MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler made his first four shots of his Miami debut. And then he watched Tyler Herro put on a show from there. The rookie scored 29 points off the Heat bench, fellow reserve Goran Dragic scored 21 and Miami beat Atlanta 112-97 on Tuesday night in a game where Hawks star […]
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Cillizza: ‘What Barack Obama gets exactly right about our toxic ‘cancel’ culture’
Former President Barack Obama has largely stayed out of the spotlight since leaving the White House in 2017, choosing to avoid much direct criticism of his successor and not heavily engaging in the national dialogue more generally. But when Obama does take the time to offer his thoughts on the state of our culture and […]
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Atlanta United can clinch 2nd straight Eastern Conference title with win against Toronto
Atlanta United Football Club could clinch their second straight Major League Soccer Eastern Conference title tonight if they’re able to get past Toronto FC inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. If Atlanta wins, coupled with the Seattle Sounders win over Los Angeles Football Club last night, the MLS Cup Final will be held here in Atlanta on Sunday, […]
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Georgia Supreme Court temporarily halts execution
Georgia’s highest court has temporarily halted Wednesday’s scheduled execution of a man convicted in the fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk 25 years ago. Ray Jefferson Cromartie, 52, was scheduled to receive a lethal injection at the state prison in Jackson. He was convicted of malice murder and sentenced to death for the April […]
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1 killed when plane crashes into townhome in Atlanta area
At least one person was killed Wednesday morning when a small plane crashed into a townhome in the Atlanta area, authorities said. A second person who was on the plane was unaccounted for, DeKalb County Fire Capt. Dion Bentley told reporters. The Piper PA-28 plane crashed shortly after taking off from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport outside Atlanta […]
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Clark Atlanta University to host Startup Atlanta’s annual Atlanta Startup Awards
Clark Atlanta University announced that it will host more than 200 startup businesses and entrepreneurs at this year’s prestigious Atlanta Startup Awards. The Atlanta Startup Awards celebrates the city’s most successful rising tech companies, startup pioneers and disruptive innovators. The third annual event, which is organized by Startup Atlanta, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. in the […]
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Hawks fall to Sixers in Eastern conference battle 105-103
Monday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks featured the last two undefeated teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. However, Sixers center Joel Embiid poured in 36 points and sunk the final two free throws as Philly beat Atlanta 105-103 at State Farm Arena. While Philadelphia weathered the first quarter storm from […]
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National security official twice raised concerns on Ukraine
A military officer at the National Security Council twice raised concerns over the Trump administration’s push to have Ukraine investigate Democrats and Joe Biden, according to testimony the official is prepared to deliver Tuesday in the House impeachment inquiry. Alexander Vindman, an Army lieutenant colonel who served in Iraq and, later, as a diplomat, is […]
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Pelosi gives Republicans what they wanted, and Trump may not thank her
President Donald Trump and his Republican defenders may come to regret that Nancy Pelosi gave them what they wished for. Putting the House on the record for the first time on impeachment, through the speaker’s call for a vote by the whole chamber on procedures, is a highly symbolic step that will challenge the entire […]
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Impossible Whoppers are a huge hit at Burger King, fueling its best quarter in four years
Popeyes’ spicy chicken sandwich is the only thing in the fast food business that’s hotter than Burger King’s Impossible Whopper. That’s great news for Restaurant Brands, which owns both chains. Restaurant Brands reported solid earnings for the third quarter Monday morning, led by a more than 10% increase in sales at Burger King and nearly […]
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Rice: ‘Importance of educators of color for black & brown students’
I have been a Black student, education policymaker, and now an advocate for providing the best educational opportunities for all our children. One reality that I’ve had to face and embrace through each of these stages in my life and career is that the prevalence of leaders of color like me is a major contributor […]
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Pierson: ‘President Trump proudly presents his policies on criminal justice reform’
When President Trump delivered the keynote address on criminal justice at Benedict College last week in South Carolina, he did an excellent presentation to the audience at that Historically Black College and University (HBCU). President Trump displayed a substantive and compassionate style of leadership that contracted a common misconception about his leadership style. An extraordinary […]
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Federal judge blocks Alabama’s strict abortion ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Alabama’s near-total abortion ban from taking effect next month, saying the law, part wave of new abortion restrictions by conservative states, is clearly unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued an expected preliminary injunction temporarily blocking Alabama from enforcing the law that would make performing an abortion […]
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Kirk Franklin’s speech was edited to cut remarks on police brutality in America. It wasn’t the first time.
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin announced his boycott against the Dove Awards and the Trinity Broadcasting Network after the broadcaster censored Franklin’s award speech. According to a lengthy Instagram video the singer posted Monday, TBN edited out the portion of Franklin’s speech in which he discussed police brutality against the black community. Franklin won gospel artist […]
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Clark Atlanta’s Center for Cancer Research, Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University partner to improve prostate cancer outcomes
The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development at Clark Atlanta University and the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University have created a collaborative partnership aimed at researching prostate cancer and positive patient outcomes. The goal of this five-year partnership is to form a framework of collaboration between the clinicians at the Georgia Cancer Center […]