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Five Wounded In Flea Market Shooting

Investigators say nearly 100 shots were fired after an argument involving a vendor turned violent. WOAI's Morgan Burrell reports.

August 17, 2020

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(WOAI/NBC News) — Police are investigating what led to an intense shooting at a San Antonio, Texas flea market Sunday morning. “It was basically pandemonium, you know, people were a few blocks down running,” said one witness. At least five people were shot, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Al Ramon, the manager of the Mission Open Air Market,…

“My Baby Didn’t Deserve This”

The mother of 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant, shot to death at point-blank range last week as he played in his father's yard, says she wants the death penalty for the man accused of pulling the trigger. WRAL's Rosalia Fodera reports.

August 17, 2020

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(WRAL/NBC News) — The mother of a 5-year-old body shot and killed while riding his bicycle outside of his father’s North Carolina home says she will ask prosecutors to seek the death penalty against the man accused of murdering her son. Cannon Hinnant’s mother, Bonny Waddell, says she is distraught, yet hopeful. She’s hopeful the suspect, Darius Sessoms will be…

Biden Leads Trump Ahead Of Convention

A new poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden holding a nine point lead over President Trump ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off tonight. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

August 17, 2020

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(NBC News) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off tonight with a speech by former First Lady Michelle Obama. Events are being held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Bernie Sanders will also serve as a featured speaker. He says he’ll focus on the plight of american families. “You’re seeing people who cannot pay their bills, who have no…

Kids & Money: Learning Financial Lessons Early

Experts say now is the perfect time to teach children how to manage their spending and savings, and high-tech tools can help. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

August 17, 2020

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(NBC News) — With so many parents spending more time at home with their kids, it may be the perfect time to talk about spending. Ted Rossman of Bankrate.com suggests parents start small. “Giving them a few bucks a week for an allowance could be a good way to teach them about saving, investing, giving charity,” Rossman says. Another option…

Postal Slowdown Could Put Mail-In Votes In Jeopardy

In an election season like no other, an unlikely battlefield has emerged: The U.S. Postal Service. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

August 14, 2020

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(NBC News) — In an election season like no other, an unlikely battlefield has emerged: The U.S. Postal Service. President Trump is drawing sharp criticism for admitting he wants to block billions of dollars in funding for the Postal Service in order to limit mail-in voting during the pandemic. Mr. Trump made the comments Thursday during an interview with Fox…

Michigan Mom: Racial Slur Scrawled On Toy Shipped By Amazon

Markia Davis says she was shocked to find the "n-word" written on the packaging of a toy ordered for her daughter, and wants Amazon to investigate. WDIV's Jason Colthorp reports.

August 14, 2020

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TAYLOR, Mich. (WDIV/NBC News) — A Taylor, Michigan, woman says she received an Amazon package for her daughter’s birthday that came with offensive language written on it. Markia Davis is getting ready for her daughter’s first birthday, and she’s received several gifts through Amazon the last few days, with more to come. However, Davis says a package she received Thursday…

Teachers Fear Return To School

An overwhelming number of teachers say it's simply not safe enough to return to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

August 14, 2020

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(NBC News) — As schools return this fall the debate on safety of students and those who teach them is reaching a fevered pitch. An overwhelming number of teachers say it’s simply not safe to go back in the classroom. Jonte Lee says like all teachers he is eager to be back in front in a class room full of…

Cancer Treatment Could Target COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are taking a novel immunotherapy designed to target cancer and re-purposing it to fight the novel coronavirus. KARE's Kent Erdahl reports.

August 14, 2020

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(KARE/NBC News) — A team of doctors and researchers at the University of Minnesota is getting resourceful in the fight against COVID-19, taking a novel immunotherapy designed to target cancer and re-purposing it to fight the novel coronavirus. For years the university’s Masonic Cancer Center has been developing genetically modified “NK,” or natural killer cells, to target cancers like lymphoma….

Butter Days Ahead: Minnesota State Fair Keeps Tradition Alive

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on much of the Minnesota State Fair, but one beloved tradition will go on: butter sculptures. KARE's Heidi Wigdahl reports.

August 14, 2020

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(NBC News) — If not for the pandemic, the Minnesota State Fair would be starting in two weeks. Even though it’s canceled this year, some state fair traditions are continuing. Thursday morning, the newly crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way was in the Dairy Building getting her likeness carved in butter. “As a little girl, I always loved coming…

Avoiding Work-From-Home Burnout

Recent surveys have found more workers are becoming frustrated with working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

August 14, 2020

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(NBC News) — Months of working from home is starting to wear on some workers. “It takes a lot more effort than the natural going around, talking to someone over coffee or having a meeting in a conference room,” says Amer Numan. Numan is a New York City-based practice lead for a data and analytics company Slalom, and feels the…

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Five Wounded In Flea Market Shooting

Investigators say nearly 100 shots were fired after an argument involving a vendor turned violent. WOAI's Morgan Burrell reports.

“My Baby Didn’t Deserve This”

The mother of 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant, shot to death at point-blank range last week as he played in his father's yard, says she wants the death penalty for the man accused of pulling the trigger. WRAL's Rosalia Fodera reports.

Biden Leads Trump Ahead Of Convention

A new poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden holding a nine point lead over President Trump ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off tonight. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

Kids & Money: Learning Financial Lessons Early

Experts say now is the perfect time to teach children how to manage their spending and savings, and high-tech tools can help. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Postal Slowdown Could Put Mail-In Votes In Jeopardy

In an election season like no other, an unlikely battlefield has emerged: The U.S. Postal Service. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

Michigan Mom: Racial Slur Scrawled On Toy Shipped By Amazon

Markia Davis says she was shocked to find the "n-word" written on the packaging of a toy ordered for her daughter, and wants Amazon to investigate. WDIV's Jason Colthorp reports.

Teachers Fear Return To School

An overwhelming number of teachers say it's simply not safe enough to return to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Cancer Treatment Could Target COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are taking a novel immunotherapy designed to target cancer and re-purposing it to fight the novel coronavirus. KARE's Kent Erdahl reports.

Butter Days Ahead: Minnesota State Fair Keeps Tradition Alive

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on much of the Minnesota State Fair, but one beloved tradition will go on: butter sculptures. KARE's Heidi Wigdahl reports.

Avoiding Work-From-Home Burnout

Recent surveys have found more workers are becoming frustrated with working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

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Investigators say nearly 100 shots were fired after an argument involving a vendor turned violent. WOAI's Morgan Burrell reports.

The mother of 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant, shot to death at point-blank range last week as he played in his father's yard, says she wants the death penalty for the man accused of pulling the trigger. WRAL's Rosalia Fodera reports.

A new poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden holding a nine point lead over President Trump ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off tonight. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

Experts say now is the perfect time to teach children how to manage their spending and savings, and high-tech tools can help. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

In an election season like no other, an unlikely battlefield has emerged: The U.S. Postal Service. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

Markia Davis says she was shocked to find the "n-word" written on the packaging of a toy ordered for her daughter, and wants Amazon to investigate. WDIV's Jason Colthorp reports.

An overwhelming number of teachers say it's simply not safe enough to return to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are taking a novel immunotherapy designed to target cancer and re-purposing it to fight the novel coronavirus. KARE's Kent Erdahl reports.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on much of the Minnesota State Fair, but one beloved tradition will go on: butter sculptures. KARE's Heidi Wigdahl reports.

Recent surveys have found more workers are becoming frustrated with working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Connect with News 40

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