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The Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons.

Aces win third WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

The Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 13h

The Tennessee National Guard officially deployed in Memphis on Friday morning, marking the latest addition to the Memphis Safe Task Force as the city continues efforts to address public safety concerns. t.ly/KbIV9

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 14h

President Donald Trump is in “exceptional health,” his physician said Friday after he underwent a checkup that included lab tests and preventive health assessments at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

President Donald Trump is in ‘exceptional health,’ his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed

President Donald Trump is in “exceptional health,” his physician said Friday.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 14h

Las Vegas Aces win third WNBA title in 4 seasons behind MVP A'ja Wilson https://bit.ly/3KD4woi

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Algenon Lloyd is wanted for first-degree murder. He is considered armed and dangerous; MPD says if you see him, you should not approach. t.ly/oP6g3

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 15h

3 high school football players in North Carolina were killed in a crash after just leaving practice t.ly/j3Ftd

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 15h

A clearance sale will be held from October 15 through the end of the month.

Cooper-Young business closing its doors

A clearance sale will be held from October 15 through the end of the month.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 15h

A Kentucky teacher is accused of sending explicit photos of underage boys to undercover officer t.ly/ajIq9 t.ly/ajIq9

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 16h

National Guard troops were spotted in Downtown Memphis on Friday morning alongside Memphis Police officers. t.ly/-Y-Z-

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 16h

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

White House budget office says over 4,000 federal employees could be fired during shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 16h

Eric Wright has stood by his innocence since the day he was arrested in 1989. t.ly/qAh4n

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 17h

The facility will process 13 million gallons of effluent daily from the T.E. Maxson Wastewater Treatment Plant, effluent which would normally be dumped into the Mississippi River. t.ly/WmhgP

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More than a dozen animals were killed in a house fire that erupted late Tuesday night in Maine. https://bit.ly/4h2WeC1

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 18h

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced his office has obtained arrest warrants for two men accused of violating state election laws.

Arkansas attorney general announces warrants for election law violations

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced his office has obtained warrants for two men for violating state election laws.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 18h

PET OF THE WEEK: She's just as cute as her name 🐷 Meet Ms. Piggle Wiggle >> https://tinyurl.com/mr2ft2p7

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A Memphis man is facing multiple charges after leading Tennessee Highway Patrol on a high-speed chase that began with a tint violation Thursday. t.ly/hBGwB

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The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday.

US military to build Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho

The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 19h

Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show https://bit.ly/4q61pVW

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 19h

Working with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, Arkansas agents and officers made 37 drug seizures and recovered 32 firearms between June 24 and Sept. 20.

FBI ‘Summer Heat’ operation nets dozens of arrests in Arkansas

The Federal Bureau of Investigation turned up the heat this summer, arresting thousands of suspects, including dozens of people in Arkansas.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 20h

Do you hate when commercials are louder than the actual program you’re watching on streaming services? If you live in California, you’re in luck – those loud advertisements will soon be a thing of the past.

No more loud commercials: This state is limiting the volume of ads on streaming services like Hulu, Prime Video

The law targets advertisements on streaming services like Hulu and Prime Video.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 20h

A new mobile command center is coming to West Memphis thanks to a $1 million grant. https://bit.ly/4nOPKcK

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 21h

Iconic country singer Alan Jackson has announced one last show before he retires from touring and has invited an all-star lineup to join him. https://bit.ly/4746k14

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 21h

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump’s threats of tariffs shatter its calm

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.

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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 21h

Remains of 12-year-old girl found in container near abandoned home, family confirms https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/10/10/body-12-year-old-girl-found-container-near-abandoned-home-family-confirms/

Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 22h

‘Matlock’ actor kicked off show after sexual assault accusation by co-star, reports say https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/10/10/matlock-actor-david-del-rio-kicked-off-show-after-sexual-assault-accusation-by-co-star-reports-say/

‘Matlock’ actor David Del Rio kicked off show after sexual assault accusation by co-star, reports say

Actor David Del Rio has been fired from the CBS series “Matlock” after he was accused of sexual assault by a co-star, according to reports from Variety and Deadline.

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