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Is Gingrich the one? The Washington Post reports Donald Trump's campaign has begun formally vetting possible running mates, with former House speaker Newt Gingrich emerging as the leading candidate.

So long, Nancy Grace. HLN's most recognizable face has announced she's leaving the Atlanta-based network after 12 years when her contract is up in October.

Another Braves comeback. Big triples from Freddie Freeman and Brandon Snyder and three doubles from catcher Tyler Flowers helped the Braves outscore the Marlins 7-1 after a 68-minute third-inning rain delay Thursday night.

What cooking this July 4th weekend besides hot dogs? Here's our list of picks of the best fireworks, parades and ways to have fun.

And the weather will be? Two words: Hot. Humid. All weekend long.

Talks continue over release of detained Korean workers. Departure uncertain.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said the charter flight to transport the workers from Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon had been canceled. But, plans may change.

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Fani Willis loses last chance to stay at the helm of Trump Georgia election interference case

Georgia's top court declines to hear Fani Willis appeal in Trump case, meaning she can no longer pursue the election interference case.

Investigator: Ex-APD officer raped woman on duty, returned when she called 911

Fulton County Magistrate Judge Todd Ashley ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed against former officer Muhammad Muhammad.

Cobb County agency green lights tax break for Home Depot’s $140M project

The Development Authority of Cobb County voted 6-0 to give initial approval for Home Depot's request Tuesday but didn't disclose the property tax savings the company sought.