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Biden gains momentum as Buttigieg and Klobuchar drop out

(NBC News) Joe Biden, riding a wave of momentum after his South Carolina primary win, effectively seized the party’s moderate lane in a sharp turnaround Monday, just a week after his candidacy seemed in danger of stalling. “I’m very much alive because of you,” Biden told supporters. Former rivals Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg both dropped out of the race…

At least six U.S. Coronavirus deaths confirmed

(NBC News) At least six coronavirus deaths have now been confirmed in the United States, all of them in Washington state. As the virus continues to spread, there are now 90 cases in 14 states. Still, health experts say there is no need to panic. “With early aggressive measures countries can stop transmission and save lives,” says World Health Organization…

College recruiter fired after lining up students by skin color, hair texture

Oklahoma Christian University recruiter fired after asking students to line up by skin color, then hair texture, from "nappiest to straightest," during visit to high school. KFOR's Peyton Yager reports.

OKLAHOMA (KFOR/NBC News) — A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University has been fired following an exercise he decided to implement during a visit to Harding Charter Preparatory in Oklahoma City. “He was like, ‘Let’s play a little game,’” junior Korey Todd said. “He said, ‘Okay, everyone now line up from darkest to lightest skin complexion.’” Then the students were told…

Buried History: South Carolina residents uncover long lost cemetery

Recently re-discovered Eddy Lake Cemetery may contain the graves of slaves. Now the push is on to preserve them. WMBF's Christel Bell reports.

BUCKSPORT, S.C. (NBC News) — A lost family that is now home. That’s the feeling for residents who feel connected to a recently discovered cemetery that was found in South Carolina’s Bucksport community, not far from Myrtle Beach. “We found you, we found you. You heard about it, it’s almost like Big Foot; does it really it exist?” Bucksport resident…

Tech Toys Take Over

Some newly-announced toys are already sold out through the holidays! NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports on the hottest toy trends including Tesla Hot Wheels, Alexa-enabled playsets and the new explosion of "Baby Yoda" products.

(NBC News) — Some highly-anticipated toys coming out later this year, and many of them are already selling out through 2021. A variety of Baby Yoda merchandise is launching, including an animatronic toy from Hasbro. Pre-orders already sold out through the holidays. Also selling out: a new Tesla Cybertruck from Hot Wheels. Those are part of many announcements at the…

“Good Boys” Set Sights On Olympics

When Colorado Marine Kyle King qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials, four other runners decided they would work hard to join him as a team. KUSA's Katie Eastman reports.

DENVER, Colo. (NBC News) When Kyle King qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials with a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 4 seconds, there were four other runners in Denver, Colorado who decided they would work hard to join King at the trials as a team. They are five runners who call themselves ‘The Good Boys,’ named after the…

“Every Time We Talk To Her, Her Story Changes”

Tennessee sheriff says Megan "Maggie" Boswell, mother of missing toddler Evelyn Boswell, isn't pregnant and wasn't asked to take a polygraph test, despite claims she made to reporters. WCYB's Kristen Quon reports.

TENNESSEE (WCYB/NBC News) — Jail records reveal Megan “Maggie” Boswell, the mother at the center of a Tennessee AMBER alert, is not pregnant. Boswell previously stated to NBC affiliate WCYB that she was pregnant, which is why she was not able to take a polygraph test. Boswell was arrested shortly after that interview on a charge of making false reports….

Pence Promises “Full Resources” to fight coronavirus

Vice President Pence takes over federal response to coronavirus outbreak; first suspected "community transmission" case reported in California. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

WASHINGTON (NBC News) Vice President Mike Pence promised Thursday the “full resources of the federal government continue to be brought to bear” in response to the coronavirus outbreak. President Trump announced Wednesday he was placing Pence in charge of the coordinated effort to fight the virus. Meanwhile, concern is mounting as the Centers for Disease Control confirms what may be…

10-Year-Old shot by babysitter taking selfies

Investigators say Houston boy's 19-year-old aunt admitted she was taking photos with a gun when it went off. KPRC's Rose-Ann Aragon reports.

HOUSTON, Texas (NBC News) — A Houston, Texas teen’s bail has been set at $20,000 on Thursday after investigators said she accidentally shot her 10-year-old nephew while posing for pictures with a gun. The shooting was reported around 4:17 p.m. Tuesday. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the child was listed in serious condition. Gonzalez said the child’s 19-year-old aunt,…