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House Moves Toward Trump Impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is ready to begin an impeachment of President Trump if Vice President Mike Pence does not invoke the 25th Amendment in the wake of last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol...and more Republicans are joining the call for his removal. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
(NBC News) — The House of Representatives plans to introduce articles of impeachment this week if President Trump isn’t removed from office. “This President is guilty of inciting insurrection. He has to pay a price for that,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Multiple sources tell NBC that Vice President Mike Pence is unlikely to invoke the 25th…
Dieting For Dollars
HealthyWage helps you lose weight by putting money on the line. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
(NBC News) — For millions of people, the struggle to lose weight is real. Finding motivation to lose any weight is difficult, and even more so if faced with shedding 50 or more pounds. Now the founders of HealthyWage.com are paying people to drop those pounds. David Roddenberry says the concept is simple. “You decide how many pounds you want…
Arrests Continue In Wake Of Capitol Violence
At least 55 people are now facing federal charges, including the man photographed with his feet propped on the desk of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
(NBC News) — The investigation into the riots Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, and the round-up of suspects, are intensifying Flags flew at half-staff Friday to honor Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died as a result of injuries suffered during the violent siege of the capitol. Days before the attack his department turned down offers of outside support from…
Biden: Trump “Thoroughly Unfit For Office”
President-elect Joe Biden says Congress and Vice President Mike Pence should decide if President Trump should remain in power until his inauguration, but say his actions surrounding the riots on Capitol Hill show Mr. Trump is "thoroughly unfit for office."
(NBC News) — Growing outrage over President Trump’s role in inciting deadly violence at the Capitol Wednesday is fueling the very real possibility of a lightning-fast impeachment. House Democrats are drafting articles and could take action as early as next week. “He provoked an insurrection and an attack against the United States Capitol,” says Virginia’s Representative Abigail Spanberger. “He is…
“Kegger Campground” Offers Outdoor Dining In The Cold
Downtown dining is back in Bellaire, Michigan thanks to the help of a local brewery. WPBN's Miya Ingle reports.
BELLAIRE, Mich. (WPBN/NBC News) — Downtown dining is back in Bellaire, Michigan thanks to the help of a local brewery. With COVID-19 guidelines cutting indoor dining options, Short’s Brewing Company and several other downtown businesses wanted to create a space for guests to eat, drink and enjoy company in a safe and open-air environment. The owner of Short’s thought of…
North Carolina COVID Field Hospital Opens
The tent facility will treat overflow COVID-19 patients from five hospitals. NBC's Brandon Goldner reports.
LENOIR, N.C. (WCNC/NBC News) — A newly erected Samaritan’s Purse’s emergency field hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina has opened to COVID-19 patients. The 30-bed field hospital is the only one of its kind running in the United States. The hospital is designed to relieve bed capacity at five hospital systems in the Foothills region. Erin Holzhauer, the medical director of…
Tech Talker: Cybersecurity Checkup
Now is a great time to take inventory and secure your digital life, from accounts and passwords to out-of-date gadgets. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
(NBC News) — At a time when many of us are tackling physical clutter, it’s also a good idea to clean up your digital life. “Things that you don’t use any more smart devices old e-mail accounts it’s time to let them go,” says Bree Fowler of Consumer Reports. She suggests making an annual habit of clearing out any unused…
Oregon Police Shooting Protest Turns Violent
Marchers attack Tigard police station after shooting that left one man dead. KGW's Katherine Cook reports.
TIGARD, Ore. (KGW/NBC News) — Police declared a riot and arrested one person in Tigard, Oregon Thursday night following demonstrations in response to a fatal shooting by a Tigard police officer Wednesday. Tigard police said about 100 people marched to the Tigard Police Department at around 8:30 p.m. During the march, some in the group vandalized several businesses, breaking windows…
Trump Backtracks Amid Calls For Removal
President Trump on Wednesday issued a video statement condemning Wednesday's assault on the Capitol by his supporters, and admits a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — As calls for his removal from office grow, President Trump is backtracking, acknowledging President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and promising action against his own supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol. Five people, including a Capitol Police officer, died in the rioting. “A new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th,” Mr. Trump says in a video…