Alabama Gov. orders Confederate flag removed from state Capitol

At 8:30 a.m., two workers came out and quietly lowered the flag, refusing to answer the al.com reporter's questions.

The cornerstone of the monument, which is near the Capitol's north entrance, was laid by Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America in April 1880, al.com reported.

Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79

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A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Cape Verde, competing in its first World Cup, will take on the world's No. 1 team in Spain at 12 p.m. on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Georgia’s special ed program promised help. Families say it delivered them harm.

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.