By Forrest Sanders Click here for updates on this story COOKEVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A Cookeville man creates truly unique works of art in a growing business. These works are a whole lot more than just a livelihood for the artist. “I never thought of myself as an artist, but people have said, ‘that’s amazing!
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill say that one looming question will be hanging over Thursday night’s presidential debate – how both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump address concerns over their age and mental acuity. Democrats want the president’s performance to dispel
Continue ReadingBy Tony Sloan Click here for updates on this story SHELBYVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Law enforcement in Shelbyville is investigating a case where a teenager was shot in the head in a road rage shooting Tuesday night. Investigators don’t have much to go on at this point and Bedford County deputies say the shooter is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five people were charged Wednesday with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced Wednesday. Court documents made public reveal an
Continue ReadingBy Hannah McDonald Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A small K-6 school in Green Hills was thrust into the spotlight after a deadly mass shooting. The Covenant School kept a low-profile before the shooting on March 27, 2023. When six innocent members of the school community were killed on
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By Melissa Blasius Click here for updates on this story MARICOPA COUNTY, Arizona (KNXV) — A top Maricopa County Republican leader tells ABC15 she doesn’t condone violence after she was caught on camera talking about wanting to “lynch” Maricopa County’s top election official. Shelby Busch is the first vice chair of the Maricopa County Republican
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — And then there were four ‘Nova Knicks.’ Already boasting three former Villanova University Wildcats – Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo – on their roster, the New York Knicks are expanding their roster of former Villanova players with the reported acquisition of small forward Mikal Bridges. According to
Continue ReadingBy Rob Namnoum Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KRDO) — We had love at fourteen thousand feet a-top of America’s mountain on Sunday. Reaching the summit of Pikes Peak during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an accomplishment in it’s own right but there was a special moment between two drivers
Continue ReadingBy Brynn Carman Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) — From combat to the shooting range, U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class John Joss is most at home when carrying a gun. He’s a current national record holder and has a good track record competing in France, hoping that good fortune
Continue ReadingKRDO, U.S. ARMY, CNN By Brynn Carman Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) — From combat to the shooting range, U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class John Joss is most at home when carrying a gun. He’s a current national record holder and has a good track record competing in France,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security. The justices in a 6-3 vote on Wednesday threw out lower-court rulings that favored
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s government has ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes. Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a
Continue ReadingBy Casey Albritton Click here for updates on this story PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — Local environmentalists are asking residents to limit their use of fertilizer. Experts said with more rain in the Tampa Bay Area, more storm water run-off and water pollution will affect the waterways. Tampa Bay Waterkeeper said fertilizer making its way
Continue ReadingCLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in an Ohio killing has been rearrested after a jail mistakenly released him because of a typo. U.S. marshals arrested 22-year-old Amarion Sanders during a Wednesday morning traffic stop in Cleveland. The Cleveland man was mistakenly released Monday from the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, where he was being
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By Rebekah Nelson Click here for updates on this story TAMPA BAY, Florida (WFTS) — The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and other shelters will temporarily close their doors to dogs while canine influenza cases continue to rise. According to a release, the Humane Society will suspend the intake of stray and owner-surrendered dogs for
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cyndi Lauper is still going strong. The singer and songwriter has a new documentary, she’s playing the Royal Albert Hall in the UK this week, performing at Glastonbury and will kick off a farewell tour later this year. Lauper reflected on her path to success – and some of
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By Julie Salomone Click here for updates on this story SARASOTA, Florida (WFTS) — A Texas teen who was struck by lightning on Siesta Key Beach nearly four years ago has graduated from high school. Jacob Brewer was visiting Florida from Fort Worth, Texas, in July of 2020. His family noticed the sky turning dark,
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Crew on board the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, were called on to tackle a fire this week as the gigantic vessel was berthed in a port in Mexico. The “small fire” was “quickly extinguished” after it broke out on Tuesday, the ship’s operator Royal
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s oeuvre defies simple categorization. She’s made documentaries about acid attack victims and child refugees. She’s focused her lens on the extraordinary life of designer Diane von Furstenberg. She’s spearheaded animated films for and about Pakistani children. She’s directed episodes of “Ms. Marvel” and is developing a Star Wars film.
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Thursday in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday that might point the way ahead for interest rates. Benchmarks fell more than 1% in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney. Oil prices and U.S. futures also declined. The markets’ big focus this week
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