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Uncertainty Surrounds Back-To-School Shopping

With many schools still working to decide how classes will resume this fall, parents are unsure which supplies they'll need and retailers are extending sales in response. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

August 5, 2020

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(NBC News) — Parents across the country are still in the dark about school reopening plans, leaving many families wondering how to prepare and putting off back-to-school shopping. In response, many retailers are extending sales. “The deals will run probably through early to mid-September,” says Samantha Gordon of Consumer Reports. Extra time to take advantage of steep discounts on technology,…

Chief “Deeply Troubled” By Video Of Handcuffed Kids

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson explains circumstances surrounding controversial traffic stop during which several young Black children were held at gunpoint and handcuffed. KUSA's Katie Eastman reports.

August 5, 2020

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AURORA, Colo. (KUSA/NBC News) — Aurora, Colorado’s police chief says she is “deeply troubled” by a weekend traffic stop after reviewing video of the incident. Throughout Aurora, electronic license plate readers help officers spot stolen cars, but on Sunday morning officers received an alert for a blue SUV that wasn’t stolen. The car stopped on Sunday just happened to have…

“Progress” Made On Coronavirus Relief Package

Democratic Congressional leaders and the White House are making progress in negotiations to provide coronavirus relief. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

August 5, 2020

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(NBC News) — Democratic Congressional leaders and the White House are making progress in negotiations to provide coronavirus relief. “I would characterize the conversations as productive and a step in the right direction,” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said following Tuesday’s talks. “In some cases we’re inching along in others we’re making more progress,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

Isaias Leaves Six Dead, Millions Without Power

The storm spawned tornadoes and widespread flooding along the East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

August 5, 2020

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(NBC News) — At least six people are dead and millions without power in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. The intense storm left a long trail of destruction along the East Coast after making landfall in North Carolina late Monday, then rapidly pushing north. The effects of the storm were felt hundreds of miles from the point where it made…

Florida Man Attacks Bartender During Racist Tirade

Video shows self-proclaimed white supremacist knock bartender unconscious during racially fueled rant. WFLA's Allyson Henning reports.

August 5, 2020

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NOKOMIS, Fla. (WFLA/NBC News) — A Florida bartender is on the mend following a violent attack. The entire incident was captured on camera by a bystander outside Pop’s Sunset Grill in Nokomis on Friday Cell phone video shows a man identified by deputies as 36-year-old Nicholas Schock shirtless while on a racially-fueled rant outside the restaurant. In the video, the…

“It Is What It Is” – Trump Defends Coronavirus Response

President Trump insists his administration has the COVID-19 pandemic under control in Axios On HBO interview, despite 150,000 American deaths. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

August 4, 2020

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(NBC News) — President Trump is taking heat for telling an interviewer that the rising death toll from COVID-19 “is what it is.” In his interview with Axios on HBO, Mr. Trump insists his administration has the pandemic under control. “They are dying, that’s true. And it is what it is. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t doing everything we…

Isaias Cuts Path Of Destruction

The deadly storm has left hundreds of thousands without power along the East Coast. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

August 4, 2020

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(NBC News) — Isaias left a path of destruction across several states Tuesday. The storm made landfall as Category One hurricane late Monday along the North Carolina coast, where two people are dead and at least a dozen more injured. High winds and heavy rain continued as the storm rapidly pushed north, with storm surge and flood waters swallowing roadways…

World’s Longest Yard Sale Begins

The annual Worlds Longest Yard Sale, stretching from Michigan to Alabama, began Thursday, despite the coronavirus pandemic. WRCB's Grace McKenna reports.

August 4, 2020

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(WRCB) — The annual World’s Longest Yard Sale officially kicked off Thursday, despite the coronavirus. Days before the official start of the sale, which stretches from Michigan to Alabama, Signal Mountain, Tennessee was already dotted with sellers and shoppers. Lone Oak Community Center President Tommy Johnson says the early birds played it safe with social distancing. “When couples come in…

“America’s Got Talent” Goes Viral

Tonight "AGT" takes a look back at 15 of their most jaw-dropping moments from past seasons. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.

August 4, 2020

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(NBC) — “America’s Got Talent” is taking a look back at its 15 seasons tonight with a countdown of the show’s top viral moments. Auditioning for “AGT” is intimidating, especially for a 12-year-old girl and her puppet pal. “I was way more nervous,” says Season 12 winner Darci Lynn Farmer. “Petunia was like, I got this!” Getting the Golden Buzzer…

Battling “Pandemic Fatigue”

The COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on anyone, even if they aren't sick. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

August 4, 2020

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(NBC News) — Months into the pandemic, many of the people who have avoided COVID-19 are sick and tired of the new living conditions imposed by the virus. Social lives are on hold and homes are now work places, for those fortunate enough have work. And while most Americans accept mask mandates, not everyone does. Adding to the anxiety, the…

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Uncertainty Surrounds Back-To-School Shopping

With many schools still working to decide how classes will resume this fall, parents are unsure which supplies they'll need and retailers are extending sales in response. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

Chief “Deeply Troubled” By Video Of Handcuffed Kids

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson explains circumstances surrounding controversial traffic stop during which several young Black children were held at gunpoint and handcuffed. KUSA's Katie Eastman reports.

“Progress” Made On Coronavirus Relief Package

Democratic Congressional leaders and the White House are making progress in negotiations to provide coronavirus relief. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

Isaias Leaves Six Dead, Millions Without Power

The storm spawned tornadoes and widespread flooding along the East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Florida Man Attacks Bartender During Racist Tirade

Video shows self-proclaimed white supremacist knock bartender unconscious during racially fueled rant. WFLA's Allyson Henning reports.

“It Is What It Is” – Trump Defends Coronavirus Response

President Trump insists his administration has the COVID-19 pandemic under control in Axios On HBO interview, despite 150,000 American deaths. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

Isaias Cuts Path Of Destruction

The deadly storm has left hundreds of thousands without power along the East Coast. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

World’s Longest Yard Sale Begins

The annual Worlds Longest Yard Sale, stretching from Michigan to Alabama, began Thursday, despite the coronavirus pandemic. WRCB's Grace McKenna reports.

“America’s Got Talent” Goes Viral

Tonight "AGT" takes a look back at 15 of their most jaw-dropping moments from past seasons. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.

Battling “Pandemic Fatigue”

The COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on anyone, even if they aren't sick. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

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With many schools still working to decide how classes will resume this fall, parents are unsure which supplies they'll need and retailers are extending sales in response. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson explains circumstances surrounding controversial traffic stop during which several young Black children were held at gunpoint and handcuffed. KUSA's Katie Eastman reports.

Democratic Congressional leaders and the White House are making progress in negotiations to provide coronavirus relief. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

The storm spawned tornadoes and widespread flooding along the East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Video shows self-proclaimed white supremacist knock bartender unconscious during racially fueled rant. WFLA's Allyson Henning reports.

President Trump insists his administration has the COVID-19 pandemic under control in Axios On HBO interview, despite 150,000 American deaths. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

The deadly storm has left hundreds of thousands without power along the East Coast. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

The annual Worlds Longest Yard Sale, stretching from Michigan to Alabama, began Thursday, despite the coronavirus pandemic. WRCB's Grace McKenna reports.

Tonight "AGT" takes a look back at 15 of their most jaw-dropping moments from past seasons. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.

The COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on anyone, even if they aren't sick. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

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