Andrew Speaker Released From Hospital.

DENVER (AP) — The tuberculosis patient who created an international health scare when he flew to Europe for his wedding was released from a hospital Thursday after successfully completing inpatient treatment, officials said.

Andrew Speaker, an Atlanta attorney who had a multidrug-resistant strain of TB, underwent surgery on July 17 to remove a diseased portion of his right lung.

Vick Pleads Not Guilty

Michael Vick pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal dogfighting accusations and was released conditionally until a November 26 trial.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others entered their pleas in US District Court in Richmond to conspiracy charges involving competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting, and conducting the enterprise across state lines. Federal prosecutors allege the operation — known as Bad Newz Kennels — operated on Vick’s property in Surry County.

Vick Booed During Arrival at Federal Court

 

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Amid boos from spectators, NFL star Michael Vick arrived at a federal courthouse Thursday to answer accusations that he was involved in a brutal dogfighting operation.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback was to appear at a bond hearing and enter a plea on dogfighting conspiracy charges. He said nothing as he walked into the courthouse, which was lined by spectators who began gathering at dawn.

All Eyes On Richmond For Vick.

*Michale Vick*

On Thursday, all eyes will be on Richmond, Va., as Falcons quarterback Michael Vick appears in federal court.

Vick and three co-defendants are facing federal charges involving a dogfighting operation. They are scheduled for a mid-afternoon hearing. At 3:30, Vick will answer the charges at a bond hearing, and at 4 p.m., is scheduled to arraigned.

Police Seeking Serial Hotel Robbers

* A Comfort Inn in Fairburn where one of several

serial hotel robberies have occurred in recent weeks.*

*An image released by Fairburn police on

Wedsnday, July 25, 2007, of a suspect in a string

of hotel robberies. This image was taken durring a hold up

at the Comfort Inn in Fairburn.*

Police said they are looking for two men who have been robbing hotels along Atlanta area interstates, pointing guns at clerks and stealing money.

Test Your Knowledge of Online Scams

NEW YORK (AP) — Think you’re smart at recognizing online scams?

Take a quiz to find out.

McAfee Inc.’s SiteAdvisor service has created a 10-question test to see whether you can spot “phishing” attempts to steal passwords and other personal information by mimicking popular Web sites such as eBay Inc.’s PayPal and News Corp.’s MySpace.

Metro Second in Unhealthy Commute

A Forbes magazine ranking of areas with the most unhealthy commutes ranked metro Atlanta second.

The only area ranked more unhealthy for commuters was Riverside, Calif. Los Angeles ranked fourth, followed by Houston and Washington, D.C., which tied.

Crowded Home Measure Called Racist

ATLANTA (AP) — A Metro Atlanta county commission passed a code amendment Tuesday night to limit how many adults live in a house and how many cars can be parked outside it — one of two proposals viewed by immigrant rights groups as anti-immigrant legislation.

West Nile Virus Found in Fulton Co.

The state health department announced Tuesday that they have discovered the West Nile virus in mosquitoes that were caught for testing in Fulton County.

There has not been a lot attention given to the West Nile virus since it first appeared in 1999 and roared to the front of the public’s consciousness. In recent years, the virus has moved west, and its impact in Georgia has lessened.

Atlanta’s 7 Day Forecast. July 25 – July 31

Atlanta’s 7 Day Forecast:

Today: A few widely scattered showers or storms are not out of the question, but many places will stay dry. High near 87.

Tonight: We can’t rule out a small risk of some overnight showers, but again, most places stay dry. Warm, with a low near 68.

Tomorrow: Scattered thunderstorms at times. High near 86, wind South at 5-10 mph.