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Politics

Tulsa readies for Trump rally

Tens of thousands of supporters are expected to attend the president's first rally in months, despite rising concern over COVID-19 infections and criticism over the Juneteenth weekend timing. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
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TULSA, Okla. (NBC News) — Final preparations are underway for President Trump’s weekend rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Supporters have been camping out since last weekend. “It’s just really important for us in the midst of everything going on to come out in great numbers and show our support to President Trump,” says Ester Seim. On Saturday the president will host…

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National News

Georgia mayor offers resignation after controversial Facebook posts

Bloomingdale Mayor Ben Rozier offers apology to his city's residents and says he plans to step down after a Facebook post promoting racial stereotypes. WSAV's Ricardo Lewis reports.
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BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (WSAV/NBC News)  — The mayor of Bloomingdale, Georgia says he plans to resign Friday at the request of the entire city council. Earlier this week, Mayor Ben Rozier shared a controversial post on Facebook that many have said promotes racial stereotypes. “I reposted it without thinking about the times we’re living in right now with so much unrest,”…

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National News

Blooming business: Florist offers curbside bouquets

Rhode Island wedding florist finds a unique way to keep her business afloat amid coronavirus cancellations. WJAR's Sam Read reports.
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WICKFORD, R.I. (WJAR/NBC News)  — A Rhode Island wedding florist has come up with a unique way to share her creations after coronavirus cancellations took a huge toll on her business. For the last two weeks Toni Chandler, the owner of “Wild Child Flowers and Gardens,” has set up shop on the side walk in Wickford. “These are peonies I…

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National News

Mowing made easy: robots tackle lawn care

Keeping the lawn in shape during the summer heat can be a dreaded chore...until now. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
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(NBC News) — Maintaining a lawn in the summer heat is often a dreaded chore for homeowners. Now there are robots that can do the job for you. Worx, the company that makes the highly-rated Landroid, says autonomous mowers are getting more popular. There are a variety of models available from makers such as Robomow, Honda and Husqvarna. The robot…

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National News, Politics

Trump’s tough week

After a Supreme Court loss on DACA and scorching criticism from former National Security Advisor John Bolton, President Trump is pushing forward with plans for a controversial rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Trump is pushing ahead with plans for his first campaign rally since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. “There’s just a hunger for the rallies and I enjoy doing them,” he tells Fox News. Health officials have urged the president to reconsider crowding thousands of people into an arena given Tulsa’s 100-percent spike in hospitalizations…

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National News

The Dream Is Alive: Supreme Court protects DACA

Ruling blocks Trump administration from ending Obama-era program that allows hundreds of thousands brought into the U.S. illegally as children to remain...for now. NBC's Alice Barr reports.
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WASHINGTON — (NBC News) The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The Obama-era program allowed children brought to the United States illegally as children avoid deportation. “There were doors closing and right now things don’t seem like they’re against us, for now. So I’m pretty happy,” DACA recipient…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus puts squeeze on disaster relief

Many of the volunteers who help provide emergency relief after hurricanes and other disasters are also in high-risk groups for COVID-19. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
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(NBC News) The coronavirus pandemic is challenging disaster relief response across the country by cutting into critical volunteer support. Many of those volunteers fall into high risk categories, forcing organizations to rethink how to safely respond. Seventy-five percent of the Salvation Army’s volunteers are over 65 years old. “We are encouraging volunteers at a high risk for infection not to…

Coronavirus Puts Squeeze On Disaster Relief
National News

Coronavirus puts squeeze on disaster relief

NBC News,

(NBC News) The coronavirus pandemic is challenging disaster relief response across the country by cutting into critical volunteer support. Many of those volunteers fall into high risk categories, forcing organizations to rethink how to safely respond. Seventy-five percent of the Salvation Army’s volunteers are over 65 years old. “We are encouraging volunteers at a high risk for infection not to…

"this Is Not The Finish Line" Atlanta Officers Charged
National News

“This Is Not The Finish Line” – Atlanta officers charged

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(NBC News) Two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks have been charged in connection with his death. Officer Garrett Rolfe, who fired the shots that took Brooks’ life, has been charged with 11 counts, including felony murder. Devin Brosnan’s charges include aggravated assault and violation of oath. The charging documents reveal disturbing details of the…

Officer Charged After Striking Suspect With Suv
National News

Officer Charged After Striking Suspect With SUV

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(KSDK/NBC News) A former Florissant, Missouri police officer has been charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and fourth-degree assault after residential surveillance cameras captured him strike a man with his police SUV. The announcement of charges comes after a doorbell camera captured Officer Joshua Smith, 31 driving his unmarked Florissant police SUV into a man in a Dellwood neighborhood…

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