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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Nashville prosecutor has been fired after reports surfaced that he made sterilization of women part of plea negotiations in some cases. Former Assistant District Attorney Brian Holmgren confirmed Wednesday that he was fired from the Davidson County District Attorney’s office. He declined to comment specifically on …

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says an iconic Alaska tree may warrant protection as threatened or endangered because of climate change. The agency announce Thursday it will consider protections for yellow cedar, a tree revered by Tlingit (TLING’-kit), Haida (HEYE’-dah) and Tsimshian (SIM’-she-an) cultures and used …

AKRON, Ohio – Police finally caught up with a minivan carrying four caged puppies on its roof after dozens of calls poured in to 911 centers in northeast Ohio. Akron police say the driver didn’t realize he did anything wrong by leaving the mixed-breed puppies on the roof. He said …