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Over the last 65 years, newborns have been getting a shot of vitamin K soon after birth as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, but doctors say more pa wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Vanderbilt University is responding to an active cybersecurity incident that may affect university devices, systems and cloud-based services. wbir.com/article/news/crime/…
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A teacher who was wounded in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, in October was released from the hospital over the weekend. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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The U.S. has recorded 5,182 measles cases in 2026, the highest annual total in decades, according to the CDC. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Check this interactive map to see the latest numbers in the Mississippi U.S. Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde‑Smith. wbir.com/article/news/politi…
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Knoxville's beloved "Tour De Lights" returns on Dec. 12 at Covenant Health Park, offering a new route. wbir.com/article/entertainme…
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A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found on a cruise ship shortly after it departed from Galveston, Texas. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Officials with the Campbell County Sheriff's Office said human remains found on Oct. 24, 2026, were identified as Adam Baird, who was reported missing in 2019. wbir.com/article/news/local/…
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Yvonne Stults celebrated her 100th birthday with a zipline ride at the Nashville Zoo, saying she's always loved trying new adventures. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Roberto joins a crowded field at this point seeking to be the next mayor of Knoxville. wbir.com/article/life/people…
For 54 years, Mary Schoeve has stood at an Illinois corner, helping generations of children safely make their way to school. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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To celebrate the launch of GTA VI, Rockstar Games is putting on a concert, featuring some of the biggest names in music. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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The U.S. will be the first country to completely shut out the UN's human rights council since it was created decades ago. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Starbucks is adding three marshmallow-flavored drinks and a Merry Berry Frappuccino to its 2026 holiday menu, with new beverages arriving in December. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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The event will provide a space for mothers to connect and support each other and provide professional mental health resources. wbir.com/article/news/health…
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Russia, Ukraine and the United States have started three-way talks in the United Arab Emirates to address the ongoing conflict. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Felix Booker faces multiple charges, including hit and run and aggravated assault, after allegedly striking a student in a crosswalk. wbir.com/article/news/crime/…
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The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to give his first news conference Tuesday morning from the Pentagon since facing possible impeachment. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
The FBI is investigating a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas. wbir.com/article/news/nation…
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