendment comments could incite violence and that he should watch his rhetoric.

Tyson fires employees after another animal cruelty video surfaces
Tyson Foods has fired 10 people after an activist group released footage of animal abuse at its facilities.

Police: Grandson shoots family members, kills 1

Alpharetta firm to pay $1 million to settle kickback case

Read what Hillary Clinton said about her economic plan

DeKalb water park offers free admission Saturday

Bragbook for Aug. 12

5 things to know tonight: Johnny Isakson’s ‘no apologies’ approach to Trump

Man accused of attacking 2 sisters in Chastain Park

Great-grandmother passes up transplant to save another life
Woman decides to stay on waiting list, donates liver to stranger.

Service animal monkey reportedly gets loose on flight

Falcons top-pick Neal to miss exhibition opener

Atlanta Tickets on sale: Chris Robinson Brotherhood, B.o.B.

2 arrested in slaying of business owner, 82

Driver killed in ‘freak accident’ in Cherokee

Atlanta Concerts this week: Def Leppard, Dixie Chicks

Massachusetts jogger fought attacker before her death, detectives say

Man sought in fatal shooting of teen on I-20

Forcing a vegan diet on children could land you in jail in Italy
Italian lawmaker Elvira Savino proposing legislation to send parents to jail for imposing a vegan diet on their children, reports say.

Gwinnett DA weighs evidence in Tucker fire that killed three

Man shot in head taken off life support

Main Street Electrical parade to go dark in Disney World

Insurance premiums up slightly for Georgia teachers, state workers

Stacey Abrams: Donald Trump is just ‘the fuel’ Democrats need

What we know and don’t know about Zika, its history and its effects

Report: Child falls off roller coaster at Pennsylvania amusement park

3-foot gator spotted in Forsyth County

Stolen nail polish might fuel heroin addictions
People addicted to heroin are stealing and selling nail polish to support their drug habit, Michigan authorities say.

Recount upholds 10-vote Ga. Senate victory for Anderson

AAA: Nearly 40,000 drivers killed or injured by road debris

Pirates fan goes for foul ball, ends up with face full of nachos

Bill Torpy: Sex still sells in Sandy Springs — for now

Michael Phelps says he considered taking his life; credits ‘Purpose Driven Life’ for helping him

‘Grim Sleeper’ serial killer sentenced to death

Voting machines are vulnerable to hacking
Researchers say that with $15 and a little know-how, you too could gain hundreds of extra votes on Election Day.

2016 Summer Olympics: Here’s the schedule of events for Thursday

WWII vet, 92, to end cross-country run in Georgia