A Georgia judge has rejected the latest defense motion in the capital case against Elwyn Crocker Sr., accused of child abuse and murder in Guyton. The decision removes a key obstacle and brings what authorities call one of the state’s most disturbing cases a step closer to trial.

Nordic nations and Canada issued a joint statement on August 19 declaring they are “ready to play an active role” in providing security guarantees for Ukraine. The brief communiqué underscored renewed international support but offered few concrete details about how the pledge will unfold.

Viking Therapeutics unveiled Phase 2 results for its once-daily obesity pill, VK2735, showing up to 12.2 percent average weight loss after 13 weeks. Yet investors punished the stock, a reaction one analyst dismissed as “extreme,” underscoring the fierce competition from Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide.

Texas state Rep. Sheryl Cole says a Department of Public Safety officer assigned to escort her threatened to arrest her after losing track of her on a walking trail. Cole disclosed the episode in a Tuesday post on X, adding that the officer had been “forced” to follow her.

A brief report from tech outlet Notebookcheck says fresh information on the next Tomb Raider game points to a release “in the near future.” The hint has already set off a wave of excitement among fans eager for Lara Croft’s return.

Staring down a second consecutive doubleheader, the Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and optioned fellow southpaw Luke Little back to the minors. The last-minute shuffle aims to keep fresh arms available as Chicago prepares for another twin-bill grind.

The Trump administration is weighing whether to buy a 10 percent stake in Intel, effectively nationalizing a portion of the U.S. chip giant. Observers already call the proposal “another dive into corporate statism,” reigniting debate over how far Washington should reach into private industry.

Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball has released its entire 2025-26 non-conference slate, and it begins in an unlikely spot: Germany. The season tips off on Tuesday, Nov. 4, when the Cardinals face perennial power UConn on European soil.

Months after an off-duty NYPD officer was killed in a Midtown mass shooting, his widow has delivered a baby boy. She was eight months pregnant at the time of the attack, ABC7 reports, turning a moment of profound loss into one of new beginnings.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about potential Cesium-137 contamination in some packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart. The agency’s alert urges consumers to stay tuned for additional guidance while it assesses the scope of the risk.

Russia has tied any prospective cease-fire in Ukraine to Kyiv surrendering the eastern Donetsk region, home to a fortified “fortress belt” erected after Moscow’s 2014 invasion. The demand places one of Ukraine’s most strategic territories at the heart of fragile negotiations.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked key sections of Mississippi’s new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools. The preliminary injunction, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, will remain in effect while a lawsuit challenging the law moves through the courts.

College football has crossed the Atlantic more than a few times, and Sporting News’ latest feature singles out the five most memorable moments ever played on Irish turf. Written by Geno Green, the list captures how American gridiron action has periodically transformed Ireland into a temporary home for the NCAA game.

M Health Fairview has launched what it calls the nation’s first airborne life-support program, flying a doctor and a portable heart-pump to a hospital in Princeton, Minnesota. The effort aims to reach cardiac-arrest patients across north-central Minnesota before time runs out.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet offered a public display of togetherness during a coffee date in Budapest, Hungary, where they happily posed for selfies with onlookers. The sighting arrives amid online chatter that the pair had quietly split.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked Beijing to serve as guarantor for a prospective peace agreement on Ukraine, Axios reports. The overture, aimed at the United States and European nations, signals Moscow’s search for a security backstop acceptable to all sides.

A single mid-August report delivered three snapshots of the Los Angeles Angels’ week: shortstop Zach Neto collected an award, Mike Trout delivered a clubhouse zinger, and an analyst measured the Halos against the Milwaukee Brewers, baseball’s top team. Together, the notes reveal a club that is earning respect while keeping things loose.

The Dodgers opened their Rockies series juggling three bits of news: a reported pursuit of a former Houston Astros All-Star, a two-game absence for catcher Will Smith, and a fresh announcement from clubhouse sparkplug Kiké Hernández. Each headline arrives as Los Angeles eyes another deep postseason run.

Hurricane Erin has yet to make landfall, but its power is already being felt along New Jersey’s coastline. Citing strong currents whipped up by the storm, officials in Wildwood, Belmar, Bay Head and Island Beach State Park have temporarily banned swimming to keep beachgoers safe.

Sweden is preparing an unusual rescue mission: shifting an entire church out of harm’s way as the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine pushes closer to its foundations. The relocation underscores an escalating struggle to protect cultural landmarks amid expanding industrial frontiers.

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has strung together two eye-catching preseason performances for the New York Giants, completing 12 of 19 throws in his debut against Buffalo. Sports-talk host Colin Cowherd says those early flashes are proof that strong mentorship can fast-track a young player’s growth.