What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone; Newton schools closed Monday

The fire ignited Sunday morning and later reignited, according to Rockdale County authorities. CONYERS, Ga. — A large chemical fire broke out early Sunday at a lab in Conyers and has been sending a jarring plume of black smoke into the air all day, with much of the city in an evacuation zone. At 7:45 … Read more

York County man receives record $23.87 million medical malpractice verdict after being left temporarily paralyzed

James Spangler, 58, of Manchester, was awarded the largest published medical malpractice award in York County’s history — tripling the previous high. YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A York County man has received a record $23.87 million verdict in a medical malpractice case, after lawyers said he suffered “catastrophic” injuries during a “botched” spinal surgery. James … Read more

‘I heard them shooting guns’ | Residents in SA neighborhood fed up with massive teen house parties

In a post on social media Saturday, BCSO alerted residents about a party they broke up on the southwest side where deputies discovered weapons and drugs. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said they broke up a teen house party Friday night in the Five Palms area where deputies discovered weapons and drugs. … Read more

Matchup set: Astros now know who they’ll play in Wild Card round of the American League playoffs

Houston will face the Tigers and their former manager, AJ Hinch. Hinch led the Astros to their first-ever World Series title. HOUSTON — The Astros now know their opponent in the Wild Card round of the American League playoffs. It’ll be a showdown between Houston and the Detroit Tigers, who are led by Houston’s former … Read more