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White House Threatens Loan Bill Veto

The White House threatened a veto Friday of a Republican bill keeping the interest rates on federal student loans from doubling this summer, objecting that the measure would finance its $5.9 billion cost by abolishing a health care program. »

Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 27

Mostly cloudy skies and very warm temperatures are in place this morning. A cold front has dipped into north Georgia that will stay over us today. »

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Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 26

What a difference a few days make! We started the week with an almost-winter chill and now we’re back in the 80s. This morning is starting off very warm – mid 60s with a west-southwest breeze. »

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Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 25

Temperatures are trending nearly 10 degrees warmer this morning. It is a chilly, but not as cold start to the day in the 40s and low 50s. With high pressure settled in along the Gulf Coast, the temperatures will climb higher over the next couple of days. »

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Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 24

Temperatures this morning will bottom out from 33-40 degrees around sunrise. This will support some areas of patchy frost through about 9-10 am, but a slight breeze will prevent this from being a widespread issue. »

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Report: NFL Player In 'Death Race'

NFL running back Brandon Jacobs was behind the wheel of one of the luxury sports cars at the center of a "Death Race" probe of two New Jersey state troopers, the Star-Ledger reported Monday. »

Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 23

After a blustery day Sunday, we’re in for a repeat today. Winds will get stronger through mid-morning. For the afternoon and evening, northwest winds will blow around 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from 11 am-... »

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Corruption Case Shines Light On NYPD

NYPD badges out, Kelvin Jones and the other armed men turned up out of nowhere at a New Jersey warehouse and began barking orders. »

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More Americans on Disability

The number of Americans on disability has reached a record 10.8 million people, according to newly released data from the Social Security Administration. »

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Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 20

The clouds and drizzle have moved back into the area this morning, but looking for the clouds to break and sunshine to break out this afternoon. »

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Girl Without Hands Wins Writing Award

A Pittsburgh-area girl born without hands has won a penmanship award — and $1,000 — from a company that publishes language arts and reading textbooks. »

Atlanta Weather Forecast: April 19

Waking up to cloudy skies this morning with some light rain/sprinkles south of Atlanta. By this afternoon breaks in the clouds will develop giving a nice afternoon with highs in the lower 70s. »

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Romney Remarks Spark 'CookieGate'

In a campaign stop Tuesday outside Pittsburgh, Mitt Romney made what many locals considered a tasteless remark about cookies from a local landmark bakery. »

Lawmakers Gear Up for Budget Battle

The White House, firing the latest salvo in this year's budget battle, threatened to block any new spending bills until House Republicans reverse the spending cuts they approved in recent weeks. »

NJ Bully's Punch Nets $4.2M in Suit

A New Jersey board of education says it wasn't its decision to enter a $4.2 million legal settlement with a former student who said he wasn't adequately protected from a bully.   »

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