ELECTION RESULTS: Bernie wins top prize California, Biden surges nationwide

Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were battling for delegates as 14 states and one U.S. territory held a series of high-stakes elections that marked the most significant day of voting in the party’s 2020 presidential nomination fight.

McDonald's worker punched by customer over free cup of water: report

According to reports, a female employee was struck by a customer who was apparently angry after being offered a free cup of water. A second female employee was reportedly hit when she attempted to intervene.

Parrot shouts 'fire' to warn family about blaze in kitchen

The residents inside the home said that their bird has never said the word 'fire' until this incident, reports say.

Perdita, ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ gets adopted after snarky Facebook ad

A snarky Facebook post by Mitchell County Animal Rescue led to the adoption of Perdita, the affectionately dubbed “World’s Worst Cat.”

Inmate busted for smoking pot in front of judge

A Tennessee inmate is accused of smoking a joint during his court appearance on a drug possession charge on Monday morning.

Lockdown at McGhee Tyson airbase in Tennessee lifted; resulted from 'misunderstanding'

The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee was on lockdown Wednesday amid reports of shots fired, authorities said. It was later learned that the incident was a "misunderstanding."

United Methodist Church to split in two over dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy

United Methodist Church leaders have decided to allow a conservative group to split from the main church because the two sides cannot come to an agreement on whether gay marriage is acceptable.

Soldier home for the holidays and his 1-year-old son killed in head-on collision

A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a soldier who was home for Christmas and his 1-year-old son, who were both killed in a head-on car crash Thursday night.

At least 13 Republican governors plan to still accept refugees near year

At least 13 Republican governors plan to allow their states to accept refugees in 2020, in spite of a Trump executive order that allows states to refuse.

Brother of 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard killed outside Nashville bar

The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.

Police: Man killed cat for playing with Christmas tree

"We are going to do everything possible to make sure he is convicted," the shelter told FOX 35 News.

Wesley Harris lifts Tennessee State past Chicago State 80-74

TSU led by 17 points early in the second half until Xavier Johnson brought Chicago State back by scoring 26 of his 34 points after the break. The Cougars never led in the game, but got within two points twice in the final four minutes.