1. Travel ban set to start in Atlanta, nationwide amid legal challenges. The Trump administration's revised travel ban on visitors from six Muslim-majority countries and refugees from around the world is scheduled to begin Thursday amid several court challenges pending across the nation. [Read more]

2. AJC Peachtree Road Race 2017: Last Day to register is 3/22 The AJC Peachtree Road Race is one of the premier Fourth of July traditions in Atlanta with its festive atmosphere, scenic city course and beloved finisher's T-shirt. Organized by Atlanta Track Club, the event attracts 60,000 runners and walkers each year. [Read more]

3. Dad convicted in Gwinnett of genital cutting is deported. A man who was found guilty in Gwinnett County of brutally cutting his 2-year-old daughter's genitals was deported to his native Ethiopia, federal authorities said. [Read more]

4. Oklahoma state senator found with teen boy in motel room, reports say. State Sen. Ralph Shortey, R-District 44, was found earlier this month in a room alone with a 16- or 17-year-old boy at the Super 8 Motel in Moore, KFOR reported. [Read more]

5. Woman admits killing performer with illegal silicone injection. A woman who pretended she was a medical professional admitted she caused the death of a popular Atlanta-area drag performer, officials said Monday. [Read more]

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On April 8, 1974, in Atlanta, Hank Aaron smashed baseball’s home run record. Our special coverage celebrating the 50th anniversary of this magical moment has begun online and in our print editions. There’s still more to come as Monday’s historic anniversary arrives.

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Rose Scott signals as Closer Look goes on air in the WABE studio. An Atlanta resident left WABE a $3 million donation, a boost after WABE lost $1.9 million in annual funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. (Ben Gray / AJC file)

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