1. Justice Dept: Sessions spoke with Russian ambassador in 2016. Attorney General Jeff Sessions talked twice with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign season. Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and a policy adviser to the Republican candidate, did not disclose those discussions at his confirmation hearing in January. [Read here]
2. Georgia lawmakers weigh whether to levy tax on Uber, Lyft rides. Uber is urging Georgia lawmakers to slam the brakes on a House proposal that would levy a 4 percent state sales tax on each trip with ride-hailing services, as well as allow cities to levy their own fees. [Read here]
3. Liberty Media CEO predicts winning season for Braves. After Liberty Media's CEO Greg Maffei answered questions at an investor conference for 30 minutes Wednesday about the company's various businesses, he also fielded a final question about its baseball team. Maffei was asked for his over/under on wins by the Braves this season. [Read here]
4. Report: Beau Biden's widow in romantic relationship with his brother. You read that right: Hallie Biden, widow of Beau Biden, is dating his brother, Hunter Biden, according to a report in the New York Post's Page Six. Beau Biden died of cancer in May 2015. [Read here]
5. Xscape confirms reunion, planning new album and tour. Fans clamoring for an Xscape reunion finally got their wish when the ladies confirmed to V-103's Big Tigger that they are indeed back together and suggested they're ready to work on a new album and tour. [Read here]
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