Atlanta

page 1 of 178 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | next

Coca-Cola to lay off 750 workers in US

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 13:18 EDT

US soft drinks giant Coca-Cola will cut 750 jobs in the United States as part of a restructuring of its North America operations, a company spokesman said Thursday.

Malone's Liberty Media buys Charter cable stake

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 19, 2013 11:03 EDT

Tycoon John Malone's large holding company Liberty Media announced Tuesday it had agreed to lead an investment for a 27.3 percent stake in cable operator Charter Communications for $2.6 billion.

Omar Souleyman sings for his troubled Syria at SXSW

by Robert MacPherson AFP Global Edition

Mar 16, 2013 17:38 EDT

Syria's Omar Souleyman arrived literally at the 11th hour at South by Southwest (SXSW) for a benefit concert in the wee hours of Saturday for victims of the conflict in his homeland.

Howard leads Lakers past Pacers

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 16, 2013 00:05 EDT

Dwight Howard scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while Kobe Bryant went scoreless in limited minutes due to an ankle injury as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana 99-93.

Technology to detect Alzheimer's takes prize

by Robert MacPherson AFP Global Edition

Mar 13, 2013 06:24 EDT

Technology capable of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease long before its symptoms appear won a coveted honor for innovation Tuesday at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.

Technology to detect Alzheimer's takes innovation prize

by Robert MacPherson AFP Global Edition

Mar 13, 2013 05:11 EDT

Technology capable of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease long before its symptoms appear won a coveted honor for innovation at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.

Technology to detect Alzheimer's takes SXSW prize

by Robert MacPherson AFP Global Edition

Mar 13, 2013 02:11 EDT

Technology capable of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease long before its symptoms appear won a coveted honor for innovation at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.

Mom wants Jordan to take paternity test: reports

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 12, 2013 18:11 EDT

The mother of a 16-year-old boy who says Michael Jordan is the child's father wants the retired NBA legend to take a paternity test, Atlanta television and radio stations reported on Tuesday.

Rivera's historic career to end after 2013 season

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 09, 2013 19:13 EST

New York Yankees closing relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader with 608, said Saturday that he will retire after the 2013 season.

Høyer issues badminton warning

by Richard Eaton AFP Global Edition

Mar 08, 2013 07:38 EST

Former Olympic champion Poul-Erik Høyer has issued a warning that badminton's Olympic future is at stake and that it must broaden its horizons if it is to survive within the movement.

Los Angeles to seek 2024 Summer Games

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 07, 2013 15:28 EST

Two-time Olympic host Los Angeles plans to bid on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics, according to mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and the city's effort has some major celebrity backers.

Westbrook paces Thunder in win over Lakers

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 06, 2013 01:52 EST

Russell Westbrook scored 37 points, leading six Oklahoma City players in double figures in a 122-105 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Heat set club record with 15th consecutive NBA win

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 05, 2013 01:50 EST

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James starred as the Miami Heat won a franchise record 15th consecutive game with a 97-81 win over a depleted Minnesota Timberwolves.

Daily-dose HIV prevention fails for African women: study

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 04, 2013 18:39 EST

Daily doses of drugs or vaginal gels have proven ineffective at preventing HIV infections in southern Africa, a study out Monday revealed, saying most of the women failed to use them as directed.

HIV cured in baby for the first time: scientists

by Jean-Louis Santini AFP Global Edition

Mar 04, 2013 01:22 EST

Researchers say they have, for the first time, cured a baby born with HIV -- a development that could help improve treatment of babies infected at birth.

HIV cured in baby for the first time: scientists

by Jean-Louis Santini AFP Global Edition

Mar 03, 2013 19:33 EST

Researchers said Sunday they had, for the first time, cured a baby born with HIV -- a development that could help improve treatment of babies infected at birth.

Knicks lose Wallace for two months to broken foot

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Feb 27, 2013 21:14 EST

New York Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace will need surgery to repair a broken left foot and doctors expect him to miss the next eight weeks of the NBA season, according to the team.

Lawson lifts Nuggets past Lakers

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Feb 26, 2013 02:02 EST

Ty Lawson scored 22 points and had eight assists as the Denver Nuggets scored 78 points in the paint en route to a 119-108 thrashing of the mistake-prone Los Angeles Lakers.

Bosh to replace Rondo as NBA All-Star starter

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Feb 15, 2013 19:08 EST

Eastern Conference coach Erik Spoelstra named Chris Bosh, who plays for him on the Miami Heat, as a replacement starter for injured Boston guard Rajon Rondo in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game.

James sets record in win over Trail Blazers

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Feb 13, 2013 02:25 EST

LeBron James became the first player to score at least 30 points and shoot 60 percent in six consecutive games as the Miami Heat wrapped up a homestand with a 117-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.