GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Blaring from the Clemson locker room after yet another playoff victory was Aretha Franklin’s classic “Respect.” The Tigers have won two of the last three national titles and become college football’s gold standard program, yet still often feel overlooked. Doubted. Disrespected. Sure, Clemson ran roughshod through the Atlantic Coast Conference. But […]
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#AboutThatCar: 2020 Honda Passport AWD
The 2020 Honda Passport was a refined crossover with a rugged look. Inside it had what seemed like the width of a pickup truck, with a wide center console. However, it did not ride like a pickup truck. In fact, it had four ride modes: normal, snow, mud and sand. And there was a fifth, eco […]
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John Lewis Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of US Representative John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights leader. Personal Birth date: February 21, 1940 Birth place: Troy, Alabama Birth name: John Robert Lewis Father: Eddie Lewis, sharecropper Mother: Willie Mae (Carter) Lewis Marriage: Lillian Miles Lewis (December 21, 1968-December 31, 2012, her death) Children: John Miles Education: […]
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Federal judge won’t undo Georgia voter purge
Georgia doesn’t have to put almost 100,000 voters back on its rolls, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones ruled that a voting rights advocacy group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is improperly asking him to interpret state law. Jones also said the group hasn’t proved that people who have been […]
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Georgia official accused of sexual harassment, retaliation
A district attorney in Georgia is accused of sexually harassing an administrator for months and then demoting her for resisting it. The allegations are detailed in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint filed by former Fulton County human resources director Tisa Grimes, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Grimes, 45, said District Attorney Paul Howard, 68, made her feel […]
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Lizzo named The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year
Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” Though she released her first album in 2013, Lizzo dropped her major-label debut, “Cuz […]
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Trump retweets, deletes, post naming alleged whistleblower
President Donald Trump retweeted, then deleted, a post that included the alleged name of the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint ultimately led to Trump’s impeachment by the House. Just before midnight Friday, Trump retweeted a message from Twitter user @Surfermom77, an account that claims to be a woman named Sophia who lives in California. The account […]
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Blank: Quinn and Dimitroff will be back in 2020
Friday morning, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank announced he would retain the services of both head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff heading into the 2020 season. This year, the Falcons stumbled to a 1-7 start. After the bye week, Quinn announced Raheem Morris would become the defensive coordinator and both Quinn and […]
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No, Justin Trudeau didn’t get Trump edited out of ‘Home Alone 2’
President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday night about a matter that had been percolating in pro-Trump media circles all day: the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. editing him out of “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Trump made a cameo appearance — about seven seconds long — in the beloved 1992 Christmas comedy. But his supporters noticed […]
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Atlanta mom goes undercover as a man for Bravo’s newest series ‘In A Man’s World’
Atlanta mom and aspiring politician, Le’Dor Milteer, recently went undercover as a man, for Bravo’s newest series “In a Man’s World.” Produced by actress Viola Davis, the series follows four women as they experience life as the opposite sex. With the help of Academy Award-winning Special Effects make-up team, Lou and Dave Elsey, and skilled […]
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Bucks cruise past Hawks without injured Antetokounmpo
The NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks had more enough depth and skill without without Giannis Antetokounmpo to overwhelm the league-worst Atlanta Hawks. ”I think this was a pretty complete game by our group,” Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer said. ”The defense stood out to me in the first half. I think (holding the Hawks to) 40 points at […]
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Patterson: Seven players could unlock victory in Peach Bowl + Predictions
After the Miami Hurricanes 27-24 win against Florida State in 2000 (now known as Wide Right III), wide receiver Santana Moss was quoted saying, “Big time players, make big time plays in big time games.” As the 52nd Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday between the Oklahoma Sooners and LSU Tigers, there […]
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“Bayou” Joe Burrow has LSU two steps away from a historic national title
Around this time last season, Joe Burrow and the LSU Tigers were preparing to play the Knights of Central Florida who came into the Fiesta Bowl undefeated and self-proclaimed National Champions. Burrow threw four touchdowns while finishing 21-34 for 394 yards. The only thing bad about that game was he threw one interception. Fast forward […]
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[VIDEO] Atlanta Mom goes undercover as a man, for Bravo TV’s newest series ‘In A Man’s World
Bravo’s “It’s a Man’s World, limited series, follows the lives of four everyday women exposing the struggles of gender bias as women undercover as a male ego. With the help of Academy Award makeup artists and vocal coaches, each woman transformed into the identity of a fictional male alter ego. Le’Dor Milteer, an aspiring politician, […]
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NFL: Week 17 Playoff Scenarios
Here are the playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season: AFC CLINCHED: Baltimore Ravens – AFC North division and homefield advantage throughout AFC playoffs Houston Texans – AFC South division Kansas City Chiefs – AFC West division New England Patriots – AFC East division Buffalo Bills – playoff berth KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (11-4) (vs. L.A. Chargers (5-10), 1:00 PM […]