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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop printing newspapers on December 31

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced on Thursday that it will print its final physical newspaper edition on December 31, making it the latest storied newspaper to discontinue offering its news in print.

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Why the absence of a common act of tennis sportsmanship led to heated on-court argument at the US Open

The post-match exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open was a terse encounter but probably left many wondering what the big deal was that caused all the tension.

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues to challenge Trump’s attempt to fire her, setting up a showdown over presidential power

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing to keep her job on the board, which helps set interest rates, after President Donald Trump said he was removing her from her role earlier this week.

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CIS Houston Kicks Off Back-to-School Tour at Forest Brook Middle

Communities In Schools of Houston kicked off the new school year with a back-to-school celebration at Forest Brook Middle School, bringing resources, activities, and community support to local families.

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Song of the Summer? Zydeco Has Entered the Chat!

While Summer is in cool-down mode, wrapping up September 22nd, conversations around the "Song of the Summer" are just starting to heat up. This year, many commentators have observed that there is no single, universally agreed-upon "song of the summer," a phenomenon that some have attributed to the rise of curated algorithms and personalized social media feeds. Many are turning to popularity on TikTok, and that has Zydeco entering the chat by way of viral Zydeco & Soul Singer S. DOTT.

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Honoring Freedom: New Abraham Lincoln Statue to be Unveiled at African American Civil War Museum

On Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., history and legacy will converge on Vermont Avenue as the African American Civil War Museum unveils a powerful new statue of President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation. The dedication ceremony, marking the kickoff to the museum’s grand reopening, promises to be an inspiring moment for the nation and a moving tribute to Lincoln’s enduring role in shaping freedom.

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Missouri City Native Serves with Pride Aboard U.S. Navy Warship

Petty Officer 1st Class Nia Henderson, a proud native of Missouri City, Texas, is charting an inspiring course of service aboard the USS John Basilone (DDG 122), one of the Navy’s newest and most advanced guided-missile destroyers stationed out of Mayport, Florida.

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‘Cashless bail’: The origins of the bail reform movement and why Trump wants to end it

President Donald Trump wants to eliminate “cashless bail” in the nation’s capital and across the country. But what exactly does that mean, and what is the controversy all about?

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Kosha Wine’s Honeywater: A Luxury Bold Blend Crafted in Katy, Texas

Kosha Wine’s Honeywater, created by recording artist and entrepreneur Kalvin Kosha, is redefining sweet wines with its smooth honey-kissed flavor and bold 15% ABV. Expertly crafted by Signature Sipz Winery in Katy, Texas, this medium-sweet Moscato is more than a drink—it’s a lifestyle statement that blends culture, creativity, and craftsmanship.

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A mysterious rose survived Hurricane Katrina and spread throughout the US. Its origins are still unknown

If you follow the Mississippi River to where it meets the ocean, you will be in Plaquemines, Louisiana’s southernmost parish. Known for its seafood and offshore oil and gas, Plaquemines is also where an unknown rose withstood the brutal force of Hurricane Katrina.

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Naomi Osaka debuts elaborate rose-themed outfit in opening US Open win, shows off ‘Billie Jean Bling’ Labubu mascot

While her tennis shone in her first-round US Open victory on Tuesday, it was Naomi Osaka’s outfit – and Labubu accoutrement – which really sparkled in New York.

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Naomi Osaka debuts elaborate rose-themed outfit in opening US Open win, shows off ‘Billie Jean Bling’ Labubu mascot

While her tennis shone in her first-round US Open victory on Tuesday, it was Naomi Osaka’s outfit – and Labubu accoutrement – which really sparkled in New York.

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Trial of former IMPD officer accused of raping woman while on duty starts Monday

The trial of a former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of raping a woman while on duty is scheduled to start on Monday.he trial of a former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of raping a woman while on duty is scheduled to start on Monday.

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Marijuana smells and rowdy fans: Why Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open are so unique and sometimes divisive

Less than two months ago, the tennis world had descended onto Wimbledon’s pristine green courts, where the sound of tennis balls echoed around hushed courts.

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‘Tariff Bingo is tough.’ Texas manufacturers sweat Trump’s tariffs, high interest rates

Texas manufacturers continue to express frustration over the Trump administration’s volatile tariff playbook and the impact of high borrowing costs.

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‘Tariff Bingo is tough.’ Texas manufacturers sweat Trump’s tariffs, high interest rates

Texas manufacturers continue to express frustration over the Trump administration’s volatile tariff playbook and the impact of high borrowing costs.

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Trump administration threatens to pull federal funding from sex ed programs that mention transgender people

A division of the US Department of Health and Human Services told 40 states, five territories and the District of Columbia on Tuesday that they “are now on notice”: Some federally funded sex ed programs need to remove any mention of gender identity or transgender people, even in passing, or risk losing potentially millions of dollars

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At least 2 children killed in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

At least two children were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, according to police, in a “deliberate act of violence.”

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Powerball jackpot hits $815 million for Wednesday’s drawing, 7th largest in game’s history after no Monday winner

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $815 million after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing, marking the 7th largest prize in the game’s history.

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‘It’s definitely terrible’: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzzcut raises eyebrows at the US Open

He’s only played one match at this year’s US Open, but Carlos Alcaraz has already created a buzz.