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Breakfast buddies: squirrel and groundhog share morning meals

Rhode Island man's backyard feeders have become a regular meeting spot for an unlikely pair of friends. WJAR's Sam Read reports.
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KINGSTON, R.I. (WJAR/NBC News) — In a wooded area of Kingston, Rhode Island lots of animals call Homestead Circle their home. The same goes for Ronald Lopes. He and his family moved to the area about a year ago to be closer to the beach, and now enjoys the animals as well. “It’s actually pretty cool to watch,” Lopes says….

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National News

Serial Skinny-Dipper Busted

Police say security footage shows Florida woman repeatedly broke into neighbor's property and swam naked in his pool while he was out of the country. WBBH's Joseph Ojo reports.
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(WBBH/NBC News) — A Florida woman is facing charges after allegedly breaking into her neighbor’s pool several times to go skinny dipping. On Friday, Charlotte County deputies responded to an Englewood home for a report of a burglary after the owner reported his pool cage was cut open. Deputies collected cigarettes, keys, women’s underwear, and a steak knife left behind…

Search For Mass Graves Resumes In Tulsa
National News

Search for mass graves resumes in Tulsa

Historians believe victims of the city's 1921 race massacre could be buried at one of three sites currently being investigated. KJRH's Gitzel Puente reports.
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TULSA, Okla. (KJRH/NBC News) —  The search for possible mass graves created after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has resumed. On Monday, a team conducted site preparations and began the initial soil removal at Oaklawn Cemetery, one of the three possible mass graves locations. A team of city employees and researchers from the University of Oklahoma dug into a 16…

America's Fittest Cities: Where Does Yours Rank?
Health, National News

America’s fittest cities: Where does yours rank?

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation have released their annual fitness rankings. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
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(NBC News) — Which cities are havens for health and which have some work to do? The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation have released their annual fitness rankings. Researchers looked at everything from community indicators like air quality and recreational facilities to personal health behaviors including getting enough exercise and eating well. For the third year…

"america's Got Talent" The Final Audtions
Entertainment

“America’s Got Talent” – The Final Audtions

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a major change in the way auditions took place on this season of "America's Got Talent." NBC's Mark Barger reports.
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(NBC) — “America’s Got Talent” wraps up its auditions tonight. COVID-19 forced the show to go without an audience for some of the auditions. That made things difficult for some hopeful comedians. “You go out on stage and you’re measured by what kind of laughter you get, and when nobody’s there it’s tough,” says judge Howie Mandel. For one singer…

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National News

Colorado Wildfire Forces Evacuations

The "Elephant Butte" fire burning near Evergreen has forced hundreds of residents to flee. KUSA's Jordan Chavez reports.
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EVERGREEN, Colo. (KUSA/NBC News) — Hundreds of homes in and around Evergreen, Colorado have received an evacuation notice due to the Elephant Butte wildfire. The fire erupted just west of Evergreen Monday. The notice first went to homes within a five-mile radius where the fire was first reported, but has since expanded to up to 1,000 homes, according to the…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Closures: States reverse course

As COVID-19 infections spike across the country, some states are reversing course on reopening efforts and once again shutting businesses down. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — With coronavirus spreading over much of the country, some states are starting to reverse course on reopening. California and Oregon are the latest states to scale back. California is closing bars, restaurants, and most gyms and hair salons after a spike in new coronavirus cases. It’s spreading in 41 states and the nation’s capitol, prompting a warning…

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Coronavirus, National News, Politics

Trump administration works to discredit Fauci

White House officials point to Fauci's early comments on the virus; supporters of the nation's top infectious disease expert say the science has evolved and quotes were taken out of context. NBC's Alice Barr reports.
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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — As coronavirus cases hit alarming new highs across the country, the White House is trying to persuade Americans the growing crisis is under control. The Trump administration is now attempting to discredit Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, who has spoken frankly about the U.S. response to the virus. White House officials quietly…

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National News

Justice For Vanessa: Hundreds Take Part In Convoy For Murdered Soldier

Supporters gather in San Antonio to help raise awareness of the case of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen. WOAI's Morgan Burrell reports.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (NBC News) A massive fleet of cars, trucks and motorcycles formed a convoy through San Antonio, Texas, Saturday to remember murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. Before Guillen’s murder, the 20-year-old allegedly told her family she had been sexually harassed, but feared to report it. “We are behind their family and we support them 100 percent,” said…

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