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Walking For Justic
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Walking for justice

Inspired by the death of George Floyd, Terry Willis is walking from his home state of Alabama to Minneapolis to draw attention to the need for racial justice. WMTV's Caroline Peterson reports.
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(WMTV/NBC News) An Alabama man is walking a thousand miles, from Huntsville to Minneapolis, to raise awareness for racial justice. Terry Willis made a stop in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday, sharing the death of George Floyd inspired him to make a difference. “I’m marching for change, justice and equality,” Willis said. Willis said he has walked about 40 miles a…

White House: Trump Never Told About Russian Bounties
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White House: Trump never told about Russian bounties

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(NBC News) The White House continued to push back Monday on reports that President Trump failed to act on intelligence reports that Russian intelligence agents in Afghanistan offered bounties on U.S. troops. “This was not briefed up to the President because it was not in fact verified,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters. President Trump tweeted over the…

States Hit Pause As Coronavirus Cases Surge
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States hit pause as coronavirus cases surge

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(NBC News) Many states are rolling back reopening plans due to an ongoing surge of coronavirus cases. Nationwide, the seven-day average of new cases rose more than 41% in the past week, with spikes of infections in 33 states. In a lot of places that means taking a step back, closing bars again, reducing the number of customers allowed in…

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law
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Supreme court strikes down Louisiana abortion law

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(NBC News) The United States Supreme Court handed abortion-rights advocates a win Monday, striking down a restrictive Louisiana law as unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s liberal wing to strike down Louisiana’s law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at hospitals, saying it placed undue obstacles before women seeking abortions. The law was virtually identical…

"do Not Vote For My Dad"
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“Do Not Vote For My Dad”

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(WOOD) A Michigan House of Representatives candidate is getting a lot of attention in the state and across the country — but it’s not his campaign that’s generating buzz. Rather, it’s the plea from his own children asking people not to vote for him. Robert Regan is making his third attempt at winning the 73rd District seat to represent northern…

Uber Driver Charged With Murder After Running Down Passenger
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Uber driver charged with murder after running down passenger

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(KJRH/NBC News) An Oklahoma uber driver is facing murder charges after police say he ran over a passenger. According to Tulsa police, the passenger and driver Omar Baabbad got into an argument early Friday morning. Investigators say the passenger got out of the vehicle and attempted to walk away when Baabbad hit him with his car. Witnesses said the passenger…

Lighter Fluid Attack Investigated As Hate Crime
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Lighter fluid attack investigated as hate crime

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(WMTV/NBC News) The FBI has joined the investigation into an attack on a young woman who was doused with lighter fluid and set ablaze at a Madison, Wisconsin traffic light. Althea Bernstein, 18, says she was driving on State Street last Wednesday when she heard a racial epithet through her rolled-down driver’s side window. When Bernstein, who is biracial, looked…

Body Cameras Show Last Moments Of Elijah Mcclain's Life
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Body cameras show last moments of Elijah McClain’s life

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(KUSA) In a matter of seconds, Aurora Police officers went from yelling “Stop!” to throwing 23-year-old Elijah McClain down on the ground the night of August 24, 2019. The decision to bring McClain down forms a key component in a case that has now brought national attention to a story that had only circulated in local news reports in the…

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Pets & The Pandemic: Easing Back To Work Anxiety

As more Americans return to work, pets used to work-from-home routines are facing a major adjustment. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
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(NBC News) Americans are returning to the office in increasing numbers and leaving pets who’ve grown used to work-from-home routines behind. That can cause anxiety and stress in our four-legged friends. The American Veterinary Medical Association suggests easing your pet into the new routine ahead of time if possible by waking up, feeding and walking them like you will when…

Violin Vigil Honors Elijah Mcclain
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Violin vigil honors Elijah McClain

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(KUSA/NBC News) Police and protesters clashed in Aurora, Colorado Saturday as hundreds gathered to demand justice for Elijah McClain. Police said their use of force was in response to protesters who threw projectiles at officers. Three were arrested. After calm was restored several violinists gathered to play in honor of McClain. Protesters say they want the officers and the Fire-Rescue…

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