Multiple states go to court over Obama's transgender directive
Conservative states had vowed defiance since Justice Department handed down guidance
Tennessee
Police say 7-year-old brought loaded gun to school
A student who reportedly saw the gun told the teacher about it
A new headache for mental health patients
A new state law allows counselors and therapists to refuse treatment based on their "sincerely held personal beliefs"
Coach accused of failing to report sex abuse indicted
Basketball players at a Tennessee high school are accused of raping younger teammates
Fugitive raw food restaurateur caught, charged
Sarma Melngailis - the owner of Pure Food and Wine, a New York City restaurant frequented by celebrities - was arrested in Tennessee
Behind the dramatic rescue of girl allegedly abducted by uncle
Two men are being called heroes for their rescue of 9-year-old Carlie Trent in remote back country
New law lets therapists refuse to treat for religious reasons
Gay, lesbian, transgender community bracing for impact of new counseling law in Tennessee
Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old Tenn. girl
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent was reported missing on Wednesday
Teacher in hot water after class sees gruesome horror film
Tennessee school district investigating how, why movie was shown to high school class
Teen accused in Nashville bus station shooting
Police say the three other victims - all teenage boys - suffered graze wounds
6 measles cases confirmed in Memphis area
The county has seen more cases in a few days than the whole nation in all of 2016
Police chief apologizes for arrests of 10 children
Murfreesboro Police Chief Karl Durr told The Tennessean he's "so sorry this incident happened" and that he thinks it could have been avoided
Police chief: "Gangs do not run Chattanooga"
Police in Chattanooga say they are taking steps to stop a rash of gang violence over the last few days
School says rainbow nooses on campus were art display, not hate speak
University President Alisa White told students that the unnamed student who made them was concerned and apologetic about the perception
Report: Boy shot dead after honoring slain cousin
Tennessee boy Jajuan Hubert Latham, killed Saturday, is reportedly the cousin of a high school football player who died shielding friends from gunfire
Mom arrested for infant in hot car during strip club audition
Woman's friend also arrested after witnesses dispute her claim she was watching infant locked in 100-degree car while mom danced
Country music has uneven response to anti-gay laws
Labels staying silent as numerous Nashville stars come out against movement in conservative states to restrict gay rights
Police: Robber targets cop, gets arrested
The suspect attempted to rob a Knoxville police officer who was sitting in an unmarked police car, authorities say
Former Vanderbilt football player found guilty of rape
Corey Batey convicted of raping unconscious female student in 2013; three other former players also charged in dorm room assault
Tennessee lawmaker exiled over alleged risk to "unsuspecting women"
Rep. Jeremy Durham is effectively being quarantined from lawmakers, lobbyists and interns for allegedly posing risk to "unsuspecting women"
Cops arrest man accused of robbery in Craigslist scam
Authorities arrested 19-year-old Kyran White on charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated robbery
Tenn. police officer fatally shoots ax-wielding woman
News outlets report 40-year-old Laronda Sweatt of Gallatin became combative when authorities came to serve her an eviction notice.
Idaho governor vetoes bill that would have allowed Bible in schooling
Bill stated Bible could be used for reference purposes in subjects like literature, history, and music, but not in scientific subjects
5 dead after tourist helicopter crashes in Smoky Mountains
Tennessee police chief says this is the worst helicopter crash he's ever seen
Pizza delivery man kidnapped, forced to go to ATM
Police say the Tennessee Domino's driver was held at gun point, and since he only had $47 on him, told to drive the suspects to a bank and convenience store
Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting issue statements: "Give your kids an extra hug"
The family of one of the victims shot early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill picked to lead CDC after former head's ouster
The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.
Trump preparing major ICE operations in Chicago next week, DHS sources say
The Trump administration is preparing to launch major immigration enforcement operations in Chicago next week employing tactics that sparked protests in Los Angeles, sources tell CBS News.
School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
Trump fires member of board overseeing proposed railroad merger, White House says
Robert Primus, a Democrat who was nominated by President Trump in his first term, posted on social media that the firing was "legally invalid."
Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures
The Trump administration is trying to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez, and several top CDC officials also resigned Wednesday.
Bear attacks jogger in Alaska, drags her 100 yards
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a bear attacked her outside of her home in southern Alaska on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
South Carolina turns to Supreme Court in transgender student's bathroom case
South Carolina officials asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to enforce a measure that makes school funding contingent on compliance with a rule on transgender bathroom use.