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Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion case

Sep. 25, 2024 13:15 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday resentenced Julie Chrisley to seven years in prison for her conviction on bank fraud and tax evasion charges, declining the reality TV star's request for less time in prison than was originally imposed. Chrisley and her husband, Todd...

Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan

Sep. 24, 2024 18:35 PM EDT

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of...

Trump mixes up the name of Charlottesville, Virginia, during his speech in Georgia

Sep. 24, 2024 16:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump flubbed the name of Charlottesville, Virginia, while going off script during a speech on Tuesday otherwise focused on economic policy, slamming Vice President Kamala Harris for lying about "Charlottestown.” The former president was talking about...

Longshoremen from Maine to Texas appear likely to go on strike, seaport CEO says

Sep. 24, 2024 12:29 PM EDT

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The chief executive over Georgia's two booming seaports said Tuesday that a strike next week by dockworkers across the U.S. East and Gulf coasts appears likely, though he's hopeful the resulting shutdown would last only a few days. “We should probably expect...

Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with voters

Sep. 08, 2024 21:06 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the biggest challenges for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the final stretch of the campaign is introducing herself to voters before her Republican rival, Donald Trump, has a chance to define her. Until her sudden election to the top of the...

Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

Sep. 04, 2024 13:43 PM EDT

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia gun owner's attorney asked a judge Wednesday to halt enforcement of a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines and possibly jail time for people who leave guns inside unlocked cars. The lawsuit by Clarence Belt could ultimately determine whether...

Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options

Sep. 03, 2024 13:02 PM EDT

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Despite slowing U.S. electric vehicle sales, Hyundai on Tuesday rolled out the 2025 versions of its Ioniq 5 electric SUV with improved battery range and charging aimed at broadening the appeal of vehicles to be built at a massive new Georgia factory. The South...

Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign

Aug. 29, 2024 23:29 PM EDT

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from some of her more liberal positions in her first major television interview of her presidential campaign, but insisted her “values have not changed” even as she is “seeking consensus.” ...

The Latest: FBI says gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw ‘target of opportunity’

Aug. 28, 2024 16:30 PM EDT

A senior FBI official says the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden and saw the Pennsylvania campaign rally where he opened fire last month as a “target of opportunity.” Meanwhile,...

Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bid

Aug. 27, 2024 20:28 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN this week for her first interview since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. The Democratic presidential nominee will be joined by her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in an interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash in...