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Explosion Rocks Downtown Nashville

4:29pm December 25, 2020

An explosion rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas Day, leaving a scene of destruction with damaged buildings and burned out cars. Damon Mitchell with member station WPLN describes the latest.

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'The Loudest Thunderclap': Nashville Resident Recalls Christmas Explosion

4:29pm December 25, 2020

Police investigating a suspicious RV were evacuating the area moments before an explosion ripped through downtown Nashville early Christmas morning.

Can Trump Live At Mar-A-Lago?

4:29pm December 25, 2020

by Greg Allen

President Trump changed his legal address to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach. But neighbors say under an agreement he signed decades ago, he can't live there after leaving the White House.

In Michigan, Some Are Being Asked To Do Own Contact Tracing

4:29pm December 25, 2020

by Brett Dahlberg

Local health departments that can't keep up with the rapid spread of the coronavirus are having to adapt. Some Michigan counties are asking people who test positive to do their own contact tracing.

Mike Santoro, (left) and Todd Coleman prepare for a day of Pork 'N Pine deliveries in South Baltimore.

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In Baltimore, These Santa Clauses Bring Pork And Christmas Trees To Your Door

11:11am December 25, 2020

by Emily Sullivan

Pork 'N Pine owners Todd Coleman and Mike Santoro dress as Santa, load the trees on their bikes, pack a cooler full of pulled pork sandwiches and deliver this bit of joy to residents across the city.

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Flight Attendant Wants To Help Reunite 2 Friends

6:57am December 25, 2020

When her plane landed in Atlanta, Fabiola Figueroa rescued someone's stuffed animal. A plush cat — a bit worn, clearly well-loved. The airline is making calls, and Figueroa put the word out online.

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California's Juvenile Justice System Undergoes Major Overhaul

6:57am December 25, 2020

by Marisa Lagos

California is eliminating its three state juvenile detention centers — sending responsibility back to counties. Advocates say it could mean substantial changes in the way juveniles are treated.

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Ohio City Temporarily Gets Into The Food Delivery Business

6:57am December 25, 2020

by Annie Wu

Beachwood, Ohio, is among a few municipalities providing free food delivery to city residents. It's the city's version of economic development for its restaurants during the pandemic.

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Fishermen sell freshly caught seafood at the Saturday Fishermen's Market in Santa Barbara, Calif. When the pandemic began, fishermen watched their markets dry up overnight. Now, as well as public markets like this, some are selling to food assistance prog

Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families

6:25am December 25, 2020

by April Fulton

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated food insecurity and stretched an already-strained fishing industry. New partnerships with food banks give fisherman income and provide food for those in need.

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Chicago's Police Department Launches An Intense Outreach Program

5:42am December 25, 2020

by Cheryl Corley

Building trust between police and residents is a key effort of community policing. A Chicago initiative puts police in communities to build trust. But officer turnover has left some skeptical.

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