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Jordan Spieth's Masters Meltdown

Beneath the warm spring sun of Augusta, Jordan Spieth on Sunday appeared all but guaranteed to pull on his second green jacket in as many years at The Masters Tournament. The defending champion stormed to a five-stroke lead, birdying the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth holes.

But then, it happened. A slump. A downturn. A run of hard-luck golf destined for the Masters history books as a warning to any future pro tempted to underestimate the combination of mental and physical mastery needed to take down golf's greatest prize. >>> Read more.

Chattahoochee Alligator Can Stay, Rangers Decide

After attempting to trap a large alligator living off Cochran Shoals Trail on the Chattahoochee River, park rangers have decided to let the alligator stay put.

Portions of the Chattahoochee River Recreation area had been temporarily closed to protect the reptile. Wildlife officials were worried about the gator's safety, and stressed the alligator hadn't harmed anyone. >>> Read more.

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Walmart Security Officer Shot and Killed in Lilburn

• J.D. Ferguson, 25, was trying to stop a shoplifter from stealing televisions, police say.

U.S. Stamp Prices Drop Sunday

• A rate reduction took effect Sunday, April 10. The Postal Service says the cut will cost $2 billion per year.

LifeLine Animal Project Gets $1.5 Million Grant from Petco

• The grant will help LifeLine work toward running no-kill shelters in DeKalb and Fulton counties.

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