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Rescue Dog Returns The Favor

A dog abandoned outside of a Tennessee animal shelter during a July thunderstorm has a new owner and a new job: registered emotional support animal. WCYB's Kristen Quon reports.

August 7, 2020

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(WCYB/NBC News) — A dog left tied to a pole during a thunderstorm has a new home and a new job: registered emotional support animal. It began on a stormy night on July 29th. Surveillance cameras at Tennessee’s Hawkins County Humane Society caught a man tying a dog to a pole outside of their building. Staff members found the dog,…

47 Years On The Run: Former Cop Helps Track Down Man Who Shot Him

A former Denver police officer is being credited with helping track down the man who shot him 50 years ago...then spent nearly 47 years on the run after escaping from prison. KUSA's Jeremy Jojola reports.

August 7, 2020

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(KUSA/NBC News) — A former Denver police officer is being credited with helping track down the man who shot him 50 years ago…then spent nearly 47 years on the run after escaping from prison. “I’m reveling in the fact that I got him,” says Daril Cinquanta, the former officer who has since retired and started his own private investigation firm….

Healing Through Crafting

Help Heal Veterans provides specially designed craft kits to veterans to help ease depression, anxiety, and even chronic pain. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

August 7, 2020

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(NBC News) — Veterans often have new battles to fight when they leave the battlefield, especially in the middle of a pandemic. “A lot of folks are isolated and feeling depressed, like a lot of our citizens but sometimes vets carry the baggage of some of the invisible wounds of war,” says Joe McClain, CEO of the Help Heal Veterans…

Pandemic Fuels Push For Touchless Tech

New technology has emerged to help minimize crowds, shared surfaces, and person-to-person contact. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

August 7, 2020

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(NBC News) — America is rethinking how it operates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. New technology has emerged to help minimize crowds, shared surfaces, and person-to-person contact. “It’s making it a good thing out of a bad situation in that it’s driving these companies to be more innovative,” says Carl Prouty of ABT Electronics. At some airports new cameras automate temperature…

Putting Masks To The Test

Four of the most popular face masks are tested for effectiveness at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. KARK's Claire Kreuz reports.

August 7, 2020

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(KARK/NBC News) — Now that face masks are a requirement when out in public in many places, people want to know which mask is the most effective. The biology department at the University of Arkansas Little Rock recently helped put four kinds of masks to the test. The N-95 mask, disposable mask, cloth mask and neck gaiter are the most…

July Hiring Slowdown Comes As Relief Talks Stall

New report shows unemployment at 10.2 percent, with slower hiring in July. Meanwhile, negotiations on a new coronavirus relief plan have stalled in Washington. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

August 7, 2020

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(NBC News) — Unemployment fell to 10.2 percent last month while job growth slowed to 1.8 million. The numbers underscore what Americans already know: The country needs a financial bailout. But talks have stalled in Washington and coronavirus relief is in jeopardy. “We’re still a considerable amount apart,” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Thursday after the latest…

California Wildfire Destroys Homes, Forces Evacuations

The "Stagecoach" fire burning near Bakersfield has destroyed at least ten homes and burned dangerously close to another that firefighter were able to save. KGET's Karen Hua reports.

August 7, 2020

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(KGET/NBC News) — At least ten homes have been destroyed and hundreds more are threatened by a wildfire burning near Bakersfield, California. The “Stagecoach” fire has consumed 7,000 acres and was at 15 percent containment as of Thursday evening. Ron Lefever was forced to evacuate his home in the Walker Basin area as flames approached. Firefighters were able to save…

Texas Clinic Accused Of Fake Coronavirus Testing

Prosecutors say the man running the clinic is not a doctor and the clinics COVID-19 tests are not as advertised. KPRC's Jacob Rascon reports.

August 7, 2020

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LA PORTE, Texas (KPRC/NBC News) — A Texas judge has issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday against a Houston-area clinic. The order shuts down the Clinica Hispana in La Porte until further notice after the Texas Attorney General presented evidence that the man running the clinic is not a doctor and the clinic’s COVID-19 tests are not as advertised….

Egg-cellent Accomodations: Chickens Enjoy Luxury Coop

Heather Kinder has used her spare time during quarantine to complete an incredibly luxurious chicken coop, complete with curtains and a chandelier, for her backyard flock. KARK's Hilary Hunt reports.

August 7, 2020

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(KARK/NBC News) — A Sherwood, Arkansas woman has spent her quarantine making a luxury coop for her flock of chickens. “Things just kind of got out of control, we were bored,” says Heather Kinder. The custom coop includes a crystal chandelier, art and even curtains. It took about six weeks to create. At the end of the day, Kinder says…

Trump Teases Early Vaccine Release

President Trump says a vaccine could be ready in time for the November election; Facebook and Twitter remove his posts stating children are "almost immune" to COVID-19. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

August 6, 2020

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(NBC News) — As researchers race toward a coronavirus vaccine, President Trump says one could be ready around the time Americans head to the polls in November. Asked if that would improve his reelection chances, Mr. Trump responded “It wouldn’t hurt but I’m not doing it for the election, I want it fast because I want to save a lot…

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Rescue Dog Returns The Favor

A dog abandoned outside of a Tennessee animal shelter during a July thunderstorm has a new owner and a new job: registered emotional support animal. WCYB's Kristen Quon reports.

47 Years On The Run: Former Cop Helps Track Down Man Who Shot Him

A former Denver police officer is being credited with helping track down the man who shot him 50 years ago...then spent nearly 47 years on the run after escaping from prison. KUSA's Jeremy Jojola reports.

Healing Through Crafting

Help Heal Veterans provides specially designed craft kits to veterans to help ease depression, anxiety, and even chronic pain. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Pandemic Fuels Push For Touchless Tech

New technology has emerged to help minimize crowds, shared surfaces, and person-to-person contact. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

Putting Masks To The Test

Four of the most popular face masks are tested for effectiveness at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. KARK's Claire Kreuz reports.

July Hiring Slowdown Comes As Relief Talks Stall

New report shows unemployment at 10.2 percent, with slower hiring in July. Meanwhile, negotiations on a new coronavirus relief plan have stalled in Washington. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

California Wildfire Destroys Homes, Forces Evacuations

The "Stagecoach" fire burning near Bakersfield has destroyed at least ten homes and burned dangerously close to another that firefighter were able to save. KGET's Karen Hua reports.

Texas Clinic Accused Of Fake Coronavirus Testing

Prosecutors say the man running the clinic is not a doctor and the clinics COVID-19 tests are not as advertised. KPRC's Jacob Rascon reports.

Egg-cellent Accomodations: Chickens Enjoy Luxury Coop

Heather Kinder has used her spare time during quarantine to complete an incredibly luxurious chicken coop, complete with curtains and a chandelier, for her backyard flock. KARK's Hilary Hunt reports.

Trump Teases Early Vaccine Release

President Trump says a vaccine could be ready in time for the November election; Facebook and Twitter remove his posts stating children are "almost immune" to COVID-19. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

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A dog abandoned outside of a Tennessee animal shelter during a July thunderstorm has a new owner and a new job: registered emotional support animal. WCYB's Kristen Quon reports.

A former Denver police officer is being credited with helping track down the man who shot him 50 years ago...then spent nearly 47 years on the run after escaping from prison. KUSA's Jeremy Jojola reports.

Help Heal Veterans provides specially designed craft kits to veterans to help ease depression, anxiety, and even chronic pain. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

New technology has emerged to help minimize crowds, shared surfaces, and person-to-person contact. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

Four of the most popular face masks are tested for effectiveness at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. KARK's Claire Kreuz reports.

New report shows unemployment at 10.2 percent, with slower hiring in July. Meanwhile, negotiations on a new coronavirus relief plan have stalled in Washington. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

The "Stagecoach" fire burning near Bakersfield has destroyed at least ten homes and burned dangerously close to another that firefighter were able to save. KGET's Karen Hua reports.

Prosecutors say the man running the clinic is not a doctor and the clinics COVID-19 tests are not as advertised. KPRC's Jacob Rascon reports.

Heather Kinder has used her spare time during quarantine to complete an incredibly luxurious chicken coop, complete with curtains and a chandelier, for her backyard flock. KARK's Hilary Hunt reports.

President Trump says a vaccine could be ready in time for the November election; Facebook and Twitter remove his posts stating children are "almost immune" to COVID-19. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

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