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FILE - At left, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) plays against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. At right, in a March 1, 2019, file photo, Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lindstrom is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Falcons select 2 offensive linemen on first day of NFL draft

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs home to score on an error by Cincinnati Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Braves pitching, Puig error add up to 3-1 win over Reds

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President Donald Trump speaks to the "Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit," Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump claims progress in opioid fight, says prescriptions down by 34%

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 8, 2019 file photo, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, left, sits with U.S. Congressman John Lewis, second from left, during a tribute to Lewis in the atrium of the domestic terminal at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. Some students at Spellman College aren’t happy about the selection of Atlanta’s black woman mayor as this year’s commencement speaker. The students at the city’s historically black women’s college told WSB-TV that they believe Bottoms is in favor of gentrification. The commencement is set for May 19 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Some Spelman students object to Atlanta’s black female mayor

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Carl Bell, who oversaw AP bureaus in 3 cities, dies at 95

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning during the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Acuña’s late double rallies Braves, who split with Indians

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker, left, celebrates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo-home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Walker homers leading off 9th, D-Backs beat Braves 9-6

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. watches his RBI single against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)

Freeman, Acuna stay hot, Toussaint good in relief for Braves

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil watches two-run double to right field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Nimmo, McNeil back Wheeler in Mets’ win over Braves

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

4 rescue groups help more than 160 dogs found in Georgia

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., front, celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies after the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. The Braves won 7-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Acuña, Swanson homer, Braves beat Rockies 7-1

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner (5) misses a dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Sumner’s 3 last-second free throws lift Pacers past Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

South Carolina college student collapsed at fraternity event

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South Carolina university student dies at off-campus event

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The Orlando Magic bench celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Magic closer to ending playoff drought, Warriors near 1 seed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Marlins' Jorge Alfaro hits a two-run home run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Alfaro, Marlins snap Braves’ 4-game winning streak

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) works against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fried shines as Braves complete 3-game sweep of Cubs, 9-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

The Latest: Police: Suspect in shootings has teenage hostage

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In this June 14, 2017, file photo, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory speaks during a Mass in Indianapolis. Now overseeing the Archdiocese of Washington, Abp. Gregory on March 13, 2020, announced he was suspending the weekly Mass obligation for Catholics within the archdiocese until further notice, in light of the ongoing coronavirus emergency. AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file) **FILE**

Pope Francis names moderate Wilton Gregory as Washington, D.C., archbishop

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts after scoring on the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 130-122. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Young, Collins help Hawks beat Sixers again

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press