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Blackburn wants changes to death penalty, but governors have little power to make them
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican nominee for governor of Tennessee, wants to expedite executions and "bring back the electric chair," if elected.
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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war keep costs elevated.
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Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months
Mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, pushing the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in over 14 months.
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New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
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A NYC firehouse was first to respond on 9/11. 25 years on, Sal Argano is the last still on staff
Sal Argano got lucky. When the World Trade Center was struck by hijacked jets on Sept. 11, 2001, the New York City firefighter was in Brooklyn, on loan to another station, rather than at his usual post at the small Manhattan firehouse just across an intersection from the twin towers.
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Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans’ midterm convention
President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November.
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Pasquali’s Pix: Both UT programs in SEC to prevail Saturday night
A generation ago, it would have been the type of showdown that could leave the loser with a significant uphill climb in terms of playing for the national championship.
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Alabama expects tough road test in SEC opener against Kentucky
Alabama's football program handled life on the road far better in Kalen DeBoer's second season as head coach than his first.
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State agency announces Chattanooga talks on new downtown regulation
The state agency overseeing tourism development is partnering with the Chattanooga Tourism Co. to host a townhall-like event at the Chattanooga Convention Center later this month.
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New poll finds few Americans trust federal government information
Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.
