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Brothers save Grandma’s life

Young Wisconsin brothers quick call to 911 saves the life of their grandmother after she suffers a burst aorta.

(NBC News) EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – An Eau Claire, Wisconsin woman says she’s alive today thanks to the quick actions of her two grandsons. Linda Jindra was watching her two grandsons after her son and daughter in law gave birth to their daughter. Jindra says when she went to the bathroom to get ready, she became extremely dizzy and fainted…

Trump Impeached!

The House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

(NBC News) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Wednesday to approve two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump is now only the third president in history to be impeached. Speaking at a Michigan rally as the vote was being held, the president lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “Americans will show…

Highway patrol troopers rescue runaway dogPatrol Troopers Rescue Runaway Dog

Utah Highway Patrol troopers shut down Interstate 215 over the weekend to rescue a dog who ran away from the organization trying to find her a permanent home.

(NBC News) TAYLORSVILLE, Utah – Utah Highway Patrol troopers shut down Interstate 215 over the weekend to rescue a dog who ran away from the organization trying to find her a permanent home. It was supposed to be a routine drop-off at the VCA All Pet Animal Hospital in Taylorsville after 68 dogs were transported there from high-kill animal shelters…

Trump on brink of impeachment

President Trump is on the brink of impeachment, as the House prepares for a historic vote.

(NBC News) WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump is on the brink of impeachment, as the House prepares for a historic vote. Lawmakers are debating the two articles of impeachment on the House Floor. They charge Mr. Trump with abuse of power – for trying to enlist a foreign power for his own political benefit – and obstruction of congress –…

UFC fighter knocks out school lunch debt

A UFC fighter paid off all the lunch debts for students at two schools within the Denver Public School District (DPS).

(NBC News) DENVER, Colo. – A UFC fighter paid off all the lunch debts for students at two schools within the Denver Public School District (DPS). Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje wrote a check last week for $1,538 to pay off the student lunch debts accrued during the first semester at West Early College High School and Middle School. “It was…

Travelers warned of possible exposure to measels

Authorities at Denver International Airport and LAX say three unvaccinated children may have exposed people to measles.

(NBC News) Health officials say people at airports in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California may have been exposed to measles. According to local health officials, three unvaccinated children traveled through both LAX and Denver International Airport on December 11. They say the children, who are from another state, had traveled to New Zealand – a country with an ongoing…

Tech tricks to make the holidays easier

Smart devices can make the holidays easier! NBC's Liz McLaughlin offers tech tricks to help you entertain family, control holiday lights and even cook.

(NBC News) Between hosting guests and buying gifts, the holidays can be hard. But there are some tech tricks that can make it easier. A smart speaker can be a holiday helper in the kitchen. Use hands-free voice commands to set timers, find recipes and even play instructional videos on a device like the google nest hub max. Special holiday…

Cookeville, Tennessee resident named season 17 champion of ‘The Voice’

Country singer earned America’s Top Vote as a member of Team Kelly

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Dec. 17, 2019 — Jake Hoot, a 31-year-old country artist originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, and currently living in Cookeville, Tenn., was crowned champion of “The Voice” tonight. Hoot stood out all season for his powerful vocals, dynamic storytelling abilities and devotion as a single dad to his 4-year-old daughter. Originally a one-chair-turn, Hoot earned Coach…

Trump lashes out on eve of impeachment

President Trump issues six-page letter blasting the impeachment process ahead of an expected Wednesday vote.

(NBC News) WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the eve of an expected impeachment vote, President Trump defended himself Tuesday in a six-page letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, decrying the process as an “illegal partisan attempted coup” and accusing Pelosi of “declaring open war on American democracy.” “They know it’s a hoax, it’s a witch hunt going on almost three years,”…

Santa Visits The NICU

Mayo Clinic doctor becomes Santa to premature babies who can't visit the jolly old elf outside of the hospital.

(NBC News) ROCHESTER, Minn. – A faux-bearded Santa strokes the forehead of a prematurely born baby in the neonatal intensive care unit at Mayo Clinic Hospital. He sweetly whispers, “Hi little Opal, hi baby.” The beard may be fake, but beneath it beats the heart of real cardiologist. “The best day of the year,” Dr. Jonathan Johnson says. For the…