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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Two-Way

Georgia Man Is Killed, After Holding 5 Firefighters Hostage

April 10, 2013 The suspect apparently faked a heart attack to get the firefighters to the home. Once, he had the hostages, he began demanding his electricity, cell phone and cable be turned back on.

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Monday, December 17, 2012

The Salt

Wine And Food May Rekindle Love Lost Between Russia And Georgia

Eating lamb dumplings called khinkali at a table in Tbilisi, Georgia.

December 17, 2012 Many Russians will join their Georgian neighbors in feasting on Georgian specialties for St. Barbara's Day. But the countries' political relations have led to restrictions on imports of Georgian wine and mineral water. A recent thawing offers hope for a sweeter future.

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Shots - Health News

Georgia Immigration Law Trips Up Doctors And Nurses

Workers in the Georgia secretary of state's office have fallen behind on licensing applications for nurses.

November 12, 2012 WABEA new immigration law in Georgia requires everyone licensed by the state to prove citizenship. But the law is having an unintended consequence: many health care workers, included doctors and nurses, are losing their licenses because of a paperwork backlog.

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Sunday, October 07, 2012

13.7: Cosmos And Culture

An October Anniversary For Our Universe — And A 9,000-Year-Old Earth

October 7, 2012 In the 17th century, an Irish bishop famously concluded that the universe was created on October 23, 4004 BC. Scientists know that our universe, and our Earth, are much more ancient than that. Not everyone agrees, even in the year 2012.

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Shots - Health News

New Funds Could Shorten Waiting Lists For AIDS Drugs

The pharmacy at Atlanta's Ponce de Leon Center stocks medications for 5,200 HIV/AIDS patients. Workers there aren't sure how much an increase in federal aid will help cut Georgia's waiting list for a HIV drug-assistance program.

July 28, 2012 Some states, like Georgia, have a waiting list for people who need help paying for AIDS drugs. With increased federal funding on its way for HIV/AIDS treatment, states are hoping that they can care for more people. But the cost of care remains high, so the waits may remain, too.

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Saturday, March 03, 2012

It's All Politics

Can A Win In Georgia Bring Gingrich's Campaign Back From The Dead Again?

Newt Gingrich speaks at a March 2 rally in Savannah, Ga. He has said he must win his home state's Super Tuesday primary next week.

March 3, 2012 To hear him tell it, the rumors of Newt Gingrich's demise have been greatly exaggerated. The former House speaker is banking on a big showing Tuesday in his home state of Georgia to salvage a campaign that's been declared dead a number of times.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

The Picture Show

100 Words: On Photographing In Atlanta

A line of extras wait for  entry and their chance to be part of a Soulja Boy music video.

June 27, 2011 Photographer David Walter Banks describes what it's like to grow up and work in Atlanta — in about 100 words.

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Monday, September 27, 2010

The Two-Way

Georgia To Change Official Language To English

September 27, 2010 Georgia has changed its second official language to English from Russian. The move is part of an official effort to push the country closer to the West, and away from Russia.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

Bringing Back The Georgia Theatre In Athens

August 31, 2010 The Georgia Theatre in Athens burned from the inside out in 2009. Owner Wilmot Greene is rebuilding, balancing historic building requirements with 2011 building codes. He's hopeful about reopening soon, and bringing in some cash.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Two-Way

Nathan Deal Wins GA GOP Guv Nod; Handel Concedes

Nathan Deal, Becky Smith

August 11, 2010 Nathan Deal wins Georgia GOP nomination for governor as Karen Handel concedes.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Two-Way

Deal, Handel Locked In Tight Georgia Race For GOP Gov Nod

Nathan Deal, Karen Handel

August 10, 2010 Nathan Deal and Karen Handel were locked in a tight race for Georgia Republican gubernatorial nod.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Talk of the Nation: International Edition

August 18, 2008 After a busy weekend for international news from Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, and Iran, what does it all mean for the United States?

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

"The Weekend War"

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August 12, 2008 Fighting continues in South Ossetia... What does it mean?

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Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Third Graders, Really?

April 2, 2008 Third graders in Georgia plotted an attack against their teacher.

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Growing Georgia

Georgia's Lake Lanier, a year ago versus now.

February 21, 2008 Georgia's got a plan to alleviate the state's drought... move in on Tennessee.

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