AT&T outage: Internet, 911 disrupted, planes grounded after Nashville explosion.

Widespread 911 issues in the Nashville area were reported after AT&T wireless and internet service were disrupted on Friday hours following a massive explosion downtown.

AT&T internet and phone service were disrupted in the area about 12 p.m. Friday. The outages continued into the evening.

Users around the country reported disruptions in service, but there was a concentration in the Nashville area and Middle Tennessee, growing in reach from Kentucky to Alabama as more reports came in.

A handful of local police departments reported the outage was disrupting 911 access, including some non-emergency lines, in their jurisdictions. Most took to social media to share landlines and alternate access numbers where residents could seek emergency assistance.

Rutherford County locations, including the Sheriff's Office and Smyrna Police reported 911 coming back online around 7:10 p.m. Officials said there remained issues with getting the names and location of callers through the 911 system.

"911 has been re-established, but your name and location may not be seen by dispatchers," Smyrna Police posted on Twitter. "Please give your name and location to dispatchers immediately."

The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights leaving Nashville International Airport temporarily around 2:30 p.m. Friday after "telecommunications issues" affected the airport.

A statement said most flights were resuming just before 6 p.m. but the issues continued to impact flight service. Officials recommend travelers check with their airlines for flight status.

AT&T did not immediately respond to a request for further information on when the outage would be resolved.

 BERLIN, GERMANY. Four people were injured in a shooting in the German capital Berlin in the early hours of Saturday, police said. A police spokeswoman said four people were taken to hospital in the altercation involving several people in the Kreuzberg district, adding there was no indication of a political motive.



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A New York Police Department officer who was shot in the back during a domestic violence incident in Brooklyn on Thursday was saved by his bulletproof vest, in what officials called a "Christmas miracle."

The incident began before 9 p.m. when the NYPD received a series of 911 calls from a mother saying, "Get here quick, get here now. He's going to come over here and shoot the place up," according to NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea. The mother was referring to her daughter's boyfriend, he said.

NYPD officers from the 77th Precinct arrived at the Crown Heights home and had begun interviewing the mother and daughter when the boyfriend pulled up to the home and opened fire, Shea said.

"You see incredible bravery by the officers," said Shea, who reviewed the body camera footage. "You see the girlfriend point out and next thing you hear is shots being fired."

One officer was struck in the back -- but the bulletproof vest kept the bullet from penetrating the officer, Shea said as he held up the vest.

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Yesterday we witnessed acts of courage and heroism from these Nashville officers who, like the rest, serve with overwhelming commitment and dedication to their community!

Officer Brenna Hosey • Officer James Luellen • Officer Michael Sipos • Officer Amanda Topping • Officer James Wells • Sergeant Timothy Miller.

These 6 Metro officers worked to quickly evacuate 2nd Avenue, saving countless lives.

UK Metropolitan Police: 1000s of officers and staff are giving up spending Christmas with their loved ones to keep London safe. Our Project Servator officers are doing just that. They will be out carrying out security patrols over the festive period. See anything suspicious? ACT. Report it to police.

Dumbest Mayor de Blasio: "We're going to have sheriff's deputies go to the home or the hotel of every single traveler coming in from the U.K."

NEW YORK CITY, NY – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced steps being taken to ensure quarantine protocols are being followed by those visiting the Big Apple.

But among the methods being employed to step up enforcement of pandemic protocols, those traveling from the U.K. are going to be afforded special attention.

Those who are looking to make their way to New York City around this time can count on one thing, and that is there will be some hefty fines if anyone chooses to violate quarantine orders.

Reportedly, violating the mandated quarantine after arriving in NYC will result in a $1,000 fine per daily violation.

But if someone is coming from the U.K. – which the country has played host to a new strain of COVID-19 – Mayor de Blasio says they can expect an in-person visit from sheriff’s deputies to make sure they’re following the quarantine.

This measure is already on top of the existing deal struck between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and airlines to make sure that every traveler coming from the U.K. has tested negative for the virus before boarding their flight. (Read more.)