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COVID-19 Vaccines Won’t Stop Holiday Surge

Both Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their vaccines as part of an approval process that could take weeks. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

(NBC News) — There are now two COVID-19 vaccines awaiting emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Both Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their vaccines as part of a process that could take weeks. If either is approved, widespread distribution of the medicine is still months away. That’s too late to prevent what many fear may be a…

Coronavirus Kills Husband & Wife One Minute Apart

Leslie and Patricia McWaters spent nearly 50 years together before dying on the same day, one minute apart. WDIV's Priya Mann reports.

(NBC News) — Just days before Thanksgiving, a Michigan family lost both of their parents to coronavirus. Leslie and Patricia McWaters spent nearly 50 years together before dying on the same day, one minute apart. “It’s beautiful, but it’s so tragic. Kind of like Romeo and Juliet,” said daughter Joanna Sisk. “One wouldn’t have wanted to be without the other.”…

Police: Argument Over Loud Music Led To Deadly Shooting

Police in Ashland, Oregon say a deadly downtown shooting began with two men arguing over loud music. KOBI's Grace Smith reports.

(KOBI/NBC News) — Investigators say an argument over loud music led to a fatal shooting outside of an Ashland, Oregon, hotel. Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara says the death of victim Aidan Ellison could have easily been avoided. “It was utterly senseless, didn’t need to happen, people getting violent with each other for such stupid reasons,” O’Meara said. O’Meara says…

Caught On Camera: Teen Saves Crash Victim

Texas teen pulls unconscious man from wreckage moments before car erupts in flames. KRIS' Javier Guerra reports.

(KRIS/NBC News) — A Texas teen is being hailed as a hero after pulling a crash victim from his car moments before the vehicle erupted into flames. Teddy Herrera was driving with his mother on State Highway 181 near the Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi when they saw the vehicle. Teddy got out, saw the man unconscious, and quickly pulled…

Rallying For Raiden: Community Embraces Boy Who Lost Parents To COVID-19

San Antonio community puts on a massive display of love and support with a birthday party and parade for 5-year-old Raiden Gonzalez, who recently lost both parents to COVID-19. WOAI's Morgan Burrell reports.

(WOAI/NBC News) — A San Antonio, Texas community put on a massive show of love and support for 5-year-old birthday boy Raiden Gonzalez over the weekend. Neighbors showed up in full force, taking part in a nearly hour long car parade. “It’s just amazing, you know, what San Antonio is doing for him, “Raiden’s grandmother, Rozie Salinas said. Raiden’s mom…

Naked Children Found Locked In Empty Apartment

Body camera video shows the moment officers climbed a ladder to enter a home where two children found after one was seen hanging naked from second story window. WTOV's Gage Goulding reports.

(WTOV/NBC News) — Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a Toronto, Ohio, police officer climbed a ladder to enter a home where two small children were locked inside. The Toronto Police Department was called to the apartment Friday when a neighbor saw a young boy hanging out of a second-story window and throwing clothes into the alley below….

COVID-19: First Vaccinations On The Horizon

Several drug manufactures are submitting their vaccines for emergency use authorization, which could be granted in the coming weeks. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

(NBC News) — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will receive their first presidential daily briefing Monday, and their coronavirus team meets this week for the first time with the White House task force. That meeting will partly focus on the impact of Thanksgiving travel. “What we expect, unfortunately, as we go for the next couple of weeks…

Holiday Warning: Online Shoppers Face Tighter Shipping Deadlines

Experts say if you're packages aren't on the way yet, you may already be behind schedule. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

(NBC News) — If you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, experts say you’re already running late. “There are going to be inventory issues, so the sooner you purchase your products that you need for the holiday season the faster they’re going to get to your door,” says RetailMeNot.com’s Sara Skirboll. If you wait too long it’s very possible you’ll…

Put It On Her Tab: Doctor’s Campaign Supports Small Businesses

A Seattle doctor has been opening $100 tabs at small businesses each Friday in an effort to help shops and restaurants, which are struggling during the pandemic, then directing her social media followers to use them. KING's Ted Land reports.

(NBC News) — A Seattle doctor has been opening $100 tabs at small businesses each Friday in an effort to help shops and restaurants, which are struggling during the pandemic. In social media videos, she tells her followers to place an order and put some or all of it on her tab. “It’s really important that we try to support…

Santa Visits Go Virtual

(NBC News) With COVID-19 infections on the rise once again it’s going to be difficult or even impossible for many families to relive a beloved holiday tradition this year: Taking the kids to see Santa Claus. Fortunately, several online services have popped up giving families the chance to talk to Santa without leaving home, and because parents tell the jolly…