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Suspected Chinese "spy balloon" flying over the United States- U.S. officials

Antony Blinken · Washington

Suspected Chinese "spy balloon" flying over the United States- U.S. officials

54% Center coverage: 286 sources

The government has been monitoring a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been hovering over the northern U.S. for the past few days, and they have discussed shooting it out of the sky, according to two U.S. officials and a senior defense official. See the Story

Tom Brady announces he's 'retiring for good'

Tom Brady · New York

Tom Brady announces he's 'retiring for good'

57% Center coverage: 276 sources

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady says he is retiring "for good" after 23 seasons in the NFL. Brady, 45, first announced his retirement on this day last year but reversed his decision six weeks later, claiming he had "unfinished business".See the Story

Bill Clinton joins Biden, Harris to mark 30th anniversary of Family and Medical Leave Act

Joe Biden · Washington

Bill Clinton joins Biden, Harris to mark 30th anniversary of Family and Medical Leave Act

69% Center coverage: 46 sources

Three decades after Bill Clinton signed the nation’s family and medical leave law, he was back at the White House on Thursday to hold forth on what it’s meant to the country, unspooling his trademark blend of storytelling and wonkiness.See the Story

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Kerry Sanders retiring from NBC News

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Gov. Bill Lee names Knoxville lawyer Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee Supreme Court

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Dwight E. Tarwater is a founding partner at the Knoxville-based law firm Paine, Tarwater, Bickers, LLP. He previously served as Chief Legal Counsel to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. He will replace Sharon G. Lee, who will retire on Aug. 31 after 15 years in the role.See the Story

Knoxville, Tennessee · Knoxville

Knoxville 2023 concerts: Lizzo, Kane Brown, Stevie Nicks and more coming this spring

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon joined Chief of Police Paul Noel during the meeting. Noel said he plans to hold more community meetings in south, west and east Knoxville. "We've cut murders by 15% last year, we reorganized the Knoxville Police Department to really be more responsive," he said.See the Story

Nearly 1 year later, US figure skaters still waiting on their Olympic medals

100% Center coverage: 10 sources

The U.S. finished second to the Russians in Beijing. It has received neither the silver medal it won in competition nor the gold medal that it would be awarded if Valieva and her teammates were stripped of their title. The Court of Arbitration for Sport granted an emergency ruling so that Valieeva could continue to compete.See the Story

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast?

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the epicenter for Groundhog Day. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. In the past 10 years, Phil has only been accurate 40% of the time.Above average temps are forecast for the eastern U.S. in February.See the Story

Feb. 3 is National Wear Red Day to bring awareness to heart health

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

February is American heart month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women particularly women of color. Felicia Pickett is a Go Red for Women Ambassador for the American Heart Association. She advises anyone who experiences a heart attack to directly go to the emergency room, not an urgent care facility because they do not have the proper equipment.See the Story

Dolly Parton targeted in weight-loss CBD gummy scam

Coverage: 4 sources

Scammers are creating look-alike sites with fake news articles using Dolly's name and likeness. Fake stories often cut to bogus quotes attributed to Dolly and other celebrities. Other celebrities such as Keanu Reeves and Blake Shelton have had their names and likenesses used in fake stories.See the Story

Powerball results for 02/01/23; did anyone win the $646 million jackpot?

100% Center coverage: 10 sources

Nobody won the $653 million jackpot Wednesday, but three tickets did win big. The prize has grown steadily since Nov. 19, shortly after the lottery game paid out a record-breaking $2.04 billion. Saturday's jackpot of $700 million is among the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.See the Story

Joe Biden · Washington

Biden, McCarthy meet face-to-face on debt crisis worries

54% Center coverage: 93 sources

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met face-to-face Wednesday for more than an hour of highly anticipated spending talks — “a good first meeting,” the new Republican leader said — but expectations were low for quick progress as GOP lawmakers push for steep budget cuts in a deal to prevent a national debt limit crisis.See the Story

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