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East Tennesseans gather in honor of those injured, killed in Boston

Members of Knoxville's tight-knit racing community gathered Monday
evening for a candlelight vigil in honor of those injured or killed in
Boston.

Rec center employee speaks about saving girl

A City of Knoxville employee who jumped in front of a moving car to save a little girl says his paternal instincts kicked in.

Vietnam vets get grand welcome home years later

Some Vietnam veterans are getting some recognition decades after their
service as part of a three-day commemoration in Pigeon Forge.

Former Vol speaks to students about overcoming obstacles

Inky Johnson told the students that obstacles are an inevitable part of
life. He says what happens to you or around you isn't what matters, it's
how you respond.

Senate panel OKs school security bill

A proposal that would allow school districts to hire individuals with
prior law enforcement experience to handle security is headed for a full
Senate vote.

Boston Marathon bombing kills 3, injures over 120

Police say at least three people have been killed in the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

EpiPen bill headed to governor

Legislation that would authorize at least two epinephrine auto-injectors
be placed in all public and private schools in Tennessee is headed to
the governor for his consideration.

Boston Marathon bombing kills 2, injures over 120

Boston Police Department reported on their official Twitter account that
two people are dead and 22 injured after two explosions went off near
the Boston Marathon finish line Monday. 
According to the AP, intelligence officials found two more explosive
devices at the marathon, and they're in the process of dismantling them.

Defendant Curtis Harper testifies in triple fatal hit-and-run

"I wish none of this had happened" he told Knox County court Monday.

DCS to improve training for abuse investigators

The Department of Children's Services is reorganizing following problems
that led to the recent resignation of Commissioner Kate O'Day.