The Sunrise News Sampler

In August, Tracey Grissom was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and sentenced to 25 years, but her attorney said he'd request a new trial. According to AL.com, that request was denied Friday. However, Judge John England said he'd review one point raised by attorney Warren Freeman in his argument for a new trial.

46-year-old Johnny Robinson and 55-year-old Kelvin Jerome Haygood have been arrested for allegedly beating a man at Crescent East Apartments late last month. The 52-year-old victim was treated at DCH Regional Medical Center for serious injuries and has required treatment for ongoing problems as a result of the attack. Bond for both Robinson and Haygood was set at $7,500.

The Justice Department is asking that a lawsuit be revived that says Alabama school district officials are responsible for a sexual attack on a 14-year-old girl a teacher's aide used as bait for a 16-year-old with a history of sexual harassment.

Health officials are trying to determine how a Dallas health care worker could have become infected with Ebola despite wearing full protective gear to treat a Liberian man who died of the virus.

Spain's Ebola patient is showing some marginal signs of recovery.

A new poll says one-fourth of U.S. adults with private health insurance don't have much confidence in their ability to pay for a major, unexpected medical expense. People with high deductibles are more likely to forego needed treatment so they don't deplete their savings.

Katy Perry is said to be performing at the 2015 Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona on February 1.

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame was arrested in Atlanta Friday while trying to board a flight with a handgun in his carry-on bag.