Plane headed to Atlanta from Seattle diverts to Tenn. after disturbance; passenger arrestedOctober 13th, 2009 Plane headed to Ga. diverted, passenger arrestedNASHVILLE, Tenn.
Delta Air Lines extends lease agreement with world's busiest airport through 2017October 5th, 2009 Delta extends lease agreement with Atlanta airportATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc. has reached a deal with the world's busiest airport to extend its lease agreement there through 2017, culminating sometimes testy negotiations between the two parties.
Book: Man charged in Conn. home invasion murders laughed, wore girl's school hat during escapeSeptember 30th, 2009 Book: Conn. family killing suspect was gleefulNEW HAVEN, Conn. — One of two men charged with murder in a deadly home invasion smiled and laughed during the horrific crime two years ago and, during his escape, wore the school hat of one of the girls who was killed, according to a new book.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution raises Monday-Saturday newsstand price to $1September 14th, 2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution raises price to $1ATLANTA — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution now costs $1 if you buy it at a newsstand Monday through Saturday. In a front-page note to readers on Monday, the Journal-Constitution said the 25-cent increase was necessary to continue to provide the quality newspaper on which readers depend.
Michael Joseph is promoted to publisher of The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionJuly 23rd, 2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution gets new publisherATLANTA — Michael Joseph has been promoted to publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Cox Media Group announced Thursday. Joseph will take over for Doug Franklin, who will continue in his role as executive vice president at Cox Media Group.
Combo tickets for 'Moore & Monet' in Atlanta garden and museumJune 22nd, 2009 Combo ticket: 'Moore & Monet' in AtlantaATLANTA — The Atlanta Botanical Garden and the High Museum of Art are teaming up to offer a joint discounted-admission ticket to two of their biggest temporary exhibitions. The combination ticket is called "Moore & Monet." It will allow entrance to "Moore in America: The Monumental Sculpture of Henry Moore" at the garden and "Monet Water Lilies" at the High.
Peugeot holds early lead at 24 Hours of Le Mans but Audi maintains pressureJune 13th, 2009 Peugeot holds early lead at Le MansLE MANS, France — Peugeot is in front after the first set of pit stops at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Britain's Allan McNish in the Audi No.
Peugeot holds lead after 4 hours at 24 Hours of Le Mans but Audi maintains pressureJune 13th, 2009 Peugeot leads after 4 hours at Le MansLE MANS, France — Peugeot held the top two spots Saturday after four hours of the world's most famous endurance race. The French manufacturer hopes to snap Audi's five-year winning streak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Atlantic Southeast commuter plane with landing gear problem makes emergency landing in AtlantaJune 12th, 2009 ASA plane makes emergency landing in AtlantaATLANTA — A Delta Air Lines spokeswoman says a small Atlantic Southeast Airlines jet made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport after the landing gear malfunctioned. Delta spokeswoman Kate Modolo says the CRJ-200 Canadair commuter flight was on its way from Columbus, Ga., to Atlanta.
Thrashers owner says 'no truth to the rumor' team considering move from Atlanta to HamiltonMay 11th, 2009 Owner: Thrashers not moving from AtlantaATLANTA — One of the Thrashers' owners says the team has "several inquiries" from possible investors but adds the talks do not include moving the team from Atlanta. Washington businessman Bruce Levenson said Monday "there is no truth to the rumor" the ownership group has been involved in talks about moving the team, including with a Vancouver group reportedly interested in relocating the team to Hamilton.
Narain sixth in Le Mans Endurance raceMay 11th, 2009 CHENNAI - Narain Karthikeyan became the first Indian to participate and score points in the Le Mans 24-hour classic race over the weekend when he finished sixth for the Kolles Audi Team, driving the R10 TDi LMP1 Sportscar. The 5.5 liter V12, turbo-diesel powered car is one of the most successful in the history of the championship, winning the Le Mans 24-hour classic for the past three years.
Gregorio Petit comes though in the ninth, Oakland edges Seattle 3-2May 3rd, 2009 Oakland rallies for 3-2 win over SeattleSEATTLE — Gregorio Petit capped a three-hit night with a two-out single that scored Bobby Crosby from second in the ninth and the Oakland Athletics rallied with runs in the final two innings for a 3-2 victory over Seattle on Saturday night. Seattle's bullpen that has been so solid all season was leaky on this night as the A's pieced together single runs in the eighth and ninth to snap a seven-game losing streak to the Mariners.
Oldest known endangered Sumatran tiger euthanized at Zoo Atlanta after declining healthApril 24th, 2009 Oldest known Sumatran tiger dies at Zoo AtlantaATLANTA — One of the oldest known Sumatran tigers in the U.S. has died at Zoo Atlanta.
Atlanta airport tower briefly evacuated after lightning strike; employees are resuming workApril 24th, 2009 Ga. airport tower evacuated after lightning strikeATLANTA — A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman says an Atlanta airport tower was briefly evacuated after a lightning strike, but workers are now heading back inside. FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says the workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were evacuated at 8:49 p.m.
Landslide kills at least 22 in GuatemalaJanuary 4th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - At least 22 people were killed and 10 others were missing in a massive landslide in northern Guatemala, emergency officials said. The landslide occurred in Alta Verapaz district, some 200 km north of Guatemala City, Sunday night.
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