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Democrats make final New Hampshire push

(NBC News) Democratic presidential hopefuls spent Monday working crowds across New Hampshire, making one last pitch ahead of the state’s first-in-the nation primary. Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg top a new Boston Globe poll, followed by Amy Klobuchar, who jumped into the top three for the first time in the campaign following a strong debate performance. Elizabeth Warren and Joe…

Wedding day dreams “ripped away”

(KUSA) On a day in May in Disney almost two years ago, Aaron Schroeder asked Celina Lopez to be his wife, never knowing the place they planned to get married at would close just months before the big day. “And I hate wedding planning,” Lopez said. “And every step of the wedding planning process has been so terrible.” That process…

Two Wounded In NYPD “Assassination Attempts”

Gunman taken into custody after opening fire in Bronx Precinct Headquarters also suspected in attack on two officers hours earlier. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (NBC News) — A man suspected in two separate attacks that left New York City police officers wounded was taken into custody Sunday after opening fire inside Bronx Precinct Headquarters. That attack left a New York Police lieutenant wounded, shot in the arm when the gunman walked into the building Sunday morning and began shooting. The precinct…

Down To The Wire In New Hampshire

Democratic presidential hopefuls are making their final push for New Hampshire voters ahead of Tuesday's primary. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

NEW HAMPSHIRE (NBC News) — In the marathon campaign for Democratic presidential hopefuls, it’s down to the final sprint in New Hampshire. Candidates were working the diner circuit Monday morning, hoping for a last minute edge in a game of inches. Pete Buttigieg is hoping for a boost after the Iowa Democratic Party officially gave him the highest delegate count…

Florida man finds naked intruder in bed

Homeowner says "it was unpleasant" finding a nude stranger in his bed. WBBH's Nestor Montoya reports.

NAPLES, Fla. (NBC News) — A Florida man is facing charges after he was caught bare naked in someone else’s bed. Deputies said convicted felon John Lyles broke into a Naples home early Wednesday morning while victim Brandon Hall was getting something from his car. “I walked in the house and I hear voices, you know, just thinking it’s the…

No slowing down at 107

107-year-old Joe Newman still drives his convertible sports coupe, and works to keep up with his 99-year-old fiance. WFLA's Sarafina Brooks reports.

SARASOTA, Fla. (NBC News) — There’s no slowing down for 107-year-old Sarasota, Florida resident Joe Newman. “To be 107 means you keep breathing day after day,” he says. Newman, who was born in 1913, still lives a full life by running a discussion group at his senior living facility, keeping up with his 99-year-old fiancée and, on occasion, taking his…

Police: Teacher Knocked Out 1st Grader’s Tooth

Florida teacher accused of shoving 7-year-old into wall, knocking out a tooth and busting his lip. WPTV's Chris Gilmore reports.

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (NBC News) — A first grade teacher in Riviera Beach, Florida is facing child abuse charges after police say she violently shoved a 7-year-old student’s head into a wall, knocking his tooth out and busting his lip. According to her arrest report, 64-year-old Cynthia Smith is a teacher at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School. School district…

Trump, triumphant in acquittal, lashes out at “leakers and liars”

President Trump heaps praise on Republican allies and lops insults at his opposition in speech celebrating his impeachment acquittal. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Trump celebrated his acquittal Thursday in his first official remarks since his impeachment trial ended. “It was evil, corrupt, dirty cops, it was leakers and liars,” the president said of his accusers, belittling Senator Mitt Romney for being the only Republican to vote against him, and hurling insults at his critics. “Adam Schiff is a vicious,…

Arizona CEO ousted after Uber rant

Dashboard cameras capture Arizona CEO hurling racial slurs at Uber driver after being asked to sit in the back seat. KPNX's Michael Doudna reports.

TEMPE, Ariz. (NBC News) — Tempe, Arizona based Agroplasma USA announced Wednesday it has relieved founder and CEO Hans Berglund of his duties after he was caught on video using a racist slur with an Uber driver. The confrontation came about after the driver asked him to sit in the back seat. “Is that because I’m white?” Berglund asks in…