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Lions' Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance

Read full article: Lions' Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance

Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris says in a social media post he’s OK after being taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.

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CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

Read full article: CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a Georgia man who opened fire Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal.

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1 day ago

Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice Norris

Read full article: Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice Norris

Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday night against Atlanta, with the preseason game ending early.

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Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say

Read full article: Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say

Police say a suspected shooter and a police officer are dead after law enforcement responded to an active shooter near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University.

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Military base shootings have ranged from isolated incidents to workplace violence and terrorism

Read full article: Military base shootings have ranged from isolated incidents to workplace violence and terrorism

The shooting of five U.S. Army soldiers at a base in Georgia is the latest in a growing list of violent incidents at American military installations over the years.

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24-year-old man identified as human remains found in St. Johns River near Fleming Island

Read full article: 24-year-old man identified as human remains found in St. Johns River near Fleming Island

Months after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office found human remains in the St. Johns River in Fleming Island, deputies announced the identification on Friday.

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AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups

Read full article: AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups

U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.

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Emotional journey for Atlanta's homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup

Read full article: Emotional journey for Atlanta's homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup

Atlanta promised to house all residents of an encampment where a homeless man was fatally injured earlier this year, but advocates say the city fell short.

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Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t run for governor in 2026

Read full article: Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t run for governor in 2026

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she won't run for governor in Georgia.

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Baseball's biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries

Read full article: Baseball's biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries

Baseball's top spenders are struggling with injuries and roster challenges as the trade deadline approaches.

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NIL promises made to recruits, now coaches wait for key decision to learn whether they can keep them

Read full article: NIL promises made to recruits, now coaches wait for key decision to learn whether they can keep them

Next week, college football coaches can put the recruiting promises they’ve made to high school seniors on paper.

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Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers' 2 homers power Giants past Braves 9-3

Read full article: Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers' 2 homers power Giants past Braves 9-3

Justin Verlander has ended the longest winless streak for a Giants pitcher in a single season.

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Rafael Devers debuts at first base for Giants after refusing to play position for Red Sox

Read full article: Rafael Devers debuts at first base for Giants after refusing to play position for Red Sox

Rafael Devers has made his debut at first base for the San Francisco Giants.

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Aaron Judge ties A-Rod on Yankees' all-time home run list at 351 in win over Braves

Read full article: Aaron Judge ties A-Rod on Yankees' all-time home run list at 351 in win over Braves

Aaron Judge hit the first home run of his MLB career the day after Alex Rodriguez retired.

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Aaron Judge ties A-Rod with 351st homer for Yankees in a 4-2 win over the Braves

Read full article: Aaron Judge ties A-Rod with 351st homer for Yankees in a 4-2 win over the Braves

Aaron Judge hit his 36th home run of the season and tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees history as New York defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2.

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Grisham's tiebreaking slam in 9th completes Yankees comeback against Braves

Read full article: Grisham's tiebreaking slam in 9th completes Yankees comeback against Braves

Trent Grisham hit a tiebreaking grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees rallied from five runs down to beat the Atlanta Braves 12-9 before a crowd of 42,530, the largest this season at Truist Park.

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Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win

Read full article: Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win

Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning on Friday night.

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Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte placed on restricted list following burglary

Read full article: Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte placed on restricted list following burglary

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has been placed on the restricted list after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break.

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Texas picked to win SEC championship with Arch Manning at QB

Read full article: Texas picked to win SEC championship with Arch Manning at QB

Texas is the preseason favorite to win the Southeastern Conference championship, with quarterback Arch Manning leading the team.

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Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte's home burglarized during All-Star break

Read full article: Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte's home burglarized during All-Star break

Police are investigating a burglary at a home reportedly owned by Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.

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Kalen DeBoer is looking to escape Nick Saban's shadow and lead Tide back to playoffs in 2nd season

Read full article: Kalen DeBoer is looking to escape Nick Saban's shadow and lead Tide back to playoffs in 2nd season

Kalen DeBoer is looking to restore Alabama as one of the nation's top college football teams.

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MLB honors Hank Aaron with recreation of record 715th homer during All-Star Game

Read full article: MLB honors Hank Aaron with recreation of record 715th homer during All-Star Game

Major League Baseball honored late Hall of Famer Hank Aaron by recreating his record-breaking 715th career home run through the use of projection mapping and custom pyrotechnics.

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A lockout is looming over MLB in December 2026, with a salary cap fight possibly at the center

Read full article: A lockout is looming over MLB in December 2026, with a salary cap fight possibly at the center

Major League Baseball faces a potential lockout in December 2026.

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Someone stole unreleased Beyoncé music from a car in Atlanta. What to know about the investigation

Read full article: Someone stole unreleased Beyoncé music from a car in Atlanta. What to know about the investigation

Atlanta police say they have identified a suspect in the reported theft of Beyoncé's unreleased music from a rental car being used by her choreographer and a dancer.

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Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves

Read full article: Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves

Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson

Read full article: Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson

Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.

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CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data

Read full article: CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data

A new federal estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents had prediabetes in 2023, far higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 5.

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Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting law

Read full article: Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting law

Tesla has scheduled an annual shareholder meeting for November, one day after it came under pressure from major shareholders to do so.

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Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Read full article: Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Désiré Doué scored in the 78th minute to send Paris Saint-Germain a step closer to another trophy with a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.

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Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala badly injures his leg against PSG at the Club World Cup

Read full article: Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala badly injures his leg against PSG at the Club World Cup

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala badly injured his left leg and was forced to leave his team’s match against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

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Freeman, Smith join Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters. Tigers also have 3

Read full article: Freeman, Smith join Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters. Tigers also have 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have three fan-elected starters in the All-Star Game, with first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Will Smith joining designated hitter Shohei Ohtani as winners in final ballot totals.

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RSV vaccine access expanded to some people in their 50s, according to CDC website

Read full article: RSV vaccine access expanded to some people in their 50s, according to CDC website

The Trump administration appears to be expanding RSV vaccinations to some adults starting at age 50 instead of 60.

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Guirassy scores twice and Dortmund advances at Club World Cup with 2-1 win over feisty Monterrey

Read full article: Guirassy scores twice and Dortmund advances at Club World Cup with 2-1 win over feisty Monterrey

Serhou Guirassy scored a pair of first-half goals, both assisted by Karim Adeyemi, and Borussia Dortmund held off Monterrey 2-1 in the final round of 16 game at the Club World Cup.

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Drone bans, child tax credit expansion, and eco-friendly burial: 10 new Georgia laws taking effect on July 1

Read full article: Drone bans, child tax credit expansion, and eco-friendly burial: 10 new Georgia laws taking effect on July 1

The laws to come out of Florida’s 2025 legislative session have been well-documented, but Georgia, which had its session adjourned on April 4, also saw over 100 new laws go into effect on July 1. Some of those laws include a ban on using drones within 400 feet of a ticketed entertainment event, expansion of the state’s income tax credit, and even permitting an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation for deceased loved ones.

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Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

Read full article: Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year’s presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive order.

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Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1

Read full article: Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1

David Beckham and Maria Sharapova are among the stars of sports and screen at Wimbledon for the start of the tournament.

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NASCAR's Cup Series to debut In-Season Challenge as $1 million backdrop to points race for title

Read full article: NASCAR's Cup Series to debut In-Season Challenge as $1 million backdrop to points race for title

The debut of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge in Saturday night’s Cup Series race in Atlanta has generated differing opinions and expectations from drivers.

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‘Duval Day’ finds new home at a Moncrief park after permit denied for original location

Read full article: ‘Duval Day’ finds new home at a Moncrief park after permit denied for original location

Councilman Rahman Johnson said he’s working to ensure Duval Day still happens after Lil Duval’s team was denied permits to host the block party off Myrtle Avenue.

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Mariners catcher and MLB homer leader Cal Raleigh to participate in Home Run Derby

Read full article: Mariners catcher and MLB homer leader Cal Raleigh to participate in Home Run Derby

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads the majors in homers with 32, says he will participate in next month’s Home Run Derby.

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Residents express amazement after seeing mystery object streak across the sky

Read full article: Residents express amazement after seeing mystery object streak across the sky

More than 200 people across a half-dozen southern states have reported witnessing a mysterious object streak across the sky.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves to compete in Home Run Derby on July 14 at Atlanta's Truist Park

Read full article: Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves to compete in Home Run Derby on July 14 at Atlanta's Truist Park

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters to compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

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Kennedy's new vaccine panel alarms pediatricians with inquiries into long-settled questions

Read full article: Kennedy's new vaccine panel alarms pediatricians with inquiries into long-settled questions

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

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Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Waymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber’s ride-hailing service that began earlier this year in Austin.

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Braves place reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Sale on injured list with fractured rib cage

Read full article: Braves place reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Sale on injured list with fractured rib cage

The Atlanta Braves placed reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list because of a fractured left rib cage.

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Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to 'hostile' atmospheres

Read full article: Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to 'hostile' atmospheres

The opening week for the monthlong Club World Cup has seen some wildly fluctuating attendances across the United States.

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Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms

Read full article: Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms

A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state’s public school classrooms is unconstitutional.

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Lionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup

Read full article: Lionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup

Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto in Atlanta.

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Messi scores first goal at expanded Club World Cup, leading Inter Miami to 2-1 win over Porto

Read full article: Messi scores first goal at expanded Club World Cup, leading Inter Miami to 2-1 win over Porto

Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on a patented free kick in the 54th minute to break a tie in Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Porto on Thursday.

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Spanish-language journalist who documents immigration raids detained for ICE after protest arrest

Read full article: Spanish-language journalist who documents immigration raids detained for ICE after protest arrest

A Spanish-language journalist known for documenting immigration raids could face deportation proceedings after police arrested him on charges of obstructing officers and unlawful assembly as he covered a weekend protest outside Atlanta.

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Baby delivered from brain-dead woman on life support in Georgia

Read full article: Baby delivered from brain-dead woman on life support in Georgia

The baby of a Georgia woman who was declared brain dead and has been on life support for months has been delivered.

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Neto, Fernández each score to lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup

Read full article: Neto, Fernández each score to lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup

Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernández in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Group D’s Club World Cup opener.

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Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role

Read full article: Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role

The Trump administration's Justice Department has begun targeting Democratic and presidential swing states with demands for election data or changes to voter registration procedures.

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Woeful Rockies absorb 2 records for futility with 19 whiffs and worst 70-game mark in modern era

Read full article: Woeful Rockies absorb 2 records for futility with 19 whiffs and worst 70-game mark in modern era

The Colorado Rockies have made history no team wants to claim.

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The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protest

Read full article: The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protest

There were funnel cakes, stands of festival bling and American flags aplenty.

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Acuña hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves' 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record

Read full article: Acuña hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves' 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record

Spencer Strider recorded 13 strikeouts in his first win of the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. stayed hot with two hits, including a two-run homer, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 4-1.

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Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI

Read full article: Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI

The Supreme Court is giving an Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI a new day in court.

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Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated

Read full article: Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated

More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation’s top public health agency are being reinstated.

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Delta flight with 200+ people on board makes emergency landing at Cecil Airport after smoke reported in cockpit: JAA

Read full article: Delta flight with 200+ people on board makes emergency landing at Cecil Airport after smoke reported in cockpit: JAA

A Delta Airlines flight that departed from Atlanta and was bound for Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Jacksonville after smoke was reported in the cockpit.

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Atlanta's season is starting to slip away after another 7-game losing streak

Read full article: Atlanta's season is starting to slip away after another 7-game losing streak

A 4-3 defeat at San Francisco dropped the Atlanta Braves to 10 games under.

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Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states

Read full article: Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest.

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Eugenio Suárez's 2-run double caps Diamondbacks' seven-run ninth in 11-10 win over Braves

Read full article: Eugenio Suárez's 2-run double caps Diamondbacks' seven-run ninth in 11-10 win over Braves

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead, two-run double off Raisel Iglesias to cap a seven-run ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Atlanta Braves 11-10 to sweep a three-game series.

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Long-running Young Thug gang trial to end without any murder convictions

Read full article: Long-running Young Thug gang trial to end without any murder convictions

The long-running gang case involving Atlanta rapper Young Thug will end without a single murder conviction.

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New York and Minnesota still leading the way, both unbeaten Commissioner's Cup play begins

Read full article: New York and Minnesota still leading the way, both unbeaten Commissioner's Cup play begins

The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx picked up right where they left off last season when reaching the WNBA Finals.

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The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs

Read full article: The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs

Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China.

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Tiny Chihuahua’s big bark saves family from house fire in Atlanta

Read full article: Tiny Chihuahua’s big bark saves family from house fire in Atlanta

Family dog saves the day by alerting owners of an early morning house fire in Atlanta.

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CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots

Read full article: CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots

The nation’s top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children and pregnant women may — but no longer should — get COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Caitlin Clark says she took video of her reaction to the Pacers' comeback win over the Knicks

Read full article: Caitlin Clark says she took video of her reaction to the Pacers' comeback win over the Knicks

Caitlin Clark says it’s a great time to be a basketball fan in Indiana.

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College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model, no automatic byes for top league champs

Read full article: College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model, no automatic byes for top league champs

The College Football Playoff will go to a more straightforward way of filling the bracket next season.

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Report says thick smoke filled the cabin of a Delta plane that took off from Atlanta in February

Read full article: Report says thick smoke filled the cabin of a Delta plane that took off from Atlanta in February

Smoke that filled the cabin of a Delta flight as it took off from the Atlanta airport in February was so thick the lead flight attendant had trouble seeing past the first row of passengers and the pilots donned oxygen masks as a precaution.

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Rapper Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges, some involving a gun, in Georgia

Read full article: Rapper Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges, some involving a gun, in Georgia

The rapper known as Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges — some involving a gun — after he turned himself in to sheriff’s officials in Georgia on Tuesday.

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Half of US states have followed Florida’s lead with laws banning, regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow

Read full article: Half of US states have followed Florida’s lead with laws banning, regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow

More than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.

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Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves

Read full article: Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves

Rafael Devers homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning against Pierce Johnson, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves that snapped their four-game losing streak.

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Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road

Read full article: Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road

The Icemen released their schedule for next season on Thursday, with their 2025-26 year starting on the road against the Greensboro Gargoyles on Oct. 18 and 19.

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Federal appeals court continues to block Florida’s drag-show ban as likely unconstitutional

Read full article: Federal appeals court continues to block Florida’s drag-show ban as likely unconstitutional

An injunction barring the enforcement of Florida’s drag-show ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court ruled that the law is likely unconstitutional.

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Generational divide widens in U.S. homeownership aspirations and realities

Read full article: Generational divide widens in U.S. homeownership aspirations and realities

A recent survey by Clever Real Estate reveals that while 90% of Americans across generations—baby boomers, Gen X, and millennials—still view homeownership as a key component of the American dream, many believe it’s increasingly out of reach.

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What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

Read full article: What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.

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Defendants in Georgia 'Cop City' case say they are in limbo as trial delays continue

Read full article: Defendants in Georgia 'Cop City' case say they are in limbo as trial delays continue

It has been more than a year and a half since authorities in Georgia indicted 61 activists on racketeering charges in connection with protests against an Atlanta-area police training facility that critics derisively call “Cop City.”.

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A Tennessee earthquake rattles homes as far away as Atlanta with 4.1 magnitude

Read full article: A Tennessee earthquake rattles homes as far away as Atlanta with 4.1 magnitude

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina.

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Is the Southern accent fixin' to disappear in parts of the US South?

Read full article: Is the Southern accent fixin' to disappear in parts of the US South?

Southern accents are disappearing in some parts of the U.S. South due to the migration of people into the region from other parts of the United States and around the world.

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US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

Read full article: US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

The nation’s infant mortality rate is falling.

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Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds

Read full article: Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds

AJ Smith-Shawver was rolling right along when he realized his Atlanta Braves teammates were beginning to avoid him.

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Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has no-hit bid vs Reds broken up in 8th inning

Read full article: Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has no-hit bid vs Reds broken up in 8th inning

AJ Smith-Shawver’s bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Santiago Espinal led off the eighth inning with a clean single to center field, giving the Cincinnati Reds their first hit against the Atlanta Braves pitcher Monday night.

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Reds rookie, former Providence star Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch

Read full article: Reds rookie, former Providence star Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch

Cincinnati Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan broke his left forearm while attempting a sliding catch on a play that turned into an inside-the-park home run in a 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

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Ohtani and Freeman homer, Sasaki earns 1st MLB win as streaking Dodgers overpower Braves 10-3

Read full article: Ohtani and Freeman homer, Sasaki earns 1st MLB win as streaking Dodgers overpower Braves 10-3

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in four runs, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and Roki Sasaki earned his first major league win as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 10-3 for their seventh straight victory.

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Dodgers recall South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and place Tommy Edman on injured list

Read full article: Dodgers recall South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and place Tommy Edman on injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and placed second baseman Tommy Edman on the injured list.

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Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Read full article: Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Three new health reports detail growing concern about an animal sedative that’s showing up in the nation's illegal drug supply.

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Georgia is the 8th state sued over age verification for children on websites

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Georgia's law requiring parental consent for children to use social media is being challenged in court.

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Supreme Court seems likely to rule narrowly for family whose house was wrongly raided by FBI

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The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to rule narrowly in favor of a family trying to hold law enforcement accountable in court after an FBI raid that wrongly targeted their Atlanta home.

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Airlines discontinue two nonstop flights to Jacksonville ahead of summer travel season

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Ahead of the summer travel season, some airlines are discontinuing select nonstop domestic flights.

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The FBI mistakenly raided their Atlanta home. Now the Supreme Court will hear their lawsuit

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The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a yearslong legal battle over an FBI raid on the wrong Atlanta house.

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Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

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The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.”.

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International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court

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Some international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court, with federal judges around the country issuing orders to restore students’ status at least temporarily.

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Hawks fire GM Fields, promote Saleh to that role, will search for president of basketball ops

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Landry Fields was fired as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks after three seasons, with the team missing the playoffs in the last two of those.

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NCAA panel gives final OK to rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries

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The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel gave final approval to a rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries to stop the game clock.

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DOJ announces developments in Georgia cases tied to Mexican drug cartels

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The event will showcase the offload of over 48,400 pounds of illicit narcotics, which are valued at more than $509 million.

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Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

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Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases.

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Play-in time: Magic-Hawks, Warriors-Grizzlies on Tuesday, Bulls-Heat and Kings-Mavs on Wednesday

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The fifth full season of the NBA’s play-in tournament starts Tuesday.

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Blazers sign coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year extension

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Coach Chauncey Billups has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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CDC officials plan for the agency's splintering, but questions remain

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A top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official is telling staff to start planning for the agency’s splintering.

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The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?

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President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law.

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