The Nashville Ledgerhttp://www.nashvilleledger.comNews of business and the public record for Nashville.Copyright 2026, The Nashville Ledger.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:19:00 UTFinding her way out of the darkAmy Grant enjoys showing up where she&rsquo;s least expected.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad this is not a Zoom call because as a spur of the moment surprise th...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207517http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207517Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:23:12 UTNew video series celebrates ‘Songs of U.S.’Fans of Amy Grant think of her as a quintessentially Tennessee musician, but a recent project had her honoring not only one of her heroes&rsquo; great...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207518http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207518Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:54:15 UTDid you notice that sudden loss of gravity?Did you notice anything unusual on August 12? Like, say, objects floating around in your house? Or you, floating around in your house? No? OK. Just wo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207520http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207520Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:33:55 UTEventsCourtyard Concerts.Nashville Public Library&rsquo;s free Courtyard Concerts series continues with Esi, whose musical style blends modern alternative R...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207525http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207525Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:14:00 UTSounds of silence haunt all but the upper-end marketCrickets don&rsquo;t have to strain to be heard over the quiet of the Nashville residential real estate market. So expect another drop in transactions...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207522http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207522Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:34:33 UTTop Davidson County commercial real estate sales for August 2026Top Davidson County commercial real estate sales for August 2026 as compiled by the Nashville Ledger. <!-- table.tableizer-table { font-size: 12px; bo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207524http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207524Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:10:30 UTMortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 monthsMortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, pushing the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in over 14 months.The benchmar...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207650http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207650Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:49:18 UTUS home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates, home prices climbSales of previously occupied U.S. homes declined in August to their slowest annual pace in more than a year as home shoppers grappled with rising mort...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207642http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207642Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:12:08 UTCarmona is the surprise of preseasonDraft picks are going to have to start making an impact if the Tennessee Titans are going to dig out of the doldrums that have plagued them for the pa...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207527http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207527Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:39:36 UTA look at the 2026 draft class and who is likely to contributeHow much will the 2026 draft class contribute to the 2026 season? Let&rsquo;s look at each member of the rookie class and project their roles. &bull; ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207528http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207528Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:40:49 UTJets at Titans: What to watchFootball is finally back for real with the regular season starting Sunday as the Titans host the New York Jets, Robert Saleh&rsquo;s former team. Let&...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207529http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207529Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:16:43 UTFormer NFL star Chris Johnson reflects on ALS risk in public letter to his childrenNASHVILLE (AP) — Chris Johnson has been to every major ALS clinic in the country and seen neurologists respond once they learn he played football. The...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207652http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207652Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:21:37 UTCarter turns suspension into a reason to smileArion Carter is one of the most feared defenders in the country. The University of Tennessee star linebacker has delivered plenty of hits that can rat...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207531http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207531Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:37:51 UTNew TCAP requirement adds unscored testTennessee students will spend more time taking state standardized tests in the spring as the state adds an unscored writing field test to the 2027 Ten...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207533http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207533Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:35:10 UTThe best plug-in hybrid SUV, RAV4 or Tucson?If you&rsquo;re looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn&rsquo;t for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 20...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207535http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207535Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:42:00 UTWould the world have been just fine without you?Three taps of the gavel, and the room went silent. The audience is yours now, all ears are tuned to you. You worked hard to get to this meeting, to la...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207537http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207537Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:38:19 UTWith scams at record high, victims get little helpWhen Simon&rsquo;s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he&rsquo;d died, too. In his overwhelming grief, Simon sought companionship online...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207541http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207541Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:35:00 UTFinding a job after prison comes with challengesDon Christian had never held a regular job when he left prison. A conviction at age 19 for selling drugs kept him confined through young adulthood and...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207610http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207610Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:36:39 UTVanderbilt ends its two-QB approach and bets on freshman Jared Curtis to win nowNASHVILLE (AP) &mdash; Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said Tuesday freshman quarterback Jared Curtis gives the Commodores the best chance to win now and w...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207775http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207775Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:24:21 UTHeupel: Tight end Ethan Davis out for season with ACL injury for No. 15 TennesseeKNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said Monday that senior tight end Ethan Davis will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury for the...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207740http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207740Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:53:23 UTProtect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returnsWith college football in full swing, proponents of the Protect College Sports Act have launched an all-out blitz to push the legislation through the S...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207762http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207762Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:02:19 UTTrump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballotsWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year's ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207765http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207765Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:25:47 UTSupreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midtermsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flur...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207757http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207757Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:21 UT$1.1 billion from Nike co-founder will build Oregon's first women's hospitalOregon billionaires Phil and Penny Knight committed $1.1 billion to the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the Providence Heart Institute to bu...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207771http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207771Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:24:38 UTWhat the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline could mean for oil flowsCHICAGO (AP) — Saudi Arabia's closure of a major oil pipeline after a recent attack is raising fears that global energy markets in crisis because of t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207751http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207751Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:58:19 UTMicrosoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often unaware of where their conv...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207746http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207746Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:55:35 UTUS acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in spaceWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space.Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207768http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207768Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:28:37 UTTech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The technology industry's increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into p...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207747http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207747Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:38:18 UTAs the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the USHONG KONG (AP) &mdash; As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207743http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207743Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:26:17 UTGates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessNEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social i...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207749http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207749Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:57:14 UTIran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office saysWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. war against Iran has cost the Department of Defense more than $38 billion through Aug. 1, and will continue costing up to $...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207778http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207778Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:39:06 UTCarney says Canada can wait for the right conditions in Trump trade war and emerge strongerTORONTO (AP) &mdash; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada intends to emerge from its trade war with the United States as a mor...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207773http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207773Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:36:04 UTAmerican incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the wayWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. household income finally topped pre- pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have l...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207772http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207772Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:25:03 UTFederal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demandsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stu...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207753http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207753Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:59:05 UTUS stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressureNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped Tuesday after oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street.The S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The Dow...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207802http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207802Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:25:27 UTKennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources sayWASHINGTON (AP) — The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donal...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207803http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207803Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:27:23 UTSaudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routesCAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia's crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increas...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207776http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207776Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:36:39 UTUS strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in AmericasWASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207769http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207769Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:10:19 UTSenate blocks cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investmentsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, stalling an industry-...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207766http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207766Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:27:00 UTCarney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with TrumpTORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deepe...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207745http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207745Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:55:12 UTFBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitutionWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday defended the bureau's loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestialit...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207754http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207754Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:11:10 UTBlack Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midtermsWASHINGTON (AP) — A nonprofit run by Black federal lawmakers launched a multimillion-dollar effort Tuesday to engage lower-propensity voters in key di...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207755http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207755Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:59:59 UTMcConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalizationWASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday for the first time in three months, looking not...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207758http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207758Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:46 UTTrump nominates wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassadorWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood to serve as the U.S. ambassador to B...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207763http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207763Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:02:55 UTA new coach, a changed roster, and the same result: Titans stumble in opening their seasonNASHVILLE (AP) — New Tennessee coach Robert Saleh watched the tape of the Titans in their first game with a new coaching staff and had a sharp critiqu...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207734http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207734Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:49:54 UTGroundhog Day for the Titans with another season-opening loss after busy offseasonNASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have yet another new coach working with a general manager in his second season with the franchise. They also spe...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207690http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207690Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:16:30 UTBreece Hall powers Jets past Titans 23-10 in a dominant season opener against their former coachNASHVILLE (AP) &mdash; The New York Jets made some big moves and changes during the offseason trying to shake up a franchise mired in a decade of losi...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207687http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207687Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:31:54 UTTexas takes No. 1 in the AP Top 25, Oregon falls and Michigan returnsThere's a new No. 1 team in the AP Top 25: Texas snagged the top spot after a wild win against Ohio State, xgiving the Longhorns their earliest No. 1 ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207720http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207720Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:29:47 UTBig Ten blues? Week 2 stunners as Ohio State and Oregon collapse give the SEC a boostThe Big Ten took quite the gut punch in Week 2 with Ohio State blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead at Texas and Oregon getting embarrassed at Oklah...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207718http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207718Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:28:32 UTStates, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefitsNEW YORK (AP) — Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits Monday challenging a federal rule set to begin Friday that they say gives President Do...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207735http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207735Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:50:11 UTEx-CIA Director John Brennan issued subpoena in Trump "grand conspiracy" investigation, lawyer saysWASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify next month before a Florida grand jury as part of a Justice Departme...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207730http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207730Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:33:23 UTTexas landowners ask a court to stop Trump's Big Bend wall plansMARFA, Texas (AP) &mdash; Landowners, ranchers and business owners in the Big Bend region of Texas along with a nonprofit organization dedicated to pr...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207729http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207729Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:49:41 UTSecond federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh inA federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, addin...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207713http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207713Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:25:25 UTCostco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limitCostco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oi...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207726http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207726Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:29:28 UTTrump EPA eliminates rule limiting planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plantsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207722http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207722Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:48:16 UTTrump calls AI risks a 'hoax,' says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centersWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Monday that he would be a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming tha...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207724http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207724Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:49:00 UTNew warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debateLOS ANGELES (AP) — New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could esc...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207709http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207709Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:24:21 UTSaudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flowCAIRO (AP) — A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207727http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207727Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:32:04 UTAfrica's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investorsLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership Monday with plans to raise $1.6 billion from retail...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207694http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207694Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:19:18 UTEuropean leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fearsROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — European leaders were meeting Monday to discuss growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new shipp...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207698http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207698Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:20:28 UTBob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s &mdash; including putt...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207732http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207732Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:51:04 UTOprah Winfrey wants you to reach your 'AHA' moment at the SphereNEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey stood alone at the Sphere, attempting to comprehend what she had witnessed after U2's opening night performance in 2023....http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207723http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207723Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:45:09 UT'60 Minutes' opens 59th season on CBS with no direct mention of show's off-season turmoilNEW YORK (AP) — The venerable newsmagazine "60 Minutes" opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night with no direct mention of the turmoil and dep...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207704http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207704Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:22:19 UTCarney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment southTORONTO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump wants factories and investment moving south to the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is be...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207700http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207700Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:20:56 UTTrump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enoughWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had been hearing the message loud and clear for weeks about the sweeping cryptocurrency bill being written in...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207701http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207701Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:21:28 UTTrump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, Republican senators sayWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of broader cryptocurrency leg...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207702http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207702Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:21:49 UTMouthfeel joins flavor as a food industry focus to satisfy consumers craving extra textureTexture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry.For many people, the way a menu item or packaged snack feels in the mouth ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207696http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207696Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:19:52 UTDemocrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm electionsDemocratic state parties announced Monday that they are launching an operation for the midterm elections they're calling the "New Battlefield Project,...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207711http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207711Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:46:14 UTKennedy Center board to propose new options for honoring Trump as center confronts solvency worriesWASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees is planning to propose adding President Donald Trump's name to the facility's exterior in recog...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207728http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207728Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:32:42 UTHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approvalWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult if his Republican Party maintains control of the House and ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207706http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207706Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:23:13 UTSome Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to powerCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom does not like being on Donald Trump's side on any issue.But when it comes to transgender girls and women in sports, parti...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207714http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207714Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:46:59 UTTrump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' requestWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could s...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207707http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207707Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:23:41 UTJets' kicker carousel takes a surprise turn as Glenn tabs Sanders for Week 1 vs. TitansFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets ' ever-spinning kicker carousel is stopping on Jason Sanders this week.In a bit of a surprise Friday, coac...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207682http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207682Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:08:05 UTFederal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant openWASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207684http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207684Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:09:38 UTUS officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknownNEW YORK (AP) — The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.U.S. Food and Drug Administr...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207677http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207677Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:32:23 UTDiesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmersFOREST CITY, Mo. (AP) — The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipmen...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207675http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207675Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:31:33 UTUS diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goodsCHICAGO (AP) &mdash; Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran dis...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207658http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207658Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:31:01 UTThe US has made progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from overIn recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own oil expor...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207672http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207672Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:18:32 UTYemen's Iranian-backed Houthis seize an island in a key strait, opening a new front in the Iran warCAIRO (AP) — Yemen 's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said Friday, ope...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207671http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207671Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:17:43 UTAnalysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more TrumpWASHINGTON (AP) — During his first address to a Republican convention in 2016, Donald Trump had an audacious message to a nation yearning for change: ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207662http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207662Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:20:46 UTJustice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter dataWASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is ordering officials in more than two dozen states to preserve records from the 2024 election as part of a...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207665http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207665Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:22:24 UTNo relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levelsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring th...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207667http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207667Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:33:02 UTTrump administration lends $100M to US-owned cell phone network in Africa to expand American techCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Trump administration has provided a $99.6 million loan to a U.S.-owned cell phone network operator in Africa to exp...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207669http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207669Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:17:01 UTFACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm conventionPresident Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in adv...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207674http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207674Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:09:09 UTTrump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the PentagonWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump observed Friday's 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon comm...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207660http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207660Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:20:53 UTProsecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his positionWASHINGTON (AP) — An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into w...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207663http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207663Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:21:28 UTSenators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging FaceWASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers worried about the existential risk posed by new artificial intelligence products demanded information from OpenAI on Thurs...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207664http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207664Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:22:02 UTVance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderDALLAS (AP) &mdash; As Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the Republican midterm convention, he was interrupted by a fan who shouted "JD 4...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207666http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207666Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:34:58 UTElla Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behindNEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," led Thursday's nominations for the 2026 Country Music A...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207641http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207641Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:11:25 UTAppeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive orderWASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Thursday upheld a block on President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting, a decision that comes ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207651http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207651Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:49:41 UTUS Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in MissouriJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) &mdash; The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, a los...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207645http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207645Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:13:52 UTSurrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick babyA California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207655http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207655Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:23:02 UTFederal judge allows Missouri's top court to hold contempt hearing in redistricting disputeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has allowed Missouri's top court to proceed with a contempt hearing Thursday for Republican Secretary of St...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207635http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207635Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:15:27 UTHealthy Moms, Healthy Babies America pledges $100M to cut US maternal mortality rate in halfHealthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, a bipartisan campaign founded by philanthropists Olivia and Tom Walton, announced a $100 million pledge Thursday...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207644http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207644Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:52:23 UTChina's car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soarHONG KONG (AP) — China's passenger car exports in the first eight months of this year already surpassed last year's total, an industry association sai...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207623http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207623Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:10 UTChinese electric bike imports surge as Africa's EV investments diversifyNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa's imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, an increase that ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207624http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207624Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:39 UTTrump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midtermsWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won't come down until after U....http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207630http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207630Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:13:31 UTScientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measuredWASHINGTON (AP) — Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due to the dangerous double whammy ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207632http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207632Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:14:07 UT9/11 overshadows other major events of the past 25 years for many Americans, new poll findsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Twenty-five years later, the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are still remembered as among the most important historic events in ma...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207628http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207628Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:24:38 UTOne Tech Tip: New iPhones arrive, but you can keep your old phone longer by caring for itApple's latest iPhones, unveiled this week, come with new features, better cameras and hefty price tags — including a folding model with a starting pr...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207615http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207615Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:09:12 UTTravel scams are getting harder to spot. Here's how to stay safeNEW YORK (AP) — Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation.But travel scams have become more sophis...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207619http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207619Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:10:13 UTCalifornia officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forwardCalifornia has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too.State coastal officials voted Wednesday to allow a plan to build the United S...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207621http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207621Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:10:45 UTUS wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climbWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207637http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207637Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:54:33 UTEuropean Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflationFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) &mdash; The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207639http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207639Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:52:58 UTUS unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rareWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layof...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207638http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207638Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:40:43 UTChina says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at 'an early date'BEIJING (AP) &mdash; China and the United States hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon, a Chinese government spokesperson said Thur...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207617http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207617Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:51:54 UTOil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lowerNEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices keep climbing as the war with Iran keeps clogging the global flow of crude, and they leaped Thursday to their highest level...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207653http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207653Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:22:06 UTTrump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the ideaWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207649http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207649Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:23:47 UTTrump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elec...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207633http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207633Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:14:55 UTTrump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 statesWASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act enrollees across 30 states, w...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207648http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207648Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:13:03 UTRepublicans showcase their 'big beautiful bill' to voters, but the law's impact has been mixedWASHINGTON (AP) — Working to keep the majority in Congress, Republicans at the midterm convention in Dallas are showcasing their chief legislative acc...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207626http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207626Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:12:20 UTTrump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of CongressDALLAS (AP) — Republicans at their midterm convention know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207636http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=207636Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:15:46 UT