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FAA issues ground-stop alert for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport amid staffing woes due to US govt shutdown
As the US government shutdown enters Day 13, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a “ground stop” alert for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. A ground stop is an air traffic control procedure that requires all aircraft...
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Austin's airport experiences delays due to staffing issues during government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground delay for flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport until 9 p.m. Monday, the airport said. Delays averaging 40 minutes are due to air traffic controller staffing issues,...
Owner: The University of Texas at Austin & American Government
All 16 victims identified in Tennessee munitions factory explosion
Christina Williams, right, hugs Tracy Cook during a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of a blast at an explosives plant, Accurate Energetic Systems, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Waverly, Tenn. [AP Photo/George Walker IV]The names of the 16...
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Deadline looming for stylists and barbers in Tennessee to complete domestic violence training
According to state officials, nearly 2,000 remaining licensees have not completed the training. KNOXVILLE, Tenn — October is domestic violence awareness month, and it also means that the deadline is almost here for cosmetologists in the state to...
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Key ME states expanded cooperation with Israeli military amid Gaza war: files
GAZA: Leaked US documents reveal that some key Middle Eastern states quietly expanded their security cooperation with Israel during the two-year genocide in Gaza, Quds News Network reported. According to The Washington Post, citing leaked US...
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People in West Tennessee react to Hamas hostage release
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WNBJ 39 - Tennessee
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"Well, I'm glad the hostages are released, because war is a terrible thing," said Jackson resident Daniel Tilly. On Monday, 20 hostages taken by Hamas were released as part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Middle East. "We're very...
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ACLU drops challenge to SC law that stopped transgender treatments
COLUMBIA — A group of adults, children and their parents dropped a case challenging a South Carolina law that bars all gender transition treatments for youth and prevents state-funded health plans from covering procedures for adults. Last week’s...
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Governor Lee speaks on explosion, government shutdown during Cleveland visit
Gov. Lee speaking in Cleveland Monday at the SK Foods Groundbreaking. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- While attending the grand opening of the new SK Food Plant in Cleveland, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke on the tragic explosion that killed 16 in...
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What we know about the explosion at a Tennessee ammunition plant
National News The search for the missing after an explosion at a Tennessee ammunition plant has become a search for their remains, officials said Saturday. People console each other during a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of a blast at an...
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Non-profit steps up for furloughed workers in Tennessee Valley
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As the government shutdown continues into its 13th day, a local non-profit is stepping up to help furloughed employees with their mobile food pantries. One Generation Away is offering emergency food boxes with about 20 pounds of groceries,...
Owner: Byron Allen
Senators’ Tkachuk to be evaluated after exit in 4-1 loss to Predators
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators may have lost more than just their home opener Monday afternoon. The Senators (1-2-0), who fell 4-1 to the Nashville Predators, were forced to play the final nine minutes of the third period without captain Brady...
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Tennessee teacher asks judge to lift “no contact” ban following Charlie Kirk-related suspension
Will DeshazerWPLN NewsA Williamson County teacher is asking a judge to end a "no contact" ban following her suspension over a Charlie Kirk social media post. A Williamson County teacher is suing the school district for violating her First...
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Linus Ullmark gives the Ottawa Senators a chance in home opener loss
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Prince George Post
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey Linus Ullmark didn't get the win on Monday, but that's through no fault of his own. Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators keeps his eyes on the puck against the Nashville Predators during second-period action at...
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‘National gardeners:’ Military Veteran calls National Guard deployment a waste of resources and money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A group of veterans have set up an encampment at the corner of Market Avenue and Second Street in downtown to voice their opposition to the Memphis Safe Task Force. Matt Gordon said he’s a nine-year veteran of the U.S....
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Walkin' in Memphis...and Not Getting Shot
Back in mid-September, I wrote a post about how Trump's threats to send the National Guard into Memphis weren't being met with the amount of angst and derision so common in other blue cities on his 'clean-up' list. Memphis mayor Paul Young wasn't...
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Authorities look for cause of Tennessee explosion
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Officials in Tennessee have released the names of the 16 men and women who are presumed dead in a massive explosion at a military explosives plant. Nicole Valdes reports authorities say they are closely examining the site for what caused the...
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Iowa AG joins brief supporting Tennessee law requiring social media age verification
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined an amicus brief Monday supporting a Tennessee law that requires social media companies to use age verification software. Social media companies are challenging the law. Tennessee’s 2024 Protecting Children...
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Investigation into explosion at Tennessee plant could last days
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NASHVILLE — Nearly three days after a massive blast at a Tennessee facility that specialized in making military explosives, investigators are still combing through the site where 16 people were killed in a "mass detonation" so significant it...
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ACLU drops challenge to SC law that stopped transgender treatments
COLUMBIA — A group of adults, children and their parents dropped a case challenging a South Carolina law that bars all gender transition treatments for youth and prevents state-funded health plans from covering procedures for adults. Last week’s...
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Names of missing workers released following Tennessee plant explosion
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — Earlier Monday, a press conference was held at the entrance to the site of Friday’s explosion in middle Tennessee. Click here for more coverage and details on the deadly explosion. At 12 pm Monday, Humphreys County and...
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