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Hacked & Swatted: Bizarre Incident Terrifies Florida Family
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Hacked & Swatted: Bizarre Incident Terrifies Florida Family

Florida family's Ring doorbell camera plays a central role in a frightening "swatting" situation. WBBH's Zach Barrett reports.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. (WBBH/NBC News) — Friday was a normal day for North Port, Florida, mother Sarah Courtney until she received a call from a detective at the North Port Police Department. “I thought it was a joke at that point and I was like, who is this? Why are you calling me?” Courtney recalls. “Then he said, do you…

Protesters Target Utah Governor's Home
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Protesters Target Utah Governor’s Home

Dozens of protesters opposed to Utah's new COVID-19 restrictions gathered outside of Governor Gary Herbert's private residence Sunday. KSL's Garna Mejia reports.
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(KSL/NBC News) — Dozens of protesters gathered outside Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s home in Orem Sunday, waving American flags and holding signs decrying the state’s mask mandate and rules against social gatherings. The protest came just days after an ordinance was passed in Orem, prohibiting what they call “targeted residential picketing” within 100 feet of a home. Troopers and officers…

North Dakota Issues Mask Mandate, Tightens Covid 19 Restrictions
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North Dakota Issues Mask Mandate, Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions

The new mandate, in effect through December 13th, also imposes new rules for bars and restaurants and suspends all winter sports and large gatherings. KFYR's Daniel Burbank reports.
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(KFYR/NBC News) — New restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 are now in effect in North Dakota. Residents are now required to wear face coverings in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. The new mandate also requires a face mask in outdoor public settings where physical distancing is not possible. All bars and restaurants must limit capacity to…

Officials Warn Against "panic Buying" As Covid 19 Rules Tighten
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Officials Warn Against “Panic Buying” As COVID-19 Rules Tighten

In the aftermath of Washington Governor Jay Inslee's announcement on new coronavirus restrictions, grocery stores in the Seattle area are seeing an increase in shoppers who are stocking up. KING's Amy Moreno reports.
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(KING/NBC News) — Panic buying appears to be returning in some areas where COVID-19 restrictions are being tightened. In the aftermath of Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement on new coronavirus restrictions, grocery stores in the Seattle area are seeing an increase in shoppers who are stocking up. Inslee’s plan calls for 25 percent capacity at in-person retailers, including grocery stores,…

Pandemic Worries Hang Over Holiday Travel
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Pandemic Worries Hang Over Holiday Travel

Despite an uptick in coronavirus cases nationwide, people are still planning to travel to celebrate the upcoming holidays. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — Despite an uptick in coronavirus cases nationwide, people are still planning to travel to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Most of them will be hitting the road. “80 percent of all trips for this fall are going to be road trips, and that’s because the cars offer so much security to people,” says AAA’s Jeanette McGee. “You know…

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NBC BRINGS GOOD CHEER TO THE HOLIDAYS WITH ARRAY OF FESTIVE PROGRAMMING

#1 Broadcast Network for Holiday Fare Delivers an Abundance of Popular Perennials and First-Time Specials: Macy’s Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting, Minions Special and “Voice” Celebration All Part of Fall and Winter Wonderland
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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2020 – NBC is sledding into the holiday season with a lineup full of extraordinary perennial and annual specials that only a broadcast network, with its ability and breadth to reach such a wide audience, can bring into the most festive months of the year. See below for a list of holiday specials and…

Family Demands Justice In Louisiana Teen's Death
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Family Demands Justice In Louisiana Teen’s Death

Quawan "Bobby" Charles' family say police didn't do enough to find the Louisiana teen when he was reported missing, and question the explanation they were given after his dead body was found. KLAF's Patsy Douglas reports.
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(KLAF/NBC News) — A Louisiana family is demanding answers after the horrific death of 15-year-old Quawan “Bobby” Charles. Charles left his father’s house on October 30th around 3:00 o’clock. His mother called his phone later that afternoon, but wasn’t able to reach him. They later reported him missing to the Baldwin Police Department. “According to the family, they did not…

Six Wounded In Nightclub Shooting
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Six Wounded In Nightclub Shooting

Six people, including two off-duty police officers, were wounded when a brawl ended in gunfire inside a Gastonia, North Carolina nightclub Thursday night. WCNC's Billie Jean Shaw reports.
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GASTONIA, N. C. (WCNC/NBC News) — Six people, including two off-duty police officers, were wounded late Thursday when a brawl inside a Gastonia, North Carolina nightclub ended in gunfire. According to Gastonia Police, the two officers were working off-duty at the club when they tried to break up a fight around 11 p.m. when shots rang out. All of the…

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