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Pelosi: President Needs Congressional Approval To Invade Iran

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Bush has no authority to invade Iran without specific approval from Congress.

New Evidence Adds To Belief of Water On Mars

Scientists have long been debating whether there's water on Mars. Those who think there is have new evidence to back up their beliefs.

Gore Announces Star-Studded Concerts On Climate Change

Al Gore's turning to music to help save the planet.

Officials Say Burning Cigarette Caused Deadly Kentucky House Fire

Kentucky authorities say a burning cigarette looks like the cause of a house fire that killed ten people earlier this month.

Double Murder Suspect in Court

One of the men charged in connection with the murder of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom was in court Thursday morning on unrelated charges.

Iowa Man Killed in Blount County Crash

One person is dead following a two-car crash on Alcoa highway in Blount County.

Coal Miner's Daughter to Receive Honorary Doctorate

Country music legend Loretta Lynn will receive an honorary doctorate of music from Berklee College of music during her March 17th performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

TVA Announces Emissions Controls On Tenn. Fossil Plant

TVA plans to control pollution at its John Sevier Fossil Plant in Rogersville.

Bush Tells NATO to Reinforce Afghanistan

Describing a country on the brink, President Bush on Thursday exhorted NATO nations to send additional troops to Afghanistan and allow their soldiers already there to fight in the violent south and under other dangerous circumstances.

Toy Vehicle Batteries Recalled

A California toymaker is recalling thousands of battery packs because some could ignite while charging.

Suspect Charged in Connection with Deadly Hit & Run Case

Knoxville Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a fatal hit and run that happened Tuesday night.

Southern Baptists: A House Divided?

A Southern Baptist meeting next year is dividing conservatives and moderates. Two East Tennessee churches are a prime example of how Southern Baptists are now a house divided.

FDA Issues Peanut Butter Recall After It's Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat certain jars of peanut butter that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has slowly grown to nearly 300 cases in 39 states, including Tennessee.

Flag Fight Already Costing Blount Residents $50,000

The battle over the Confederate Flag in Blount County has only just begun, but already the legal bills that ultimately, you the taxpayer will pay, are adding up.

Scott Co. Woman Charged With Child Rape

in Scott County, a woman faces several rape charges.

Worst Fears May Be Realized With Wolf Creek Dam

The Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday they may have to lower Lake Cumberland an additional 30 feet before the end of the year because of the fears of structural failure at the Wolf Creek Dam.

An Emotional Plea From Victim's Family

The family of a Knoxville teen killed when a car struck her is making an emotional plea for your help finding the driver who fled the scene.

Does Love Really Hurt?

If you think love is just roses and romance, you're wrong. In fact, researchers say our ability to feel love and intimacy is what keeps us healthy.

Police, White Stripes, Tool Join Bonnaroo Lineup

The White Stripes, Tool and Wilco were added Tuesday to the lineup for the four-day Bonnaroo Music Festival near Manchester, Tennessee.

UPDATED: Lawmaker Wants Tenn. To Issue Death Certificates For Abortions

A state lawmaker representing Knoxville says Tennessee needs to know more about how many women are receiving abortions, and who's performing them.

Principal Named for New Hardin Valley High

The New Hardin Valley High School officially has a principal.

Police Search for Suspect in Deadly Hit and Run

Knoxville Police are looking for a suspect that hit several people last night, killing one of them.

How to Make Your Home More Secure

According to the F.B.I, a home burglary occurs every 14 seconds in the U.S, and the majority happen during daylight hours between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Citizens Concerned About Nuclear Waste Coming to Oak Ridge

The nation's nuclear waste could be coming to Oak Ridge for storage and reprocessing.

Tenn. Governor Dismisses Criticism Of Guard Border Deployment

Governor Bredesen says he won't heed the advice of a state lawmaker who has called for Tennessee National Guardsmen to be withdrawn from the border with Mexico if they can't engage in armed confrontations.

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Pelosi: President Needs Congressional Approval To Invade Iran

New Evidence Adds To Belief of Water On Mars

Gore Announces Star-Studded Concerts On Climate Change

Officials Say Burning Cigarette Caused Deadly Kentucky House Fire

Double Murder Suspect in Court

Iowa Man Killed in Blount County Crash

Coal Miner's Daughter to Receive Honorary Doctorate

TVA Announces Emissions Controls On Tenn. Fossil Plant

Bush Tells NATO to Reinforce Afghanistan

Toy Vehicle Batteries Recalled

Suspect Charged in Connection with Deadly Hit & Run Case

Southern Baptists: A House Divided?

FDA Issues Peanut Butter Recall After It's Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Flag Fight Already Costing Blount Residents $50,000

Scott Co. Woman Charged With Child Rape

Worst Fears May Be Realized With Wolf Creek Dam

An Emotional Plea From Victim's Family

Does Love Really Hurt?

Police, White Stripes, Tool Join Bonnaroo Lineup

UPDATED: Lawmaker Wants Tenn. To Issue Death Certificates For Abortions

Principal Named for New Hardin Valley High

Police Search for Suspect in Deadly Hit and Run

How to Make Your Home More Secure

Citizens Concerned About Nuclear Waste Coming to Oak Ridge

Tenn. Governor Dismisses Criticism Of Guard Border Deployment

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