Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.
Author: Associated Press
Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season
The Tennessee Titans have fired coach Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start to his second season.
FBI seeks help to identify suspects in mass shooting that left 6 dead in the Mississippi Delta
FBI agents are asking for public help to identify four people seen near a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi.
A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners
The announcement Monday that three laureates will share the Nobel memorial prize in economics for explaining innovation-driven growth brings this year’s Nobel awards to a close.
‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.
Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed
Just miles from a rural Tennessee plant leveled by a devastating explosion, the congregants of Maple Valley Baptist Church devoted Sunday's service to the 16 deceased victims and their families.
Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers
Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall.
4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.
There are no survivors in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says
The blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around left no survivors, authorities said Saturday.
Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.
National Guard troops seen patrolling alongside local police in Memphis
National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis.
Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 18 missing and feared dead, sheriff says
An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, authorities said, as secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning field of debris.
What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights.
Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown
The Senate fails to advance legislation to end the government shutdown for the seventh time.
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton says not to worry, she “ain't dead yet."
‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime representative from Memphis
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson says he is running for a U.S. House seat representing Memphis.
Trump-backed Van Epps and Democrat Behn win Tennessee primaries for US House special election
Matt Van Epps, a former commissioner in Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, has won a crowded Republican primary in the special election to replace a GOP congressman who left office this summer. In the Democratic primary, state Rep. Aftyn Behn won a four-way contest and will face Van Epps in the general election.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal as convicted hip-hop star faces more years behind bars
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs are planning to appeal after the Grammy-winning artist and music executive was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million
This weekend's box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse
Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations talking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown.
Gunmen kill two, injure 12 in a shootout in a crowd in Alabama capital city’s downtown
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, killing two people and injuring 12 others, police said.
NFL analyst Mark Sanchez arrested while he was hospitalized with stab wounds
Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been arrested after he was apparently stabbed in an overnight altercation in downtown Indianapolis.
Abrego Garcia wins request for hearing on whether smuggling charges are illegally ‘vindictive’
A federal judge has concluded that the Department of Justice's prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on human smuggling charges may be an illegal retaliation after he successfully sued the Trump administration over his deportation to El Salvador.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to over four years in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is packed with Easter eggs for fans to decode.
What to expect in Tennessee’s special congressional election
More than a dozen candidates will compete for their parties’ nominations Tuesday.
Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
Execution dates set for the Tennessee’s only woman on death row, 3 male inmates
The Tennessee Supreme Court has set execution dates for four people.
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown.
Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Color-coded uniforms, 5:30 am breakfast and strict rules
Detainees arriving at “Alligator Alcatraz” are given color-coded uniforms and wrist-bands and then segregated based on their criminal history and whether they're considered a flight risk.
AOL’s dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era
It’s official: AOL’s dial-up internet has taken its last bow.
Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows
Country music star Morgan Wallen denied to police that he threw a chair off a Nashville honky-tonk bar roof before and after he was arrested.
Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
US government is phasing out paper checks. Here’s what that means for you
The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs.
Attorney for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination wants more time to review evidence
An attorney for a 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has asked a judge for more time to review the large amount of evidence
Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency, cites ‘health challenges’
Dolly Parton has postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years.
58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because wood pieces may be embedded in the batter.
No. 15 Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State 41-34
Joey Aguilar forced overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left and DeSean Bishop scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of the extra session in No. 15 Tennessee's 41-34 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
Texans dominate Titans 26-0 for first win of the season
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Woody Marks had a touchdown reception and ran for another score and the Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 26-0 Sunday for their first win this season. It's the third time the Texans have shut out…
Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Portland, Chicago, Memphis
President Donald Trump's announcement that he will send troops to Portland, agents clashing with protesters near an immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago, and the expected arrival of the National Guard in Memphis are the most recent examples of federal law enforcement crackdowns in U.S. cities.
Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’
A mass shooting that shattered the evening tranquility of a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina was a "highly premeditated" attack that left three people dead and five injured, police said Sunday.
One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million
"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say
A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service before apparently setting the building ablaze, killing at least two people and injuring eight others before police shot him, authorities said
Some people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn’t
Some people are taping their mouths shut to improve sleep, but doctors advise against this practice.
Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary" to handle "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
Governor Lee says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week
For two weeks, Memphis has been bracing for an influx of National Guard troops after President Donald Trump announced his intention to deploy them to the city.
Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
President Donald Trump is putting import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
2 detainees killed and another critically injured in ICE facility shooting
Federal authorities say a shooter with a rifle opened fire from a roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas.
