SportsJuly 13, 2026FBI, Atlanta police target unauthorized drones flying near World Cup venuesThe FBI and Atlanta Police Department are using drones to scan for threat on the ground and in the sky ahead of the World Cup semifinals at Atlanta Stadium.
MediaJune 17, 2026Nearly 200 injured service members compete in 2026 Warrior GamesNearly 200 service members competed across 12 adaptive sports in the 2026 ‘Warrior Games.' All athletes have some form of service-related ailments like physical injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairments and serious injury and PTSD.
MediaMay 20, 2026Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technologyThe Army is embracing state-of-the-art technology to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern battlefield. ‘Operation Hood Strike’ brought units from the Army's active duty, reserves and National Guard to Fort Hood, Texas.
SportsApril 25, 2026NASCAR fans pack into Talladega Superspeedway ahead of Sunday's Jack Links 500 raceTalladega Superspeedway attracts visitors from "all 50 states and multiple countries" every year for during race season, according to track officials.
U.S.February 3, 2026Judge orders man accused of spraying Ilhan Omar held before trial, possibly in solitary confinementJudge orders man who allegedly attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar to remain in custody until trial, citing community safety concerns.
U.S.December 19, 2025US prisons battle evolving drone technology used to smuggle contraband to inmatesU.S. prisons are detecting more drones over their facilities than ever before, but federal regulations make it harder for state prisons to take out the threat.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2025Decision Day: Trump, Speaker Johnson, AOC blitz campaign trail in must-win special House election for GOPDemocrat Aftyn Behn seeks upset in Tennessee special election that could threaten fragile GOP House majority ahead of 2026 midterms in deep-red district.
WeatherOctober 18, 2025Drought conditions leave pumpkin farmers with empty fields and smaller cropsMany pumpkin patches won't look the same this year as drought conditions across the United States leave farmers with empty fields. Since pumpkins are made up of at least 80% water, farmers say many of them couldn't survive the dry season.
U.S.September 27, 2025DEA in Atlanta using new lab to process federal drug seizures as fight against cartel heats upThe DEA is leading a nationwide effort to crackdown on the violent Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG). DEA chemists in Atlanta are using a new lab to test and weigh drugs quicker.
U.S.September 19, 2025Pentagon exploring counter-drone systems to prevent incursions over national security facilitiesThe Department of War hosted 'Falcon Peak 25.2' to for a cost-effective counter-drone system to disable unauthorized drone activities over sensitive national security sites.
U.S.September 16, 2025Memphis residents split over National Guard deployment to fight city's crimePresident Trump has approved the 'Memphis Safe Task Force' to crackdown on crime in Memphis. Some residents point to a decrease in crime as evidence that intervention is unnecessary.
TechAugust 31, 2025Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runwaysHoneywell Aerospace engineers developed a "surface alert system" that gives pilots two aural warnings when they are 15 and 30 seconds away from a collision on the runway.
WeatherJuly 19, 2025How the deadly Camp Mystic flash flood is transforming summer camp safety protocols across AmericaTexas flood at Camp Mystic prompts summer camps to enhance weather monitoring and communication tools as more camps seek accreditation for improved safety standards.
TechJune 11, 2025Trump's nuclear strategy takes shape as former Manhattan Project site powers up for AI race against ChinaOak Ridge's uranium enrichment facility supports America's AI ambitions amid concerns that China's aggressive nuclear reactor construction could give it an edge in powering data centers.
WeatherMay 28, 2025Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debrisSawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.
WeatherMay 7, 2025Tennessee tornado cleanup faces a long road to completionA strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee early last month, creating millions in damages that could take up to a year to repair.
WeatherMay 2, 2025Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane HeleneFisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
WeatherApril 15, 2025Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadlineCrews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.
WeatherMarch 28, 2025Tornado Alley shifts to the Southeast, storm shelters become more popularA shift in tornadic activity in the last 35 years puts population center in the Southeast in the bullseye of what some researchers called a new Tornado Alley.