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Africa CDC on Ebola outbreak: 'We cannot afford to have more Africans dying'

The Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak originated, is experiencing more than 900 suspected cases, according to health officials.

Judge blocks Kennedy Center from adding Trump's name and shutting down for renovations

A federal judge has temprarily blocked the Kennedy Center for the Performing ARts from shutting down

Trump celebrates legislative victory with $4.5 trillion tax cut bill

President Donald Trump is celebrating a significant legislative victory with the passage of what he calls the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

Trump announces Board of Peace's formation, says members will be revealed soon

The initiative calls for establishing an oversight body for Gaza’s reconstruction and transitional governance.

Big, Beautiful Bill is a big victory for the economy: former Trump economic advisor

Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called the bill a deal with the devil.

Senate confirms Linda McMahon as education head amid Trump's plan to dismantle department

On a 51-45 vote, the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Department of Education Monday evening.

Maryland schools defy Trump, continue gender identity lessons despite funding threats

A battle is brewing over education in Maryland between the Trump administration and the state Department of Education.

Trump's tariffs and tax cuts could lead to Social Security cuts: expert says

Former President Donald Trump's economic agenda would speed up bankrupting the Social Security Trust fund and lead to large benefit cuts.

Biden will assail Florida's 6-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds

President Joe Biden is wading deeper into the fight over abortion rights that has energized Democrats since the fall of Roe v. Wade, traveling to Florida to ass

Trump says '60 Minutes' edited Harris interview because her answers were 'crazy or dumb'

Former President Donald Trump claimed an interview "60 Minutes" recently conducted with Vice President Kamala Harris was heavily edited by the media outlet.

'She's going to have a baby': Tiffany Trump is pregnant, presidential candidate announces

Former President Donald Trump said his daughter, Tiffany, is expected her first child.

Fact Check Team: Debate intensifies over voter ID laws and government shutdown threat

The threat of a government shutdown is once again looming over Washington, D.C., as House Republicans attempt to pass a stopgap plan.

'It was like he had 47 arms': Woman alleges Trump assaulted her on plane in 1970s

A woman who claimed former President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her described the alleged experience with him on a plane during the late 1970s.

Shapiro calls Trump a 'coward' in response to claims about Harris' racial identity

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro had a few choice words for former President Donald Trump.

Probe underway into Biden-Harris Administration's role in plea deal for 9/11 terrorists

An investigation is underway into the Biden-Harris administration's role in negotiating a plea deal with 3 terrorists who plotted the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Officers left post to look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says

The Pennsylvania State Police commissioner's testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee provides new insight into security preparations.

'I saw Donald Trump get hit,' witness at Pennsylvania rally says of shooting

A man said he saw former President Donald Trump get shot Saturday night at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, according to a report.

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Back Nine Golf holds grand opening

Back Nine Golf held their grand opening on Friday in Gray.

Appalachian Warriors Motorcycle Club raises thousands of dollars for cancer patient

The Appalachian Warriors Motorcycle Club raised thousands of dollars on Saturday for a three-year-old battling leukemia.

Summer Wells now missing from Hawkins County home for 5 years, TBI releases video

Monday marks five years since Summer Wells went missing from her home on Ben Hill Road in Hawkins County.

'Let the oil flow!': Trump says US makes deal with Iran to end war, open Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said the United States' peace deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now "complete."

'It was a traumatic event': 1 dead, 22 injured in tent collapse at Moneta church event

What began as a celebration of two decades of faith and community ended in tragedy Friday when severe thunderstorms caused a large event tent to collapse.

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Judge blocks Kennedy Center from adding Trump's name and shutting down for renovations

Africa CDC on Ebola outbreak: 'We cannot afford to have more Africans dying'

Trump announces Board of Peace's formation, says members will be revealed soon

Trump celebrates legislative victory with $4.5 trillion tax cut bill

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Love the Locals: Be My Honey Bee business offers sweet selection

A family-owned business serving up natural honey is buzzing in Lebanon.

Iowa law barring most abortions after six weeks will take effect Monday, judge orders

An Iowa judge has ruled the state's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Love the Locals: Big Bad Wolf Coffee House opening on Friday in Bristol

There is a new spot in Bristol, Virginia to get your caffeine fix!

Love the Locals: New gift shop opens in Abingdon, Virginia

A new gift shop designed to uplift your spirits and help to keep you motivated is now open on Main Street in Abingdon, Va.A Touch of Grace offers inspirational

You can now design your own trucker hat at The Appalachian Honey Boutique

KINGSPORT, Tenn--Appalachian Honey Boutique owners have created a new custom hat bar experience.Their new trucker hat bar, located in the Fort Henry Mall, allo

'The Rock' regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 and won't endorse him in 2024: report

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reportedly regrets endorsing President Joe Biden in 2020 and said he won't endorse Biden in 2024.

Love the Locals: Bear's Subs in Bristol, Tennessee to celebrate grand opening

A new family-owned sandwich shop is opening Wednesday in Bristol, Tennessee.

Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert partial government shutdown

The short-term extension is the fourth in recent months.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Politics"

Big, Beautiful Bill is a big victory for the economy: former Trump economic advisor

Senate confirms Linda McMahon as education head amid Trump's plan to dismantle department

Trump's tariffs and tax cuts could lead to Social Security cuts: expert says

Trump says '60 Minutes' edited Harris interview because her answers were 'crazy or dumb'