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911 Rescue: Help from 2,000 miles away

Wisconsin 911 operator helps rescue Green Bay human trafficking victim being held captive in the Dominican Republic. WGBA's Abigail Hantke reports.
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GREEN BAY, Wisc. (NBC News) — An international phone call helped save a Green Bay, Wisconsin woman’s life as she was being held captive about 2,000 miles away. “I never expected this to happen,” said Tracy Ertl, the Communications Supervisor for Brown County Public Safety. It’s a rare occurrence that the Brown County Dispatch Center gets an international call. The…
National News

Eleven Injured In Los Angeles High-Rise Fire

Investigators say fire at popular 25-story apartment building is "suspicious." NBC's Jennifer Bjorklund reports.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (NBC News) — At least 11 people were injured Wednesday when fire ripped through a Los Angeles apartment building. Flames could be seen shooting from the side of the 25-story building as ladder trucks worked to rescue residents forced onto their balconies. “No one jumped. We two people had two people contemplating, and we got on our public…
Entertainment

“The Good Place” comes to an end

Acclaimed afterlife comedy "The Good Place" wraps up its run tonight. NBC's Mark Barger takes a look back with the cast.
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(NBC News) — A journey through the afterlife that started four seasons ago comes to an end tonight. “The Good Place” creator Michael Schur made the call to end the show because mission of the characters was complete. It’s also the end of co-star Jameela Jamil’s first professional acting job. “How do I follow this? How do you find another show…
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Wiping Out Crime: Alabama town targets toilet paper bandits

City officials hope new security cameras will help them crackdown on loss of toilet paper and other supplies at park restrooms.
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BAILEYTON, Ala. (NBC News) — City leaders in Baileyton, Alabama are working to bring an end to a recent crime wave. They’re hoping to wipe out a rash of toilet paper burglaries that have been taking place at local parks for the past two years. “They steal our 12 and 15 inch rolls of toilet paper, then they tear our…
National News, Politics

White House moves to block Bolton book

The White House now claims a book by former National Security Advisor John Bolton , alleging President Trump admitted to withholding Ukraine military aid in exchange for a Biden investigation, contains classified information and cannot be published.
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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — In a move that could have a major impact on President Trump’s ongoing impeachment trial, the White House is working to stop publication of a new book from former National Security Advisor John Bolton. In a letter to Bolton‘s attorney, the White House National Security Council says Bolton’s book contains classified information and cannot be published. Bolton’s…
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Child Abuse Investigation Uncovers Skeletal Remains

Arizona authorities discover skeletal remains inside a Phoenix home shortly after removing children as part of an abuse allegation.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (NBC News) — Two people were arrested Tuesday after human skeletal remains were found at a home in Phoenix, Arizona when firefighters responded to a call. The Phoenix Police Department said 56-year-old Rafael Loera and 50-year-old Maribel Loera were arrested after the remains were found. Officers initially responded to the home on January 20 to check the welfare…
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Doubling Down: Couple conceives triplets naturally…twice

Milwaukee mother says "sleep became a foreign concept to us" after her family grows by leaps and bounds.
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(NBC News) — When Tyana Stanton and Jarrell Covington found out there were expecting their first set of triplets, they had mixed emotions. “I was excited and nervous at the same time,” Jarrell says. “I was really scared. I was like ‘how did this happen?’” Tyana adds. Tyana does have some experience. “I’m a twin and then I have twin…
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Ready For The Spotlight: Dog battling cancer to star in Super Bowl™ ad

Golden Retriever Scout, being treated for cancer at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, is set to star in his own Super Bowl ad.
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WISCONSIN (NBC News) — A dog named Scout being treated for cancer at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine will be the star of a very special Super Bowl ad. Scout is a golden retriever who also serves as the unofficial mascot for the company “WeatherTech”. Weathertech makes automotive accessories like customized floor mats. They also manufacture home…
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Sofa Surprise: Kansas man finds huge snake under couch cushions

Justin Bailey has no idea how a boa constrictor wound up inside his sofa.
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KANSAS (NBC News) — A Kansas man is still baffled after discovering a huge snake…in his couch. Justin Bailey’s Monday morning got off to a rough start. He was getting ready for work and couldn’t find his keys. He checked his couch thinking they may have slipped down in there. “So, I reach into the right side, and I feel…

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