Politics Sep 30 Georgia judge strikes down state ban on abortions past 6 weeks into pregnancy Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order that the law violates Georgia's Constitution, finding that “liberty in Georgia includes in its meaning, in its protections, and in its bundle of rights the power of a woman…
Politics Sep 20 Georgia's State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of paper ballots Three Republican board members who were praised by former President Donald Trump during a rally last month in Atlanta voted to approve the measure, while the lone Democrat on the board and the nonpartisan chair voted to reject it.
Politics Sep 12 Judge tosses more counts against Trump and others in Georgia election case, 32 counts remain The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others on Thursday tossed out three counts in the indictment — including two counts brought against the former president — saying that they lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction.
Politics Aug 13 Georgia election interference case stalled a year after Trump and allies were indicted A Georgia grand jury accused Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. A year later, the case is largely stalled with no chance of going to trial before the end of…
World Aug 06 Olympic marathon swim test canceled over Seine water quality concerns A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway.
World Aug 04 Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine falls ill Claire Michel, who competed in the women's triathlon Wednesday, “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement.
World Jul 31 Olympic organizers to triathletes: Come on in, the Seine water is fine On Wednesday, organizers declared the water in Paris safe for swimming following days of concerns about elevated bacteria levels caused by heavy rains last week.
World Jul 30 Concerns over water quality in the Seine delays men's Olympic triathlon Officials on Tuesday say they hope the swimming portion of the race will be able to go forward in the long-polluted waterway Wednesday or in the coming days following an expensive cleanup effort.
World Jul 29 Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for the second day over Seine water quality concerns The sport's governing body, its medical team and city officials, are banking on sunny weather and higher temperatures to bring the levels of E. coli bacteria below the necessary limits to stage the swim portion of the race.
Politics May 21 Judge presiding over Trump election case wins election to keep seat, DA Fani Willis wins Dem primary Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, the judge presiding over the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, has won an election to keep his seat.