Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority
Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday.
Author: Associated Press
AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Tennessee
Former President Donald Trump won Tennessee on Tuesday, keeping the firmly Republican state and its 11 electoral votes in his win column.
Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins reelection in Tennessee
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won her reelection bid against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson.
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Quincy Jones has died at age 91.
Nick Folk’s 25-yard field goal in OT helps Titans edge the Pats 20-17
Mason Rudolph told first-year Titans coach Brian Callahan not to worry after a rookie quarterback's amazing play with no time left to force overtime.
‘Venom 3’ tops box office again, while Tom Hanks film struggles
"Venom: The Last Dance" is enjoying another weekend at the top of the box office charts.
Dylan Sampson rushes for 141 yards and 2 TDs to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Kentucky 28-18
Dylan Sampson rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 7 Tennessee to a 28-18 victory over Kentucky Saturday night.
New coaches for the Patriots and Titans focused on winning now and not 2025 draft
Jerod Mayo and Brian Callahan are going through the challenges first-year NFL coaches usually face.
Man sentenced to life in Young Dolph killing gets 35 more years in prison
A judge has given a Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison in the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph an additional 35 years behind bars.
MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations
Online video production company MrBeast says it has fired somewhere between 5 to 10 employees following an investigation into the YouTube empire’s workplace culture.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue
Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to "ensure the long-term viability" of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.
Rescuers find body of worker swept away from Tennessee factory by Hurricane Helene flood
Rescue workers in Tennessee said Friday they have recovered the body of the final person still missing after massive flooding from Hurricane Helene hit a plastics factory there.
Fall back: Daylight saving time ends this Sunday
Sunday is the time to move clocks back in the U.S. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 3.
Memphis man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing school teacher
A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Memphis school teacher while she was on an early morning run and then killing her.
American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to cut the line.
Jared Goff throws for 3 TDs and Lions win 5th straight, dominating Titans 52-14
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes but was far from the star for the Detroit Lions in one of the highest-scoring games in franchise history.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ misses projections as superhero films’ grip on theaters loosens
"Venom: The Last Dance" showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, significantly down from the alien symbiote franchise's previous entries.
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw.
At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands
A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges
The former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch pleaded not guilty Friday to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges.
NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space
NASA says an astronaut has been released from the hospital after returning from space.
The Biden administration launches probe of competition in air travel
The Biden administration is investigating the state of competition in air travel.
AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments
Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of $1,000 on Friday.
80-year-old woman dies after fire at senior living apartments
An 80-year-old woman died Thursday after an apartment fire at a senior living facility in Memphis.
AP: What to expect in Tennessee on Election Day
Tennessee voters will weigh in on the race for the White House in the Nov. 5 election, as well as races for Congress and the state Legislature.
What to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death.
Tennessee judges say doctors can’t be disciplined for providing emergency abortions
A three-judge panel has ruled that Tennessee cannot discipline doctors who provide emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother.
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff says
A sheriff says witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community.
More than a dozen relatives of brother Erik and Lyle Menendez call for their release from prison
More than a dozen family members of the convicted Menendez brothers are calling for their release from prison following the 1989 killings of their parents.
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Joe Flacco throws two TD passes as the battered Colts beat the Titans 20-17
Joe Flacco has been around the NFL long enough to know the backup quarterback should always be ready to start.
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California
A Nevada man with a shotgun, a loaded handgun and ammunition in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said Sunday.
Prison operator under federal scrutiny spent millions settling Tennessee mistreatment claims
The leading private prison company in the U.S. has spent more than $4.4 million to settle dozens of complaints alleging mistreatment — including at least 22 inmate deaths — at its Tennessee prisons and jails since 2016.
1 dead and 9 wounded as groups trade gunfire near Tennessee State homecoming
Gunfire broke out among a crowd near Tennessee State University's homecoming celebrations, killing one person and wounding nine others, police said.
A vehicle dropping off a shooting victim struck 3 nurses, critically wounding 1
A vehicle fleeing a Philadelphia hospital after dropping off a gunshot victim early Saturday struck three nurses who were trying to treat the patient, injuring one critically, authorities said.
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
A new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘Cybercab,’ plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models in 2025
Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.
FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The devastation around Hurricanes Helene and Milton has been complicated further by false and misleading information, much of it politically motivated.
Tennessee to launch $100M loan program to help with Hurricane Helene cleanup
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says counties severely impacted by Hurricane Helene will soon be able to access a new $100 million loan program designed to help clear debris and repair damaged water systems.
Authorities continue to investigate container suspected of holding dynamite in Tennessee
Authorities in eastern Tennessee are continuing to investigate a container suspected of holding large amounts of dynamite.
Hurricane Milton plows across Florida, pounding cities and whipping up tornadoes. At least 4 dead
Hurricane Milton is barreling into the Atlantic Ocean after plowing across Florida.
Tennessee corrections chief says new process for executing inmates will be completed by end of year
Tennessee’s corrections chief says the department is expected to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year.
Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past
Millions of retirees who receive Social Security benefits will see a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January.
Close call at Nashville airport came after planes were directed to same runway, probe shows
Investigators say that air traffic controllers cleared one plane to take off after telling pilots of another plane to cross the same runway in Nashville last month.
Tennessee officials dispute a ruling that restored voting rights to 4 people who can’t have guns
Tennessee election officials are disputing a judge’s ruling that restored the voting rights of four people who can’t have guns under their specific felony offenses.
Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
The National Weather Service says a tornado is on the ground in the lightly populated Everglades area of South Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches.
How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm’s severity
For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane's severity can be found at the local Waffle House.
Riley Keough felt a duty to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s book on Elvis, grief, addiction and love
Riley Keough, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has faithfully completed her mother's memoir after her sudden death in 2023.
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled.
