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The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom, according to multiple reports.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle are moving back to UK: Reports
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom, according to multiple reports.
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A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.
'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis
A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.
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A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home.
Manhunt expands for armed woman after Massachusetts police officer found dead
A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home.
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals paid tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere by releasing the commercial she recorded recently with the animal rights organization.
PETA honors Hayden Panettiere with ad she recorded just weeks ago
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals paid tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere by releasing the commercial she recorded recently with the animal rights organization.
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A new poll of likely Georgia voters shows a sharply different picture in the state's two biggest races heading into the final months of the 2026 midterm campaign.
New Georgia poll finds Senate lead, governor’s race tied
A new poll of likely Georgia voters shows a sharply different picture in the state's two biggest races heading into the final months of the 2026 midterm campaign.
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Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the Clayton County Police Department, according to attorneys.
Eric André, Clayton English reach settlement in airport profiling lawsuit
Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the Clayton County Police Department, according to attorneys.
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Newly released 911 audio captures the mother of Zola and Norah Cooper reporting her daughters missing after the woman caring for them stopped responding.
Atlanta sisters kidnapping: 911 call from mother released
Newly released 911 audio captures the mother of Zola and Norah Cooper reporting her daughters missing after the woman caring for them stopped responding.
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A person was taken to the hospital after a shooting at a Tallapoosa home overnight, according to police.
Person hospitalized after shooting at Tallapoosa home, police say
A person was taken to the hospital after a shooting at a Tallapoosa home overnight, according to police.
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Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
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Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
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Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.
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DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Police investigating after shooting at DeKalb County apartments
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
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Americans were among those killed Wednesday when a helicopter carrying tourists on a safari crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, according to U.S. and Kenyan officials.
Americans among those killed in Kenya safari tour helicopter crash, State Department says
Americans were among those killed Wednesday when a helicopter carrying tourists on a safari crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, according to U.S. and Kenyan officials.
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From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide.
Amazon expanding drone deliveries to 500 cities
From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide.
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A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Judge halts Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
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The LaGrange Police Department launched an investigation Wednesday into the potential misuse of its License Plate Recognition system by an officer.
LaGrange police investigates officer license plate reader searches
The LaGrange Police Department launched an investigation Wednesday into the potential misuse of its License Plate Recognition system by an officer.
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A deal has been reached between the City of Stockbridge and Mayor Jaden Williams following an investigation into his spending habits.
City of Stockbridge reaches settlement with Mayor Jaden Williams
A deal has been reached between the City of Stockbridge and Mayor Jaden Williams following an investigation into his spending habits.
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A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia
A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
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Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.
Unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident diagnoses with measles
Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.
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Investigators are searching for four male suspects after a man was robbed at gunpoint near the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail Saturday night.
Man robbed at gunpoint near Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail
Investigators are searching for four male suspects after a man was robbed at gunpoint near the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail Saturday night.
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President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
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Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
Video: US marshals injured after deck collapses while serving warrant
Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
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Here's some good news Atlantans may not want to brag about: The city has become slightly less buggy.
Atlanta is a little less buggy, but Georgia still knows fun
Here's some good news Atlantans may not want to brag about: The city has become slightly less buggy.
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Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Toyota recalls nearly 50K Tacoma trucks
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
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A 21-year-old Villa Rica man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a cyber tip and residential search warrant execution.
Villa Rica man arrested on 10 child sexual exploitation counts
A 21-year-old Villa Rica man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a cyber tip and residential search warrant execution.
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Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
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The mother of two young sisters allegedly kidnapped by their babysitter says she is grateful to have her daughters home but remains shaken by what happened.
Mother speaks out after Atlanta sisters' alleged kidnapping
The mother of two young sisters allegedly kidnapped by their babysitter says she is grateful to have her daughters home but remains shaken by what happened.
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A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions.
Ranked: The best US cities for home buyers in 2026, according to data
A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions.
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