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Protesters call for gun reform laws and show support for three Democratic representatives who are facing expulsion as legislators start the morning session Thursday at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. Democratic Reps. Justin Pearson of Memphis, Justin Jones of Nashville and Gloria Johnson of Knoxville face expulsion after they led a protest at the Capitol.

Tennessee House votes to expel 2 of 3 Democratic members over gun protest

The Republican-led House voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for participating in a protest on the floor of the House over gun laws. A motion to remove Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

Students eat lunch at Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School in Essex Junction, Vt., on June 9, 2022. The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

As students go back to school, many face a lunch bill for the first time in 2 years

Parents and schools prepare to lose free meals provided as federal assistance during the pandemic at a time when families are feeling the strain of high food, gas, housing and utility costs.

Ely Bair had two medically necessary jaw surgeries. For the first, in 2018, his share of the bill was $3,000. For the second, in 2019 after a job change, he was billed $27,000, even though he had the same insurance carrier.

Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His 2nd Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More

To realign the man's jaw and ease his chronic pain and high blood pressure, he would need two operations, the surgeon said. Both procedures went well, but the patient was shocked by the second bill.

Stocks rebounded Tuesday, a day after the Dow Jones industrial average's record 1,175-point plunge.

Wall Street Roller Coaster: Dow Closes Up 567 Points After 2 Days Of Heavy Losses

In a volatile trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average rebounded a day after posting its largest point drop in history. Investors regained their focus on a strong economy and robust profits.

Rosy, age 6, gives COVID tests and vaccines to her stuff animals. She herself has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 multiple times and never tested positive. What's her secret?

Why hasn't my daughter caught COVID? 2 factors likely protect her — and maybe you too

My 6-year-old has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at least four times and never tested positive. Many people fall into that category. Researchers have theories about why they've been able to ward it off.

Holiday Cookies

This episode originally aired on Nov. 30, 2020.It’s time for our annual holiday cookie show. We’ll talk about everything from gingerbread people to drop…

Psychology and Religion

More than 4,000 religions exist today. But no matter how different some may seem, all are centered around 16 psychological needs deeply rooted in human…

Medical Marijuana in Ohio

Ohio lawmakers have sent a bill to Governor Kasich that would make Ohio the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana. Even if signed into law though,…

Weekly Reporter Roundtable

Speaker of the House, John Boehner, announced that he will be retiring from Congress by the end of October, ending his five-year tenure Speaker the House…

Ohio Dams Demand Repair

The Ohio edition of the national infrastructure crisis continues: this hour, experts and property managers discuss the future of the state's hundreds of…

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