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The Kennedy Center’s board voted unanimously to elect President Trump to be its new chair Wednesday afternoon, as the president reshapes the center’s governing body and performances, moving away from what he views as “woke culture,” multiple sources told CBS News. After Mr. Trump announced plans last week to remove the Kennedy Center’s chairman and…
The United States Postal Service is looking to hire in the Tennessee Valley. As part of the 10-year-plan “Delivering for America” the USPS is looking for Rural Carrier Associates. Job fairs will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the following locations: Hixson Post Office, 302 Northgate Mall Dr., Hixson, TN – Feb. 19 Ooltewah…
New images captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover show colorful clouds in the sky over Mars. The images were captured by the rover’s Mastcam, which NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory compared to the rover’s eyes. The clouds were spotted on Jan. 17, and the photos were taken over the course of 16 minutes, the space agency said…
Washington — At least one U.S. citizen who was being detained in Belarus was released Wednesday, the United States’ top hostage negotiator said. Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, told CNN that the individual’s name “at this point needs to remain private.” Two other individuals were released Wednesday, as part of the deal, he…
Washington — The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, teeing up a final vote on his confirmation later this week. In a 53 to 47 vote, the Senate voted to clear the final procedural hurdle to Kennedy’s nomination. The vote fell…
Hegseth addresses Ukraine’s borders Hegseth says it’s “unrealistic” for Ukraine to return to its pre-2014 borders 04:34 Washington — President Trump said Wednesday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed members of his national security team to “immediately” begin negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war with Ukraine. The call between Mr. Trump…
Members of the Tennessee Aquarium‘s Board of Trustees have chosen Andrew Wood as their new president and CEO, beginning on March 31. Wood will become the fifth person to lead the Aquarium in its history, succeeding Keith Sanford, who retired at the end of 2024. A historical look at Tennessee Aquarium leadership: Bill Flynn (1989-1993)…
Washington — A group of eight former internal government watchdogs who were fired by President Trump filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging their terminations. The legal challenge, brought in federal district court in Washington, D.C, argues that their firings violate federal laws meant to protect inspectors general from interference with their oversight duties. One of those…
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions — the Black Crowes and Oasis. The Hall revealed the list of 14 performer…
A woman who was found dead in 1982 has finally been identified, more than 40 years after her death. The remains were found by a real estate agent assessing land in Loxahatchee, Florida, in December 1982, according to a news release from Othram, a company that uses genetic genealogy to help solve cold cases. Loxahatchee…