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Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.
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Trump coming to Dalton on Friday for rally ahead of midterm election
President Donald Trump is set to host a rally in Dalton on Friday as voting gets underway for November's midterm elections.
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Trump official re-announces $250M TVA award given under Biden
A Trump administration official said he visited the Tennessee Valley Authority to announce a $250 million federal award for transmission upgrades, funding the Biden administration first approved and announced in 2024.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says
Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker's phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe.
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Roller coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill.
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Tennessee ballot amendment could keep more people in jail before trial, group says
As early voting started in Tennessee on Wednesday, a local advocacy group is arguing that a proposed amendment on the ballot could lead to innocent people being jailed for months while awaiting trial.
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Tennessee GOP senator seeks one-month gas tax break
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker is asking the governor to cut motorists some slack at the pump by calling for a one-month break on the state's gas tax.
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The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world.
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Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before midterm elections that have focused heavily on affordability.
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Ukrainian drones are forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink
Ukrainian drones lost some of their speed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on battlefield use of the country's U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured a second consecutive night of missile attacks.
