Dolly Parton declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice: report
Dolly Parton said she was offered the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump's administration on two separate occasions, but turned down both requests.
Dolly Parton said she was offered the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump's administration on two separate occasions, but turned down both requests.
Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
Chipper Jones joins Braves coaching staff as hitting consultant
Expect to see Chipper Jones a bit more around Triust Park this coming season. The 48-year-old Hall of Famer has been hired by the Braves to the major league coaching staff as a major league hitting consultant.
Expect to see Chipper Jones a bit more around Triust Park this coming season. The 48-year-old Hall of Famer has been hired by the Braves to the major league coaching staff as a major league hitting consultant.
Trump's residency at Mar-a-Lago under legal review by town of Palm Beach
The town of Palm Beach, Florida, is conducting a legal review to determine if former President Donald Trump can legally live at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump's neighbors are challenging his move to the property, arguing he can be evicted because of an agreement he signed back in 1993.
The town of Palm Beach, Florida, is conducting a legal review to determine if former President Donald Trump can legally live at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump's neighbors are challenging his move to the property, arguing he can be evicted because of an agreement he signed back in 1993.
GOP Rep Kinzinger starts PAC to resist party’s Trump embrace
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.
Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Ohio Republicans pitch ‘President Donald J Trump Day’ to ‘celebrate one of the greatest’
Two Republicans in Ohio have reportedly suggested that June 14 become "Donald J. Trump Day" in the state.
Two Republicans in Ohio have reportedly suggested that June 14 become "Donald J. Trump Day" in the state.
Atlanta actors and activists share fondest memories of Cicely Tyson
Legendary stage and screen actress Cicely Tyson made her film debut in the 1957 film "Twelve Angry Men" and went on to inspire actors and actresses in every decade that followed.
Legendary stage and screen actress Cicely Tyson made her film debut in the 1957 film "Twelve Angry Men" and went on to inspire actors and actresses in every decade that followed.
President Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed
President Joe Biden visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda on Friday during his first major trip beyond the White House since the inauguration.
President Joe Biden visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda on Friday during his first major trip beyond the White House since the inauguration.
Trump-supporting Illinois couple charged in US Capitol riot
Federal authorities have charged an Illinois couple who posed for a photograph inside the U.S. Capitol decked out in Trump 2020 attire during the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
Federal authorities have charged an Illinois couple who posed for a photograph inside the U.S. Capitol decked out in Trump 2020 attire during the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
Ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith given probation for altering email in Russia probe
Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith has been sentenced to probation for altering a document the DOJ relied on during its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation.
Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith has been sentenced to probation for altering a document the DOJ relied on during its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation.
Man who wore horns at Capitol riot willing to speak at Trump's trial, lawyer says
The lawyer for "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says his client is willing to testify at former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, saying Chansley "feels betrayed by the president" after Trump's refusal to grant him a pardon.
The lawyer for "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says his client is willing to testify at former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, saying Chansley "feels betrayed by the president" after Trump's refusal to grant him a pardon.
Hank Aaron may replace KKK leader’s name on Atlanta high school
An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
Cicely Tyson, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday at age 96.
Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday at age 96.
Atlanta City Council president throws hat in ring for mayoral race
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officials has a challenger in the upcoming election. Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore officially threw her hat in the ring last week.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officials has a challenger in the upcoming election. Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore officially threw her hat in the ring last week.
GSU says new ballpark will honor Hank Aaron
Georgia State University said it’s in a unique position to honor Hank Aaron because it owns the site of his biggest accomplishment. And GSU said it plans to build its own baseball complex at what was the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Georgia State University said it’s in a unique position to honor Hank Aaron because it owns the site of his biggest accomplishment. And GSU said it plans to build its own baseball complex at what was the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Man who wore horns at riot willing to speak at Trump's trial
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
Resurfaced video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland survivor David Hogg in 2019
Video from 2019 showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) haranguing Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg has resurfaced following reports that Greene had previously indicated support for the execution of leading Democrats.
Video from 2019 showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) haranguing Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg has resurfaced following reports that Greene had previously indicated support for the execution of leading Democrats.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Memorial to John Lewis replacing Decatur Confederate monument
A memorial of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis will replace a Confederate monument that once stood in Decatur Square.
A memorial of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis will replace a Confederate monument that once stood in Decatur Square.