TRI's Global Entry Center about to open

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry Enrollment Center will have its grand opening on Wednesday, May 22 at Tri-Cities Airport. The Global Entry Program provides expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk international travelers.

May 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Moscow

At least 40 killed in Russian plane's fiery landing

At least 40 people died when an Aeroflot airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport Sunday evening, officials said.

May 5, 2019 at 7:36 PM

Left to right, D-B EXCEL R-Mateys underwater robotics team pilot Quintin Folkner and equipment operator Ashlee Wahl Their team won a place in the international competition in Kingpsort June 20-22.

Underwater robotics contest sets stage for ‘coopetition’

The inaugural underwater regional robotics competition held at Kingsport’s Aquatic Center this past Saturday will be followed by an international competition there in late June.

Apr 30, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Paris

Paris aghast after fire ravages Notre Dame Cathedral

Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre Dame is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages. Some 13 million people visit it every year.

Apr 16, 2019 at 2:37 AM

Paris

Notre Dame spire collapses, interior in flames

PARIS (AP) — The soaring spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has collapsed in flames, and a church spokesman says the entire wooden interior of the 12th century landmark is burning and likely to be destroyed.

Apr 15, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Caleb Gore (back row, far left) and other college students have helped build new schools for Honduran children. Shown here is the group from the most recent trip standing in front of the completed school from the year before, in Manuel de Jesus.

Honduras

Gate City native serves abroad in Honduras

As he approaches his senior year of college, Caleb Gore now has two international trips under his belt, both to the Central American country of Honduras. While there, Gore and other college students helped build two new schools for Honduran children, giving them a chance to receive a quality education.

Mar 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM

United States government

Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order

President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday, overruling Congress to protect the emergency declaration he’d used to circumvent lawmakers to build his border wall.

Mar 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM

New Zealand

Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49

One man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. Police also defused explosive devices in a car.

Mar 15, 2019 at 10:58 AM

First Broad Street UMC's Mission Celebration will workshops, craft vendors and displays.

Faith

First Broad Street UMC gears up for annual missions celebration

That tradition will continue next weekend with the church’s 24th annual missions celebration. Themed “Offering Hope,” the event will feature workshops, craft and resource vendors and educational displays about a number of mission groups.

Mar 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM

No deal: Trump, Kim summit collapses over sanctions impasse

Talks between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un collapsed Thursday after the two sides failed to bridge a standoff over U.S. sanctions, a dispiriting end to high-stakes meetings meant to disarm a global nuclear threat.

Feb 28, 2019 at 8:57 AM

Eastman

Eastman named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

Eastman has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the sixth consecutive year.

Feb 26, 2019 at 9:30 PM

United Methodist Church

Two Tri-Cities pastors to attend United Methodist General Conference on homosexuality

Randy Frye of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport and Carol Wilson of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City will attend the conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The nearly 900-member international assembly will meet in a special session to consider plans that could strengthen the denomination’s current stance or change the guidelines to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ community.

Feb 14, 2019 at 9:14 AM

One of Stuart's favorite travel experiences was spending two days floating down the Mekong River in Laos on a slow boat in January 2017.

Peace Corps

Sullivan South graduate heading to Nepal to serve in Peace Corps

Since graduating from Sullivan South High School in 2012, Kingsport native Lauren Stuart has been on no shortage of adventures. She will embark on her latest journey later this week when she heads to Nepal for a 27-month service in the Peace Corps.

Jan 30, 2019 at 8:55 AM

Cuba

Kingsport woman collecting supplies to help stray animals in Cuba

Penny Salyer has always had a passion for helping animals. So when she observed firsthand the many malnourished stray dogs and cats that roam the streets of Havana, Cuba, she knew she had to do something.

Jan 27, 2019 at 2:30 PM

A U.S. Flag in downtown Washington flies in front of the moon during a lunar eclipse on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.

This combination photo shows the different stages of the blood moon and supermoon during a total lunar eclipse in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.

A total lunar eclipse is seen over Spotsylvania, Va., Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.

The moon, known as a supermoon because of its slightly closer proximity to Earth, is barely visible in total eclipse over Los Angeles City Hal on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.

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Total lunar eclipse with supermoon bonus

On Sunday night, the moon, Earth and sun lined up to create this year's only total lunar eclipse, which was visible throughout North and South America, where skies were clear. There won’t be another until the year 2021. The eclipse occurred with the

Updated Jan 21, 2019 at 1:21 AM