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Explosion In Downtown Nashville Believed To Be 'An Intentional Act,' Police Say

Nashville, Tenn. — A large explosion ripped through downtown Nashville early Christmas morning in what police are calling "an intentional act," apparently set off by an RV that blared warnings about a bomb before it detonated.

Law enforcement sources tell CBS News they have found what appear to be human remains near the site of the explosion. They have not indicated whether the remains are from someone connected to the explosion or from an innocent victim.

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