The Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House or related political committee in exchange for a presidential pardon, according to court records unsealed Tuesday in federal court. The case is the latest legal twist in the waning days of President Donald Trump’s administration after several of his […]
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Trump ‘ashamed’ to have endorsed Republican Georgia governor
President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “ashamed” for endorsing the Republican governor of Georgia after he lost in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump has seethed over losing the southern state, which hadn’t voted for a Democrat for president in nearly 30 years. In January, the state will decide whether the GOP retains […]
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Emory University to host live webcast with his Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University will host a live webinar with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday, Dec. 8. A discussion titled “The Necessity of Compassion for the Survival of Humanity” will feature the Dalai Lama in conversation with Melani A. Walton, co-founder of the Rob and Melani […]
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GAO: Millions may be getting shortchanged on unemployment benefits
Millions of jobless people may not be receiving the full unemployment payments they are owed, a government watchdog report released Monday found. Also, the weekly Department of Labor report on unemployment claims is not providing an accurate estimate of the number of Americans claiming benefits during the pandemic, according to the US Government Accountability Office. […]
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The 40 most utterly unhinged lines from Donald Trump’s first post-election interview
Breaking from his regular post-election schedule of tweeting and playing golf, President Donald Trump took time Sunday morning to call into Maria Bartiromo’s show on Fox News to rehash many of the warmed-over conspiracy theories — happy post-Thanksgiving! — he has touted about why he lost the 2020 race to President-elect Joe Biden. Bartiromo, who […]
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Georgia State ends two-year losing streak to Georgia Southern, earns 30-24 win
It is a great time to be a Panther at Georgia State University but if you’re an Eagles fan, the 30-24 defeat at Center Parc Stadium will be for the next 365 days. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, this time in Atlanta, proved to be a game that lived up to the hype and intensity. Although […]
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Scoota Henderson leads Kell over Lake Norman 88-77 during Holiday Hoopsgiving
The 7th year anniversary of the Holiday Hoopsgiving High School tournament stopped by the city to provide the gift of high-quality basketball. The festivities tipped off on Friday and Saturday at Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia and showcased some of the top-rated high school ballers in the country. Saturday night concluded the tournament with […]
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No. 13 Georgia runs all over South Carolina in 45-16 victory
No. 13 Georgia’s 45-16 win over South Carolina was the Bulldogs’ biggest victory of this strange season on the scoreboard. But Georgia coach Kirby Smart wasn’t sure had its best game Saturday night, with the Gamecocks missing more than two dozen players and offering little resistance. “It’s hard to say that because of the quality […]
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Jeff Sims’ 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33
After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims played like he was determined to make up for lost time. Sims threw three touchdown passes and ran for 108 yards, setting career highs, and Georgia Tech beat turnover-plagued Duke 56-33 on Saturday night as each team returned from long layoffs. Led by Sims, the […]
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Takeaways: In abnormal season, business as usual for Tide
Amid all the uncertainty, disruptions, consternation and anxiety of the 2020 college football season, No. 1 Alabama’s excellence has been business as usual. In yet another rout, the Crimson Tide took all the drama out of Saturday’s Iron Bowl: Alabama 42, No. 22 Auburn 13. Mac Jones threw five touchdown passes, including his usual gorgeous […]
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High School Football: South Atlanta advances to second round; beats Chattooga 26-14
The monumental season continues for the South Atlanta Hornets. Saturday night, they defeated the Chattooga Indians 26-14 to continue their quest for a chance at a state title. History is something this Hornets team is continuing to make as the season progresses. Known for their basketball accolades and talents, they have continued to define themselves […]
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Falcons rout Raiders 43-6 in dominating fashion
On a dreary and drizzly Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, the Falcons dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 43-6 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons rushed for 125 yards, averaging nearly four yards per attempt. Meanwhile, the Raiders were held to 40 rushing yards and were a miserable 3-of-12 on third downs. Lastly, the Falcons forced five Las […]
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#Election2020: President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announce members of White House senior communications team
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced on Sunday new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles. For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women. They include Elizabeth E. Alexander, communications director for the First Lady; Kate Bedingfield, White House […]
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Holiday season starts under pall of more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases
America enters the somber holiday weekend following a Thanksgiving Day that saw more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases and 1,200 deaths — skyrocketing numbers given that 20 states did not report data. Traditionally the start of a time of shopping and giving, the final days of November have seen record highs in the worsening pandemic […]
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Chui: ‘Should you quarantine after Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is over. Many people celebrated with just their household unit, but many others did not. In fact, up to 50 million Americans are traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the American Automobile Association, or AAA. The comings and goings of US travelers belie the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic continues to surge. The […]