The House impeachment inquiry enters a pivotal stage this week, with investigators planning a vote Tuesday to approve their report making the case for President Donald Trump’s removal from office as he decides whether to mount a defense before a likely Senate trial. A draft report will be available for members of the House Intelligence Committee to […]
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The new ‘three amigos’ riding into Trump impeachment inquiry
The “three amigos” used to stand for one thing in Washington — the pack of globe-trotting senators led by John McCain who brought American idealism to the world’s trouble spots. Now it refers to another trio, the Trump envoys who pushed Ukraine to pursue investigations of Democrats and former Vice President Joe Biden. The shift […]
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Gabrielle Union speaks out amid reports she’s off NBC show
Gabrielle Union thanked supporters for defending her amid reports she was fired from “America’s Got Talent” after complaining about racism and other alleged on-set issues. “Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone… you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful, forever,” the actress tweeted Wednesday night. She didn’t directly address her status with […]
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‘I know Joe’s heart’: Why black voters are backing Joe Biden
After Kamala Harris challenged Joe Biden’s past opposition to school busing in a nationally televised Democratic presidential debate, the former vice president who prides himself on strong relationships in the black community was in an unfamiliar place, playing defense on race. But Bebe Coker had a message for the man she’s known for decades: don’t back down. […]
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SkyHawks fall to the Charge 110-100 in back-to-back rematch in College Park
On Nov 30th, the College Park SkyHawks lost a close rematch with the Canton Charge 110-100 after beating the team by 30 points the night before. The SkyHawks held a 10 point grip on the lead up until mid second quarter, at that point the game became filled with 11 lead changes. The SkyHawks three […]
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July 25 forecast: Sunny, with cloud of impeachment for Trump
The forecast for July 25 was typical for Washington: sunny, mid-80s. President Donald Trump had good reason to be feeling bright and sunny himself. It was the morning after Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony at the conclusion of the Russia investigation, and Trump and his allies were expressing relief, thinking the rumblings about impeachment would at last fade, even if the special […]
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Georgia dominates Georgia Tech, sets sights on LSU
This trip to Atlanta was barely an annoyance for No. 4 Georgia. The Bulldogs are really focused on their return to the A-T-L next weekend. Jake Fromm threw four touchdown passes and Georgia cruised into the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-7 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday — the Bulldogs’ biggest win ever […]
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Saints beat Falcons and clinch 3rd straight NFC South title
The Atlanta Falcons hoped to restart their recent winning ways as they hosted the New Orleans Saints in the nightcap of the Thanksgiving Day games. The Saints sought revenge in their own right, as the Falcons handed them a 26-9 loss just two weeks ago. However, the Saints would ground the Falcons 26-18. With the win, New […]
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Dems ask Trump if he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Friday to say whether he’ll send his attorneys to participate in impeachment proceedings before the panel. Rep. Jerrold Nadler also is asking Republicans on his committee which witnesses they plan to ask permission to subpoena. The letters from the New York Democrat came as […]
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Head start on holiday deals tempers Black Friday frenzy
Black Friday enthusiasts woke up before dawn and traveled cross-state to their favorite malls in search of hot deals, kicking off a shortened shopping season that intensified the scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But the ever-growing popularity of online shopping and holiday discounts that started weeks earlier dampened the frenzy. This year, more people got […]
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Review: ‘Queen & Slim’ is romantic, urgent and beautiful
Rarely has a Tinder date ended so poorly than the one shown in “Queen & Slim.” Even more rarely has a bad Tinder date produced such a great film. The remarkable “Queen & Slim” is a romance and a road movie, a film about outlaws on the run, two journeys of self-discovery and nuanced social […]
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Powerlifting 82-year-old made an intruder regret breaking into her home
A man broke into the Rochester, New York, home of an 82-year-old grandmother. It didn’t end well — for him. Willie Murphy said she was getting ready for bed Thursday night when a man began pounding on her door, urging her to call an ambulance for him, CNN affiliate WHAM reported. Murphy told WHAM she called […]
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Hawks announce Black Friday ticket specials
The Atlanta Hawks announced ticket deals for the upcoming Black Friday holiday. Similar to last season, the Hawks are providing special prices to holiday shoppers starting this week by presenting 10 different home games with special deals on 200-level tickets for only $9. A limited number of 100-level seats are also priced at just $49. The deal, which […]
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Review: New novel, ‘Destination Wedding,’ captures single life in Atlanta
When my journalist colleague, now fiction author, Jacqueline J. Holness initially approached me about reading her debut novel “Destination Wedding” to get feedback, I have to admit I was not excited to read the book. But, being the great, supportive friend that I am, I did not reveal my reluctance to her. I totally prejudged […]
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Kelly Rowland wants to create her own biopic about disco legend Donna Summer
Kelly Rowland wants to make and star in a biopic about Donna Summer. The former Destiny’s Child singer is a huge fan of the late disco legend and has long wanted to portray her on the big screen. She previously put herself forward to play Summer — who died from lung cancer in May 2012 at the age […]