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AAA provides safe driving tips for stormy weather

AAA provides safe driving tips for stormy weather

WBIR-TV (Knoxville, TN) — Heavy rains from Nate could make driving conditions dangerous with wet roads and high winds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drivers have a 70 percent higher chance of having an accident when it rains. AAA has many tips for safe travels when severe weather happens in your area.
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Solar eclipse events in East Tennessee

Solar eclipse events in East Tennessee

WBIR-TV (Knoxville, TN) — The solar eclipse is almost here and many East Tennessee communities have several events to celebrate the rare occasion. FULL COVERAGE: Total Solar Eclipse First off, here are the times the eclipse will be seen in East Tennessee. Generally, the times will only vary about a minute or two as it moves west to east.
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Senate passes multi-pronged legislation to battle nation's opioid crisis

Senate passes multi-pronged legislation to battle nation's opioid crisis

USA Today — CLOSE WASHINGTON - The Senate easily passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday to combat the nation's opioid crisis by bolstering programs to treat addiction, more closely monitoring of prescriptions and updating information on alternative treatments to addictive drugs. The bill passed 98 to one - Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah was the lone "no" vote and Sen.
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2018 Midterms - West Virginia & Tennessee

2018 Midterms - West Virginia & Tennessee

WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA) — ARLINGTON, Va. — Beverly Banks spoke with WJLA 24/7 anchor Dave Lucas about her midterm reporting trip in West Virginia and Tennessee. While traveling across the Appalachian region, the Medill news team covered House and Senate races. Beverly interviewed Senator Joe Manchin and Richard Ojeda, the Democratic candidate for the third congressional district in West Virginia. While in Tennessee, Beverly talked with voters in Knox County about the issues that we’re driving them to the polls.
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The future of arctic security

The future of arctic security

Navy Times — Medill News Service reporter Beverly Banks speaks with Coast Guard Commandant Karl Schultz about arctic security. Sign up for the Navy Times Daily News Roundup Don't miss the top Navy stories, delivered each afternoon Thanks for signing up!
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West Virginia Employment Numbers Rise While Population Drops

West Virginia Employment Numbers Rise While Population Drops

U.S. News & World Report — West Virginia's employment numbers have risen thanks to more coal, natural gas and construction projects. West Virginia's employment numbers have risen thanks to more coal, natural gas and construction projects, but young people say they need more diverse career options in order to stay in the state. According to the U.S.
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US House Democratic Leaders Make Good on Promised Gun Control Legislation

US House Democratic Leaders Make Good on Promised Gun Control Legislation

Illinois Channel — WASHINGTON - Democratic House leaders attempted this week to shift focus from the shutdown and the related border wall dispute in order to draw attention to popular gun legislation, which pollsters and party strategists contend played a role in their midterm victory.
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FDA resumes some inspections as workers return -- without pay

FDA resumes some inspections as workers return -- without pay

United Press International (UPI) — WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has resumed inspections of some high-risk foods, like cheese and milk, with inspectors returning to work without pay during the government shutdown. Other popular foods, like cake mix, peanut butter, and crackers, are still not being inspected, as the shutdown continues in its fourth week.
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FDA to furlough more workers to fund review of new treatments

FDA to furlough more workers to fund review of new treatments

United Press International (UPI) — Jan. 18 (UPI) -- WASHINGTON -- The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history continues to disrupt the Food and Drug Administration's oversight of potentially life-saving drugs such as allergy medication. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tweeted Friday the agency will have to furlough more workers to stockpile money for the review of new medications.
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FDA, e-cigarette firms grapple with how to restrict kids' vaping

FDA, e-cigarette firms grapple with how to restrict kids' vaping

United Press International (UPI) — WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has prioritized combating e-cigarette use among minors, but vaping critics and advocates are split on how to address it. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb hosted a public forum to address the increase of e-cigarette use among high-schoolers and middle-schoolers.
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U.S. intelligence: North Korea won't give up nukes

U.S. intelligence: North Korea won't give up nukes

United Press International (UPI) — Jan. 29 (UPI) -- U.S. intelligence officials warned Tuesday that North Korea is unlike to relinquish all of its nuclear stockpile despite President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate denuclearization with leader Kim Jong Un.
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Hoosick Falls' Hickey joins Delgado for State of the Union

Hoosick Falls' Hickey joins Delgado for State of the Union

Albany Times Union — The rebuilding of America's infrastructure was one of the few proposals that drew bipartisan support Tuesday night during President Donald Trump's second State of the Union speeches. Attending his first State of the Union address, Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., said passing comprehensive infrastructure spending legislation is one of his top priorities.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee wrangles with Saudi relations

House Foreign Affairs Committee wrangles with Saudi relations

United Press International (UPI) — WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the Arabian Peninsula, wrangling over the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia and how to maintain influence in the region.
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