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2 charged in kidnapping of NC prosecutor’s father

By MICHAEL BIESECKER - Associated Press

Public memorial for Herb Emory set for Saturday

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New York Knicks' J.R. Smith, above, and Brooklyn Nets' Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, scramble for control of the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla, right celebrates with his teammates after he hit a grand slam against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2014, in Philadelphia. Atlanta won 9-6. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Without Papelbon, Phils can’t hold lead

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton right, steals second as Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley makes a late tag in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Uggla hits grand slam in 9th, Braves beat Phils

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Delta evacuates jet in Atlanta due to cabin smoke

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Burned body of missing DeKalb County man recovered

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A piece of glass dangles from the Centennial Tower office building, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Atlanta. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and police blocked off part of Marietta Street while responding to a report of glass falling from the downtown Atlanta office building. Details on what caused the glass to fall and what floor the glass fell from were not immediately available. Police say no injuries have been reported. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falling glass prompts Atlanta street closure

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Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore hits a double during the ninth inning of MLB National League baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 14, 2014, in Miami. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 9-2. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Nationals take their frustrations out on Marlins with 11 extra-base hits

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

Eastern bongo gives birth at Zoo Atlanta

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Authorities looking for suspects in NC kidnapping

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, left, tries to keep the ball away from the defense of Atlanta Hawks forward Cartier Martin (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 98-85. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Hawks add Turner exec Koonin to bolster profile

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) throws during the first inning of the MLB National League baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 14, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Nats hand Marlins 8th straight loss, 9-2

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats center Cody Zeller (40) scores against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta Monday, April 14, 2014. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Douglas-Roberts lifts Bobcats past Hawks 95-93

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Bobcats’ Kemba Walker returns from groin injury

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Ryan Zimmerman broke his thumb in Saturday’s loss to the Braves. It was the latest in a rash of injuries that have contributed to the Nationals falling behind the division rival Braves, who have won five of six matchups this season and 18 of the past 25. (Associated Press).

HARRIS: Bad luck or bigger omen, early returns for Nationals are troubling

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

MLS, Atlanta planning ‘major announcement’

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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) argues a call with home plate umpire Larry Vanover, left, after Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood struck him out in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Nationals place Zimmerman on DL

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press