(KGW) (NBC) PORTLAND, Ore. – The holidays are here and so too are thieves who’ll waste no time snatching up packages from doorsteps. The porch pirate problem is one Matt Coats has become familiar with since moving to Portland, Oregon a few years ago. “I think the worst part about porch piracy is just feeling so violated. To have somebody…
(NBC News) WASHINGTON, D.C. – In town halls and main streets across America, representatives about to vote on whether to impeach President Trump are getting one last chance to hear from the people who sent them to Washington. Swing-state moderate Democrats like Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin are facing a delicate balance. “I will be voting yes,” Slotkin told voters Monday….
(NBC News) PORTLAND, Ore. – Nothing brings us together quite like food. Saturday, there was plenty of it at the Eat with a Refugee and Immigrant lunch in Portland, Oregon. “Portland, to me, is very welcoming, generous and I’ve got all the help I needed. Otherwise I wouldn’t be in this position today,” Volunteer Coordinator Som Subedi said. Subedi started…
(NBC News) (KOB) SOCORRO, N.M. – A litter of Catahoula puppies left for dead near a gas station in Socorro, New Mexico Friday are now in the care of an animal foster group. Marie Privett, founder of Bridges to Home said it’s not uncommon for them to care for abandoned litters. “I always feel bad for the ones we don’t…
(KPRC) HOUSTON, Texas – A man was been taken into custody for questioning after a mercury spill Sunday in Houston, Texas. According to authorities, the FBI took the man into custody early Monday in connection with the spill. Police said a man spilled mercury in three different places around the area. It is unknown what the man was doing with…
(NBC News) KENTUCKY – This Christmas, a Kentucky woman will be singing carols at her home for the first time since a crash left her paralyzed, and initially unable to speak. One song, in particular, has a special place in her heart, the one written by her sister, which she credits with giving her the ability to talk again. “My…
(WSFA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A Montgomery, Alabama couple has been reunited with their family dog after he was missing for three days…and turned up in an unusual place. Leigh and Michael Parker have owned their dog, Soup, for three-and-a-half years. He’s named after Leigh’s dad who was also nicknamed “Soup.” The Parkers say that Soup is like a son to…
(NBC) It’s down to the final four on “The Voice.” The two night finale that will determine the Season 17 winner begins tonight. Katie Kadan, Jake Hoot, Ricky Duran and Rose Short will take the stage one last time in the hope of securing the most audience votes. The winner will be announced Tuesday in a grand finale that will…
(NBC News) AUSTIN, Texas – Police in Austin, Texas, are looking for a missing mother and her infant daughter. Heidi Broussard and her 3-week-old daughter Margot Carey were last seen Thursday at around 7:30 a.m. when Broussard dropped off another child at Cowan Elementary School. Police believe they returned to their home, but they haven’t been seen since. Broussard is…
(NBC News) A mid-season report on holiday shopping suggests it’s even better than predicted, but retailers are still dishing out deals for last minute shoppers. “Because it’s a shorter shopping season, that means retailers are clamoring for shoppers business and every single day counts,” says RetailMeNot.com’s Sara Skirboll. “You don’t see a deal today, make sure to check back tomorrow”…
