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Senate clears Blackburn-backed bill requiring dating app fraud alerts
The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill backed by Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn that would require dating apps to alert some users.
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Trump hosts Chinese President for state visit at White House
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House Thursday for an official state visit. The visit comes four months after Trump was hosted by Xi in Beijing for a state visit. Trump and Xi, the leade...
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Artisans arrive at Gaylord Opryland for 43rd ‘A Country Christmas’
What This Story Is About Artisans are arriving in Nashville to carve ICE! at Gaylord Opryland. Why It Matters The artists from Harbin, China, are generational talent and will turn two million pounds of ice into holiday displays. What Happens Next The display will be open to the p...
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When a loss hits your finances: How to get help after a loved one dies
In early August, former NewsChannel 5 anchor Vicki Yates saw my Hannah Can Help series and reached out about a family in her community facing serious money troubles. Since then, the patriarch of that family has passed away. I recommended the family reach out to the Financial Empo...
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Elizabeth Holmes reportedly approved to move to halfway house next year
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been approved to move to a halfway house next year, ABC News reported, years after her stunning downfall that culminated in a conviction for defrauding investors while running her failed blood testing startup. She is scheduled to be placed in...
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FAFSA applications for 2027-28 open for Tennessee students
What This Story Is About The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. Why It Matters “Completing the FAFSA is a required step to access a wide range of financial aid programs, including the Pell Grant, the Tennessee Promise ...
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Celebratin’ 9 to 5: Here are all the ways to participate in Nashville’s Dolly Day 🦋
What This Story Is About Music City is celebrating Dolly Day on September 25. WSMV4 has rounded up everything you need to know to participate in the holiday honoring the Queen of Country. Why It Matters Dolly Parton, Tennessee’s favorite daughter, died in August at the age of 80....
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Waymo says its driverless vehicles reduced more than 840 crashes
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (WSMV) - Waymo, the company behind the driverless ridesharing service, says its vehicles have reduced more than 840 crashes compared to human drivers. The data compiled by the company was compared across five of Waymo’s service areas, including Los Angeles, ...
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Hendersonville man to spend more than 30 years in prison for possessing ‘dozens of child sexual abuse images’
What This Story Is About A man was sentenced after he was convicted of possessing dozens of child sexual abuse images, according to Sumner County District Attorney General Thomas Dean. What Happens Next Tompkins was sentenced to 32 years in prison without the possibility of proba...
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Tennessee State Parks officials dedicate Dry Branch State Park
The State of Tennessee has officially designated its 68th state park in rural southwest Middle Tennessee.
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No evidence of foul play in death of Oklahoma State Senate candidate, officials say
ERICK, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has released a statement on the death of Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian . In the statement released Thursday, the bureau said they have ruled there was no foul play involved in Christian’s dea...
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2 Ole Miss students found dead identified, officials say
OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The two Ole Miss students found dead have been identified, according to officials. The university identified the students as 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta. Stran...
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99 pounds of meth busted in Warren County after joint agency investigation
Warren County deputies say a joint investigation led to the arrest of a man and the seizure of 99 pounds of methamphetamine.
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‘It’s disgusting’: Hidden cameras discovered inside restaurant restrooms, employee arrested
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Police in Georgia say a restaurant employee has been arrested after hidden cameras were discovered inside the restrooms of a Tybee Island eatery. Detectives with the Tybee Island Police Department charged 48-year-old Larry Walter Chase with ...
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Senate rejects war powers resolution aimed at rebuking Trump over Iran war
The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at rebuking President Donald Trump over the ongoing war in Iran, a measure previously approved by the House of Representatives. The resolution failed in a 49-50 vote largely along party lines. RELATED STORY | Trum...
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Artisans arrive from overseas to begin work on Gaylord Opryland Resort's holiday ice sculptures
As the holiday season approaches, Gaylord Opryland Resort is welcoming the artisans who will sculpt millions of pounds of ice for the famous holiday attraction "ice!" featuring Home Alone. The 40 artisans are from Harbin, China, which is known as "Ice City." The trip is more than...
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99 pounds of meth seized in Middle Tennessee drug bust, sheriff says
What This Story Is About The Warren County Sheriff’s Office said a joint narcotics investigation resulted in the seizure of 99 pounds of methamphetamine and an arrest. Why It Matters The sheriff described the investigation as part of ongoing work to disrupt the supply of illegal ...
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Family of man hit by two trucks in Murfreesboro asks for help as he recovers
A McMinnville man who was hit by two pickup trucks on Aug. 31 while trying to cross Lascassas Pike remains in critical but stable condition, the Murfreesboro Police Department said Thursday....
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FOX 17, Bart Durham Injury Law honor September Military Appreciation winner Richard Harris
FOX 17 News and Bart Durham Injury Law are proud to recognize retired Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Harris of Clarksville.
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Tennessee-Texas game: Enhanced security, traffic changes planned for Trump visit
Fans heading to Neyland Stadium for Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas game should expect enhanced security, heavier traffic and changes to campus access as President D...
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MNPS Guarantees Pathway to Hume-Fogg for Supersized Meigs Class
A 2024 enrollment mistake at Meigs Academic Middle School could crowd out lottery admission to the city’s high-performing high school
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Home Alone comes to life in ice: Chinese artisans arrive at Gaylord Opryland
Nashville's holiday spirit is about to get a major upgrade, thanks to a team of ice-carving pros traveling more than 6,400 miles to work their magic.
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4-month-old girl allegedly hurt by repeat convicted child abuser dies
A 4-month-old baby girl died Thursday morning after police say she was seriously hurt by a repeat convicted child abuser.
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Plastic surgeon who represented himself in trial convicted of killing attorney in law office bathroom
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News/ AP ) — A former plastic surgeon was convicted of murder in Florida. A Pinellas County judge found Dr. Tomasz Kosowski guilty Wednesday of killing attorney Steven Cozzi. Cozzi’s body was never found. Kosowski represented himself during the trial a...
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Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations
After being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, Grammy Award winner Macklemore will soon return to the live stage. The rapper has announced "Free Palestine," a series of performances with all proceeds to benefit Palestinian aid organizations. The run will begin with three dates ...
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‘We were going to get this guy’: Man convicted of animal abuse after receiving tips from around the world
HENRICO, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for torturing and killing cats as part of an online fraud scheme. According to prosecutors, the sentence nearly doubles the previous state record for an animal cruelty case in Virginia....
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Nearly 100 pounds of meth seized in Warren County after joint investigation
A joint investigation involving authorities in Warren County has resulted in an arrest and the discovery of 99 pounds of methamphetamine.
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What to know as stores switch to digital price tags
( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
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Buffalo Exchange sets opening date for East Nashville location
Buffalo Exchange has set its opening date for its second Nashville location.
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2 giant pandas from China will soon arrive at Atlanta's zoo, Xi says
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that two giant pandas from China will arrive at Zoo Atlanta in the coming days, bolstering a loan program that at one time had lapsed as part of tensions between Beijing and Washington. China and the zoo had said in April that Ping Ping,...
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Man sentenced for child sexual exploitation in Sumner County
A Sumner County man was sentenced Wednesday to several decades in prison following his conviction for possessing dozens of child sexual abuse images.
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Woman accused of killing husband then setting house on fire with daughter inside, police say
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A woman has been arrested for murdering her husband and setting the house on fire while her daughter was inside, according to police. Nicole Taylor’s daughter was also found dead inside the home, according to Virginia State Police. Nicole ...
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4-month-old girl dies in Nashville, mother’s boyfriend charged
What This Story Is About A 4-month-old girl was taken off life support after suffering severe internal head injuries, including retinal hemorrhaging, while being watched by the mother’s boyfriend. Why It Matters The boyfriend, 32-year-old Bobby Randall Conner, was convicted of ch...
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Mental health concerns grow after 8 suicide attempts during Lincoln deployment
Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy's top civilian leader said this week. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the in...
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East Tennessee native joins College GameDay as guest picker
What This Story Is About Johnny Knoxville will serve as the celebrity guest picker on ESPN College GameDay this Saturday. Why It Matters The celebrity guest picker is a staple tradition of College GameDay. Bringing in a prominent native entertainer energizes the fan base and elev...
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Newlywed says helicopter crash killed her groom on wedding day, trapped her beneath him for hours, lawsuit alleges
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A woman in Georgia whose husband died in a helicopter crash on the night they were married is filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Jesni Sam is seeking damages and coverage of legal fees, according to her attorney. Sam was supposed to land at DeKalb-Peacht...
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Pilot rescued after military training jet crashes off California coast
A military training fighter jet crashed off the coast of California Tuesday, with the pilot rescued from the water by a search-and-rescue helicopter, officials told CNN affiliates KMPH and KCRA. The jet, a MK-58 Hawker Hunter, took off from Point Mugu Naval Air Station and flew n...
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Nashvillians asked to adjust irrigation schedules due to 'overwhelming' demand
Do you have an automatic irrigation system at your home? If so, Metro Water Services is asking you to stagger your watering schedule to help reduce "overwhelming" demand....
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Aging Untold: What to know about causes of hair loss
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we examine what causes thinning hair or hair loss and discuss what to ask your doctor about potential tests and options. Plus, we explore medical bias and share how to advocate for yourself and be taken seriously when you feel ...
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Sweaty, masked suspect sought in South Nashville vape and wireless store break-ins
A suspect's sweaty struggle with his mask may help police track down a group linked to several South Nashville store burglaries.
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How to shop smarter for dietary supplements
Nearly 60% of Americans now take dietary supplements, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open looking at 25 years of data. With so many options on store shelves, knowing which ones you actually need, and which ones are worth your money, can be a challenge. Shopper...
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Woman hospitalized after being hit be vehicle in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle late Wednesday night in Clarksville. The Clarksville Police Department responded to Ft. Campbell Blvd. near the intersection of Eagle Court around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday after report...
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‘Post-Birth Alert’: Nashville hospital gives new mothers postpartum alert wristbands for emergencies. Here’s why
What This Story Is About TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital is giving patients Post-Birth Alert wristbands after delivery to help emergency responders and medical teams quickly identify that they have recently given birth. Why It Matters The wristband can provide critical contex...
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Judge dismisses Trump case against Iowa pollster, newspaper
A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trumps lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the presidents claim that the newspapers poll coverage violated Iowas consumer fraud law. Calling th...
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Guide to UT vs. Texas: Secret Service screening, Checker Neyland & timeline
What This Story Is About President Donald Trump is attending, bringing Secret Service screening and enhanced perimeter checkpoints. Why It Matters The clash between the Vols and top-ranked Texas brings unprecedented national attention to Knoxville, requiring complex federal and l...
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Mother dies after eating frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit says
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a Florida woman died from allegedly eating contaminated blueberries from Publix. According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased ...
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Ole Miss confirms identity of students who died Monday
OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - The University of Mississippi has identified the two students who died Monday. Ole Miss says 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta, died. Strang’s family released this statement on ...
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Scholastic Book Fair comes to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for the first time
The Scholastic Book Fair, a beloved tradition for generations of students, has made its debut at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. This gives young patients a chance to enjoy the classic school experience, even while receiving care. The two-day fair is set up i...
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Meet the ‘Flailing Fossils’ — seniors taking on rock climbing walls
RUTLAND, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of older adults in Vermont has taken up rock climbing, calling themselves the “Flailing Fossils.” The group climbs inside the Green Mountain Climbing Center in Rutland. “The Flailing Fossils is what we call ourselves,” Denise Coriell, 73, s...
