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Investigation launched into injured firefighter

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

An injured Memphis firefighter paramedic would lose his paycheck and health benefits if his fellow firefighters were not picking up his shifts. Now they say the fire administration is not allowing them to do so anymore.

Gary Teel was working his construction job on the side to help pay his family's bills, especially

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Today in History - December 23

By The Associated Press

Today is Sunday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2012. There are eight days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Dec. 23, 1972, in what became known as football's "Immaculate Reception," Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers caught a pass thrown by Terry Bradshaw and scored a touchdown after the ball had been

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Cohen calls for assault weapon ban

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -

The gun control debate is reinvigorated among everyone after the national and local shooting tragedies last Friday: 26 people, including children, were killed in Newtown, Connecticut, and a Memphis police officer is killed while doing her job.

"We need to deal with this now. America's waited way too long and lost too many

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White House calls Wharton during Lang funeral

CORDOVA, Tenn. (FOX13) -

During Friday's funeral at Hope Presbyterian Church for Memphis Police Officer Martoiya Lang, Mayor A C Wharton received a phone call from The White House and Vice President Joe Biden.

The White House called the mayor to join in a conference call with Mr. Biden and a small group of mayors across the country to

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Hollins donates books to Sandy Hook survivors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

After being named the NBA's "Coach of the Month" twice this season, we know Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins can draw up a terrific game plan.

But, as a youngster it was by developing his reading skills which opened the doors of his mind to all of life's possibilities for success.

"For me a lot of my

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