Ken Stanford

A government report says the smoking rate for U.S. adults dipped below 18 percent for the first time last year.

U.S. stocks ended little changed Friday as falling crude prices weighed on the market in a holiday-shortened session.

A gunman attempted to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze and fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings early Friday before he died, Austin authorities said.

Two-legged Hall County residents are not the only ones expected to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast this week - animals at the Hall County Animal Shelter will also partake in a holiday meal thanks to the shelter's staff and volunteers.

A non-profit ministry with locations in Cleveland, Winder and Auburn is gearing up to help those in need this holiday season.

Southern Democrats are joining others in the party who say that a return to advocating to lift people out of economic hardship and emphasizing spending on education and public works will re-energize black voters and attract whites as well.