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Is traffic worse during a full moon? A recent rush hour tests that theory.

Studies are largely inconclusive on the effect full moons may have on traffic, but the commute preceding the most recent one April 1 was memorable in a bad way.

Pregnant woman killed in Atlanta hours before flight to see sister, family says

A pregnant woman was found fatally shot in Atlanta shortly before a planned flight to Detroit, leaving her family searching for answers.

75-year-old angler dies after snagging lure in Lake Lanier, officials say

The incident happened Friday after the man fell from a boat, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

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