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Keep your teens from texting and driving
Last Updated: 6:05 02/22/12

Texting and driving is deadly. (Full Story)

Keep your teens from texting and driving

State bill to ensure funds to help foster children transition into adulthood

Wildlife group donates 63 tons of venison in 2011

ETSU students robbed in campus apartment

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Johnson City rethinking ban on chickens Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:39 AM 02/22/12 - Chickens could become urban dwellers in Johnson City, after all. (Full Story)
Chattanooga approves assessment of street gangs Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:37 AM 02/22/12 - The Chattanooga City Council has approved funds for a study of street gangs in the city. (Full Story)
Guard at girls' facility indicted on sex charge Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:36 AM 02/22/12 - A former guard at a state lockup for girls has been charged with statutory rape. (Full Story)
Mother's boyfriend charged with child abuse Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:55 AM 02/22/12 - A Hawkins County man faces child abuse and neglect charges, after deputies discovered evidence of abuse on an 18-month-old girl. (Full Story)
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-65 in Nashville Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:31 AM 02/22/12 - All northbound lanes of Interstate 65 are shut down by a fatal crash just south of downtown Nashville. (Full Story)
District history contests begin in Tennessee Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:21 AM 02/22/12 - Students across the state begin competing this week in district history day contests. (Full Story)
State's music getting global attention in series Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:18 AM 02/22/12 - A television music and travel series highlighting Tennessee is set for international broadcast beginning Friday. (Full Story)
Guard at girls' facility indicted on sex charge Post a comment! Last Updated: 7:46 AM 02/22/12 - Jon Greer, who is 27 years old and lives in Nashville, surrendered to police Monday after a Davidson County grand jury indicted him. (Full Story)
2 girls found safe, Amber Alert cancelled Post a comment! Last Updated: 6:37 PM 02/22/12 - Authorities say 3-year-old Summer and 4-year old Lovell Knasel were found safe in Maryland. (Full Story)
Knoxville man wakes up from coma after weekend marathon Post a comment! Last Updated: 6:48 AM 02/22/12 - A Tennessee man who collapsed during a marathon in South Carolina last weekend has been awakened from a medically induced coma. (Full Story)
Food for thought Post a comment! Last Updated: 4:42 PM 02/22/12 - We're a foodie nation. What's good on your tongue might be hurt your brain even more than your body. (Full Story)
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Teen finds dead man behind East Knoxville home
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Keep your teens from texting and driving
Texting and driving is deadly.
McGhee Tyson sees record year, money for international gate study
McGhee Tyson Airport served 1,774,252 passengers in 2011 making it the third busiest year in the airport's history.
Knox County woman charged with TennCare Fraud
A Knox County woman is charged with fraud for using TennCare to pay for bogus pain pill prescriptions in Anderson County.
State bill to ensure funds to help foster children transition into adulthood
The legislation, sponsored by Senator Doug Overbey, would help bridge the gap for those in foster care from the teenage years to adulthood, by assuring the Transitioning Youth Act continues for future years.
Man was shot and faces charges, after argument over a car
The Knoxville Police Department said a man was shot several times Tuesday evening, but he is the one facing charges.
2,500 call special TennCare hotline Tuesday
The Tennessee Department of Human Services reports receiving 2,500 calls Tuesday to a special hotline.

Local Headlines

Keep your teens from texting and driving
Texting and driving is deadly.
State bill to ensure funds to help foster children transition into adulthood
The legislation, sponsored by Senator Doug Overbey, would help bridge the gap for those in foster care from the teenage years to adulthood, by assuring the Transitioning Youth Act continues for future years.
Wildlife group donates 63 tons of venison in 2011
The Tennessee Wildlife Federation reports donating about 63 tons of venison to hungry Tennesseans in 2011.
ETSU students robbed in campus apartment
East Tennessee State University officials are investigating the robbery of two students in a campus apartment.
Johnson City rethinking ban on chickens
Chickens could become urban dwellers in Johnson City, after all.
Chattanooga approves assessment of street gangs
The Chattanooga City Council has approved funds for a study of street gangs in the city.
Guard at girls' facility indicted on sex charge
A former guard at a state lockup for girls has been charged with statutory rape.
Mother's boyfriend charged with child abuse
A Hawkins County man faces child abuse and neglect charges, after deputies discovered evidence of abuse on an 18-month-old girl.

State Headlines

2 shot, 1 dead at Va. Wal-Mart distribution center
Authorities say an employee of a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. distribution center in Virginia shot and wounded his manager and then killed himself after deputies approached him.
Brady Quinn apologizes for Tim Tebow jabs
Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article.
Welch: Obama on right path, but GOP still better
Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch says President Barack Obama is moving in the right direction on corporate taxes and there's "no question the economy is picking up," but he will still support whoever wins the Republican nomination in November's general election.
El Paso woman hit by stray bullet from Mexico
A woman shopping on a busy downtown El Paso street became the first victim of bullets flying across the border from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Tuesday when she was hit in the calf and wounded, authorities said.
Mom visits ex-Marine sentenced to death in Iran
The mother of a former U.S. Marine sentenced to death in Iran on a spying conviction has visited her son in an Iranian prison, a spokesman for the Michigan family said Tuesday.
GOP debate comes at crucial moment
The race for the Republican presidential nomination is about to turn national, and the candidates Wednesday night have their last, best opportunity to make their case to the country's conservatives.
White House wants election year fight over taxes
The Obama administration is set to propose an overhaul of the federal tax code for corporations, cutting both their tax rates and the loopholes available to them.
Police: Ga. spa shooting is "probably domestic related"
Police in Georgia are describing a mass shooting at a spa outside Atlanta as a murder-suicide that was "probably domestic related."

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El Paso woman hit by stray bullet from Mexico
A woman shopping on a busy downtown El Paso street became the first victim of bullets flying across the border from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Tuesday when she was hit in the calf and wounded, authorities said.
Mom visits ex-Marine sentenced to death in Iran
The mother of a former U.S. Marine sentenced to death in Iran on a spying conviction has visited her son in an Iranian prison, a spokesman for the Michigan family said Tuesday.
Divers find 4 more bodies on Costa Concordia
Divers searching the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship found four more bodies Wednesday, including that of a missing 5-year-old Italian girl, authorities said.
Iran leader: Having nuclear weapons "a sin"
Iran's top leader insisted on Wednesday that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, saying that holding such arms is a sin as well as "useless, harmful and dangerous".
Anti-U.S. protests turn deadly in Afghanistan
Afghan officials say seven people have been killed in clashes between Afghan security forces and protesters demonstrating over what the U.S. has said was the inadvertent burning of Muslim holy books at a NATO military base.
American, French journalists killed in Syria
Two Western journalists, including veteran American reporter Marie Colvin, were killed in intense shelling by President Bashar Assad's regime in the central town of Homs on Wednesday, according to Syrian activists and the French government.
3 killed, U.S. Embassy on lockdown amid protests
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul was locked down - nobody being allowed in or out - over concerns for security of the staff amid the violent protests.
Oil at 9-month high after Iran cuts supply
Oil prices jumped to a nine-month high above $105 a barrel on Monday after Iran said it halted crude exports to Britain and France in an escalation of a dispute over the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program.

World Headlines

Teen finds dead man behind East Knoxville home
A 14-year-old boy on his way home from school found a dead man near his East Knoxville home.
Man was shot and faces charges, after argument over a car
The Knoxville Police Department said a man was shot several times Tuesday evening, but he is the one facing charges.
2 shot, 1 dead at Va. Wal-Mart distribution center
Authorities say an employee of a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. distribution center in Virginia shot and wounded his manager and then killed himself after deputies approached him.
Prosecutors drop cases involving fired trooper
Knox County prosecutors were forced to dismiss cases against 95 people for crimes ranging from felonies to misdemeanors after the state fired a former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper for failing to stop at a fiery crash.
Burglar caught in act by victim, held until police arrive
Two people were arrested early Monday morning after a man pins the suspected burglar on the ground and holds on to him until officers arrive.
Jury in Jim Mullins murder trial goes home
The jury in the Jim Mullins murder trial couldn't reach a verdict Thursday.
Another charge against Unicoi Co. Sheriff
The Grand Jury charged Unicoi Co. Sheriff Kent Harris with additional count of Official Misconduct on Thursday based on new evidence presented by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Drug dealer testifies he has lied under oath
An acknowledged cocaine dealer who testified that he was shot by a Memphis man charged with being a contract killer for a drug trafficking ring says he lied under oath in a previous court proceeding.

Crime Headlines

Sex-changing treatment for kids: It's on the rise
An 8-year-old second-grader in Los Angeles is a typical patient. Born a girl, the child announced at 18 months, "I a boy" and has stuck with that belief.
Hospitals moving to change culture, admit mistakes
More than a dozen serious medical errors were reported at Middle Tennessee hospitals over the past three years -- and federal statistics indicate probably 80 more were not reported.
Medicare puzzle: Big rise in artificial feet costs
What's wrong with this picture? Medicare's bill for artificial feet rose nearly 60 percent in recent years, although foot and leg amputations due to diabetes continued a dramatic decline.
First lady teams up with chefs for tasty lunches
The first lady and "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio acted as judges Friday. Dallas school kids and Cowboys players divided into three teams to see who could whip up the tastiest lunch in 30 minutes.
Survey shows NH WIC participants eating healthier
A national survey shows that low-income New Hampshire women and children have been eating healthier since the federal government made changes to the food benefits they receive.
LA abuse charges prompt awkward talks for parents
Sinister allegations of abuse by at least two teachers in a Los Angeles school have forced awkward discussions as parents warn youngsters that people they trust might do things that could hurt them.
Hold the mystery meat: Military food gets upgrade
Hold the mystery meat: Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.
Study finds MDs not always honest with patients
Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.

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Oil at 9-month high after Iran cuts supply
Oil prices jumped to a nine-month high above $105 a barrel on Monday after Iran said it halted crude exports to Britain and France in an escalation of a dispute over the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program.
Colo. bill would legalize gold, silver currency
Colorado State Senators will consider a bill that would allow people to use gold and silver as currency.
Greece awaits bailout decision but issues remain
Eurozone governments are due to sign off on Monday a long-awaited rescue package for Greece, saving it from a potentially calamitous bankruptcy next month, senior officials said.
IRS releases list of most common tax scams
The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, including those most common in Tennessee.
Creditors spell out Greece austerity measures
Greece's international creditors spelled out the detailed spending cuts and reforms that Athens has to introduce before it can receive vital bailout cash.
US retail sales disappointment weighs on markets
Weaker than expected U.S. retail sales figures dented market confidence Tuesday after another mass downgrade of the creditworthiness of European countries had little impact.
LA co. challenges Kodak move to dump theater deal
CIM Group of Los Angeles has filed an objection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court opposing Kodak's move to get court approval to terminate its naming rights deal for Kodak Theatre.
Trade deficit widens to $48.8 billion in December
The Commerce Department says the trade deficit increased to $48.8 billion, the largest imbalance since June. Exports rose 0.7 percent. Imports rose a faster 1.3 percent.

Money Headlines

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Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch says President Barack Obama is moving in the right direction on corporate taxes and there's "no question the economy is picking up," but he will still support whoever wins the Republican nomination in November's general election.
GOP debate comes at crucial moment
The race for the Republican presidential nomination is about to turn national, and the candidates Wednesday night have their last, best opportunity to make their case to the country's conservatives.
Romney: Obama has "fought against religion"
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Tuesday that President Barack Obama's administration has "fought against religion" and sought to substitute a "secular" agenda for one grounded in faith.
Bill to freeze Tenn. lawmaker expenses delayed
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Rally for Romney
East Tennessee supporters for one GOP candidate for President turned out in force.
Santorum remark on Obama "theology" draws ire
The latest Gallup tracking poll of Republican voters finds Santorum leading Mitt Romney by eight points.
Congress sends payroll tax cut bill to Obama
Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship.
President Obama 2012 raises $29.1 million in January
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