Tennessee

News from the state of Tennessee

Gov defends agency’s vaccine chief firing, outreach rollback

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday came out in full defense of his administration’s firing of the state’s vaccination chief and...

Lawmakers: Parental OK needed for minors to get COVID shot

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two Tennessee Republican lawmakers said Wednesday they received assurances that the state's health agency won't vaccinate minors for COVID-19 without parental...

American father, son sent to Japan prison in Ghosn escape

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TOKYO — A Tokyo court handed down prison terms for the American father and son accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, escape...

Nashville Predators prospect proudly comes out as gay

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A Nashville Predators prospect has come out as gay before his first NHL camp. ...

Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett reunite; Killers, Dan + Shay albums

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A look at what's happening the world of music as artists announce their touring plans and concert venues plan their reopenings after being shuttered...

New Mexico is 2nd state to make gas stations liable for DUI

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SANTA FE, N.M. — Gas stations have a legal obligation not to sell fuel to drivers who are believed to be intoxicated, the New...

Tennessee death row inmate makes rare court appearance

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee death row inmate made a rare public appearance Friday during a court hearing about claims that he is intellectually...

Harry Styles planning U.S. tour this fall for ‘Fine Line’

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NEW YORK — Harry Styles will hit the road on a U.S. tour this fall, with 40 concerts scheduled in such cities as New...

‘Abortion reversal’ bill introduced in GOP-led Ohio House

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill that would require doctors to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions about a disputed method for potentially stopping the abortion...

Report: Appalachian states face billions in mining cleanup

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The cleanup and reclaiming of coal mines in seven Appalachian states will cost billions, and Kentucky and West Virginia have the...