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Trump Impeachment Trial Takes Shape

The Senate will take up the case on February 8th; President Biden continues aggressive push on COVID-19 goals. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

(NBC News) — The second impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump continues to take shape. The Senate is set to start the trial the week of February 8th. House managers delivered the article of impeachment accusing Mr. Trump of inciting the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol to the Senate Monday evening. “The trial will be done in…

Baby Bust: Pandemic Takes Toll On U.S. Birth Rate

Blizzards and long power outages are often said to trigger baby booms. Many believed that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders would do the same, but some researchers predict we might see the exact opposite. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.

(NBC News) — Blizzards and long power outages are often said to trigger baby booms. Many believed that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders would do the same, but some researchers predict we might see the exact opposite. The Brookings Institution estimates this year could see a dip from 2019 approaching 300,000 fewer births. Shelby Parker of Ohio is the mother of a…

Manhunt Underway After Abandoned Toddler Found Dead

Investigators are searching for North Carolina native James Harrison after his 2-year-old daughter was found dead and his 7-year-old stepson wandering alone after being abandoned in Mississippi. WLBT's David Kenney reports.

(WLBT/NBC News) — Mississippi authorities are searching for a North Carolina man accused of abandoning two children over the weekend, resulting in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Investigators say James Harrison of Salisbury, North Carolina was traveling on Interstate 20 with his family Thursday when his wife, Amy Harrison, exited the vehicle during an argument and called a friend…

Biden Repeals Military Transgender Ban

President Biden's latest executive orders repeal the Trump-era ban on transgender service members, enhance COVID-19 travel restrictions and boost American manufacturing. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

(NBC News) — President Biden started his first full week in the White House Monday by using the powers of his office to tackle a series of priorities. Mr. Biden signed executive orders directing federal agencies to strengthen requirements to buy from American manufacturers, tightening international travel restrictions as new COVID-19 strains threaten to make the pandemic even worse, and…

COVID-19: Infections Grow As Vaccinations Lag

COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to grow in many parts of the country, while vaccine distribution continues to lag. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

(NBC News) COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to grow in many parts of the country, while vaccine distribution continues to lag. More than 25 million have tested positive, one in every 13 Americans, since the pandemic began. More than 420,000 have died. Mass vaccination sites are opening across the country, but for many the opportunity for an injection is a…

Queen Of The Road

Deputy Shannon Lofland with Colorado's Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office teaches skills like defensive driving, pursuit driving and pursuit termination techniques. KUSA's Matt Jablow reports.

(NBC News) — Deputy Shannon Lofland with Colorado’s Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said she has always loved to drive, even though she wasn’t very good at it when she first started. So, the native Coloradan said she put in the time and got better. Much better. So much better, in fact, that she’s now in charge of the sheriff department’s…

Caught On Camera: Baby Dumped From Stolen SUV

Security footage shows car thief place 5-month-old boy on side of road after stealing mother's SUV. The boy was later found by an Amazon delivery driver. KPRC's Michal Lopardi reports.

HOUSTON, Texas (KPRC/NBC News) — Police in Houston, Texas are searching for a car thief who left a 5-month-old boy in the road after stealing the vehicle he was in. Surveillance video shows a vehicle suddenly stop on New Haven Drive in North Houston around 8:30 a.m. last Monday morning. Someone gets out and runs around the vehicle. As the…