Just as quickly as Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms offered the position of chief education officer, she yanked the offer back from the person who has already been hired to fill the role, reportedly because of resistance from within the Atlanta Public School system. Atlanta native Aliya Bhatia, 30, a Harvard University graduate from the world-renowned […]
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On Surviving Trauma: In one night, Nikki Payne lost it all. But she’s a survivor
August 20, 2007 is a day Nikki Payne will never forget. Eleven years ago, a SWAT team swarmed into Payne’s five-bedroom home in South Fulton. What began as a normal day, ended with a hostage situation and a table being taken from the house that had a covered body on it. When the details settled, […]
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Hawks sign former Maryland Terps big man Alex Len, 2 years, $8.5 mil
The Atlanta Hawks addressed a major issue by signing former University of Maryland Terp and Phoenix Suns seven-footer Alex Len to a two-year, $8.5 million dollar contract this afternoon. Len was the fifth overall pick by the Suns in the 2013 draft. Len averaged 8.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and just under a block (0.9) per […]
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Clinton criticizes Trump, saying ‘hardly anybody who believes in freedom gets along with’ Putin
Hillary Clinton on Saturday criticized President Donald Trump over his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that “hardly anybody who believes in freedom gets along with” the Russian leader and that Trump “wants to be friends with Putin for reasons that we’re all still trying to figure out.” Nearly a week after Trump […]
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Duck boat accident survivor mourns her nine relatives who drowned
Tia Coleman’s thoughts as she struggled to swim to the surface of the lake were focused on her family. She and 10 of her relatives were on a family vacation from Indiana, taking a tour Thursday of Table Rock Lake near the Missouri tourist hotspot of Branson. A treacherous squall sank the boat, sending Coleman […]
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NYPD files formal departmental charges against officers in Eric Garner case
The New York police officer who choked Eric Garner in 2014 has been formally served with departmental charges, an NYPD spokesman said Saturday. Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who wrapped his arm around Garner’s neck as the man complained he couldn’t breathe, was served with the charges Friday night, according to city officials. Pantaleo is seen in […]
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U.S. launches study to understand Black men and prostate cancer
Black men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer as white men. Government scientists said Tuesday that they are launching a study to try to discover why. The aim is to gather samples from 10,000 prostate cancer patients to see if genes, stress, segregation or other factors account for the higher rates of […]
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About That Car: 2018 Hyundai Kona
It’s really simple. As sports utilities and crossover vehicles become ever more popular, automakers are developing new models to meet the demand. Enter the 2018 Hyundai Kona, an all-new small crossover. They dubbed the design theme urban smart armor. In a phrase, the Kona is meant to be an urban runabout. But don’t get it […]
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Start Up with ATL: Step 5 – What is My Business Structure?
You’re starting a business! Now, what type of business are your starting? Are you a one-woman operation? Do you have partners? Do you hire freelancers and contractors to do work for your company? Answering these questions will help you determine the legal structure of your business and keep you not only in compliance with the […]
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Buick increases brand awareness with NNPA’s “Ride and Drive” Experience in Norfolk
On a warm, sunny day in the waterfront city of Norfolk, Virginia, Curtis Parker, the general manager of the CrossRoadsNews, walked down to the valet stand at the Hilton on East Main Street and hopped into a 2018 Buick Regal GS for a spin around town. Parker was in Norfolk for the National Newspaper […]
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Tuskegee University’s dynamic pitcher-catcher duo participate in MLB’s All-star futures game
Over 38,000 people watched from the stands Sunday in Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park as Tuskegee University pitcher Christian Marshall stepped up to the plate to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the 2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Elgin Woodside, a catcher for Tuskegee’s baseball team, assisted. Although the two were not yet prospects for the […]
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US intel chief stands by assessment of Russian meddling
The top U.S. intelligence official on Monday stood by what he called “clear” assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election after President Donald Trump” cast doubt on that conclusion following a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The statement from Dan Coats, the Director of National Intelligence, did not directly reference Trump’s comments […]
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Trump-Putin summit leaves wake of confusion, outrage in US
President Donald Trump’s first summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin left a wake of confusion and outrage in the U.S. After a remarkable 45-minute joint press conference, the White House struggled to explain why Trump aligned so closely with the Russian leader, a chief geopolitical foe. Several prominent Republicans expressed disappointment with the president’s performance. Intelligence officials publicly broke […]
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The ‘Dawgs, Past and Present, Headline SEC Media Days
The Georgia Bulldogs headlined the first SEC Media Days held outside of Hoover, Alabama for the first time since 1985. Head Coach Kirby Smart brought defensive back J.R. Reed, wide receiver Terry Godwin II and defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter to the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta to promote the fact the ‘Dawgs […]
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NFL and NFLPA Freeze Anthem Rules
In a statement, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to freeze the rules regarding players standing for the Star-Spangled Banner. This week, the Miami Dolphins planned to impose discipline of up to a four-game suspension for any player who protested during the anthem, according to the Associated Press. The report cited a nine-page […]