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“High Crimes And Misdemeanors” – Democrats outline charges

House Judiciary Committee issues articles of impeachment against President Trump, accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has drafted two articles of impeachment against President Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “We must be clear. No one, not even the president, is above the law,” Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said when announcing the articles Tuesday morning. Democrats concluded when the president pressured Ukraine to dig up…

Giving The Gift Of Color

Classmates band together to purchase special glasses for Jacob Prease, allowing the high school student to fully see color for the first time.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Santa’s red suit, a green Christmas tree and colorful strands of lights all showcase the colors of the season many of us are used to seeing. They’re also all things Jacob Prease never fully experienced before. You can say he’s been living life in black and white until he was given the gift of color. Color blindness…

“It Helps You When You’re Helping Them”

Kentucky "Santa Claus" continues her tradition of giving gifts from her front porch as a tribute to her late brother.

ASHLAND, Ky. – If you are passing through Ashland, Kentucky, you might get the opportunity to see Santa. Connie Parmer, has been dressing up as Santa for decades and offering gifts to anyone who passes by her porch. “It’s just something I love doing, trying to help other people and I’m kind of selfish in a way because I love…

Samoa measles outbreak worsens

Health officials are urging some travelers to stay away from Samoa and American Samoa as the neighboring islands continue to battle a measles outbreak that has killed dozens.

SAMOA – Health officials are urging some travelers to stay away from Samoa and American Samoa as the neighboring islands continue to battle a measles outbreak. At least 70 people have died from the infectious virus in Samoa, while nine cases have been reported in American Samoa. The immunization rate in American Samoa is much higher, but the government is…

Apple watch saves Florida man’s life

Roy Robinson says he may not be alive if his Apple Watch hadn't warned him about his rapid and irregular heart rate.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. — A Lake Worth man credits the watch around his wrist for saving his life. Roy Robinson was recently visiting his son in Baltimore, Maryland, when he received an alert telling him to seek medical attention. He didn’t think much of it until it popped up numerous times saying he had atrial fibrillation. “I’ve had 32 warnings…

Racist Flyers Blanket Ferndale, Washington

Flyers posted around Ferndale, Washington appear to target members of indigenous communities.

FERNDALE, Wash. — The city of Ferndale says fliers and stickers that were placed around the city are being investigated as being tied to a group known as “Patriot Front.” The Anti-Defamation League considers “Patriot Front” a white supremacist group. A handful of fliers were still posted around Ferndale on Monday night. One of the photos appears to target members…

Christmas Stolen: Thieves take Salvation Army toy donations

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Police in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are searching for the thief who stole thousands of dollars of toys bound for children in need. The toys were taken from a Salvation Army warehouse, where someone was able to break in through a small window on the back garage door. An estimated four car loads of toys were stolen, worth about…

Tuskegee Airman flying high at 100

Colonel Charles McGee takes special flight to Dover Air Force Base.

DOVER, Del. – Colonel Charles McGee flew to the Dover Air Force Base to celebrate his birthday. The Retired Tuskegee Airman will turn 100-years-old on Saturday. Col. McGee is one of the oldest living Tuskegee Airmen, but he was in the Captain’s seat of the Cirrus Vision Jet that touched down on the Dover Air Force Base flight line Friday…

6-Year-Old Killed In Christmas Parade Accident

Investigators say boy was struck by vehicle in staging area after riding a float in South Carolina parade.

BLUFFTON, Sc. – A 6-year-old boy was killed Saturday when he was hit by a vehicle in a staging area at Bluffton, South Carolina’s Christmas parade. Ameer Frazier had ridden on a float in the parade and was at the staging area at Red Cedar Elementary school when the accident occurred. “He was a little boy that was determined and…

Golden Globes 2020: Netflix racks up

(NBC News) Award season is officially underway in Hollywood. The Golden Globe award nominations were revealed Monday, and it was a strong showing for Netflix. The relationship drama “Marriage Story” led the way with six nominations, including Best Drama, as well as acting nods for its two leads, Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. Another Netflix film, “The Irishman” is also…