CDC panel recommends individual decision-making for COVID vaccines

The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to recommend individual decision-making for COVID vaccinations, sparking debate among medical groups.
Meet Officer Bonsai, a rescued tortoise that joined an Iowa police department as honorary member

Officer Bonsai, a rescued tortoise, is an honorary police officer and hometown mascot.
Nations ratify the world’s first treaty to protect international waters

The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year after being ratified by the 60th nation, Morocco.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from Venezuelan migrants

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order allowing it to strip legal protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants
Police: Barricaded subject taken into custody in Savannah neighborhood

Footage shows armed law enforcement officers in a residential neighborhood.
Who is Brendan Carr. Here’s what to know about the head of the FCC

Here’s what to know about the FCC chairman
Chatham County district attorney pushes for teen curfew in wake of gun violence

Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones is advocating for a curfew for those 18 years old and younger.
Plenty of sunshine as warm weather continues this weekend

A look at when rain returns to the forecast for southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry
Baby girl safely surrendered at South Carolina hospital under Safe Haven law

The Hispanic baby girl was born on September 3.
Army says 4 soldiers died in a helicopter crash in Washington state this week

The crash occurred during a routine training mission and sparked a wildfire that has been contained.