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Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan.

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

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Missing teen with autism struck and killed by dump truck, troopers say Authorities say a 13-year-old girl with autism who was reported missing last night was struck and killed by a dump truck.

Missing teen with autism struck and killed by dump truck, troopers say

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Blake Grimmer’s three-homer day powers Tennessee past Ole Miss to avoid series sweep Grimmer ties the Tennessee single-game home run record hitting three against the Rebels.

Grimmer ties the Tennessee single-game home run record hitting three against the Rebels.

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East Tennessee company to pay $2.5M in PPP loan settlement: DOJ The DOJ said Takahata TN did not include employees of its foreign affiliates when it applied for a second-draw PPP loan.

The DOJ said Takahata TN did not include employees of its foreign affiliates when it applied for a second-draw PPP loan.

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Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg to be repaved, city says To minimize delays, work will take place Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the project is completed.

To minimize delays, work will take place Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the project is completed.

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Storm damage cancels ‘Wings of America’ shows at Dollywood, park says Staff from the American Eagle Foundation had to remove the eagles from the aviary and take them to their facilities.

Staff from the American Eagle Foundation had to remove the eagles from the aviary and take them to their facilities.

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Derek Green Foundation honors son’s memory through care boxes for grieving families Knoxville mother launches nonprofit to support families facing sudden loss

Knoxville mother launches nonprofit to support families facing sudden loss

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Knoxville Ice Bears even series with Peoria Rivermen in President’s Cup Semifinals The Ice Bears will be back at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Thursday for game three.

The Ice Bears will be back at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Thursday for game three.

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High school wrestler overcomes odds after surviving horrific chimpanzee attack He lost a finger, part of an ear and part of his face, but he never lost his indomitable spirit.

High school wrestler overcomes odds after surviving horrific chimpanzee attack

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Family reunites with dog after alleged scammer used AI photos to try to extort $2,700 A family reunited with their dog after an alleged AI scammer tried to extort $2,700.

Family reunites with dog after alleged scammer used AI photos to try to extort $2,700

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Man charged with incest after minor gives birth in parking lot, deputies say Officials say the investigation began after a minor gave birth to a child in a hospital parking lot.

Man charged with incest after minor gives birth in parking lot, deputies say

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6 children found alone in ‘deplorable’ home, police chief says Six children were found alone in a home with conditions the police chief described as "deplorable."

6 children found alone in ‘deplorable’ home, police chief says

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Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration Iran has doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place.

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration

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Man trying to stop dog attack shot and killed the dog’s owner instead, deputies say Authorities are looking for a person of interest after a man trying to stop a dog attack allegedly shot and killed the dog’s owner instead.

Man trying to stop dog attack shot and killed the dog’s owner instead, deputies say

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Tennessee baseball announces checker Lindsey Nelson Rocky Top baseball is gearing up to checker Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rocky Top baseball is gearing up to checker Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

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Tennessee falls in series opener against Ole Miss Rebels score in four of first five innings in 7-4 win

Rebels score in four of first five innings in 7-4 win

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Tennessee drops series to Ole Miss with game two loss The Vols look to avoid the series sweep on Sunday to round out the three game series.

The Vols look to avoid the series sweep on Sunday to round out the three game series.

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Large forest fire closes popular tourist areas in McCreary County A fire that started small in McCreary County has grown in size and has burned 1100 acres closing popular areas for hiking and camping.

A fire that started small in McCreary County has grown in size and has burned 1100 acres closing popular areas for hiking and camping.

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Painted Tree Boutique closure leaves vendors out thousands Small business owners scramble to remove inventory after receiving one day’s notice

Small business owners scramble to remove inventory after receiving one day’s notice

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Motorcycle crash blocks several lanes of I-40 in Knoxville: KPD The crash happened on I-40 West near Cherry Street.

The crash happened on I-40 West near Cherry Street.

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Walk-On’s holds Game On Foundation fundraiser to grow youth sports access The fundraiser at the Knoxville Walk-On’s ends on Sunday, April 19.

The fundraiser at the Knoxville Walk-On’s ends on Sunday, April 19.

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Earth Day Festival draws crowds to South Knoxville Annual event at Baker Creek Bottoms features music, vendors and bike competitions

Annual event at Baker Creek Bottoms features music, vendors and bike competitions

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Rossini Festival brings free performances to downtown Knoxville This year’s lineup includes a gospel choir, a children’s choir and a new military choir honoring veterans and active service members.

This year’s lineup includes a gospel choir, a children’s choir and a new military choir honoring veterans and active service members.

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Ky. fire department says uptick in bystanders is slowing their emergency response time Captain Kayla Gilliam with the Eubank Volunteer Fire Department says recently, more and more bystanders have been showing up to emergency scenes to record on their phones.

Captain Kayla Gilliam with the Eubank Volunteer Fire Department says recently, more and more bystanders have been showing up to emergency scenes to record on their phones.

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Crews work to contain two wildfires in the Nantahala National Forest The North Carolina Forest Service said that crews are working to contain two wildfires that began burning Thursday in the Nantahala National Forest.

The North Carolina Forest Service said that crews are working to contain two wildfires that began burning Thursday in the Nantahala National Forest.

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Wildfire in Daniel Boone National Forest grows to 1,100 acres, now 60% contained Officials said crews are beginning to focus more on extinguishing hot spots until the fire is deemed fully out.

Officials said crews are beginning to focus more on extinguishing hot spots until the fire is deemed fully out.

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Ice Bears fall in game one of SPHL semi-finals Knoxville outscored 3-0 in third period of Friday’s loss

Knoxville outscored 3-0 in third period of Friday’s loss

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Daniel Boone National Forest announces fire restrictions  The Forest Service says the restrictions will remain in place until fire danger levels improve.

The Forest Service says the restrictions will remain in place until fire danger levels improve.

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‘Serious’ crash involving motorcycle causes traffic delays on Clinton Highway, Knoxville police say The crash happened on Clinton Highway at Treemont Drive, according to Knoxville police.

The crash happened on Clinton Highway at Treemont Drive, according to Knoxville police.

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Clayton Homes partners with Blount County Habitat for Humanity to build homes for single mothers Clayton Homes is kicking off their build with Blount County Habitat for Humanity at a site on Spurlock Street in Alcoa.

Clayton Homes is kicking off their build with Blount County Habitat for Humanity at a site on Spurlock Street in Alcoa.

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