Keisha Lance Bottoms says Gov. Brian Kemp issued the order without asking if the city needed help.
Lynley Price
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Doctors say experimental treatment may have rid man of HIV
If his case is confirmed, it will be the first time the virus has been eliminated in an adult without a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
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Energy companies cancel contested Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The project was years behind schedule and the ballooned beyond the estimated cost.
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Africa’s locust outbreak is far from over
Experts say that limited finances and the lockdown have hindered control efforts.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican lawmakers urge action after briefing on Russia’s bounties on U.S. troops
Congressional members are seeking more information even though White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany insists President Trump hasn’t been briefed on the findings.
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States reverse openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
Arizona, Texas, Florida and California backtrack, closing bars, gyms, beaches and movie theaters.
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Worldwide slowdown in fishing unlikely to save rare species
Experts say it’s unlikely that a few months of decreased demand will help as recovery plans can be highly technical and take years to implement.
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Golden State Killer pleads guilty to dozens of murders
Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., 74, faces 13 counts of murder and dozens of rapes that are too old to prosecute.
Posted inBusiness
Billions of dollars in aid for small businesses go unclaimed
More than $140 billion out of $659 billion remains unclaimed and Congress will decide what to do with the leftovers.
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Experts see no proof of child-abuse surge amid pandemic
Others argue that the actual level of abuse is hidden, as many children aren’t seeing their teachers or doctors, and many child-protection agencies have reduced home visits.