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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday, November 7

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As we head into the morning hours, here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday!

Hundreds of children in DCS custody are sent to out-of-state facilities

The Department of Children's Services sends many kids in its custody to out-of-state facilities because it does not have the resources in Tennessee to care for them.

As of last month, the department had 229 children in other states.

FBI stops Tennessee man's deranged plan to attack Nashville's power grid

The Columbia man facing federal charges for coming extremely close to blowing up part of the power grid had his sights set on Nashville.

We talked to federal prosecutors about the case against Skyler Philippi.

Lawmakers are already waging their opinions about new school voucher legislation

The session won't start until 2025, but Tennessee lawmakers are already expressing their platitudes for a new piece of legislation that would bring school vouchers statewide.

You can find these stories in full and more on our homepage!

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.

AI technology assisting doctors at TriStar with stroke detection and treatment

We all know AI technology is being used more and more every day. There can be a lot of useful benefits to this technology, especially in the medical field. This story shows how a local hospital is using to help save precious time when treating stroke patients. 

- Lelan Statom