Thief runs over, kills woman after stealing her purse

Five things you should know Tuesday, November 17:

1. A 65-year-old woman is dead after someone stole her purse in a Wal-mart parking lot, then ran over her multiple times. [For more on this story, click here]

2. Actor Charlie Sheen plans to make a "revealing personal announcement" this morning. Most people expect him to say he's HIV positive. [Jennifer Brett has that story and will update it after the announcement]

3. Georgia Tech beat Tennessee by 2 points last night at home. [Doug Roberson's 5 observations from the game | photos of Tech's win]

4. How does $1 beer and oysters sound? Sounds like you just found something to do today. [Here are three more suggestions]

5. The weather isn't going to change that much today. But what about tomorrow? [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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