The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases, including in Tennessee. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur. That’s according to an analysis from the World Weather Attribution group of scientists.
Texas man tied to hate demonstrations convicted of threatening to lynch Nashville DA
A Texas man associated with a neo-Nazi group has been convicted of posting threats to lynch and kill Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk. The U.S. Department of Justice says the threats came after another member of the group was charged with aggravated assault in Nashville for fighting with a bar employee.
Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as heroes and candidates for office
Some of the rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, are considering running for office after being pardoned by President Donald Trump. At least two dozen Republican groups around the country have invited rioters to speak in recent months, according to an Associated Press tally.
Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
On an episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses the space odyssey of NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
Vandy’s Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over Auburn
Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points on Sunday in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn.
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1
The primary road connection between North Carolina and eastern Tennessee was severed in late September as flooding in the Pigeon River gorge washed away eastbound lanes. One lane in each direction will reopen to traffic at a reduced speed.
Bridgestone announces a tire plant closure in Tennessee with 700 layoffs and other reductions.
The LaVergne plant was the first tire-producing facility in North America for the Bridgestone Corporation. The company stopped making tires for cars and light trucks at the plant in 2009.
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
The rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player. Lawmakers in Washington are seeking to ban new sales of Chinese-made drones, and Tennessee is among states with bans in place.
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