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UGA stadium concert might lead to more shows

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - University of Georgia President Mike Adams says he had some trepidation about hosting a concert at Sanford Stadium, which he said was a great success.

April 19, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Republican: Boston raises immigration questions

WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says the events in Boston make clear the importance of understanding gaps and loopholes in the U.S. immigration system.

April 19, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


IBM tugs Dow lower; S&P 500 up after rough week

April 19, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Poll: Public pessimism on economy is increasing

April 19, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Russia's Caucasus: breeding ground for terror

April 19, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


1 of 2 Mass. bomb suspects dead; suburbs shut down

April 19, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


2 teens plead not guilty in Ga. baby slaying

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Ga. boy hit by falling tree limb, hospitalized

ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say an 8-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being hit by a falling tree branch while he was on a school playground in Atlanta.

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Rescuers search ruins of Texas fertilizer plant

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Attorney: Miss. man denies mailing suspected ricin

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man charged with mailing letters with suspected ricin to national leaders believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market, and on Thursday his attorney said he was surprised by his arrest and maintains he is innocent.

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Slight decline in early trading on Wall Street

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Ga. amputee runner raising money for bomb victims

ATLANTA (AP) - A Sandy Springs man who is a double-amputee was nearly to the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the bombs went off.

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Georgia unemployment rate drops to 8.4 percent

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 8.4 percent in March, the lowest rate since December 2008.

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Police: 5 to 15 people killed in Texas explosion

April 18, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Ga. police Sgt. arrested in McDonalds dispute

CUMMING, Ga. (AP) - A metro Atlanta police sergeant accused of pulling a gun on a customer in a McDonalds drive-thru has been arrested.

April 17, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


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Ga. historic site trims fence that's killing deer

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Outside the ruins of Georgia's oldest surviving colonial estate, a wrought iron fence that has stood for a century is getting the sharp points atop its pickets trimmed off after park managers were finding too many deer impaled on the spikes.

January 26, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Angry protests, clashes on Egypt anniversary

CAIRO (AP) - Egyptians delivered an angry backlash against President Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood on Friday, marking the second anniversary of the start of the country's revolution with tens of thousands filling major squares and streets around the country to call for a new regime change.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company

NEW YORK (AP) - Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


-Wall Street-Glance

Dow Jones Industrials High: 13,895.98 Low: 13,825.33 Close: 13,895.98 Change: +70.65 Other Indexes Standard&Poors 500 Index: 1502.96 +8.14 NYSE Index: 8904.53 +47.94 Nasdaq Composite Index: 3149.71 +19.33 NYSE MKT Composite: 2412.96 +4.14 Russell 2000 Index: 905.24 +5.05 Wilshire 5000 TotalMkt: 15,878.72 +93.39 Volume NYSE consolidated volume: 3,335,805,701 Total number of issues traded: 3,145 Issues higher in price: 1,874 Issues lower in price: 1,144 Issues unchanged: 127

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


S&P 500 in longest winning streak since 2004

NEW YORK (AP) - The Standard & Poor's 500 index closed above 1,500 on Friday for the first time since the start of the Great Recession in 2007, lifted by strong earnings from Procter & Gamble and Starbucks.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Gatorade to remove controversial ingredient

NEW YORK (AP) - PepsiCo Inc. is removing a controversial ingredient from its Gatorade sports drink in response to customer complaints.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


'Dallas' returns with J.R. Ewing's final schemes

NEW YORK (AP) - J.R. Ewing wouldn't hesitate to cheat his fellow man. He also famously cheated death.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


GA-State-Forecas

.Winter storm warning in effect until 6 pm est this evening for Much of northeast georgia... ...Freezing rain advisory in effect until 6 pm est this evening For parts of north georgia... .Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain and light Freezing rain in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows From the lower 30s northeast to the lower 50s south. .Saturday...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs from The 50s north to ...

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Abortion opponents to march in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) - Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators are marching through Washington to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to protest the landmark decision that legalized abortion.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Schools must provide sports for disabled

WASHINGTON (AP) - Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

January 25, 2013 | PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


White House: Ruling won't affect other Obama picks

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says a court ruling that President Barack Obama violated the Constitution by making recess appointments to a labor panel won't affect the president's other personnel actions.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Flu seems to level off except in the West

New government figures show that flu cases seem to be leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Stocks gain, boosted by P&G, Starbucks earnings

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks rose on Wall Street in midday trading Friday after Procter & Gamble and Starbucks posted strong earnings reports.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Too many crocodiles, S.Africa police say

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Calling all crocodile experts - South African police say you're needed to help capture thousands of crocs out on the lam.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


Court: Obama appointments are unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (AP) - In an embarrassing setback for President Barack Obama, a federal appeals court panel ruled that he violated the Constitution in making recess appointments last year, a decision that would effectively curtail a president's ability to bypass the Senate to fill administration vacancies.

January 25, 2013 | Associated Press | NATION/WORLD


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