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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

TN: Animal Welfare

The red squirrel is among the species in Tennessee at risk of being added to the endangered species list. (Richard Towell/flickr)
New Report: One in Three Species in U.S. at Risk of Extinction

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is the most biologically diverse inland state in the country, but a new report released by the National Wildlife …

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The popularity of backyard chickens is believed to be a factor in the rise in salmonella cases. (Thunder Circus/flickr)
Growth of Backyard Chickens Hatches Salmonella Outbreak

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Growing numbers of Tennesseans are raising backyard chickens, both as pets and as a healthy source of food. While there are …

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A new study of plants purchased at national retail outlets shows a drop in pesticides harmful to bees. (Danic/morguefile.com)
Study: Bee-utiful Impact of New Pesticide Policies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A campaign to protect declining bee populations is making progress. A new study conducted at garden centers across the U.S…

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For the eighth time, Congress is considering legislation to increase federal protection for land in Tennesee's Cherokee National Forest. (John W. Iwanski/Flickr)
Tennessee Wilderness Act: Protecting a State Resource

ERWIN, Tenn. - This weekend, thousands of Tennesseans and visitors packed up and hiked into thousands of acres of public lands in the state…

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Beekeepers in Tennessee are being encouraged to use queen bees that have been bred to resist mites. (jose fernandez/flickr.com)
Pesticides, Mites Threaten Nation's Bees, Report Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Beekeepers across the country report losing nearly 44 percent of their colonies over the last year, according to an annual …

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Cage-free poultry farms are growing in Tennessee and the rest of the country, because of major retailers such as Kroger announcing they will limit their egg sales to cage-free production. (CowgirlJules/flickr.com)
Major TN Grocer Will Sell Only Cage-Free Eggs by 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Animal rights groups are calling it "egg-cellent" news. Kroger – with at least 50 locations in Tennessee – is …

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The Tennessee Department of Health and the USDA are working together to distribute rabies vaccination packets for raccoons over the next couple of weeks in parts of Tennessee. Credit: ciconroy/morguefile.com
Tennessee Ramps Up Rabies Protection

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - If you took a hike in the wilderness this weekend, you may have noticed little blocks or packets on the ground. Those are …

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A Mercy for Animals investigation found chickens at a Dukedom, Tennessee, farm were bred to grow so quickly they became crippled under their own weight. Credit: Mercy for Animals.
Chicken Farm Loses Contract After Abuse Uncovered

DUKEDOM, Tenn. – A Tennessee chicken farm has lost its contract to provide chickens for McDonald's through Tyson Foods, after the chicken …

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A National Wildlife Federation poll shows hunters and anglers are willing to put aside their political differences in support of greater EPA protections for clean water, including small headwaters and wetlands. Photo credit: Shaun Quinlan/Morguefile.
Hunters, Anglers Support EPA Clean Water Policy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Over half of Tennessee residents take part in outdoor recreation each year, according to the Outdoor Industry Association…

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Dogs with canine flu may have a fever, runny nose, loss of appetite and lack of energy. Pet owners are encouraged to take their dog to the vet if it exhibits these symptoms. Photo credit: Jfellas/Morguefile.
Canine Flu: Tennessee is Monitoring for Signs of Illness

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cases of canine flu have been confirmed in states surrounding Tennessee, including Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and …

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PHOTO: The University of Tennessee Extension estimates Tennessee's bee population has declined by as much as 50 percent in recent years. Photo credit: Butkovicdub/Morguefile.
What's the Buzz on Tennessee Bee Population Decline?

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee honey bees are feeling the sting of a variety of environmental factors. According to estimates from the University of …

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U.S. cosmetic companies, once cruelty free, are testing on animals in China in order to sell products there - unbeknownst to many U.S. consumers. Photo credit: PETA
Facing Facts on Makeup Testing on Animals in China

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's World Week for Animals in Laboratories, a time to remember the millions of animals in Tennessee and around the world that are …

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