Phyllis Hughes Russell, born on September 19, 1927 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at age 98. She was affectionately known by her great-grandchildren as “Phiddy”.

More than three decades ago, Jeffrey Dahmer was murdered in prison — an act that struck an eerie similarity to the first ...

The Positive Impact Program helps Annapolis residents who are incarcerated, on probation or in need of a job find a career.

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — The wife of Dr. Bill Bass, the anthropologist who founded UT's Body Farm, has passed. Carol Lee Bass died Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the age of 88. In 2020, WBIR featured Carol and ...

JERUSALEM, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The Israeli parliament has advanced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for Palestinian militants convicted of killing Israeli citizens, with some lawmakers ...

Comedian Bill Maher drew awkward silence followed by groans on his show when he made a joke about Dick Cheney just day just days after the former vice president’s death. The comedian started his ...

The most enduring comedy conspiracy theory is probably “Andy Kaufman faked his death as an elaborate prank.” If that one is true, give Kaufman credit for committing to the bit — he’s had more than 40 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers advanced a bill this week that abortion advocates fear could lead to an all-out abortion ban in the state. The bill gives prospective parents the ability to sue ...

The Senate Committee on Judiciary voted 5-4 to advance the bill, SB 164, by Sen. Erin Grall, a Republican from Fort Pierce. Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, a Republican from Naples, and Sen. Tom Leek, a ...

A Florida bill would allow parents to sue for damages for the wrongful death of an unborn child at any stage of development. Critics argue the bill could establish "fetal personhood," potentially ...