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3 US-based economists win Nobel for research on wages, jobs

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A U.S.-based economist has won the Nobel prize for economics for pioneering research that showed an increase in minimum wage doesn't lead to less hiring and immigrants don't lower pay for native-born workers, challenging commonly held ideas.…

Biden attends nephew's wedding to ex-'Real Housewives' star

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden attended his nephew’s wedding Monday in Pennsylvania before returning to Washington for the week. The president and his wife, Jill Biden, were attending the wedding of Cuffe Owens to Meghan O’Toole King.…

Drugmaker asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck has asked U.S. regulators to authorize its promising antiviral pill against COVID-19, setting the stage for a decision within weeks. If cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, it would be the first pill shown…

Halloween savers turn to Goodwill for costume ideas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to start planning your costume. And Goodwill is helping you bring your favorite characters to life. "We love our Halloween shoppers that get…

Where to pick your own produce in West Tennessee

Those looking for access to the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables in West Tennessee can use an online service to find the closest farm to you. PickTNProducts.org provides users with a map to locations throughout the state where you can…

Tennessee highway worker dies in roadside accident

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee authorities say a highway worker has died after he fell under the wheel of a work truck while cleaning up tree limbs on the side of the road. According to The Greeneville Sun, the Tennessee…

Suicide hotline announced for Tennessee prisons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Correction now has a suicide prevention hotline which friends and family of inmates can call if they are concerned about their loved one. The department says calls will be will be routed…

Annual festival continues for day two

JACKSON, Tenn. --- The Jacob Barker Festival continued Saturday as family and friends gathered for music, food and community. This is the 5th year for the festival. Founder, Ronnie Barker says that he and his…

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