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War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military...

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran as fears grow...

BRUSSELS (AP) — How long will it last? Will it grow? What will it mean to us — and to global security overall? Those...

US and Israel attack Iran as Trump says US begins ‘major combat operations’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on...

Georgia’s child welfare system remains shaken after projected $85.7 million budget shortfall

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's child welfare system spiraled into crisis as the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services faced a whopping $85.7 million...

Laken Riley’s father accuses Georgia university system of negligence in wrongful death lawsuit

ATLANTA (AP) — The father of Laken Riley, who was killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan man who...

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faced grilling over...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein...

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years...

Data center bill stalls after last-minute change opposed by industry finds support

(Georgia Recorder) — The Senate session ended abruptly Thursday just as senators were nearing a vote on a bill aimed at ensuring data centers...

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s crimes and doesn’t recall meeting...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of Congress on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or...

Walmart settles $100 million lawsuit with delivery drivers over pay deception

Walmart will pay $100 million to drivers who participated in one of its delivery programs after reaching a settlement Thursday with the Federal Trade...

Southern Co. borrows billions for energy projects; advocates say ratepayers will ultimately pay

(States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Energy has loaned Southern Company $26.5 billion to fund upgrades to its energy grid in Georgia and...

Lawmakers restore full $325 million for needs-based college aid program, with a boost from...

(Georgia Recorder) - Georgia’s first comprehensive needs-based college scholarship came closer to becoming reality Wednesday after the state House and Senate approved a budget...