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Archbishop designated by Pope Francis to the Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory speaks during a news conference at Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Hyattsville, Md., Thursday, April 4, 2019. Archbishop-designate Gregory will succeed Cardinal Donald Wuerl. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Wilton Gregory installed as new archbishop of Washington

By ASHRAF KHALIL - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, May 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Soroka, Acuña lead Braves to a 4-1 victory over Giants

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Robert F. Smith, left, laughs with David Thomas, center, and actress Angela Bassett at Morehouse College on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Smith, a billionaire technology investor and philanthropist, said he will provide grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire graduating class at Morehouse College - an estimated $40 million. Smith, this year's commencement speaker, made the announcement Sunday morning while addressing nearly 400 graduating seniors of the all-male historically black college in Atlanta. (Bo Emerson/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Speaker stuns 2019 Morehouse grads, to pay off student debt

By ERRIN HAINES WHACK - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Jesus Aguilar single to center field during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Freeman’s HR lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Brewers in 10th

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) slides into second base with a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 17, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Swanson leads HR derby as Fried, Braves beat Brewers 12-8

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO FIFTH INNING, INSTEAD OF SIXTH - Atlanta Braves' rookie Austin Riley follows through on a base hit in the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Riley, Teheran pace Braves’ attack in win over Cardinals

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley gets high fives in the dugout hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Austin Riley homers in MLB debut, Braves blank Cardinals 4-0

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Marcell Ozuna, right, is greeted by Paul DeJong hitting a three-run home, near Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Cards hit 4 HRs to support Flaherty in 14-3 win over Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez, right, reacts to scoring a goal past Orlando City defender Kamal Miller for a 1-0 lead in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Martínez, Atlanta United beat Orlando City, win 4th in a row

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, right, celebrates his walk-off single against the Atlanta Braves in the 10th inning with David Peralta, middle, and Merrill Kelly, left, in a baseball game Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Peralta, Marte lift Diamondbacks over Braves 3-2 in 10

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

In this March 17, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United coach Frank de Boer acknowledges the fans as the team arrives to play the Philadelphia Union in an MLS soccer match in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

After shaky start in Atlanta, de Boer turns things around

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 14, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk laughs during a press conference in Atlanta. Schlenk has plenty to be excited about as his team's first NBA draft pick is slotted at No. 5 entering next week's draft lottery. The Hawks could land the No. 1 pick in the lottery, and thanks to a big trade in last year's draft, they could come away from the lottery with much more. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Hawks’ anticipation building for crucial NBA draft lottery

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, right, watches his grand slam during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Miami. At left is Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Albies hits a slam, Braves roll past Marlins 9-2

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 11, 2002 file photo, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin watches during the sentencing portion of his trial in Atlanta. Al-Amin, the militant civil rights leader known in the 1960s as H. Rap Brown who was convicted of killing Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Ricky Kinchen and wounding Deputy Aldranon English in a shootout in March 2000, is challenging his imprisonment, saying his constitutional rights were violated at trial. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, File)

The Latest: Court hears challenge to cleric’s imprisonment

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San Diego Padres' Ian Kinsler (3) is congratulated by coach Damion Easley (15) as he enters the dugout after scoring on a throwing error by Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Kinsler, Myers, Strahm lead Padres past Braves 11-2

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Former Atlanta mayor to address Howard class of 2019

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New York Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia greets his children after throwing his 3,000th career strikeout, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Sabathia gets 3000th K, Greinke gets win, D-Backs top Yanks

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5), right, celebrates with Josh Donaldson (20) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Donaldson hits 3-run HR in 8th as Braves rally past Rockies

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, drives in two runs with a base hit in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Blackmon, Story rally Rockies over Braves 9-5

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher David Hernandez prepares to pitch in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Hernandez Ks 3 with bases loaded, Reds beat Braves 4-2

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