Bodies of deputy and arrestee found in river; officer's final text was "water"
Meigs County Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard had been missing since Wednesday night.
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Meigs County Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard had been missing since Wednesday night.
Sydney Moore said that when the tornado hit their home in Clarksville, it ripped off the roof and lifted the bassinet with her son inside.
Nashville police identified two of the victims killed as a mother and her two-year-old son, while her other child survived.
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one startup company in Chile is looking to recycle old tires to help make them more sustainable.
Alexandra Kelly's mother, Channa Kelly, said she found her daughter unconscious with a large, deflated foil balloon around her head after her birthday party in Tennessee.
Alissa McCommon was charged with the rape of a child and was being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.
As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that will kick off the nomination process early next year.
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
More than 70 years passed before scientists determined that remains from a burnt-out tank found in Gey, Germany, could be those of the missing crewman Joe A. Vinyard.
"Nashville thought that they could silence democracy," Pearson said following the vote.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
McNally also said he would be pausing his social media activity after he was seen routinely commenting on racy photos of a young, gay man.
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
Blinding blizzards, freezing rain and frigid cold knocked out power from Maine to Seattle.
"I think it's going to be the most orangest of Orange Bowls that I can remember," he told CBS4's Mike Cugno.
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the high court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
A woman in Tennessee is regretting her decision to buy paper plates on Amazon after the online giant charged her over $1,000 in shipping fees.
A mother in Tennessee turned her "disobedient, disrespectful" son in to the police after seeing his photo on the news.
A Tennessee middle- schooler is speaking out after his emotional Facebook video about being bullied that went viral.
A masked gunman entered a Tennessee church Sunday and opened fire, walking silently down the aisle as he shot unsuspecting congregants.
A 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her teacher more than a month ago has been found safe in California and the teacher was arrested, authorities said Thursday.
The "school guardian" bill comes after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University, where two people were killed and five others were injured at the hands of a student.
Despite facing terrifying odds and a challenging search for a matching donor, Chevon's spirit shines through, thanks to the unwavering support of his medical team and family.
The exclusion of these amendments has been a part of legal battles with Gov. DeSantis, who has used his money and political influence to block different amendments.
The seizure was announced on the same day that Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with President Trump at the White House.
Charles "Sonny" Burton faces execution in Alabama for his role in a 1991 robbery in which a man was fatally shot, even though Burton did not fire the gun or witness the killing.
The "school guardian" bill comes after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University, where two people were killed and five others were injured at the hands of a student.
Despite facing terrifying odds and a challenging search for a matching donor, Chevon's spirit shines through, thanks to the unwavering support of his medical team and family.
The exclusion of these amendments has been a part of legal battles with Gov. DeSantis, who has used his money and political influence to block different amendments.
The seizure was announced on the same day that Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with President Trump at the White House.
Charles "Sonny" Burton faces execution in Alabama for his role in a 1991 robbery in which a man was fatally shot, even though Burton did not fire the gun or witness the killing.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
The Democratic members of a U.S. House committee have released the findings of a report examining last month's fatal shootings in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown. Follow live updates.
The Hennepin County sheriff is considering whether to notify ICE before releasing people accused of the "worst of the worst" crimes — murder, rape and violent felonies.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.