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Greece Sets New Election For June 17; Fear Of Bank Runs Reported

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:30:16 +0000

The country will try again to form a government. Meanwhile, its president worries about million so euros being pulled out of Greek banks. And talk of a "Grexit" from the euro zone is increasing. read more

Folks Seem To Like It, So Facebook Boosts Size Of Stock Offering By 25 Percent

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:14 +0000

The hoopla continues over Facebook's initial public offering of stock, which is set for Friday. read more

Medical Report Details George Zimmerman's Injuries, ABC News Says

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:15 +0000

The man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has argued he acted in self defense. Evidence of his injuries may support his case. read more

International Terminal Opens

jstewart — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:37:54 +0000

The new $1.4 billion international terminal at the world's busiest airport is set to open Wednesday. The sleek launching pad for millions of passengers is designed to help Atlanta grab a growing share of the lucrative market for global travelers. The 1.2-million-square-foot terminal is opening...

Class Reads 500 Books In 11 Hours

jstewart — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:32:51 +0000

A Harris County prekindergarten class won a statewide contest for the most books read in a single day. The class at Mulberry Elementary School read nearly 500 books in 11 hours last month during "Georgia Reads Aloud Day." In all, classrooms reported reading nearly 14,000 books that day. read more

Pizza Delicious Bought An Ad On Facebook. How'd They Do?

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:18 +0000

What happened when two guys who sell pizza out of a window in New Orleans decided to buy a Facebook ad and what it says about the state of social-media advertising. read more

Poll: Americans Show Support For Compensation Of Organ Donors

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:15:28 +0000

Federal law bans payments for organs. But about 60 percent of Americans support health care credits as compensation for organ donors, the NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll finds. read more

'Joe The Plumber' Race A 'Microcosm' Of 2012 Politics

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:15:24 +0000

The conservative known for his role in the 2008 presidential election is taking on a veteran Democrat in a new Ohio district. An analyst calls the race a microcosm of "the culture wars that are going on in the country right now." Most of the candidates' funding is coming from outside the...

Gymnast's Journey: Toddler Tumbler To Golden Girl

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:15:21 +0000

Aly Raisman started gymnastics like millions of other kids in a toddler tumbling class. Now 17, the Massachusetts athlete is considered one of the best tumblers in the world. And she's on track to make the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. read more

Medical Records Could Yield Answers On Fracking

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:15:16 +0000

Is fracking making people sick? The question has ignited a national debate. A proposed study in northern Pennsylvania could help resolve the issue. By mining more than 10 years' worth of patient records, researchers hope to better understand the potential impact of hydraulic fracturing on...

Coming To A Political Campaign Near You: Outside Money, And Lots Of It

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:15 +0000

Congressional candidates are increasingly raising money from supporters and groups who are ideological and outside their district leaving some to say local voters and local issues are playing second fiddle to these donors' ideologies. read more

The American Way: Winners And Losers, And No Ties

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:26 +0000

It's not whether you win or lose it's how you play the game. But Frank Deford says its downright un-American to have a tie in sports. read more

Tuesday Baseball Quarterfinals Roundup

sblack — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:54:38 +0000

GHSA baseball quarterfinals action got underway Tuesday night on diamonds around the state. Some series were decided with two-game sweeps, some were delayed and others were split and will be decided tomorrow. Class AAAAA read more

Tuesday Soccer Semifinals Roundup

sblack — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:46:55 +0000

Eight teams moved onto the boys state soccer finals Tuesday night as the semifinals played out around the state. See the recaps below for in-depth coverage of who advanced, how they advanced and what players played major roles. read more

Report: GM Will No Longer Buy Ads On Facebook

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:45:16 +0000

The loss of a big advertiser could affect Facebook's initial public offering scheduled for Friday. read more

Georgia Power Decreasing Electricity Rates

ereinhardt — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:41:45 +0000

Georgia Power customers will see their monthly bills drop by about $8 starting next month. State utility regulators on Tuesday approved the average 6 percent decrease. read more

U.S. Funding Of HIV/AIDS Fight Overseas Carries Other Benefits

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:15:16 +0000

Has the massive amount the United States has to treat people with HIV in poor countries crowded out prevention and treatment of other diseases? An analysis of health data from nine countries in Africa suggests that's not the case. read more

Shareholders Press JPMorgan Over Risk-Taking

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:45:15 +0000

Days after the nation's biggest bank reported at least $2 billion in trading losses, some shareholders urged JPMorgan Chase to back rules limiting risky trading. Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank had learned its lessons and was taking steps to prevent more problems. read more

Court Action May Lift Anonymity For Some Campaign Donors

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:15:21 +0000

As of now, nonprofit groups that want to run campaign ads within two months of the general election will have to reveal the names of their donors. That's because a federal appeals court refused to stay a lower-court ruling on the matter. A full appeal could be heard this fall. read more

PHOTO: David Beckham Takes A Ribbing At The White House

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:15:17 +0000

President Obama poked fun at the international soccer star's underwear line. read more

Is Facebook Worth $100 Billion?

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:22 +0000

For Facebook to live up to its valuation, the company will need to redefine advertising as we know it. read more

For New French President, Germany Is First Stop

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:45:15 +0000

The new French president and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have different ideas about how to address Europe's financial turmoil. Their relationship will help set the tone for what happens next in Europe. read more

Why So Many Ph.D.s Are On Food Stamps

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:30:15 +0000

With the economic troubles of the past few years, it's no surprise that the number of people using food stamps is soaring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that an average of 44 million people were on food assistance last year; that's up from 17 million in 2000. What might be surprising,...

Lawsuit Alleges Kia Anti-Union Bias

jbonner — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:09:02 +0000

Former autoworkers are suing the state of Georgia. They claim lawmakers conspired with Kia Motors to avoid hiring employees with union backgrounds. The lawsuit accuses lawmakers of helping cover up Kia’s bias against former union workers. The workers first sought records last year to learn how the...

New Fee For Veterans In State Homes

pwallace — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:01:10 +0000

Military veterans living in state-run nursing homes will now have to pay a fee for care. It’s part of new legislation signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal. read more