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Biden Warns Of Trump's "incredibly Damaging Messages"
Politics

Biden Warns Of Trump’s “Incredibly Damaging Messages”

The President-elect says Mr. Trump's refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election are sending the wrong message to Americans and the rest of the world. NBC's Alice Barr reports.
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(NBC News) — President-elect Biden and President Trump are both holding meetings Friday, each with very different missions. The president-elect will host Democratic Congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to discuss COVID relief, as cases hit another record high and hospitals are reaching capacity. Meanwhile, President Trump has invited Michigan’s Republican legislative leaders to the White House as his…

Covid 19: Avoiding Household Spread
Coronavirus

COVID-19: Avoiding Household Spread

WDIV's Dr. Frank McGeorge reports.
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(NBC News) —  With increasing COVID-19 cases, there’s a distinct possibility that someone in your home could test positive for coronavirus. If they do, a new paper from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there’s a good chance COVID-19 will spread to other family members, and quickly. When you’re in public you can use a mask and social…

Biden Pushes Bipartisan Recovery
Politics

Biden Pushes Bipartisan Recovery

President-elect Biden held a virtual meeting Thursday with the National governors association, coordinating plans to combat coronavirus and protect the U.S. economy. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.
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(NBC News) — With coronavirus cases spiking across the nation and deaths mounting, President-elect Joe Biden is working on a national plan to deal with the virus, amid growing concern and frustration as the Trump administration refuses to assist the transition. President-elect Biden held a virtual meeting Thursday with the National Governors Association, coordinating plans to combat coronavirus and protect…

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WATCH LIVE: 2020 International Press Freedom Awards – 7:00 CST

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(NBC News) — Lester Holt hosts the Committee to Project Journalists 2020 International Press Freedom Awards, honoring journalists from Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria and Russia along with lawyer and human rights advocate Amal Clooney who will receive the 2020 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award, presented by actor Meryl Streep.

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Coronavirus

CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel

The Centers for Disease Control is urging Americans to stay home over the holiday to help slow the skyrocketing spread of COVID-19. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.
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(NBC News) — With infection rates soaring, the nationwide death toll from COVID-19 passing 250,000 and many hospitals reaching capacity, the Centers for Disease Control is urging Americans not to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. “This is a serious point in time in the pandemic, and we need to all be doubling down on the things that we know work…

Police Seek "psycho" In Connection With Colorado Bodies
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Police Seek “Psycho” In Connection With Colorado Bodies

Colorado authorities are searching for a man commonly known as "Psycho" after human remains were recently found at two properties in Conejos County. KUSA's Matt Jablow reports.
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(KUSA/NBC News) — Colorado authorities are searching for a man commonly known as “Psycho” after human remains were recently found at two properties in Conejos County. Three sets of skeletal remains were found. The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Adre Jordan Baroz, Alamosa Police Chief Ken Anderson said. “We have an active warrant for homicide for Mr. Baroz,” said Anderson….

Pot At The Polls: Marijuana's Big Wins
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Pot At The Polls: Marijuana’s Big Wins

Election day showed cannabis has become an unlikely bridge across the partisan divide, with more states approving recreational marijuana use. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
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(NBC News) — Election day showed cannabis has become an unlikely bridge across the partisan divide. Voters in four states passed ballot measures approving recreational pot use. As a result, marijuana is now legal in some form in 35 states and the District of Columbia. According to Marijuana Business Daily, 2020 cannabis sales are on pace to rise 40 percent…

Thanksgiving Blues: Coping During The Pandemic
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Thanksgiving Blues: Coping During The Pandemic

Experts say changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic could have a major impact on your mental health. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.
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(NBC News) — Thanksgiving traditionally brings people together, but this year COVID-19 is keeping family and friends apart. The Centers for Disease Control is promoting virtual Thanksgivings, or those limited to members of the same household as the safest options. Northwestern Memorial Behavioral Health Specialist Allison Johnsen says this time of year can already be challenging, and the pandemic is…

2020's Hottest Toys
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2020’s Hottest Toys

Toy sales are booming this year, and industry experts say many old favorites are making their return to wish lists. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
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(NBC News) — When it comes to the hottest toys this holiday season, everything old is new again. This year, nothing is hotter than “The Child,” more commonly known as Baby Yoda, from “The Mandalorian.” Hasbro has an animatronic version that can chat with you and he even uses “the force.” Like everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a…

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