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5 things to know tonight: Ross Harris hot-car murder trial underway

Justin Ross Harris listens to jury selection during his murder trial at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga., Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Harris was charged with murder after his toddler son died two years ago while left in the back of a hot SUV in Cobb County. (Stephen B. Morton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

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Justin Ross Harris listens to jury selection during his murder trial at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga., Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Harris was charged with murder after his toddler son died two years ago while left in the back of a hot SUV in Cobb County. (Stephen B. Morton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Oct 3, 2016

1. State: Ross Harris led "double life," viewed son as "obstacle." Justin Ross Harris led a double life full of deception that led him to intentionally leave his son inside a hot car to die, a Cobb County prosecutor said Monday in a blistering opening statement. [Read more]

2. Reporter who quit on live TV facing 54 years in prison. A former Alaska TV reporter who quit her job on air two years ago to focus on legalizing marijuana is now facing 54 years in prison for allegedly running an illegal marijuana shop. [Read more]

3. Some speculate ex-wife Marla Maples released Trump's tax returns. Could a certain Georgia Peach have pulled off the ultimate sour grapes move? [Read more] 

4. Racist remarks about FLOTUS cost Forsyth educator her job. Forsyth County Schools fired paraprofessional Jane Wood Allen Monday after investigating her posted comments on Facebook calling First Lady Michelle Obama a gorilla. [Read more]

5. MGM CEO pitches casino gambling as boon to HOPE, economy. On Monday, the MGM Resorts International chief said Las Vegas-style gambling, including a $1 billion-plus resort in Atlanta, could boost the lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship. [Read more]

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