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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, flanked by state lawmakers and other supporters, signs Senate Bill 68 on Monday. The bill, now law, will drastically change the way liability suits play out in state courts and faced some opposition this session, before ultimately passing both chambers.

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Gov. Kemp signs sweeping lawsuit reform bills into law

One bill aims to reduce frivolous lawsuits and curb rising insurance costs for small business owners, and the other addresses rules to finance certain lawsuits.

April 21, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
Kristin Kimball has grown her flock over the last decade from a dozen sheep to more than 250 animals. During lambing season, her day begins before dawn and ends long after dark, but she describes it as a joyous time.

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  • Animals

Into the barn: The joys of spring lambing season

Spring brings lambing season, a time of hard work and long hours for farmers. But it's also a time made joyful by cuddly newborns.

April 21, 2025
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  • Brian Mann
Protestors gather outside of Tate Student Center at the University of Georgia on April 16, 2025. Speakers at the rally called for an end to visa terminations for international students.

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Georgia Today: Court victory for targeted students; Pope Francis dies; Healthy Start expansion

On the April 21 edition: A victory in court for Georgia international students; Georgians react to Pope Francis' death; 10 counties will soon benefit from Healthy Start program. 

April 21, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A DHL delivery vehicle is seen in front of a warehouse in Valence, France, in December 2024. The global shipping company announced it would temporarily stop shipping packages valued over $800 to U.S. consumers.

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DHL will stop shipping packages over $800 to U.S. customers due to new customs rules

The shipping company's temporary new policy comes as President Trump continues to upend U.S. global trade policy.

April 21, 2025
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  • Joe Hernandez
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, the day after <em>The New York Times </em>reported that he shared information last month to a second private Signal group chat about upcoming strikes in Yemen.

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  • Politics

Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

This comes as Hegseth is again mired in controversy over sharing military operational details in a group chat.

April 21, 2025
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  • Tom Bowman and
  • Quil Lawrence
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015, in Manila, Philippines.

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A look back at Pope Francis' life and legacy

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he was the first Latin American pontiff, the first non-European pope in more than a millennium, and he left behind a legacy of service, unity, and compassion.

April 21, 2025
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Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026.

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Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he's running for governor in 2026

Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026. He enters a field that remains murky for his party after two top potential candidates backed away from a run.

April 21, 2025
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  • Associated Press
People walk past a screen showing the CSI 300 Index at a shopping mall in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province.

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China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests

The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.

April 21, 2025
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  • John Ruwitch
Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St. Peter's Square on March 19, 2013, in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

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Do you have memories of Pope Francis to share? Send them our way

Pope Francis, one of the most popular popes in decades, has died. As the world mourns and reflects on his legacy, NPR would like to hear your stories.

April 21, 2025
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  • NPR Staff
People attend an interfaith memorial meeting to mourn the death of Pope Francis in New Delhi, India, on Monday.

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Pope Francis is remembered around the world for his generosity of spirit

The pope's death at the age of 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013.

April 21, 2025
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  • Scott Neuman
Federal layoffs affected teams at CDC that research injuries — including car crashes — to understand how to prevent them. Car crashes are the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 12.

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With CDC injury prevention team gutted, 'we will not know what is killing us'

Workers who track data on car crashes, drownings, traumatic brain injury, falls in the elderly, and other perils lost their jobs. Advocates worry life-saving work will stop.

April 21, 2025
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  • Will Stone
The funeral of Pope John Paul II at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy on April 8, 2005.

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What happens next after a pope dies, according to recent history

The last pope to die during his tenure was Pope John Paul II in 2005. Here's what happened in the days and weeks that followed.

April 21, 2025
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  • Rachel Treisman
Atlanta Housing hosted its first state of housing city address on April 15, 2025.

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  • News

'I’m calling on everybody.' Atlanta Housing shares its goal to expand partnerships and services

Atlanta Housing is sharing updated plans to address homelessness and the lack of affordable housing — and focused on key partnerships with its federal funding in flux.

April 21, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Parishioners pray at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Monday in New York.

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Catholics across the U.S. grieve, pray and reflect on the pope's legacy

April 21, 2025
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  • Juliana Kim
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What Pope Francis wanted for his funeral, according to his autobiography

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