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President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule.
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Nashville businessman Darden Copeland has won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s new 7th Congressional District — nearly a year after losing to state Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, in a special congressional primary for the seat.
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Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
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Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty will face off against Democrat Marquita Bradshaw this fall. As Hagerty seeks out a second term, his path has remained smooth — he faced no Republican challengers in the primary, has President Trump’s endorsement and his fundraising totals dwarfed those of Democrats. None of the four Democrats on the ballot raised more than $10,000, while Hagerty has more than $5 million on hand. Democrats haven’t won a U.S. Senate election in Tennessee since Al Gore in 1990. But Bradshaw will give it a try. She has won the ticket before — the Memphis native and environmental activist […]
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U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican primary for governor and now faces Memphis Democrat Jerri Green in the general election.
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Sometimes those recovering from addiction can be marginalized in our community spaces, but Feels Like Home - a celebration of art and poetry from the Murray recovery community - highlights the creative and resilient spirit of many of our neighbors working through substance abuse issues.
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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was discharged from his rehabilitation center in a Thursday statement, more than 50 days after hospitalization.
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If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal.
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Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.
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Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if they earn too much.
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The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
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Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
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The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?