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May 20, 2026

Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technology

The 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.

April 25, 2026

NASCAR fans pack into Talladega Superspeedway ahead of Sunday's Jack Links 500 race

Talladega Superspeedway attracts visitors from "all 50 states and multiple countries" every year for during race season, according to track officials.

February 3, 2026

Judge orders man accused of spraying Ilhan Omar held before trial, possibly in solitary confinement

Judge orders man who allegedly attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar to remain in custody until trial, citing community safety concerns.

December 19, 2025

US prisons battle evolving drone technology used to smuggle contraband to inmates

U.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.

December 2, 2025

Decision Day: Trump, Speaker Johnson, AOC blitz campaign trail in must-win special House election for GOP

Democrat Aftyn Behn seeks upset in Tennessee special election that could threaten fragile GOP House majority ahead of 2026 midterms in deep-red district.

October 18, 2025

Drought conditions leave pumpkin farmers with empty fields and smaller crops

Many 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.

September 27, 2025

DEA in Atlanta using new lab to process federal drug seizures as fight against cartel heats up

The 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.

September 19, 2025

Pentagon exploring counter-drone systems to prevent incursions over national security facilities

The 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.

September 16, 2025

Memphis residents split over National Guard deployment to fight city's crime

President 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.

August 31, 2025

Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways

Honeywell 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.

July 19, 2025

How the deadly Camp Mystic flash flood is transforming summer camp safety protocols across America

Texas flood at Camp Mystic prompts summer camps to enhance weather monitoring and communication tools as more camps seek accreditation for improved safety standards.

June 11, 2025

Trump's nuclear strategy takes shape as former Manhattan Project site powers up for AI race against China

Oak 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.

May 28, 2025

Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

May 7, 2025

Tennessee tornado cleanup faces a long road to completion

A strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee early last month, creating millions in damages that could take up to a year to repair.

May 2, 2025

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

April 15, 2025

Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadline

Crews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.

March 28, 2025

Tornado Alley shifts to the Southeast, storm shelters become more popular

A 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.