1. Falcons fall to Brees, Watson once more

The Falcons left the field disappointed once again Sunday after falling 20-17 in the Georgia Dome following the team's rematch with Saints' quarterback Drew Brees and tight end Bejamin Watson. Read more.

2. GOP candidates stay quiet on Oregon standoff

After an armed group took over part of a national wildlife refuge in rural Oregon, Republican presidential candidates are staying mum. Issues involved in the standoff include constitutional rights, allegations of federal government overreach and individual liberties, but few candidates seemed willing to speak about these issues Sunday. Read more.

3. Nathan Deal builds second term around an education overhaul

4. Obama and attorney general to discuss how to curb gun violence

Pres. Barack Obama will meet with Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on Monday to discuss what he can do about what he calls "our epidemic of gun violence." Read more.

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