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Escaped Clayton County inmate changes clothes, boards bus, steals car: sheriff
A Clayton County inmate who reportedly escaped from Southern Regional Medical Center on Saturday has been found, according to the sheriff's office.
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View MoreFounding head of prominent Atlanta private school dies at 79
Paul Bianchi, the founding head of Atlanta's Paideia School, has died at age 79.
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Watch: Elderly German tourist rescued getting stuck near Chilean volcano
A 78-year-old German tourist was rescued near the Olca volcano, located near the Chile-Bolivia border.
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Meet Paper and Scissors: Our Pets of the Day
Paper and Scissors are two sweethearts who love to run around and play together and get along with other cats and humans. Once they're done playing, they love to cuddle in your lap.
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I-Team: New junk fee rule goes into effect
Starting this month, some tacked-on fees for some transactions now have to be clearly stated. The new order from the Federal Trade Commission begins on May 12. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what it means for you.
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Desmond Watson makes NFL history as league’s heaviest player at 464 pounds
The Tampa native and former Florida Gators defensive tackle signed with the Buccaneers after going undrafted and now holds the title as the heaviest player in NFL history.
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View MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Senate bid; wishes Jon Ossoff 'good luck'
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
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FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
Health
View MoreFDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
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More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
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Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
