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Surging Saints aim to rediscover their 'dome' advantage against the frustrated Eagles
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr hopes to experience the Superdome in a new way on Sunday. The 50-year-old venue, which will host its eighth Super Bowl this February, has in recent years lacked the mix of anticipatory buzz and deafening crescendos that defined big...
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Wednesday he wants Congress to have more control over selecting the U.S. postmaster general after a mail-service breakdown in his state. Ossoff's proposed Postmaster General Reform Act would require the U.S. Senate to...
Chiefs' Mahomes leads reigning champs into Atlanta to face Cousins and rejuvenated Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has guided the Kansas City Chiefs to two straight Super Bowl titles and two consecutive last-play wins to open this season. There's no shortage of swagger in his game. Now, he's matched against Kirk Cousins, a quarterback who's suddenly...
Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot with 10 games remaining. Riley Greene hit a go-ahead home run...
As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and-roll president'
ATLANTA (AP) — A range of stars from the stage, screen and sport paid tribute Tuesday to former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his 100th birthday, the eclectic lineup meant to highlight the 39th president’s emphasis on human rights and his love of music as a universal language. ...
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris resume campaigning after apparent assassination attempt
The presidential campaign is moving forward after a second apparent attempt on Donald Trump ’s life over the weekend. Trump was heading to Michigan on Tuesday for a town hall while Vice President Kamala Harris answered questions at a forum for Black journalists in Pennsylvania. ...
After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week, Barrow County school officials announced, after a Sept. 4 shooting that killed four people and injured nine others. The school system northeast of Atlanta said...
Georgia prosecutors drop all 15 counts of money laundering against 3 'Cop City' activists
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors on Tuesday dropped all 15 counts of money laundering that were levied against three Atlanta organizers accused of misusing a bail fund to aid violent protests against the city’s proposed police and fire training center. Atlanta Solidarity Fund...
Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million QB leading Falcons' shocker in Philly
ATLANTA (AP) — With a year of high hopes on the cusp of a 0-2 start, Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons suddenly found their mojo. The result was a game-winning drive that gave this season a whole new perspective. Cousins completed five of six passes for 70 yards,...
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just seven weeks before Election Day as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate. Retail sales ticked up 0.1% from July to August, after jumping...
