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"the Vaccine Is Safe" Pastor & Microbiologist Works To Ease Vaccine Fears
Coronavirus

“The Vaccine Is Safe” – Pastor & Microbiologist Works To Ease Vaccine Fears

An Alabama pastor and professor of microbiology is encouraging his congregation and community to get the COVID-19 vaccine. WLTZ's Katie Kamin reports.
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(NBC News) — An Alabama pastor and professor of microbiology is encouraging his congregation and community to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Frederick James says he has heard about the hesitations some people in his community have about the vaccine. James is both a professor of Microbiology at Southern Union State Community College, having extensively studied virology, as well as…

'tis The Season...for Scams
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‘Tis The Season…For Scams

Pets, gaming consoles and even the promise of COVID-19 vaccine are being used as bait in the most common scams this holiday season. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
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(NBC News) — Scammers are doing big business in a holiday shopping season of record online sales. Thieves are offering up hard to find items, from PS5’s to puppies. A purchase requiring an up-front payment quickly turned into disappointment and empty pockets for hopeful pet parent Erica Wilsen. “I just didn’t do due diligence. Buyer beware,” Wilsen says. According to…

Congress Promises Covid 19 Relief Bill
National News

Congress Promises COVID-19 Relief Bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate won't leave for Christmas break until a deal is reached; President-elect Joe Biden names more cabinet picks. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — Lawmakers are closing in on COVID-19 financial relief. “We’re not leaving here without a COVID package. It’s not going to happen,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday. McConnell has said he’ll support a plan that leaves out some of the most divisive sticking points, including direct aid to states and liability protection for businesses. Those would…

Covid 19 Survivor Spends 95 Days On Ventilator
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Survivor Spends 95 Days On Ventilator

Mike Dial is regaining strength and will soon return home after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. WPSD's Chris Yu reports.
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(NBC News) — A Tennessee man is close to heading home after spending three months on a ventilator, two months in a coma, and weeks in physical therapy because of complications from COVID-19. Mike Dial, 59, is undergoing physical therapy three times a day at West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Cane Creek in Martin. He is working to regain his…

Mcconnell Acknowledges Biden's Victory
Decision 2020, Politics

McConnell Acknowledges Biden’s Victory

President-elect Joe Biden said he's reached out to the Senate's top Republican to discuss finding common ground. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.
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(NBC News) — President elect Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail Tuesday, hoping to boost the prospects of Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections. On January 5th Ossoff and Warnock have a chance to knock off the state’s Republican incumbents and strip the GOP of control in the Senate. Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell, the Senate’s…

Hundreds Attend Washington State "freedom Rally"
Coronavirus, National News

Hundreds Attend Washington State “Freedom Rally”

Protesters say realities of rural and small town life aren't being considered as part of Washington's COVID-19 restrictions. KING's Amy Moreno reports.
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(NBC News) — Hundreds of people converged on the small town of Mossyrock, Washington Saturday to support small businesses hit hard by the pandemic. The “Freedom Rally” gave people a chance to share their frustrations about Governor Jay Inslee’s latest set of COVID-19 restrictions that prohibit indoor dining and set capacity restrictions on retail stores. It’s been a rough year…

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Charities Feel Pandemic’s Pinch

Organizations that serve those in need are seeing demand skyrocket and donations struggle to keep pace as a result of the pandemic. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
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(NBC News) — Organizations that serve those in need are feeling the pinch this holiday season as demand skyrockets and donations struggle to keep pace as a result of the pandemic. At Arizona’s St. Mary’s Food Bank, demand is up 35-percent. The organization distributed record 11 and a half million pounds of food in November, a number they expect repeat…

Body Camera Captures Icy Rescue
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Body Camera Captures Icy Rescue

Utah police chief braves freezing waters to save man and dog who'd fallen through the ice on Mantua Reservoir. KSL's Mike Anderson reports.
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(KSL/NBC News) — A Utah man and his dog are recovering after taking an unexpected icy plunge into the Mantua Reservoir Monday. The 66-year-old fisherman and his dog fell through the ice shortly after 8 a.m. A Utah Highway Patrol officer was first to arrive on scene after a witness dialed 911, followed shortly by Mantua Police Chief Michael Castro….

"the Voice" Prepares To Crown A Winner
Entertainment

“The Voice” Prepares To Crown A Winner

America's vote will pick the Season 19 champion after last night's final performances on "The Voice." NBC's Mark Barger reports.
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(NBC) — The final performances are in on “The Voice” and tonight America’s votes will crown a new winner. Each of the five Season 19 finalists performed two songs in Monday’s first half of the season finale, one original and one cover. A special two-hour finale starts tonight at 9 p.m., and if you missed last night’s performances, there’ll be…

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