1. Mother facing deportation seeks sanctuary in Georgia Catholic mission
Claudia Mariela Jurado of El Salvador was to be deported for illegally entering the U.S. She recently cut off the electronic monitoring bracelet attached by immigration authorities and fled to a Lilburn Catholic mission to seek sanctuary with her two young children. Read more.
2. Isner wins third consecutive BB&T Atlanta Open title
John Isner won his third consecutive BB&T Atlanta Open title with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Marcos Baghdatis on Sunday at Atlantic Station. Isner became the eighth active player to three-peat on the ATP World Tour in winning the 10th title of his career. Read more.
3. Woman drowns in Lake Lanier
According to the Hall County sheriff's office, a woman in her 60s was found in the water off Woodlake Drive Sunday afternoon. Family members tried to resuscitate her until an emergency medical crew arrived. However, she was pronounced dead at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing. Read more.
4. Braves win with help from Peterson's 3-run homer
Julio Teheran's seven strong innings and Jace Peterson's three-run homer in the fifth inning helped the Braves in a 6-2 win, snapping a six-game losing streak. The Braves have ended a three-city trip with a 2-8 record. Read more.
5. MH370 update: Debris found on Reunion Island not plane part
According to The Associated Press, a new piece of debris found on Reunion Island is not a part of an airplane and instead, a "domestic ladder." Some organizations had previously reported the object was possibly a plane door. Read more.
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