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Portland "red House" Standoff Continues
National News

Portland “Red House” Standoff Continues

Protesters say they're fighting to protect yet another family of color from losing their home as a years-long eviction process moves forward. KGW's Maggie Vespa reports.
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PORTLAND, Oregon (NBC News) — A home in Portland, Oregon known as the “Red House on Mississippi” has drawn the attention of city leaders, police and local activists. The family who lives in the home lost it to foreclosure two years ago and refused to leave. Recently, police tried to make them leave. In response, protesters set up fences and…

Federal Trade Commission, 48 States Target Facebook's "monopoly"
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Federal Trade Commission, 48 States Target Facebook’s “Monopoly”

Newly filed anti-trust lawsuits allege the social media giant acted illegally to crush rivals. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — The Federal Trade Commission and 48 state attorneys general have filed anti-trust lawsuits against Facebook, accusing the tech giant of illegally stifling competition. “For nearly a decade Facebook has used its dominance and monopoly power to crush smaller rivals and snuff out competition…to the detriment of consumers,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said when announcing…

Coronavirus Pandemic Puts Strain On Charities
Coronavirus, National News

Coronavirus Pandemic Puts Strain On Charities

With the pandemic putting millions of people out of work, the nations charities are trying to keep up with the demand. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
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(NBC News) — For many Americans, this holiday season will be anything but merry and bright. With the pandemic putting millions of people out of work, more and more are unable to pay for their homes or put food on their tables. The nation’s charities are trying to keep up with the demand. The Salvation Army has seen a 155-percent…

Decision Day: Fda Advisory Panel Considers Covid 19 Vaccine
Coronavirus

Decision Day: FDA Advisory Panel Considers COVID-19 Vaccine

The panel's decision could pave the way for rapid approval of an FDA emergency use authorization for Pfizer's vaccine. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — A Food and Drug Administion advisory panel will vote Thursday on whether to recommend approval of America’s first COVID-19 vaccine. “Our plan is to take their recommendations into account for our decision making and make a decision shortly thereafter,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said on NBC’s “Today,” adding “it really depends upon the complexity of the…

Military Preparing To Distribute Covid 19 Vaccine
Coronavirus

Military Preparing To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine

With potential FDA approval of a coronavirus vaccine expected later this week, the military is preparing to aid with distribution of millions of doses. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
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(NBC News) — With the possibility of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine being approved by the end of the week, the military is preparing to carry out Operation Warp Speed to deliver and administer the medicine. An independent panel of experts will meet Thursday to review trial data and make its recommendation to the Food and Drug Administration, which could approve emergency…

Cleaning Supplies In Short Supply As Covid 19 Surges
Coronavirus

Cleaning Supplies In Short Supply As COVID-19 Surges

Many retailers have imposed strict limits on some products. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — Empty shelves and crowded aisles are making a reappearance just as COVID-19 is surging again across the country. Many retailers have imposed strict limits on some products, and Brian Sanson of the American Cleaning Institute insists there is no need to panic buy or panic clean. “Companies are working around the clock to get the cleaning supplies…

Funeral Homes Face Covid 19 Surge
Coronavirus

Funeral Homes Face COVID-19 Surge

One Kansas City funeral home has seen the number of services nearly double over last year, with more than 450 performed so far. KSHB's Andres Gutierrez reports.
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(NBC News) — A vaccine for COVID-19 could be approved within days, but it comes as the Kansas City area has lost so many loved ones that funeral homes are now booked weeks in advance. “It’s emotional on the family. It’s emotional on the staff and the team as a whole,” Michael Adkins, owner of the Serenity Funeral Home, says….

Rescued Puppy Becomes Deputy Dog
National News

Rescued Puppy Becomes Deputy Dog

A 4-month old puppy pulled from an alligator's mouth in a viral video now has a new job: Sheriff's deputy. WBBH's Ashley Dyer reports.
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(WBBH/NBC News) — A 4-month old puppy pulled from an alligator’s mouth now has a new job: Sheriff’s deputy. Video of Richard Wilbanks rescuing his puppy Gunner from the jaws of the gator went viral last month. Wilbanks, his wife and Gunner were out for a Sunday morning stroll near their Lee County home when the puppy was grabbed by…

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