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5 things to know: Without saying his name, George W. Bush takes on Trump

Former President George W. Bush campaigns with his brother, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush. "... We do not need somebody in the Oval Office who mirrors and inflames our anger and frustration," he told the crowd. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times

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Former President George W. Bush campaigns with his brother, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush. "... We do not need somebody in the Oval Office who mirrors and inflames our anger and frustration," he told the crowd. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times
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Feb 16, 2016

Five things to know Tuesday, Feb. 16:

1. With his folksy touch, George W. Bush unleashed a takedown of Donald Trump last night. [Find out what all he said here | Bernie Sanders will be at Morehouse today]

2. If you didn't face the music last night, don't worry. We've got your Grammys coverage. [Adele glitch explained | Taylor Swift shames Kanye West | Demi Lovato steals the show | photos from the red carpet | photos from the show]

3. Have you ever wondered how much house you could buy in another part of town? [Here is what a $500K house looks like around Atlanta]

4. Braves' Eddie Perez could be a candidate for manager. [David O'Brien tells you why]

5. It looks like today will be a lot nicer than last night. [Get your Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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Throughout February, we're bringing you 29 reasons to celebrate Black History Month. Today reason is No. 16, the Tuskegee Airmen.

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