Rivian and the Department of Energy have finalized a $6.6 billion loan announced in November with just a few days left until Donald Trump's inauguration.

The U.S. Department of Energy gave final approval Thursday to electric vehicle maker Rivian for a $6.6 billion loan to support its stalled Georgia factory, a huge infusion of cash intended to ensure the plant gets built.

Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested and removed from the cockpit at an airport in Georgia after allegedly failing a sobriety test before a flight to Chicago, police said.

The luxury vehicle, an Audi, was later determined to have been stolen out of Georgia last week. Clinton believes an investigation will reveal this to be part of organized crime. Jail records indicate Scott is a resident of Hazel Crest, Illinois.

Georgia Bulldogs signee Talyn Taylor, a four-star wide receiver recruit, has been named as the best route runner to the Navy All-American Bowl. Taylor showcased his route running and ability to separate throughout the week. He could see immediate playing time with Georgia as a true freshman.

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 18th Book of the Year award to author Peggy Thomas for “ The Soil in Jackie’s Garden .” The award was presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention.

A victim of a 2018 kidnapping says deporting recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, who commit violent crimes, is “obviously” something the federal government should

A Republican state senator says migrant sanctuary policies enacted by Illinois Democrats are “getting people killed.”

Campbell at Stony Brook, 1 p.m. Elon at Drexel, 1 p.m. Loyola Chicago at Rhode Island, 1 p.m. NC A&T at Hofstra, 1 p.m. Navy at Army, 1 p.m. Rutgers at Penn St., 1 p.m.

After a record-breaking Gulf Coast storm, cities like New Orleans and Pensacola, Florida, have had more snow this winter than Omaha, Des Moines and New York.

Established in 2009, Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures premium electric vehicles (EVs). Their lineup features the rugged R1T pickup truck, the versatile R1S SUV, and the eco-friendly Rivian electric delivery van.