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Trump-Putin may meet next week; Putin warns against US force in Iran

Trump-Putin may meet next week; Putin warns against US force in Iran

Trump-Putin may meet next week; Putin warns against US force in Iran

Trump said he would meet with Putin on the sidelines at next week's G-20, but the Kremlin says there has been no formal request.

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Donald Trump might live-tweet Democratic debates

Because trying to keep track of what 20 presidential candidates are saying isn't enough.

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Updated: 25 minutes ago
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Oprah Winfrey: I've considered rebooting talk show

The Oprah Winfrey Show ended in 2011 after more than 4,500 episodes over 25 years.

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Updated: 32 minutes ago
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Trump: Iran made 'big mistake' in downing US drone

American officials call it 'unprovoked' and in international airspace, while Iran says it happened in its airspace.

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Updated: 43 minutes ago
Supreme Court says 40-foot-tall cross can stay on public land

Opponents said World War I memorial should be moved to private property or modified into a nonreligious shape.

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Updated: 49 minutes ago
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Injuries reported, several people cited after fight erupts at youth baseball game in Colorado

The JeffCo Sports Cooperative ended the season for both teams after a fight among adults at a game in Lakewood over the weekend.

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Iran shoots down US drone in latest incident of increasing tensions

Both US and Iranian officials say the drone was shot down, but they disagree on where it happened.

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Updated: 24 minutes ago
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'It's not your fault' - Teen consoled after 3 men killed coming to her aid

It was an emotional meeting Tuesday night between the fiancée of a man who died a hero and the teenage girl he was trying to help.

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Knoxville woman with MS has a prescription for ballroom dance

A Knoxville grandmother was diagnosed with MS almost 20 years ago, but her medicine is ballroom dance, and she gets a daily dose.

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Power outages across East Tennessee after strong morning storms

There were also reports of downed trees across East Tennessee following the storms, with Knox, Blount and Loudon County all experiencing slight damage.

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Pilot swims away from small plane crash in Tennessee River, wreckage recovered

KPD said the pilot was able to swim to safety after their plane crashed into the water near the Island Home airport.

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How to check and report power outages in East Tennessee

Strong winds and heavy downpours are moving through East Tennessee and have already caused some power outages in the area.

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Updated: 37 minutes ago
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Pelosi ally joins call for Trump impeachment while Speaker resists

In addition, a freshman congressman says impeachment should begin even if it costs Democrats in 2020.

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Updated: 47 minutes ago
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Carson-Newman community grieves for family killed in what police say was an 'intentional' crash

"We’re at a loss of words... Our hearts are completely shattered and our life will forever be changed."

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Updated: 50 minutes ago
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Boy Scouts turn to animated videos to fight sex abuse

The videos, aimed at children from kindergarten to sixth grade, come as the Boy Scouts face a potentially huge wave of abuse-related lawsuits.

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Updated: 58 minutes ago
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Louisiana woman dies after honeymooning in the Dominican Republic

Friends fear her death may be linked to mysterious illness on the island.

NEWS

Updated: 2 hours ago