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    Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

    A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency... More>>

    Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

    Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict, breaking a week of silence over reports of a video purportedly showing him using the drug. Critics were not appeased, with one city... More>>

    "One Team, One Mission"

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    Emergency medical service, many may think their job is simply to take you to the hospital. More>>

    Sports

    Bucs are in Championship game

    ETSU Senior Andrew Green singled in Mason Hershey in the bottom of the 9th inning to lead ETSU past USC Upstate 4-3 in the ASUN baseball tournament. The victory puts ETSU in the Championship game on Sunday. More>>

    Storm Team 11 Forecast: Increasing Clouds Tonight

    Increasing clouds with a slight chance of rain late. More>>

    Priest who defied Mafia is honored as martyr in Sicily

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    ROME (AP) - An Italian priest who stirred consciences with his anti-Mafia preaching and was gunned down by mobsters has been honored by the Vatican as a martyr. More>>

    Female suicide bomber injures 11 in Russian region

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    MAKHACHKALA, Russia (AP) - Police in the southern Russian region of Dagestan say a female suicide bomber has injured at least 11 police officers and civilians. More>>

    Jury convicts former South Texas DA of corruption

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    BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A federal jury in South Texas has convicted a former district attorney on corruption charges. More>>

    Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing

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    EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) - The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and authorities say a search is under way for the missing pilot. More>>

    Teen in devastated Oklahoma town handing out hugs to help

    MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The people of the Oklahoma town where a deadly tornado struck could use just about everything - cleaning supplies, food, water, shelter.
      
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    Obama says nation must do more for fallen heroes

    WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the nation must do more than just remember its fallen heroes on Memorial Day. More>>

    *New Pictures* Fire truck overturned in Clintwood

    The Haysi Volunteer Fire Department confirmed to News Channel 11 that a fire truck overturned in the Dickenson County town of Clintwood. More>>

    Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

    The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him.... More>>

    BlueCross, Wellmont agree to contract extension

    BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Wellmont Health System have signed an 18-month contract extension through mid-2015.   
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    Opinion split on lift on Boy Scouts decision Video included

    The rules are changing, but heated reactions from the left and right make clear that the boy scouts  of America's controversies are far from over.         On Thursday, leaders of the boy scouts of America More>>

    Robber takes money and coloring books from Gospel Book Store

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    A Bristol, Tennessee man is in jail charged with robbing the Gospel Book Store, 2008 West State Street. Bristol, Tennessee Police say the robbery happened around 2:00 PM Friday.  More>>

    Solar panels that obscure school might be moved

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    A wall of solar panels in front of a Surgoinsville school might be moved out back. More>>

    Blue Plum lineup announced

    Music, Arts, Children's Activities and so much more on the streets of Downtown Johnson City can only mean one thing, it's time for the 2013 Blue Plum Festival!  This year marks the 14th year of this annual More>>

    Have you been scammed?

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    The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is telling you to beware of a possible paving scam. More>>

    Bank of Tennessee buys McLeod suites Video included

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    Bank of Tennessee tried auctioning off the suites that used to belong to the now defunct McLeod Cancer and Blood Center with no luck today.  More>>

    Former East TN officer charged with murder following pharmacy shooting

    Prosecutors say a Tennessee pharmacy owner killed during a robbery had handed over several bottles of oxycodone before he was shot to death.
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    Should deputies, police park in front of fire hydrants? Video included

    If you've ever visited downtown Greeneville during normal business hours, you know parking is hard to find. You also know the Town of Greeneville doesn't mess around when it comes to giving out parking More>>

    FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy

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    Government health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy. More>>

    After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil

    By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts. More>>

    Former police officer charged in pharmacy shooting

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    An East Tennessee pharmacy owner and a customer have been killed during a robbery that left a pharmacy tech and another employee wounded. 
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    Hostage suspect from Erwin, TN shot in face shot in NC

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    The man at the center of a Thursday afternoon hostage situation in Spruce Pine, NC is in the hospital after police apprehended him following a 3 ½ hour standoff.
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    Kingsport Police looking for men allegedly involved in thefts from two Walmart stores

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    The Kingsport Police Department needs your help to find two men officers believe stole from two separate Walmart stores. More>>

    Judge orders county to clean up trashy yard

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    Rats, trash and feral cats will soon no longer end up on a Carter County woman's property from a neighbor's trashy yard.
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    Have you spotted it around town? Matt Dollar shows off his authentic replica of the original 1966 Batmobile car.
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    Five protesters arrested outside of Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol

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    Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol, Virginia. More>>

    Johnson City men arrested for alleged home invasions, press conference @ 1:30p

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    Police say they may have solved an investigation into two separate home invasions. More>>

    SPECIAL REPORT: Unsolved Murder, Unbelievable Mistake Video included

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    This investigation has spanned three Sullivan County sheriff's. So why did most of the file disappear? Who might be to blame? And what is the current sheriff's administration doing to reconstruct the case and try and solve it? More>>

    18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport

    ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say 18 people have been taken to the hospital following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta's airport. Atlanta Fire Rescue Department spokeswoman More>>

    Elizabethton thieves use key to take money from registers Video included

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    Elizabethton police need your help finding two men who were seen on surveillance cameras swiping cash from registers in the area. More>>

    Mountain City man dead after motorcycle wreck in Carter Co.

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    The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating what troopers say is a fatal motorcycle wreck that happened Friday morning in Carter County on Highway 91.
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    Planned maintenance at Eastman could cause loud steam release

    If you hear a loud noise coming from Eastman Chemical Company during the next week, plant leaders say don't be alarmed. More>>

    Batmobile is on the loose in Johnson City

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    Have you spotted it around town? In this edition of Cable Country, Matt Dollar shows off his authentic replica of the original 1966 Batmobile car.
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    10 Things to Know for Today, 1st Ld-Writethru

    By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: More>>

    Man Wanted On Buncombe Co. Murder Charge In Custody Video included

    Mack Glisson Was Wanted On A First Degree Murder Warrant Mack Glisson Was Wanted On A First Degree Murder Warrant
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    Deputies need your help to find Mack Chason Glisson. Investigators say he's wanted on a first degree murder warrant, and is considered armed and dangerous. More>>

    The Hope 4 to be held Memorial Day morning in Tusculum

    The third annual THE HOPE 4 will be held on Memorial Day, May 27 in Tusculum, TN. The event features a 4-mile run, 4K walk, and a kid's 1-mile fun run.
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    Donations to News Channel 11, Red Cross telethon total $44,000

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    News Channel 11 viewers donate thousands of dollars to the American Red Cross relief efforts in Oklahoma.  More>>

    Retiring UT official cites 'intolerable situation'

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    Tennessee has announced that Tim Rogers is stepping down as the university's vice chancellor for student life, less than three weeks after he cited an "intolerable situation" in an email that he sent to chancellor Jimmy... More>>

    I-5 bridge collapses in Washington State

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    The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.   More>>

    Hampton residents still experiencing flooding long after rain Video included

    Over the past couple of days storms and heavy rains sparked flash flooding around the region. And while most of that flooding has subsided, one community in Carter County continues to deal with flood More>>

    Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

    The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and... More>>

    Consumer Reports: As-Seen-TV Grout Cleaners

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    If dirty grout in your bathroom drives you crazy, you may be tempted to try some of those miracle grout cleaners you've seen advertised on TV. More>>

    Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story Video included

    In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen. More>>

    Cleanup continues for Erwin after flash flood Video included

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    Cleanup efforts are underway in downtown Erwin after flash flooding Tuesday night. More>>

    Flash floods move dumpster, businesses clean up in Greeneville

    It was cleanup time today along Tusculum Boulevard in Greeneville, 24 hours after a torrential downpour yesterday flooded several sections of the road, making the evening commute dangerous for drivers. Dale More>>

    2 dead in drugstore shooting in east TN

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    Authorities say two people were killed and two more wounded in a shooting at a drugstore in East Tennessee. More>>

    Census bureau workers in the Tri-Cities

    For more information on the U.S. Census Bureau and the surveys they conduct, please feel free to call 1-800-262-4236. More>>

    Johnson City church collecting donations for OK tornado victims

    You can drop off donations at the church Monday - Friday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. More>>

    NC mother has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

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    A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. More>>

    Storm winds damage trees, power lines and homes in Hawkins Co.

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    The National Weather Service is heading to Hawkins County this afternoon to survey damage from Wednesday's storms.
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    Identity of woman found dead revealed in mushroom lab case

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    The investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Washington County, TN woman has opened the doors to an elaborate drug operation. More>>

    Still no sign of missing Big Stone Gap man, family offers reward

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    A family needs your help finding Terry Bishop and they are offering an undisclosed reward for direct tips in locating him.
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    Kroger teaming up with Red Cross to help tornado victims

    Kroger is working with the Red Cross to provide aid for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Customers can make donations at any Kroger store in the Mid-Atlantic region. "This is an opportunity for our More>>

    What was it? Rotating cloud races across Tri-Cities Video included

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    Thousands saw it as a storm passed over the Tri-Cities - a massive rotating cloud with churning dark gray waves in the sky? Video from News Channel 11's Ted Overbay shows the cloud from the vantage point. More>>

    Potential bad weather will move Bristol's Full Moon Jam indoors tonight

    Bad weather won't stop tonight's Full Moon Jam in downtown Bristol, but it will move the event indoors. More>>

    Audit: Utility employee stole $44K in public fund, buys herself a washing machine Video included

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    A former utility company employee is accused of stealing more than $44,000 from water utilities in Elizabethton and Carter County. A Carter County grand jury indicted Lori Beth Feaster last week on charges More>>

    Residents encouraged to enroll in historic cancer study

    Participants can schedule an appointment by visiting www.cps3northeasttn.org for Tennessee, or www.cps3swva.org for Virginia, or call 1-888-604-5888
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    Children and teens invited to ETSU Summer Renaissance Camps

    East Tennessee State University's Office of Professional Development invites children ages six and up to participate in Renaissance Child camps this summer.
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    State of the Arts weekend celebration in Bristol June 14-16

    Once again, Bristol will be alive with the arts for a special State of the Arts Weekend on June 14–16, coordinated by the Believe in Bristol Arts & Entertainment District Steering Committee.
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    10 Things to Know for Today

    By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: More>>

    Sharks off South Carolina coast Video included

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    From early summer to the winter of 2012 Horry County had a string of shark sightings and possible attacks. There are many reasons people come into contact with these ocean predators, but an expert at Ripley's More>>

    Body found in wooded area off HWY 11W in Bristol Video included

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    News Channel 11 has learned a body has been found in a wooded area off Highway 11 West in Bristol, TN. That's near the intersection of Highway 126.
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    Day 1: News Channel 11 viewers donate $18K for tornado relief

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    A live telethon on News Channel 11 Wednesday brought in $18,755 for tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma. Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee took the calls during News Channel More>>

    Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

    As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

    Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

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    The cruise industry is announcing the adoption of a passenger bill of rights. The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents 25 major cruise companies, says the bill of rights... More>>

    Tuesday night rain leads to flooding in Hampton, TN. Officials worried more flooding is on the way.

    Heavy rains carried debris down from the mountain, blocking drainage systems and roads. More>>

    Rep. Lundberg to introduce open container bill again Video included

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    Public works directors and legislators in the region agree that the roads are in major need of repair. But, transportation funding issues mean a fix is not going to happen anytime soon. More>>

    Click here to see viewer images of flash flooding in the Tri-Cities. This is a photo of a cars in high waters on Tusculum Boulevard in Greene County, TN on May 22.
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    Former McLeod employee says family is owed thousands in back pay, clinic says no

    Two former McLeod Cancer and Blood Center employees say they are owed a combined $56,000 in back pay. It's the latest development in the ongoing saga surrounding the cancer clinic. Since Dr. William Kincaid More>>

    Washington County, VA braces for more rain

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    News Channel 11 continues team coverage with Washington County, Virginia, bracing for another round of intense storms after several areas fell victim to heavy flooding. Crews are on a standby basis, with More>>

    Kingsport Carousel Project to be housed at Farmer's Market

    The carousel will include 33 platform animals, including a dragon, giraffe, Siamese cat, a frog and wolf, along with plenty of horses. More>>

    Water outage will impact some in Carter County on Thursday

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    Some people in Carter County will be without water tomorrow (Thursday, May 23) due to repair work. More>>

    $51 thousand dollars stolen from animal shelter

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    The state of Tennessee says an employee concealed more than $51 thousand dollars stolen from an animal shelter. More>>

    Kingsport Fire Department urges residents to be safe during grilling season

    The Kingsport Fire Department would like to remind you to begin your grilling season with fire safety in mind. More>>

    One lane I81 South closed in Greene County

    The Tennessee Highway Patrol is working a crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County between the Fall Branch and Jearoldstown Rd. exists. One lane of traffic is closed in the southbound lanes. According More>>

    10 Things to Know for Today

    By The Associated press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: More>>

    Election upset in Bristol; Phillips & Wells win in Kingsport and Bluff City Video included

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    Election results are in after a day of voting in Sullivan County. In Kingsport, voters re-elected Dennis Phillips as Mayor, defeating challenger Gary Lane.   More>>

    Husband and wife accused of stealing neighbor's farm equipment Video included

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    The Carter County Sheriff's Office arrested a Myrtle Beach, S.C. woman in a theft case featured in News Channel 11's "Monday's Most Wanted." The investigation involved the theft of thousands of dollars More>>

    Storm damage, flooding reported in the Tri-Cities region

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    Local emergency dispatchers say there is flooding and storm damage in a few different parts of the Tri-Cities region as storms move through the area. More>>

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