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13+ min ago (217+ words) The man accused of opening fire on two members of the National Guard who are patrolling in Washington, D.C., has officially been charged with the murder of one of them. Rahmanullah Lakanwal was officially charged on Tuesday in D.C. Superior Court with first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill while armed and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, The Washington Post reported. More charges may be filed as the investigation continues. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro had said that the charges were to be filed after one of the West Virginia National Guardsmen, Spec. Sarah Beckstrom died. She and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, "were shot at point-blank range," President Donald Trump had said last week. They had been deployed to the nation's capital as part of the Trump administration's push against crime. Wolfe is still in the hospital in critical condition. Lakanwal…...

18+ min ago (347+ words) During the Dec. 1 Atlanta City Council meeting, family and friends of Linton Blackwell spoke during public comment to demand accountability and answers nearly two months after his fatal shooting by an off-duty Atlanta Police officer. Blackwell, known in Atlanta's music community as B-Green, was shot by Gerald Walker on Oct. 11 outside of a Buckhead bar. Timothy Coleman, Blackwell's manager and friend, told 11 Alive that there was an altercation inside 5 Paces Inn before Blackwell was escorted out, but then Walker " who was working an extra job as security " "ensued, chased him down, and gunned him down." Now, Blackwell's friends and family are demanding a full release of body cam footage, the officer's complaint and disciplinary history, clear communication with his family, and reform to prevent similar incidents from happening again. While the Atlanta Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, Blackwell's…...

36+ min ago (289+ words) Tuesday's roundup of USMNT players abroad starts in the Coppa del Rey round of 16, where Weston McKennie's Juventus advanced with a 2-0 home win over Udinese. Jonathan David put Juventus up in the 23rd with McKennie assisting. Manuel Locatelli converted a Juve penalty in the 68th minute. Tyler Adams's Bournemouth lost 1-0 at home to Everton in the Premier League. Everton scored in the 78th. Adams saw yellow in the 53rd minute. Johnny Cardoso subbed out in the 14th for Atletico Madrid's 3-1 loss at Barcelona in LA Liga. Alex Baena put Atletico up in the 19th. Barcelona equalized in the 26th and added goals in the 65th and six minutes into stoppage time. In the second round of the Copa del Rey, Konrad De La Fuente subbed on in the 61st for Ceuta's 1-0 loss at CD Guadalajara. Ceuta fell behind in the 44th minute. Did Not Play: John Brooks (Hertha BSC 6 " Kaiserslautern…...

48+ min ago (381+ words) Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: JetsNationDotCa The Winnipeg Jets played game No. 4 of their five-game road trip Monday night in Buffalo hoping to carry over the momentum from Saturday's win in Nashville, but that didn't happen. Buffalo scored twice just 18 seconds apart three minutes into the" Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: @NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: @JetsNationDotCa The Winnipeg Jets played game No. 4 of their five-game road trip Monday night in Buffalo hoping to carry over the momentum from Saturday's win in Nashville, but that didn't happen. Buffalo scored twice just 18 seconds apart three minutes into the game and led 3-0 after the first period, another defensive collapse from Winnipeg. Kyle Connor scored the Jets' lone goal, his 13th of the season. Eric Comrie made 14 saves before being pulled after the…...

57+ min ago (117+ words) The City of Atlanta will open warming centers ahead of colder temperatures. The warming centers will open: The first warming center will open at'Central Park Recreation Center'at 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308. The second warming center will open at'Old Adamsville Recreation Center'at 3404 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Transportation will be provided nightly at 8:00 p.m. from the Gateway Center with return transportation provided by Fulton County from the Gateway Center upon deactivation. Activation times are subject to change based on the updated National Weather Service forecast.' For more information about the City of Atlanta, please visit'www.atlantaga.gov'or watch City Channel 26. Follow the City of Atlanta on Facebook and Twitter'@CityofAtlanta....

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (944+ words) Chances are, you've never seen or heard anything quite like a Playboi Carti concert. And, if you're over the age of 35 (or older in spirit), you've likely never been to a Playboi Carti concert: His shows require a youthful endurance. And his gothic aesthetic and elusiveness seemingly speak directly to the youth " captivating enough to influence a generation. Indeed, Playboi Carti has emerged as Gen-Z's undisputed rap rock star over the past decade....

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (196+ words) We finally know what happened to the final captured rhesus monkey that had escaped after a truck crash in Mississippi. Forrest is now living at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River, New Jersey, News 12 reported. The primate had been among the 21 rhesus monkeys being transported through Mississippi in October. Eight escaped, including Forrest, and had been on the run. Five were killed during the initial search. Thirteen had remained at the scene of the crash. Three others, including Forrest, escaped. The two others were killed. Forrest, however, survived and was eventually caught after about a week. Because of the amount of time he was free, he could not return to the biomedical research facility, NJ.com reported. Other than a slight wound to his nose, vets said he was fine. He is now living at the animal sanctuary, receiving…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (294+ words) The biggest concern was that just when it seemed that Strider was starting to figure things out, regression or a poor start followed suit. Now, what exactly the Braves can expect moving forward remains a bit of a mystery. It makes the team's 2024 decision to part ways with Max Fried all the worse. The franchise is left hoping that Strider will be able to turn back the clock. This explains why so much of the 2026 season hinges on what version of the pitcher the Braves get. You can count on Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach to play at a high level. For the Braves to contend at the level expected, you need one more reliable arm. Hurston Waldrep or Strider, either putting up elite numbers, would firmly establish the Braves as contenders. While it is a small sample size for…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (231+ words) The Food and Drug Administration issued an "early alert" concerning FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre Plus sensors used by people who have diabetes. The agency said Abbott Diabetes Care has sent a letter to distributors, health care providers and customers saying that some sensors need to be removed from where they are sold or used. The company said that some sensors are giving incorrect low glucose readings. If not detected correctly, low glucose readings may lead to wrong treatments, such as eating too many carbohydrates or skipping or delaying insulin doses. There have been 736 series injuries and seven deaths as of Nov. 14 related to the problem, the FDA said. The devices are supposed to provide continuous, real-time glucose monitoring. They also detect trends and patterns. The following devices are part of the alert: The FDA said that the readers and…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (192+ words) December 2, 2025 / 5:37 PM EST / CBS Atlanta A cross-country road trip in a stolen car ended in arrests Monday afternoon after Brookhaven police say their AI-powered license plate readers picked up a vehicle stolen nearly 700 miles away. According to the department, patrol officers were alerted after the vehicle " reported stolen out of Akron, Ohio " entered the city." Officers quickly stopped the car and discovered five people inside. During the search, police say they also recovered a stolen handgun and illegal drugs from inside the vehicle. All five occupants were taken into custody and booked into the DeKalb County Jail. Brookhaven police noted the unusual nature of the stop " not because the car was stolen, but because it had traveled hundreds of miles before being detected. The department also used the moment to deliver a message with humor, posting that the group had…...