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Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, center, congratulates teammates forward Deni Avdija, left, and guard Raul Neto during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Wizards won 127-124 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Russell Westbrook misses cut for NBA All-Star reserves

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Dr. Rachel Smith poses for a photo, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Decatur, Ga. Dr. Smith is featured in “Kill Shot: The Untold Story of the Worst Contaminated Drug Crisis in U.S. History,” by Associated Press investigative reporter Jason Dearen. The book chronicles the rare fungal meningitis outbreak in 2012 that killed more than 100 people, and infected some 750 others. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

EXCERPT: ‘Kill Shot’ probes shadow industry, deadly disease

By JASON DEAREN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NBA chooses All-Star reserves, with Zion among first-timers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Authorities work to maintain a leaning crane outside a 31-story office tower in Atlanta, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Authorities say multiple buildings in midtown Atlanta have been evacuated amid concerns about a large crane at a construction site. (John Spink /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Crews work to bring down unstable crane in downtown Atlanta

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Atlanta buildings evacuated after giant crane starts to lean

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Column: NBA makes the wrong call on All-Star Game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

NBA All-Star captains: It’s LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) **FILE**

Spurs have 4 players positive, Atlanta has All-Star concerns

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2017, file photo, Summer Zervos leaves Manhattan Supreme Court at the conclusion of a hearing in New York. The former &quot;Apprentice&quot; contestant is trying to get her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump moving again now that he's no longer president. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Riot lawsuit just part of Trump’s post-impeachment problems

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

FILE-In this Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 file photo, Fulton senior Assistant DA Fani Willis questions retired Atlanta Public Schools principal Tony Overstreet in the Atlanta Public Schools test-cheating trial, in Atlanta. Willis, entered the national spotlight Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, when letters to top state officials revealed her office is investigating whether illegal attempts were made to influence the state's 2020 elections. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kent D. Johnson, Pool, File)

Investigating Trump a big early move for Atlanta’s new DA

By KATE BRUMBACK and RUSS BYNUM - Associated Press

1 dead as multi-vehicle crash shuts Atlanta-area interstate

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In this Sept. 9, 2016, file photo, basketball Hall of Fame inductee Shaquille O'Neal speaks during induction ceremonies in Springfield, Mass. Krispy Kreme announced on Oct. 24, 2016, that O'Neal is now a part-owner of one of the company's locations in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Shaq’s historic Atlanta Krispy Kreme damaged by raging fire

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) works against Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) for a shot opportunity in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic, Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Sayid Ismael Baraka, a U.S. citizen from Atlanta, Georgia, participates in a World Refugee Day event held by the UNHCR in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2019. Baraka went to a village in West Darfur province for a family visit in December 2020. One day during his stay, the 36-year-old was killed in an attack by local militias. Baraka was among dozens of people killed in a recent spike of violence in the restive province that is threatening Sudan’s fragile transitional government. (Usumain Baraka via AP)

Ethnic clashes in Darfur could reignite Sudan’s old conflict

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided by Atlanta Allergy &amp; Asthma, Dr. Stanley Fineman looks through a microscope at Atlanta Allergy &amp; Asthma Center in Atlanta to examine the pollen. When Fineman started 40 years ago as an allergist in Atlanta, he told patients they should start taking their medications and prepare for the onslaught of pollen season around St. Patrick’s Day. Now he tells them to start around St. Valentine’s Day. (Robin B. Panethere /Atlanta Allergy &amp; Asthma via AP)

Nothing to sneeze at: Global warming triggers earlier pollen

By BY SETH BORENSTEIN - Associated Press

EPA seeks to test more Atlanta properties for lead

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Pastor says fight for civil rights looks different in 2021

By JOE SEVERINO and The Charleston Gazette-Mail - Associated Press

2 journalists win prizes for work on underrepresented people

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FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna watches his single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami. The Braves are bringing back Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract. The Braves announced the deal for the 2020 NL home run and RBI leader Friday night, Feb. 5, less than two weeks before pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training. The deal includes a fifth-year club option for $16 million with a $1 million buyout. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Braves bring back Ozuna on $65 million, 4-year deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) congratulates Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in New York. The Nets defeated the Clippers 124-120. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NBA tells teams it plans March 7 All-Star Game in Atlanta

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press