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Stolen “Cat In The Hat” Statue Comes Home
A beloved "Cat In The Hat" statue recently stolen from a Brentwood, Tennessee library is back in place. WSMV's Forrest Sanders reports.
(WSMV/NBC News) — A beloved “Cat In The Hat” statue recently stolen from a Brentwood, Tennessee library is back in place. According to the city, the artwork was created by a local artist and has been a “holiday fixture at the Christmas tree” for more than 20 years. The statue is valued at $2,500. Brentwood officials said the statue was…
Smart Home Tech Gets Smarter
Xandar Kardian's radar sensor could revolutionize the way you interact with smart home devices. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
(NBC News) — While millions of us have smart devices in our homes, they’re often better at some tasks than others. Now, a Delaware company is winning awards for a new sensor which could make a smart home even smarter. The XK-400 Sensor from Xandar Kardian could change your life. It’s one of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show winners for…
“America’s Got Talent” Launches Virtual Auditions
The show is currently seeking contestants for the upcoming season, and making it easier than ever to audition. NBC's Mark Barger reports.
(NBC) — If you missed out on the Mega millions or Powerball jackpots and you’ve got a unique talent, your million dollar chances might be even better here. The show is currently seeking contestants for the upcoming season, and making it easier than ever to audition. Normally, AGT producers travel the country for in-person auditions like these to find talent,…
Biden Administration Increases Vaccine Orders
An additional 200 million vaccine doses have been ordered, but likely won't be available until summer; Republicans voice opposition to further COVID-19 relief. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — The federal government is buying more coronavirus vaccines to address shortages across the country. President Biden announced Tuesday the purchase of another 200 million doses, but they won’t arrive till summer. For now, the amount of vaccine being shipped to states is being increased by 16 percent. States will also be given three weeks notice on…
Biden Executive Orders Push For Racial Equity
A series of orders signed Tuesday will push reforms ahead fair housing, voting rights, health care, education, economic mobility and criminal justice. NBC's Alice Barr reports.
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined his plans to advance racial equality and signed executive actions targeting fair housing, voting rights, health care, education, economic mobility and criminal justice. “Our soul will be troubled as long as systemic racism is allowed to persist,” Mr. Biden said. The president formally disavowed racism and xenophobia, including hatred directed…
Paramedic Accused Of Stealing COVID-19 Vaccine
Polk County, Florida's 2020 Paramedic of the Year was arrested Tuesday after allegedly helping a supervisor steal coronavirus vaccine meant for first responders. WFLA's Staci DaSilva reports.
(WFLA/NBC News) — Polk County, Florida’s 2020 Paramedic of the Year was arrested by the sheriff’s office Tuesday after allegedly helping a supervisor steal coronavirus vaccines meant for first responders. According to the police report, 31-year-old Joshua Colon stole three doses’ worth of the Moderna vaccine, then forged the vaccine screening and consent forms. Colon reportedly told detectives he was…
WATCH LIVE: Biden On COVID-19 Response – 3:45 CT
(NBC News) — Watch live coverage of President Biden delivering remarks on his administration’s fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Teen Arrested In Indianapolis Mass Murder
Investigators say the 17-year-old killed six members of his family Sunday after an argument with his parents. WTHR's Rich Nye reports.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHR/NBC News) –Police in Indianapolis say a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that left six members of his own family dead. Sources say the shootings took place Sunday after the teen got into an argument with his parents, who had refused to let him leave the house. He reportedly used an assault-style rifle…
Double-Up: New COVID-19 Variants Prompt Fresh Mask Warning
As more variants are identified, health experts are looking into how they respond to current COVID treatments and vaccines, concerned these mutations could accelerate the pandemic. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
(NBC News) — Minnesota has confirmed the first known U.S. case of a new strain of COVID-19 that’s been spreading in Brazil. As more variants are identified, health experts are looking into how they respond to current COVID treatments and vaccines, concerned these mutations could accelerate the pandemic. At least three have been identified including a more infectious, and possibly…
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