State, National & World News

Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets

ATLANTA (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme publicly apologized on Friday as a federal judge ordered ...

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State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department fired more than 1,300 employees Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration ...

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Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced ...

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Georgia Federation of Teachers asks Kemp to call special session to address education funds

A group that represents teachers and school staff across Georgia is asking Gov. Brian Kemp to call a special session to address federal cuts ...

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Democratic PSC runoff draws low turnout ahead of July 15 vote

Georgia voters have a choice to make in this week’s Public Service Commission (PSC) Democratic runoff, but will they show up to cast ballots? ...

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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, ...

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Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader ...

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Search for Texas flood victims to resume after pause due to heavy rains

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Crews on Monday were expected to resume looking for victims of catastrophic flooding in Texas that killed at least 132 ...

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‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ kicks off across Georgia and Southeast

Law enforcement officers across Georgia and four neighboring states are teaming up to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving. Operation Southern Slow Down ...

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Athens-Clarke County Library solar trackers are a small step towards a 100% renewable energy commitment

The Athens-Clarke County Library is bringing the county closer to a 100% renewable energy commitment with the addition of seven solar trackers. As of ...

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