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12 hrs ago | www.newschannel5.com | banjopickin Girl

Cookeville Officer Called Hero After Saving Woman's Life

An alert officer's quick decision making was the reason a Cookeville woman is alive.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

www.newschannel5.com | banjopickin Girl

Steve McNair Found Shot To Death

Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

www.newschannel5.com | banjopickin Girl

Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret - NewsChannel 5.com - Nashville, Tennessee

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has given notice, she's resigning at the end of the month.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

www.newschannel5.com | banjopickin Girl

Karl Malden, Oscar winner & acclaimed character actor, dies at 97 -

Karl Malden, Oscar winner and acclaimed character actor, dies at 97 Academy Award winner Karl Malden , who starred alongside friend Marlon Brando in such classic films at A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront , has died.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

WATE-TV Knoxville

2 men arrested in Cumberland Co. homicide

Two men were arrested in Cumberland County Tuesday for a homicide that happened the week before.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

www.newschannel5.com | banjopickin Girl

Acute heart failure: Symptoms and triggers

Most people with heart failure develop this chronic condition over time and are able to control its symptoms.

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www.wsmv.com | banjopickin Girl

Safety Officer Charged With Attempted Murder

A man who was supposed to uphold the law is now accused of a violent crime.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

www.kansascity.com | banjopickin Girl

Saying Goodbye To Farrah

TMZ and several other news outlets are reporting tonight that family members are gathering to say their final goodbyes to Farrah Fawcett.And a blog written by a business partner featured this post this afternoon: Farrah "is in intensive care and is supported by catholic priests consistent with her faith.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

www.pbs.org | banjopickin Girl

PBS- Healthcare Crisis: Health Insurance

"Compulsory sickness insurance...is a variety of socialized medicine or state medicine and possesses the evils inherent in any politically controlled system.

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www.newschannel5.com | banjopickin Girl

Celebrate Summer - NewsChannel 5.com - Nashville, Tennessee

Here are two dozen ways to keep your kids from getting bored this summer. more>> 25 Ideas to keep your kids busy this summer Turn off the TV, the computer and the video games.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

www.abcnews.go.com | banjopickin Girl

Despite Obama's popularity, polls show waning support for his economic policies. - ABC News

A flurry of polls show President Obama's personal popularity remains high with few Americans blaming him for the financial crisis -- but the polls also show the president is losing public support for his economic policies .

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www.wsmv.com | banjopickin Girl

Body Found Inside Bonnaroo Tent Identified

Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves says a body was found inside a tent on the grounds where the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was held this past weekend.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

www.wsmv.com | banjopickin Girl

Police Fear Skimmers Used At Gas Stations

Investigators are calling it an organized scheme, a high-tech crime that's hitting people across the state, and it may be happening when drivers swipe their card at the pump.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

www.wsmv.com | banjopickin Girl

Gas Prices Rise For 45 Straight Days - Nashville Gas Prices News Story - WSMV Nashville

Gas prices rose Friday for the 45th consecutive day as summer travelers hit the highways and refineries hold back on fuel production.

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Barrett Requests New Trial In Des Prez Case - Marcia Trimble Case News Story - WSMV Nashville

A man accused of kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old Girl Scout selling cookies spoke Thursday morning in court.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

www.move.com | banjopickin Girl

Home and Garden | Steps to Perfect Tomatoes - Flower & Vegetable Gardening - Garden

Remember, they're basically weeds ... so no fear! From Plant-A-Porter Sun Begin with six to 10 hours of direct sun daily.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

www.wsmv.com | banjopickin Girl

Woman Admits Terminally Ill Baby A Hoax

A woman who documented her supposed pregnancy with a terminally ill baby admits it was a hoax.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

Daily Times

Blount unaffected by House bill to enact residential building code

The House has approved Gov. Phil Bredesen's proposal to enact a minimum residential building code around Tennessee, but included a provision to allow local governments to opt out.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

www.wsaz.com | banjopickin Girl

Two Charged with Internet Threats Against Judge

Kentucky State Police have charged two people in connection with placing threats against a Carter County Judge on Topix Scott Saxton reported.

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Kroger Recalls Store Brand Wings

Kroger Co. has recalled 32-ounce bags of Kroger fully cooked Buffalo-style chicken wings from stores in several states because of incorrect package labeling that could endanger people with certain allergies reports WSMV Channel 4 News .

The wings were sold in seven states including Tennessee.

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