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Viral “Black Lives Matter” Video Creator Explains His Mission

A man's video of reactions he got while holding a Black Lives Matter sign in a town identified as one of the "most racist" in America is gaining national attention. WOOD's Whitney Burney reports.

August 3, 2020

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HARRISON, Ark. (WOOD/NBC News) — A man’s video of reactions he got while holding a Black Lives Matter sign is gaining national attention. Rob Bliss, the man behind the video, is the owner of Rob Bliss Creative and is behind several viral videos. In the video, now viewed more than two million times, Bliss stands outside of a Walmart shopping…

“I Can’t Breathe” – Video Shows Events Leading To Shoplifting Suspect’s Death

Newly released body camera video shows a violent struggle between an Arkansas shoplifting suspect and police officers that ended with his death. KARK's Claire Kreuz reports.

July 31, 2020

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(KARK/NBC News) — The City of Conway, Arkansas and the Conway Police Department have released an edited video showing the events that led to in-custody death on February 4, 2020. Lionel Morris, 39, died after a struggle with Conway police. In the video, you can see police confront a Morris and woman inside a grocery store. Morris runs, but is…

Fauci: Early Reopening, Lack Of “Unified Plan” Fed Coronavirus Surge

Top health experts testified Friday on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential paths forward. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

July 31, 2020

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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — The nation’s top health experts faced harsh questions Friday on the Trump administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Why are other countries defeating this disease and we are not? Why is there not a plan?” Representative Jamie Raskin asked the panel. Democrats lashing out at a lack of a national response to the pandemic. Dr. Anthony…

Isaias Takes Aim

Residents from Florida to the Carolinas are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.

July 31, 2020

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(NBC News) — Coastal residents from Florida to the Carolinas are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Isaias. The storm is now projected to skirt the entire length of the Sunshine State’s east coast, but wary experts know a change in that track by just a few miles west can turn a gentle storm into a major disaster. Isiais caused…

Tulsa To Remove “Black Lives Matter” Street Painting

City attorney admits the street mural was painted without a permit after the issue was raised by the Tulsa County Republican Party chairman. KJRH's Vincent Hill reports.

July 31, 2020

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TULSA, Okla. (KJRH/NBC News) — A Black Lives Matter street painting in Tulsa, Oklahoma’s historic Greenwood District will soon be removed. The Tulsa City Council made the determination Wednesday after the city attorney admitted the mural, put in place as part of Juneteenth celebrations, was done without a permit. The debate started last week when Bob Jack, Chairman of the…

Confederate Confusion Forces Flag Removal

A Michigan bed & breakfast has taken down their Norwegian flag after it was repeatedly confused for a Confederate flag. WILX'S Maureen Halliday reports.

July 31, 2020

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(NBC News) — A Michigan bed & breakfast is changing its decor in response to confusion over their Norwegian flag. Greg and Kjersten Offbecker, owners of the Nordic Pineapple, say the red and blue banner was frequently mistaken for a Confederate flag. “They are the same color, but there are no stars on the Norwegian flag, and the Confederate flag…

Detroit Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Attacker

Investigators say officers were attacked after responding to reports of a man "swinging knives wildly" at a busy intersection. WDIV's Mara MacDonald reports.

July 31, 2020

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DETROIT, Mich. (WDIV/NBC News) — A man is dead after attacking police officers with a sword and dagger on a busy Detroit street Thursday. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said officers were on their way to a call when they saw a sword-wielding man “swinging his weapon wildly” in the middle of an intersection. Officers confronted the man, who then…

Doom Boom: Survival Sales Spike Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The ongoing hardships presented by the coronavirus have triggered a surge in the sale of survival and emergency preparedness gear. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

July 31, 2020

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(NBC News) — Once the obsession of serious survivalists, disaster preparedness is now more commonplace. With the onset of a global pandemic came a “Doom Boom” – surging sales for the survival industry. “There’s definitely the people who are prepping by having a couple of emergency items and then the people who are going all out and spending a lot…

No Relief: Congress Deadlocked On Coronavirus Relief

Expanded unemployment benefits expire today, with COVID-19 cases still on the rise and tens of millions of Americans out of work. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

July 31, 2020

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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — With expanded unemployment benefits expiring, tens of millions of Americans out of work and COVID-19 cases still on the rise, Congress remains deadlocked on a new relief plan. Republicans want to drop supplemental unemployment payments to $200 dollars, cutting them by two-thirds. The White House has offered a one week extension. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has…

South Florida Braces For Isaias

Communities are making preparations for the possible effects of Hurricane Isaias, currently predicted to strike the east coast later this weekend. WPTV's Todd Wilson reports.

July 31, 2020

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(WPTV/NBC News) — South Florida communities are bracing for the possible effects of Hurricane Isaias. Mark Stanek worked Thursday to secure his boat docked in Briny Breezes. “I brought some extra material to help strap her down, so she won’t go anywhere,” Stanek said. He said he usually would pull his boat out of the water, but he is not…

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Viral “Black Lives Matter” Video Creator Explains His Mission

A man's video of reactions he got while holding a Black Lives Matter sign in a town identified as one of the "most racist" in America is gaining national attention. WOOD's Whitney Burney reports.

“I Can’t Breathe” – Video Shows Events Leading To Shoplifting Suspect’s Death

Newly released body camera video shows a violent struggle between an Arkansas shoplifting suspect and police officers that ended with his death. KARK's Claire Kreuz reports.

Fauci: Early Reopening, Lack Of “Unified Plan” Fed Coronavirus Surge

Top health experts testified Friday on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential paths forward. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

Isaias Takes Aim

Residents from Florida to the Carolinas are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.

Tulsa To Remove “Black Lives Matter” Street Painting

City attorney admits the street mural was painted without a permit after the issue was raised by the Tulsa County Republican Party chairman. KJRH's Vincent Hill reports.

Confederate Confusion Forces Flag Removal

A Michigan bed & breakfast has taken down their Norwegian flag after it was repeatedly confused for a Confederate flag. WILX'S Maureen Halliday reports.

Detroit Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Attacker

Investigators say officers were attacked after responding to reports of a man "swinging knives wildly" at a busy intersection. WDIV's Mara MacDonald reports.

Doom Boom: Survival Sales Spike Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The ongoing hardships presented by the coronavirus have triggered a surge in the sale of survival and emergency preparedness gear. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

No Relief: Congress Deadlocked On Coronavirus Relief

Expanded unemployment benefits expire today, with COVID-19 cases still on the rise and tens of millions of Americans out of work. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

South Florida Braces For Isaias

Communities are making preparations for the possible effects of Hurricane Isaias, currently predicted to strike the east coast later this weekend. WPTV's Todd Wilson reports.

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A man's video of reactions he got while holding a Black Lives Matter sign in a town identified as one of the "most racist" in America is gaining national attention. WOOD's Whitney Burney reports.

Newly released body camera video shows a violent struggle between an Arkansas shoplifting suspect and police officers that ended with his death. KARK's Claire Kreuz reports.

Top health experts testified Friday on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential paths forward. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

Residents from Florida to the Carolinas are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.

City attorney admits the street mural was painted without a permit after the issue was raised by the Tulsa County Republican Party chairman. KJRH's Vincent Hill reports.

A Michigan bed & breakfast has taken down their Norwegian flag after it was repeatedly confused for a Confederate flag. WILX'S Maureen Halliday reports.

Investigators say officers were attacked after responding to reports of a man "swinging knives wildly" at a busy intersection. WDIV's Mara MacDonald reports.

The ongoing hardships presented by the coronavirus have triggered a surge in the sale of survival and emergency preparedness gear. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

Expanded unemployment benefits expire today, with COVID-19 cases still on the rise and tens of millions of Americans out of work. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

Communities are making preparations for the possible effects of Hurricane Isaias, currently predicted to strike the east coast later this weekend. WPTV's Todd Wilson reports.

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