Police chief's son in Nashville, wanted in officers' shooting, found dead
The estranged son of Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
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Tennessee girl dies while playing with her birthday balloons, mom says
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.
"Tennessee Three" lawmaker files suit over expulsion
Rep. Justin Jones said his expulsion and subsequent treatment has been "an anathema to a free, democratic society."
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Teacher accused of raping child texted victim after arrest, police say
Alissa McCommon, 38, was previously arrested after numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate contact with children under 18.
"Tennessee 3" member launches U.S. Senate bid
"Tennessee Three" member and state representative Gloria Johnson is looking to unseat Republican Marsha Blackburn in the U.S. Senate. Rep. Johnson joins "America Decides" to discuss her campaign and gun legislation.
Lawsuits challenge abortion bans in 3 states
The Center for Reproductive Rights is set to file legal action Tuesday in three states on behalf of women who say they suffered severe pregnancy complications. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, they say they were denied medical care in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee where near-total abortion bans were enacted. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
New lawsuits to come over abortion bans
New lawsuits will be filed Tuesday, challenging near-total abortion bans in three states, CBS News has learned. The Center for Reproductive Rights plans to sue Idaho, Oklahoma, and Tennessee on behalf of women who say they suffered severe pregnancy complications. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on these cases.
Teacher charged with raping boy at her home: "It's unspeakable"
Alissa McCommon was charged with the rape of a child and was being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.
"On the Road" celebrates Labor Day with 85-year-old working her "dream" job
Doris Caldwell dreamed of working at Tennessee's Tennova Healthcare in any capacity.
Pregnant woman gives birth alone in Tennessee jail cell
A sheriff says a pregnant woman at a Tennessee jail gave birth alone in a cell after seeking medical help.
Member of "Tennessee Three" disciplined again by GOP lawmakers
Justin Jones was forced to stay quiet for the rest of a session after breaking a new rule. It sparked an angry crowed reaction.
Tennessee zoo welcomes rare spotless giraffe
A rare spotless giraffe was born last month at the Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee. The last recorded spotless giraffe was in 1972 in Tokyo.
Zoo says it welcomed a spotless giraffe
Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, says it welcomed a giraffe without spots on July 31. The zoo is now holding a naming contest for the spotless baby, which was born to a reticulated giraffe – one with a typical brown-and-orange pattern.
"Tennessee 3" lawmaker talks special session
Tennessee lawmakers are holding a special session on public safety Monday following a deadly school shooting in Nashville back in March. The session's likely focus will be on measures addressing school resources, mental health and harsher penalties. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, one of the Democrats dubbed the "Tennessee Three" after holding a gun control protest on the statehouse floor for which Pearson and another lawmaker were later expelled, joined CBS News to discuss.
Trump to attend Tennessee fundraiser
Former President Donald Trump is expected to headline a fundraiser in Nashville, Tennessee, Thursday night amid mounting legal troubles. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.
Flash flooding hits Kentucky, Tennessee
Portions of Tennessee and Kentucky saw nearly a foot of rain fall in just 24 hours, forcing emergency evacuations and rescues. This comes as the South and West brace for more severe heat. Omar Villafranca has more.
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Suspect to be arraigned in clinic shooting
The suspected gunman in the killing of an orthopedic surgeon in Tennessee is expected to be arraigned Thursday. Larry Pickens, 29, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault for allegedly shooting and killing Dr. Benjamin Mauck while Mauk was treating him in an exam room. Police say the attack was targeted, but a motive remains unclear. Dale Lane, chief of police for the Collierville Police Department, joined CBS News to talk about the case.
More details emerge about suspect accused of fatally shooting surgeon
Police believe that Pickens was a long-term patient of the Campbell Clinic, and Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane told CBS News "he had visited multiple sites."
Roy Herron, longtime Tennessee lawmaker, dies after jet ski accident
Former Vice President Al Gore, who originally hailed from Tennessee, tweeted that Roy Herron was a "dear friend and one of Tennessee's most devoted citizens."
Court: Tennessee ban on transgender care for minors can be enforced
The ruling is preliminary and remains in force only until the appeals court conducts a full review of the appeal.
Montana Republicans are third state legislators to receive letters with powder
Republican officials in Tennessee and Kansas have recently received similar letters.
Tyre Nichols' family discusses court hearing
Five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols appeared in court Friday. All five pleaded not guilty to multiple charges -- including second-degree murder and aggravated assault -- in February. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston spoke with Nichols' family, who were in the courtroom for the day's proceedings.
Trye Nichols' family sees officers in court
The former Memphis police officers charged in the January death of Tyre Nichols appeared in court Friday. Bodycam footage appears to show Nichols being beaten after being pulled over for alleged reckless driving. All five of the defendants have pleaded not guilty. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Memphis.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
California to take on redistricting plan today, after Texas advances maps
After Texas moved forward on a new Trump-backed congressional map this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded, "It's on," moving forward on his own redistricting plan that favors Democrats.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
Erik Menendez expected to appear virtually for parole board hearing
Menendez is expected to appear virtually from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.