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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday, December 5

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Here's a look at the top stories to start your day!

United Healthcare customers being hit by scammers with fake charges for medical supplies never received

How often do you get notices from your health insurance company that you just toss aside?

Well, you may want to pay closer attention to those statements going forward.

Former TSU financial aid director claims she was fired because she wouldn't lie for student funds

The former financial director of Tennessee State University is claiming in a new lawsuit against the school she was fired this fall because she wouldn't commit perjury for scholarship money.

Law enforcement encourage shoppers to protect their packages from porch pirates

After several major shopping days, it’s fitting that the Wednesday after Thanksgiving is recognized as National Package Protection Day.

Millions of packages are stolen each year, causing significant financial losses for shoppers. While porch piracy tends to spike during the holiday season.

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

Adventures in Iceland: Tourists credited with saving Iceland after economic collapse

My friend and colleague Carrie Sharp had a lot of fun last week, on an adventure to a country more than three thousand miles away! She’s back now – sharing her Adventures in Iceland through stories, and incredible images of this remarkably beautiful and unique island nation (kudos to Chief Photographer Catherine Steward)! But did you know Nashville has something very important in common with Iceland? Tourism! Here, Carrie explains how a volcanic eruption decades ago helped save the country’s economy from collapse!

-Rhori Johnston