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A firebrand Muslim clerk eyed up an island on the border of the United States and Canada to purchase and turn into an Islamic state. In a video to his followers, Sheikh Yasser al-Habib, 45, an extremist scholar who already runs military-style training camps, revealed he is in advanced talks to buy an island off the west coast of Scotland. His group plans to build its own school, hospital and mosque on the island, where it intends to practice sharia law.

Phillip Fulmer confirmed in a 5 p.m. press conference today at Neyland Stadium that he will step down as the University of Tennessee’s head football coach. Fulmer is scheduled to receive a buyout of between $5.47 million and $6 million. After several minutes detailing his history with Tennessee, beginning as a player in 1969, Fulmer said, “I accept the university’s decision that this will be my last as Tennessee’s head football coach.” He will remain through season's end and may remain at UT in some capacity. Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said the University of Kentucky game will be designated as...

Knoxville -- The Southeastern Conference reprimanded Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer on Wednesday for saying after a victory over Vanderbilt that the league needs to take a "hard look" at officiating. Commissioner Mike Slive said Fulmer violated the league's code of ethics that prohibits coaches, players and support personnel from publicly criticizing officials. "I have reminded Coach Fulmer of his responsibility to comply with the policies of the SEC and this rule. Any further violation of conference policies of this nature may result in additional penalties,"