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Trump's team is discussing a trip to survey the L.A. wildfire devastation
President-elect Donald Trump's team is engaged in conversations about his visiting Los Angeles to view the wildfire damage, two sources familiar with the discussions said.NBC News - 1d -
German interior minister favours Syrian refugees' fact-finding trips
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Rockets-Hawks ppd. as winter storm hits Atlanta
Saturday's game between the Rockets and Hawks has been postponed because of a winter storm.ESPN - 3d -
Nets start West Coast road trip with 124-105 loss to Nuggets
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
4 injured after Delta flight aborts takeoff at Atlanta airport
Approximately 200 passengers evacuated the plane through emergency slides and some were seen running through the snow, away from the aircraft.CBS News - 4d -
MLS sorry after falsely confirming Atlanta transfer
Major League Soccer apologized on Thursday for posting an erroneous story on its website with the wrong name of a player that was purportedly being transferred to one of its clubs.ESPN - 4d -
Hartfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta declares full ground stop due to snowstorm
A major snowstorm is snarling travel across the southern United States and has thrown Atlanta's Hartfield-Jackson Airport into a full ground stop. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.CBS News - 4d -
At the End of a Road Trip, a Romantic Detour
Elizabeth Solomon traveled the country during the pandemic. She met Gero Geilenbruegge during a stopover in Naples, Fla. — and decided to stay.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden cancels Italy trip to monitor response to California wildfires
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.CBS News - 5d -
In their final meeting, Zelenskyy, Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U_S_ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv’s fight, ...ABC News - 5d -
Biden postpones Italy trip amid raging Los Angeles fires
President Biden will no longer travel to Italy this weekend as fires rage in Los Angeles County, the White House said Wednesday. "After returning this evening from Los Angeles, where earlier today ...The Hill - 6d -
LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...The Hill - 6d -
Delta links its loyalty program to Uber, ending partnership with Lyft
Starting this spring, Delta SkyMiles members will be able to earn loyalty points for Uber rides.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles
Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stopBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Watch: Waymo driverless robotaxi sends airport passenger spinning in circles
He had a plane to catch — but his ride to the airport was stuck in a parking lot, driving in circles.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
US probing Teslas over driverless feature
The U.S. government is probing Tesla over a driverless feature in its electric vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA cited Tesla's "Smart ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Uber and Lyft to offer driverless rideshare cars
Customers in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, will be able to hail one of these driverless rideshare cars via the Uber app.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
1 killed and 1 injured in a shooting at the Honduran consulate near Atlanta
A shooting Monday at the Honduran consulate just outside Atlanta left one person dead and another injured, and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Uber’s beaten-down stock is now riding higher, and these two factors explain why
Uber will buy back stock in an accelerated deal, while Wedbush has added it to its “Best Ideas List.”MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
How Uber and Lyft Are Gearing Up for the Robotaxi Revolution
After ending their own driverless plans, the ride-sharing companies are embracing autonomous-vehicle operators and offering new app features.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
New Orleans Attacker Visited City Twice and Made Trips to Egypt and Canada
Shamsud-Din Jabbar visited New Orleans twice, and traveled to Egypt and Canada, before a burst of violence early on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
How Jimmy Carter Launched His Career and Cemented His Legacy in Atlanta
While his home was always in the small Georgia town, Atlanta gave him the opportunities to cement a political and humanitarian legacy.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
FBI probing Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Carter honored in Atlanta: "It's amazing what you can cram into 100 years."
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta, Georgia | Special Report
A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
From Plains to Atlanta, a Rolling Tribute Traces Jimmy Carter’s Life
Days of honoring the 39th president began on Saturday with stops at his childhood farm, the Georgia State Capitol and the Carter Center.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
What comes next in Jimmy Carter's funeral procession after the Atlanta service
After members of the Carter Center pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Saturday, the lobby with his casket will be open to the public in Atlanta. The 39th president will lie in ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter updates: Former president to remain in Atlanta through Tuesday
The funeral ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter are underway. His body was transferred from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at the Carter Center in Atlanta
The casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, the first day of his funeral procession. CBS News chief election and campaign ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
James sets more records as LA Lakers beat Atlanta
LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history as the LA Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and FranceABC News - Jan. 3 -
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole
Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Kyle Larson builds his brand Down Under with triumphant trip to Perth
PERTH, Western Australia — As is his custom, Kyle Larson took the big money and ran. Before he left Western Australia at the end of an all-nighter that spanned Dec. 30-31, however, Larson had ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest
The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Americans more likely to embrace driverless cars, but still skeptical: Survey
Americans are more likely to embrace driverless cars but are still skeptical of them, according to a new survey from YouGov. In the survey, 35 percent of Americans said when it comes to driverless ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Hernández: Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves and will learn whether he can become an all-star
The Lakers put their faith in Austin Reaves when they traded D'Angelo Russell, trusting the young shooter to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can't beat NBA-best Cavaliers
The Lakers made several runs, but Cleveland hit a barrage of three-pointers and pulled away for a 122-110 win Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1
