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What This Story Is About Metro Council is considering a bill that would give the Metro Codes Department the ability to give out consequences to door-to-door solicitors who approach homes on Davidson County’s “no-knock” list. Why It Matters Residents across Hermitage say they’re f...
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Are non-athlete students unknowingly bankrolling massive college athletics programs? In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast , InvestigateTV national reporter Chris Nakamoto breaks down a nationwide investigation into the explosive financial reality of college sports. Out...
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President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The U.S. military has not carried out the death penalty since 1961. The Army secretary will decide a time and place for the executio...
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Bobby Conner, 32, is charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the death of 4-month-old Nevaeh, who prosecutors say suffered abusive head trauma....
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LADSON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — South Carolina authorities say two children who were found inside a Ladson-area home late last month had been dead for several days before they were discovered. Charleston County authorities identified the children as Emory Deacon, 2, and Harlow ...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California couple has been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children ranging in age from a few months to 13 years, authorities said Tuesday. Guojun Xuan, 66, and his wife, Silvia Zhang, 3...
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Top Republicans declare Oak Ridge the next computing power hotbed to be the engine of American AI
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Dolly Parton's story will soon be shared in New York City through "DOLLY: A True Original Musical." However, the show — which tells the legendary Tennessean's tale "in her own words and through the songs that shaped her life" — already made its onstage debut in Nashville last sum...
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What This Story Is About With congress looking at legislation to make women’s healthcare more affordable post menopause, a local doctor says the type of hormones women take matters immensely when it comes to cancer risks. Why It Matters Conventional hormones are often prescribed ...
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Legal problems can be expensive, but getting answers doesn't always have to be. On the first Tuesday evening of every month, attorneys connected with the Nashville Bar Association take part in Dial-A-Lawyer , a free program that allows people to call 615-242-9272 between 6 p.m. a...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) -- Christa Pike is awake and speaking days after her failed Tennessee execution, according to her attorneys. Pike was supposed to be executed via lethal injection in Tennessee last Wednesday. However, after receiving two doses of what should ha...
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A hearing for Kilmar brego Garcia which was expected to determine whether the man mistakenly sent by the Trump administration to El Salvador would be deported to Liberia was abruptly canceled Tuesday for reasons that were not immediately clear. The government is moving to vacate ...
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What This Story Is About Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum officially opened in downtown Nashville. Why It Matters The museum preserves and shares Parton’s life and legacy with fans following her death in August. What Happens Next Tickets continue to ...
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What This Story Is About In what her attorneys describe as “medically unprecedented,” Christa Pike is “conscious, speaking” after nearly a week of being hospitalized and on a ventilator following a botched execution. Why It Matters Pike was supposed to be executed via lethal inje...
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Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessees attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. Pikes attorneys said her prognosis is still unclear and said she faces a long recovery. Against all odds, Ch...
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Tennessee lawmakers are calling for changes to the state’s execution procedures after a lethal injection attempt on death row inmate Christa Pike failed twice l...
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Christa Pike is alive and speaking nearly a week after she was given two lethal injection doses during a failed execution attempt, her attorneys confirmed Tuesday....
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LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — A family is mourning the loss of their 15-year-old son who was killed in a shooting in a downtown Las Vegas arts district. The family of the teen killed in Friday night’s shooting identified him as 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers. The teen’s ...
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Christa Pike, who recently had an unsuccessful execution, is reportedly "conscious, speaking, and continues to receive critical medical care."
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What This Story Is About Tuesday night, Metro Council will discuss a plan that could change the way you drive through dozens of Nashville intersections. Why It Matters Several Nashville intersections could impact drivers. What Happens Next Metro Council will vote on the bill duri...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The University of Arizona has hit pause on all fraternity activities amid a wave of misconduct investigations. In an internal university memo, Chrissy Lieberman, the dean of students, said her office is investigating multiple reports of miscondu...
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Filing alleges House member's senior adviser was never taken off campaign payroll, used taxpayer dollars toward incumbent's reelection efforts
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What This Story Is About Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district seat Darden Copeland filed an ethics complaint Monday against GOP incumbent Matt Van Epps. Why It Matters Rep. Matt Van Epps is accused in the complaint of using tax dollars to pay his campai...
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What This Story Is About President Donald Trump is expected to fly into and depart from Fort Campbell on Saturday, officials confirmed to WSMV4. Why It Matters The visit will potentially bring heightened security and possible travel impacts around Fort Campbell, though officials ...
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Five unhoused men have died following separate incidents along Michigan's Lansing River Trail over the past year, and investigators are examining whether the deaths could be connected to a serial killer. The Lansing Police Department has not confirmed a serial killer, but Police ...
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FRANKLIN, Ind. ( KLTV /Gray News) - Authorities in Indiana believe they have identified a suspect in the deaths of a boy and his stepmother from two decades ago. A grand jury has returned an indictment against 35-year-old Michael Jerome James in the 2006 murders of Blake and Chyn...
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Americans may be using artificial intelligence more often, but most still aren't willing to pay for it, according to research cited by Tech Crunch . Tech Crunch found just 2% of consumers were paying for AI services as of May, spending an average of about $31 per month. RELATED S...
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Customers at a San Diego location of a Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant say they are being drenched without warning by sprinklers mounted on the building as an anti-loitering measure. A reporter with the Scripps News Group station in San Diego witnessed the sprinklers turning...
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This gallery looks back at the 15 most recently executed women.
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BISMARCK, N.D. ( KFYR /Gray News) - Officials in North Dakota say several coffins with human remains have been found at the governor’s residence. State officials said archaeologists located seven coffins holding human remains, plus another wooden box, at the North Dakota Governor...
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The Russian oligarch who helped bankroll Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration says the president's eldest son has paid back the money. "Yes, he did," Umar Kremlev told an International Boxing Association press conference in Istanbul on Tuesday. "He did repay the money I spent o...
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The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a very low risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week. The U.N. health agency said Tuesday that it has been in contact with R...
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What This Story Is About A suspect was arrested after being found hidden in a closet at a Montgomery County residence. Why It Matters The individual was wanted on felony warrants, per the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. What Happens Next “The investigation remains active, and...
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ELIZABETH, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) — Leaders in a Louisiana community are responding to the likelihood that a candidate accused of raping two children is set to become their next police chief. Elizabeth, a village in Allen Parish with around 400 residents, is scheduled to elect it...
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What This Story Is About A sheriff’s sergeant was hospitalized after an alleged attack by an inmate, according to newly obtained records. Why It Matters Charges of felony assault on a law enforcement officer with injury and fugitive from justice were filed for Dshon Stewart on Mo...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - Former college football head coach Dennis Franchione has died. He was 75. Franchione’s head coaching career spanned more than 30 years, with over 200 victories and major stints at colleges that included the University of Alabama, Texas A&M an...
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As Tennessee investigates the failed execution of Christa Pike, a former Arizona official who conducted an independent review of that state’s death penalty system says the state should take a broad look at how executions are carried out....
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than a third of Americans plan to cut back on football-related spending this season because of the economy, according to a new LendingTree survey , even though many fans could still end up taking on hundreds of dollars in football-related debt. LendingTre...
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A survey by Neighbors Bank found that 71% of Americans would consider buying a home with someone other than a spouse. Co-ownership was most popular among family members. The survey found that 44% of respondents would buy a home with a parent, while the same percentage said they w...
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( InvestigateTV ) — From the classrooms to the workplace to nearly every website you visit, artificial intelligence is changing some aspects of how we live. It has been a dominant topic in the news, with names like Anthropic and Elon Musk frequently mentioned. But how it works ca...
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A federal judge dismissed claims against Gov. Bill Lee and several top state officials in a lawsuit challenging the state’s planned oversight of Memphis schools...
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What This Story Is About The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said it recovered $200,000 worth of stolen property after an investigation into the theft of copper wire and other items from an IperionX property in Camden. What Happens Next One person has been arrested. The sheriff’s ...
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas. ( KBTX /Gray News) - A popular social media star was arrested in Texas near a college bar over the weekend, according to authorities. Benjamin Beard, 34, known as BenDaDonnn online, was charged Sunday with evading arrest. Another man, 29-year-old Kenny Car...
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A Nashville preschool was evacuated due to a suspected gas leak. The Nashville Fire Department later said it was not natural gas was an "industrial solvent." NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville preschool remains closed Tuesday, a day after it was evacuated as firefighters searc...
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(Gray News) — Legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died at age 70. His death was announced Tuesday morning on his official Instagram account . The post said he died Monday. “Your legacy and your voice will live on forever,” the post read. A cause of death was not given. Jacks...
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A group of potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates is heading to Denver days after the midterms to discuss the partys future, in one of the partys first major gatherings following the election. Attendees will include former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and fo...
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What This Story Is About Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he is temporarily suspending the state’s ban on dyed diesel for highway use. This comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s executive order lifting the ban temporarily. Why It Matters The cost of diesel has ri...
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Nearly 12,000 bans took place in public schools over the past year, according to a new study from PEN America, the highest total since the free expression organization began tracking removals five years ago. For the second straight year, Stephen King was the author most likely to...
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What This Story Is About Home Depot and Target are preparing to open new stores at The Willows development off South Willow Avenue in Cookeville. Why It Matters The openings bring two major retailers to the growing commercial development. What Happens Next Home Depot will hold a ...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , explore the realities of having babies later in life and how those pregnancies alter roles for both parents and grandparents. Plus, find out how reverse mentoring can bridge generational divides on the job to break down workpla...
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If you have never been to Bell Buckle, Tennessee, you are missing something special.
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What This Story Is About Highway 53 is closed between Hideout Road and Goosepond Road in Coffee County because of a major crash. Why It Matters All southbound lanes on State Route 53 are closed near Hideout Road, creating traffic delays in the area. What Happens Next The Coffee C...
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(Gray News) - Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement over allegedly incorrect credit scores. A class action lawsuit alleges the credit bureau reported lower scores for about 4 million people in March and April of 2022, potentially affecting applications for mort...
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The Trump administration has discussed beginning reciprocal nuclear site visits with China and plans to continue pushing for that possibility during in-person meetings in the coming months, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, which have been informal a...
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Silicon Valley execs, White House veterans and both Tennessee senators go big-picture on AI, nuclear energy and Bitcoin
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A four-year college degree may no longer be the career requirement it once was. As companies struggle to fill jobs and industries evolve faster than traditional education systems can keep up, more employers are shifting toward skills-based hiring focusing on experience, certifica...
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What This Story Is About Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he is temporarily suspending the state’s ban on dyed diesel for highway use. This comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s executive order lifting the ban temporarily. Why It Matters The cost of diesel has ri...
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The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027 in a six-year deal struck between Amazon and the Television Academy that ends a seven-decade run of broadcast networks airing the ceremony honoring the best in TV. The agreement announced Tuesday means a shift to the stre...
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Police want help finding a suspect linked to vehicle break-ins on in the Lebanon community.
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President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new multi-billion-dollar investment to build a manufacturing facility for components for submarines in Baltimore on Tuesday. The announcement comes as the president has sought to tout manufacturing and investments, in his broader e...
