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National News

Father & son capture escaped murder suspect

Arkansas men hold fugitive at gunpoint after finding him sleeping in car. KARK's Stephanie Sharp reports.
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PRAIRIE COUNTY, Ark. (KARK/NBC News) — An accused murderer is back behind bars after escaping Arkansas’ Prairie County Jail Thursday night. Earl Parks and another inmate, Craig Gilliam, rushed a guard when he was checking on an elderly inmate. The stole the jail keys, push another guard down, and ran out the sally port. Gilliam was caught within minutes of…

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Coronavirus, National News

Racist emails target Savannah leaders

The mayor of Savannah, Georgia, along with city council members, have been targeted with racist emails after voicing their opposition to Governor Brian Kemp's schedule for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. WSAV's Ricardo Lewis reports.
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(WSAV/NBC News) Leaders in Savannah and Atlanta say they received racist messages this week after voicing their opposition against reopening Georgia at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tweeted that she received a message calling her a racial slur and to “just shut up” and reopen the city. The mayor added that her…

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Coronavirus, National News

“Teddy Roosevelt” salutes truckers

Perched on a hillside outside of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, "President Theodore Roosevelt" waved an American flag and saluted truckers for their part in keeping the country supplied in a time of crisis Sunday. KFYR's Max Grossfeld reports.
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(KFYR/NBC News) Even though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is closed as the country battles coronavirus, its namesake is staying busy by giving thanks. As trucks passed by the Medora exit on I-94 in North Dakota Sunday, they were greeted with a laugh, a salute and a holler. “Bully for America’s truckers!” yelled Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States…or…

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Coronavirus

Missed Milestones: Coronavirus Disrupts School Traditions

For most students across the country, there'll be no senior prom or traditional graduation this year due to COVID-19, and experts say that can take a toll on their emotional well-being. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
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(NBC News) Millions of students are coming up on what would have been graduations and end-of-the-school-year events had it not been for coronavirus. Amelia Leahy is just one senior who’s final year of high school has been cut short. Her prom dress is unworn; the dance is off. So is the rest of lacrosse season. “I was about 50 saves…

Virtual Travel Offers A Stay At Home Break
Coronavirus, Health, National News

Virtual travel offers a stay-at-home break

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(NBC News) Traveling might be off the table right now, but there are ways to explore the world from the comfort of your home. You can also take a trip with an online AirBnB experience or visit a theme park in VR, without the lines, through the Virtual Disney World YouTube channel. One way to make school-from-home more exciting for…

Georgia Reopens Amid Covid 19 Fears
Coronavirus, Health, National News

Georgia reopens amid COVID-19 fears

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(NBC News) A handful of businesses are once again open across Georgia, and the hands-on nature of some of those shops has many worried. At Tony’s Barber Studio in Atlanta the COVID-19 outbreak has cut business to its core. “We’ve been a month and two weeks without any salary,” Tony Roberts says. It was that financial strain that pushed Roberts…

Coronavirus: U.s. Deaths Top 50,000
Coronavirus, Health, National News

Coronavirus: U.S. deaths top 50,000

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(NBC News) The United States hit another devastating milestone Friday. More than 50,000 Americans have now lost their lives to coronavirus. As researchers race to find treatments, with nothing yet approved, President Trump is facing a barrage of criticism for suggesting scientists look into injecting disinfectants into the human body as a cure. Less than 24 hours after making the…

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National News

“I Have To Save My Dog”

Michigan woman describes going face-to-face with the 300-pound black bear that attacked her dog...then refused to back down. WPBN's Natalie Spala reports.
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(WPBN/NBC News) — A Michigan woman is warning others after going face-to-face with a bear to save her dog. Heather Willobee says the 300-pound black bear attacked her dog Lucy as she was walking through her yard in rural Grayling Saturday night. “I could see her in the light and I knew she was coming but I also knew she…

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Coronavirus, National News

Georgia: Open for business

The state of Georgia is easing COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions...a move that many experts say is coming too soon. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
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(NBC News) — Businesses in Georgia closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic began reopening Friday morning, but not everyone agrees it’s safe to go back to work. Many that are opening their doors again are putting new social distancing measures and cleaning procedures in place. “It’s going to be a new normal, basically,” says restaurant owner Salem Makhlouf. Governor Brian…

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Coronavirus, National News

FBI raid targets ‘improper’ Covid-19 treatments

Michigan medical spa has been allegedly performing treatments for COVID-19 patients, despite the fact there is no approved treatment or cure. WDIV's Nick Monacelli reports.
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DETROIT, Mich. — (WDIV/NBC News) The FBI raided a Detroit area business Thursday morning over allegedly improper coronavirus treatments. The search warrant was executed at Allure Medical in Shelby Township. FBI agents went into the building wearing full protective gear to protect themselves from potential exposure. Sources claim the raid is because Allure has been allegedly performing treatments for COVID-19…

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