Odell Beckham Jr. felt right at home again — in the end zone and on the highlight reels. With an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, the Browns wide receiver helped lift Cleveland past the short-handed and banged-up New York Jets 23-3 on Monday night. “We got […]
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Brown’s status again in limbo this week amid allegations
New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown’s availability is again in limbo this week with the NFL preparing to meet with the former trainer that has filed a civil lawsuit accusing the star receiver of rape and sexual assault. On Monday, the NFL declined to comment on the allegations against Brown or when it would speak […]
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New Brett Kavanaugh allegation unlikely to prompt impeachment
As several Democratic presidential candidates called for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, newly disclosed allegations are reviving questions about the rush to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee at the height of the #MeToo movement. The Senate confirmed Kavanaugh last October after emotional, widely watched hearings over an allegation of a sexual assault […]
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House Judiciary Committee to hold 1st impeachment hearing
As they investigate President Donald Trump, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee will hold their first official hearing in what they are calling an impeachment investigation. Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s outspoken, loyal former campaign manager, is scheduled to appear Tuesday to discuss the report by former special counsel Robert Mueller. But it’s unlikely that Democrats will get much […]
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Chavis: ‘Stop the U.S. Congress from raising air travel taxes’
Working families in the African American community and beyond have a hard enough time keeping up with daily expenses. Every mortgage payment, car payment, trip to the grocery store, stop at the gas station, or utility bill that shows up in the mail is a reminder of how expensive it is to afford basic needs. […]
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Washington: ‘God’s law says you can’t go free on a technicality’
Have you ever wondered how a lawyer feels, who knows his or her client is guilty of a crime but is able to get that person off based on a legal technicality? According to our legal system, the person is innocent. But actually, morally, that person is as guilty as, shall we say, sin. I’ve […]
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Cox: Real estate investors benefit as competition eases hard money lending terms
In the wake of the housing crash that shook the U.S. economy in the mid- to late 2000s, real estate investors had few borrowing options as financial institutions severely tightened lending practices. According to Nathan Trunfio, president of Lending for Pennsylvania-based Direct Lending Partners (DLP), this led to the rise of so-called hard money lending, […]
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Georgia governor asks citizens to apply online for US Senate
Who wants to be a senator? Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is asking Georgians who think they have what it takes to apply online. Kemp will soon get to appoint a replacement for three-term U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, who announced that he’s stepping down in December due to health issues. And he’d like to hear from […]
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Voting system components stolen from Atlanta election site
Two machines used to check voters into their voting location as part of Georgia’s election system have been stolen from an Atlanta precinct. The theft occurred overnight, just hours before local elections began Tuesday. Secretary of State spokeswoman Tess Hammock says Fulton County and Atlanta police are investigating the break-in at Grove Park Recreation Center. […]
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Trump has always measured himself against Obama’s legacy. Now he’s griping about Obama chasing him
For all of President Donald Trump’s gripes with his predecessor, this could prove the most galling: his entry into television. After all, it’s that the world Trump has occupied for the better part of four decades. It’s there he gained his celebrity, molded his reputation and earned enough of a following to make a presidential […]
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Falcons hold off Eagles in physical battle on Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons came into this contest with an absolute chip on their shoulder after getting thoroughly dominated at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. The team saw a magnitude of mistakes that cost them early and often, but the team is hoping to bounce back as they hosted the Philadelphia Eagles on […]
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AP source: Saints’ Brees has torn ligament in thumb
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will […]
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Kanye West brings ‘Sunday Service’ to Atlanta’s New Birth Missionary Baptist
Rapper Kanye West brought his collection of choir singers and musicians to an Atlanta-area megachurch for his religious popup performance called “Sunday Service.” News outlets report West visited New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday drawing a large group of parishioners and celebrities including rappers T.I. and 2 Chainz. The rapper’s wife, Kim Kardashian West, […]
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No Deal: Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
DETROIT (AP) — More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike. Workers shut down 33 manufacturing plants in nine states across the U.S., as well as 22 parts distribution warehouses. It […]
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UGA handles business against Arkansas State, moves on to Notre Dame
It’s no surprise that the Georgia Bulldogs are 3-0 to start the season as they soundly defeated the Arkansas Red Wolves 55-0. The Bulldogs are finishing their early non-conference schedule before facing nationally ranked Notre Dame Irish next Saturday at home. Stanford stadium was loud and packed with 92,746 fans wearing red and pink as […]