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Obama: I Wish I Had a Father Around Growing Up

President Barack Obama returns to his hometown of Chicago, pointing to communities with too few fathers involved in children's lives and too few examples of success. He says he wishes he had a father around growing up. (Feb. 15)
 

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Teachers consider past year's highs, lows

Some local teachers worry the accomplishments will be overlooked because of scandals and challenges.

Cyclorama 2013

Atlanta history: Local landmark considers role of Jewish soldiers in Civil War

Cyclorama adds diversity to Civil War discussion as the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta nears.

Medicaid expansion nixed in Georgia

Georgia revisits effects of health care reform

Ga. analysts are reviewing programs in other states, but governor says Medicaid expansion door remains shut 'for now.

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Monroe's photos for Prague exhibition stolen

Monroe's photos for Prague exhibition stolen

A publicist for an upcoming Marilyn Monroe exhibition in Prague says that photographs of the star have been stolen.

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Boy achieves family dream with geography bee win

Passion for geography runs deep in Sathwik Karnik's family. When he was about 6, his mother began challenging Sathwik and his older brother, Karthik, to her own version of hide-and-seek — using an atlas.

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First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

Michelle Obama said Wednesday that stories of toil and sweat by slaves once held at a historic home within sight of the White House are an important part of U.

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Armless man reaches top of Mount Everest

Climbing Mount Everest is a near-impossible task. One man recently reached the top and his story is truly inspirational.