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Fort Campbell soldiers will be included in the Obama Administration’s build-up of 30,000 additional troops in Afghanistan.

A new survey shows two-thirds of protestant pastors in the United States agree – at least in part – that Islam is a dangerous religion.

Three Nashville area industrial companies reported to the state this week final figures on layoffs over the last few months.

As part of the legislature’s special session in January, Governor Phil Bredesen wants to create a new kind of district for failing schools. It could upend two schools in Nashville that have been struggling for years.

Nashville International Airport has clocked three months of positive passenger numbers. November traffic grew more than 3% over last year.

The Metro Sports Authority decided today to dig deeper into the finances of the Nashville Predators. Board members are worried about the financial health of the team’s owners.

By the end of this week, the Centers for Disease Control says 35 states will open H1N1 vaccines to everyone. Tennessee was one of the first, opening doses to the general public last week.

As the state takes over collection of business taxes from local governments, county clerks are having to hold the hands of some businesses through the transition.

Fifty students graduated Wednesday from the new Academy at Opry Mills. The mall provides space so Metro Schools can offer accelerated courses to students in danger of dropping out.

Governor Phil Bredesen has called a special session of the legislature to change the way teachers are evaluated. The teachers union supports accountability but opposes the added emphasis on standardized test scores.