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Atlanta Judge Eleanor Ross Says There Is ‘No Excuse’ For Her Misconduct

In a second apology letter, Judge Eleanor Ross said her actions were “patently wrong.” Some House Republicans want her impeached.

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The apologies from Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta followed a New York Times report that published on Thursday.

Sex, Lies and Secrets: A Federal Judge’s Trysts Go Public

Now, Judge Eleanor Ross’s career and caseload are under scrutiny. And her punishment, a private reprimand, has sparked backlash.

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Judge Eleanor Ross during a congressional hearing in 2014.

Spelman College Names Ayanna Howard, an A.I. Expert, as President

05. Juni 2026 um 15:05
The appointment of Ayanna Howard, a roboticist, was a departure for the top-ranked H.B.C.U., which has a liberal arts focus.

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Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts school for women, named Ayanna Howard as its new president on Friday.

Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor

20. Mai 2026 um 03:31
Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state’s biggest city.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms greeted volunteers at a campaign phone bank in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?

Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the primary approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms arriving this month to vote early in the Georgia primary.

Man Who Stole Unreleased Beyoncé Music Is Sentenced to 5 Years

12. Mai 2026 um 20:12
The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, when members of the singer’s team reported a vehicle break-in ahead of her “Cowboy Carter” tour dates in Atlanta.

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A man accused of stealing hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Atlanta, officials said.

Ted Turner’s Mark on Atlanta Lived On, Even After He Left the Spotlight

07. Mai 2026 um 10:03
The city where he planted his empire came to embody his ambitions and his confidence. Mr. Turner died on Wednesday at 87.

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Ted Turner shows off his World Series Championship ring before the Atlanta Braves’ season-opening game in 1995.

What Are ‘Teen Takeovers’ and Why Are Police Struggling to Stop Them?

Across the country, police and city officials are trying to crack down on sometimes violent youth gatherings, but the teens themselves say they need some way to socialize and blow off steam.

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Police officers detained a young person after chasing him down a street amid rumors of a “teen takeover” in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago last month.

Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat

02. Mai 2026 um 01:05
The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks during a news conference at the State Capitol last month.

How Long a Wait at Security? For Many Passengers, It Was Anyone’s Guess.

As T.S.A. staff shortages continued on Friday, some airports saw interminably long wait times, while others barely had a wait at all, adding to travelers’ confusion.

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ICE agents checking in people before they go through security at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York.

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets.

President Trump thinks Republicans should control voting procedures in parts of the United States. But where? Here are some possibilities.

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Federal agents in January outside the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Georgia.

An M.L.K. Landmark Is Revived at a Tense Moment for Historical Sites

17. Februar 2026 um 10:03
The Masonic lodge that served as the home base for Dr. King’s activism will soon be open to visitors. It had long been considered endangered.

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Georgia Judge Dismisses Case Over 2020 Election Ballots Seized by Justice Dept.

10. Februar 2026 um 01:30
A state judge dismissed a case after the Justice Department’s seizure of ballots from the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, which has raised fears that they could be manipulated.

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Federal agents searched the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Georgia last month.

Gabbard Arranges Trump Call With FBI Agents After Georgia Election Center Search

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, brokered the call and President Trump directly questioned frontline agents on the inquiry, The Times has learned.

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The director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, wearing a coat and dark cap, at the Fulton County elections office in Fairburn, Ga., last week.

Canadian Company Cancels Sale of Virginia Warehouse to ICE

01. Februar 2026 um 20:03
Jim Pattison Developments said the sale of an industrial building, which was planned to become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility, would not go forward.

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A Canadian company said it was scrapping plans to sell a Virginia warehouse for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility.

Southerners Stock Up on Food and Supplies as Ice, Snow and Bitter Cold Loom

The path of an approaching winter storm is not clear yet, but much of the country, including places unused to frigid weather, is bracing for the worst.

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States across the South braced for the impending storm. In Fort Worth, crews were pre-treating major roads like Highway 121 on Wednesday.
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