Can you still get weather and earthquake alerts during the government shutdown?

East Tennessee relies on alerts from agencies like the National Weather Service. Here’s what to know about emergency information amid the shutdown.

Will Trump's threats of federal layoffs affect Knox County Schools soon?

Even as President Donald Trump's administration threatens layoffs in the Department of Education, Knox County Schools keeps its programs going for now.
The News-Herald

Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7 people

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude temblor killing at least seven people ...
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A second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 5

Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday.The first one, a 7.4 magnitude quake in the morning, killed at least five people, set off ...