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The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent.
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Russia's economy is suffering from high inflation, an acute labor shortage and widespread fuel shortages amid sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.
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Heat threatens U.S. 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.
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Democrats are hoping they can win back the House majority this fall, but fighting within the party could complicate their plans.
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TN Politics: The fireworks have fizzled on a politicized celebration
Otis Sanford remembers the 1976 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a time when the nation came together around history and patriotism.
New Tax Breaks Make Charitable Giving More Accessible
If charitable giving hasn't felt like something that fits your budget, recent changes to the tax law might change that.
Arts Agenda: From 1776 to 2026
Featured: Black Joy, In Spite Of... Exhibition at the National Civil Rights Museum; Community Reading of The Declaration of Independence at Tennessee Shakespeare Company
How to spot the warning signs of a Ponzi scheme
A recent $27 million fraud case is highlighting the warning signs of Ponzi schemes, including promises of high returns with little risk and the use of fake financial documents.
People are learning to coexist with black bears as their population grows and habitat shrinks
Black bear encounters are on the rise in Tennessee.
Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers
President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.
Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.
It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records.