Actor Bernard Hill, of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ has died at 79
Actor Bernard Hill who starred in "Titanic," and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has died.
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Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users have right to control their feeds using external tools
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What a judge’s gag order on Trump means in his hush money case
Virtually every day of his hush money criminal trial, former President Donald Trump talks about how he can't talk about the case.
A driver dies after crashing into a security barrier around the White House complex, authorities say
A driver dies after crashing into a security barrier around the White House complex, authorities say
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.
Kentucky Derby fans pack the track for the 150th Run for the Roses
When Lori Hennesy imagined her outfit for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, she wanted to create something deserving of that monumental anniversary, a celebration of Kentucky's greatness and history.
3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say
Three bodies recovered in an area of Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor's office said Saturday.
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next week.
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis.
Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, ‘I’m in menopause’ as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding
Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage discriminates against LGBTQ+ patients.
Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case
A Tennessee judge has ruled that lawyers for a teenager who is suing two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant over a fight during an offseason pickup game can withdraw from the case.
Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin school, officials say amid reports of gunshots, panic
Witnesses described children fleeing amid the sound of gunshots near a Wisconsin middle school where authorities say an active shooter was “neutralized.”
US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
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Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9k and raises threat of jail in hush money trial
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case.
4 law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say
Three officers on a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North Carolina home, police said.
2 hikers drown after falling into creek on Tennessee trail
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Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
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CDC says it’s identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
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Texans WR Tank Dell shot in Florida, sustains minor wound, team says
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Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
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Runner dies after receiving emergency treatment at Nashville race, organizers say
A runner in the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series in Nashville on Saturday has died after receiving emergency treatment at the race, organizers said Sunday.
Authorities name driver fatally shot by deputies in Memphis after he sped toward them
Authorities say they have identified a man who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies after he sped toward them in a vehicle as the officers were serving a search warrant in a Memphis neighborhood.
Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows
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The Titans add size, speed as they use 5 of 7 NFL draft picks to boost their defense
Ran Carthon went all offense in his first draft as the Tennessee Titans general manager a year ago.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.
Police in Tennessee fatally shot man after he shot a woman in the face. She is expected to survive.
Police in Tennessee say officers who responded to a domestic situation fatally shot a man Saturday after he shot a woman in the face.
Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa
Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions, then slamming an Iowa town.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” materials to minors, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content and decisions.
Selling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York is now illegal
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs pushed back against a woman's lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred.
Governor Lee signs bills to allow teachers, staff to carry handguns on school grounds
Tennessee teachers and staff will be allowed to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds under legislation signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee.
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
Testimony in Trump’s hush money case turns to Stormy Daniels
Testimony in Trump's hush money trial in New York has turned to porn actor Stormy Daniels.
Tennessee would criminalize helping minors get abortions under bill heading to governor
Tennessee is poised to become the second state in the nation to make it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consent.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company’s ‘world headquarters’
Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industry.
Tennessee House kills bill that would have banned local officials from studying, funding reparations
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant House has spiked legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to study or dispense money for reparations for slavery.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial.
Transgender Tennessee woman sues over state’s refusal to change the sex designation on her license
A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state's Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver's license to match her gender identity.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
Tennessee Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds.
New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn’t the final word
A new federal rule seeks to clarify that a law against sex discrimination at schools includes gender identity, too.
Bill allowing parents to be fined for child’s criminal offenses heads to Tennessee governor
A proposal that would allow parents to be fined for their child’s criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval.
2 killed and 7 injured in shooting at Memphis park party, police say
Police in Tennessee say nine people were shot — including two men who were killed — at an unsanctioned public party in a Memphis city park.
Governor Lee admits defeat in school voucher push
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has conceded defeat on his push to enact universal school vouchers this year, acknowledging there was “not a pathway for the bill.”
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
Israeli leaders are harshly criticizing an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military.
Kevin Bacon dances back to ‘Footloose’ high school
Actor Kevin Bacon on Saturday returned to the Utah high school where the cult classic movie "Footloose" was filmed more than 40 years.
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love ‘Bluey’? You’re not alone
Viewers don't have to be young or a parent to appreciate the Australian kids' television program "Bluey," as this week's release of a special episode proved.
‘Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
"Civil War," Alex Garland's ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.
15 people suffer minor injuries in tram accident at Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles
A tram accident at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles injured 15 people Saturday night, authorities and the company said.
Biden sees a $35 price cap for insulin as a pivotal campaign issue. It’s not that clear-cut.
President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare.
