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Roger Stone Sentenced: 3 Years, 4 Months

(NBC News) Roger Stone, a close friend and advisor to President Trump, was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in federal prison for charges including lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction House and FBI investigations. U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Stone’s crimes demanded a significant time behind bars, but she also said the seven to…

“MAGA Pigeons” descend on Las Vegas

(KSNV) An otherwise-normal flock of birds was let go in downtown Las Vegas Tuesday, on the eve of a crucial Democratic presidential debate. However, to anyone paying attention, these birds had something very strange atop their bobbing heads: customized “Make America Great Again” hats. Only one of the pigeons was different, fitted with a small orange hairpiece meant to mimic…

Jailbreak Gone Wrong: Inmate Falls Through Ceiling!

Video from Ohio's Montgomery County Jail shows an inmate fall out of the ceiling and into the arms of guards while attempting to escape.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN/NBC News) — Surveillance footage from Ohio’s Montgomery County Jail shows the moment a woman’s escape attempt came to an unexpected end. In the video, 42-year-old Jessica Boomershine can be seen falling from a drop ceiling, into the arms of guards waiting below. A handful of other occupants in the room where she was being held watched…

Rescuers Pluck Paraglider From Power Lines

California man spends hours suspended from live power lines after paraglider crash. KCRA's Marlei Martinez reports.

OLIVEHURST, Calif. (KCRA/NBC News) — A paraglider pilot is back on the ground after spending hours stuck in live power lines above the streets of Olivehurst, California Wednesday. During the hourslong rescue, PG&E crews shut off power in the area and made sure the power lines were de-energized while the man dangled in midair. The paraglider was freed from the…

Death penalty sought in backyard bodies case

Four family members plead not guilty to multiple charges including murder and child abuse after children were kept in dog cage, starved and eventually buried in the backyard of their Georgia home. WSAV's JoAnn Merrigan reports.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV/NBC News) — Georgia prosecutors will seek the death penalty against four people charged in the abuse and deaths of two children found buried in the backyard of a an Effingham County home. The bodies of 14-year-old Mary Crocker and her brother, Elwyn Crocker Jr. were found in December of 2018. It’s believed Mary died on or…

Calling All Donors: Blood Needed

The American Cancer Society and American Red Cross are putting out a call for blood donors as winter weather takes its toll on supplies needed for transfusions. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

(NBC News) An estimated 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and for many blood transfusions will be key in their fight towards recovery. Together, the American Red Cross and The American Cancer Society are putting out a call for donors, as donations tend to drop in winter due to inclement weather. “We’ve already had 3,000 blood…

Lauren Graham finds fun on “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”

Lauren Graham describes finding her feet during the dance numbers in the new hit "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist." NBC's Mark Barger reports.

(NBC) — It was just a few seasons ago that Lauren Graham was starring in “Parenthood.” Now she’s returned to the peacock network in the new musical-comedy “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” in a very different role. Getting to play Joan, the stressed out boss on “Zoey” was an even better fit for Lauren Graham than she realized. “One minute, I was…

Brushing your teeth: Do it right!

Experts say most Americans aren't brushing their teeth properly. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.

(NBC News) According to the World Dental Federation, between 60-90% of schoolchildren and nearly 100% of adults have tooth decay. Changing the way you brush can help prevent that according to Dr. Judson Wells of the UT Health School of Dentistry. He says you should divide your mouth into four quadrants, and brush each for 30 seconds. Your choice of…

Virginia gun bill defeated

(WSLS) Virginia gun rights supporters scored a major win Monday. A bill aimed at regulating assault weapons in Virginia was shot down in the state legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-5 to kill House Bill 961. Considered the most controversial gun bill of the session, it would have restricted certain rifles, including the popular AR-15, and banned certain magazines,…

Trump tweets pressure Justice Department

(NBC News) President Trump continued to tweet and retweet about the Justice Department Wednesday, against the wishes of Attorney General William Barr. The president shared comments from conservative allies that Barr should “clean house,” targeting those involved in the Russia investigation. It comes as the White House tries to tamp down reports that Barr considered resigning over some of the…