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Eta Delivers Deadly Rains

Tropical Storm Eta made landfall in Florida for the second time in four days overnight before dumping several inches of rain and triggering deadly flash flooding in several southern states. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

November 12, 2020

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(NBC News) — Tropical Storm Eta made landfall for a second time in Florida overnight, striking this time on the Gulf Coast near Tampa. Daylight revealed a path of destruction, with boats tossed on beaches and debris littering seaside highways. Thursday’s landfall was the storm’s fourth overall, first visiting Nicaragua, winding across the Caribbean to Cuba, into the Florida Keys…

Tweaking Thanksgiving: Celebrating During The Pandemic

As families scale down or skip traditional gatherings, many are mixing up the main meal and taking extra safety precautions. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

November 12, 2020

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(NBC News) — This year’s Thanksgiving meal may not be all about the bird. As families scale down or skip traditional gatherings, many are mixing up the main meal. Food and dining website Eater says comfort dishes like macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes will get more of the spotlight this year, and they’re seeing a surge in searches for…

CDC Updates Mask Guidelines

Following months of contradicting advice, the Centers for Disease Control is now making it clear: wearing a cloth mask can protect both the wearer and others around them from possible COVID-19 infection. KSL's Jed Boal reports.

November 12, 2020

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(NBC News) — Officials with the Centers for Disease Control are alerting Americans that wearing a mask not only protects people around the wearer from the spread of COVID-19, but it protects the person wearing the mask, too. As part of the new guidance, the CDC said adopting universal masking policies can help states avoid future lockdowns. “Adopting universal masking…

Special Delivery: Police Officer Assists With Roadside Birth

Dashcam video shows family flag down officer for help when they realize baby's arrival won't wait until they reach the hospital. WKYC's Will Ujek reports.

November 12, 2020

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(WKYC/NBC News) — A Richmond Heights, Ohio, police officer’s morning took an unusual turn Wednesday. “I was running radar, it was like 1:30 in the morning so there wasn’t much traffic,” says Officer Jonathan Ross. ” He get’s out of the car and is just frantically waving his hands so I’m like, okay something’s up.” The man who flagged down…

Family Literacy Month: Avoiding The “Coronavirus Slide”

Experts say reading to and with young children is more important now than ever due to the pandemic's impact on traditional classroom learning. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

November 12, 2020

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(NBC News) — November is Family Literacy Month and this year it may be more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic may be negatively impacting the reading skills of children, especially young readers at a critical time: kindergarten through second grade. Experts say reading to and with your children is crucial. “This helps build habits and routines that enhance children’s…

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit New High

The United States has seen more than 100,000 new cases each day for the past week. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

November 12, 2020

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(NBC News) — COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a record high as the number of cases continues to skyrocket across the country. Places like Salt Lake City are seeing a positivity rate of more than 20 percent. “We don’t have enough caregivers to manage the increasing amount of patients,” warns Dr. Eddie Stenehjem, an infectious disease physician at Intermountain Medical Center….

Trump Roadblocks Continue

President-elect Joe Biden pushes forward with his transition team as the Trump administration continues to challenge election results and stall the process. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

November 11, 2020

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(NBC News) — President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump attended separate Veterans Day memorials Wednesday. Mr. Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia, while President Trump, in his first public appearance in nearly a week, joined a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The president did not make any remarks. He’s still attacking against the election results. The Trump team…

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit New High

The United States has seen more than 100,000 new cases each day for the past week. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

November 11, 2020

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(NBC News) — COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a record high as the number of cases continues to skyrocket across the country. Places like Salt Lake City are seeing a positivity rate of more than 20 percent. “We don’t have enough caregivers to manage the increasing amount of patients,” warns Dr. Eddie Stenehjem, an infectious disease physician at Intermountain Medical Center….

Street Savvy: 13-Year-Old Sells Snacks To Pay Bills

New Mexico 13-year-old launches his own small business to help out with his family's bills. KOB's Ryan Laughlin reports.

November 11, 2020

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOB/NBC News) — When the going gets tough, Jeremy Sandoval and his best friend Daniel Valencia, get going. Most afternoons, Sandoval sets up shop near Jeremy’s Albuquerque, New Mexico home to sell candy from the wagon his grandpa bought him. “We saved for about two months to get the stuff that we have today. Pringles, water, Coca-Cola, peanuts…

“I Didn’t Think I Was Bringing My Son Home”

Virginia family urges others to take helmet use seriously after their son's miraculous recovery from a traumatic brain injury suffered in a backyard ATV crash. WSLS' Lindsey Ward reports.

November 11, 2020

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(WSLS/NBC News) — The word miracle is tossed around a lot these days, but one Virginia family believes that is exactly what they just experienced. It began when 10-year-old Jonathan Goad jumped on his four-wheeler and went for a ride, then hit a tree in his family’s backyard. Jonathan’s head struck a tree and he suffered a traumatic brain injury….

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Eta Delivers Deadly Rains

Tropical Storm Eta made landfall in Florida for the second time in four days overnight before dumping several inches of rain and triggering deadly flash flooding in several southern states. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

Tweaking Thanksgiving: Celebrating During The Pandemic

As families scale down or skip traditional gatherings, many are mixing up the main meal and taking extra safety precautions. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

CDC Updates Mask Guidelines

Following months of contradicting advice, the Centers for Disease Control is now making it clear: wearing a cloth mask can protect both the wearer and others around them from possible COVID-19 infection. KSL's Jed Boal reports.

Special Delivery: Police Officer Assists With Roadside Birth

Dashcam video shows family flag down officer for help when they realize baby's arrival won't wait until they reach the hospital. WKYC's Will Ujek reports.

Family Literacy Month: Avoiding The “Coronavirus Slide”

Experts say reading to and with young children is more important now than ever due to the pandemic's impact on traditional classroom learning. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit New High

The United States has seen more than 100,000 new cases each day for the past week. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

Trump Roadblocks Continue

President-elect Joe Biden pushes forward with his transition team as the Trump administration continues to challenge election results and stall the process. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit New High

The United States has seen more than 100,000 new cases each day for the past week. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

Street Savvy: 13-Year-Old Sells Snacks To Pay Bills

New Mexico 13-year-old launches his own small business to help out with his family's bills. KOB's Ryan Laughlin reports.

“I Didn’t Think I Was Bringing My Son Home”

Virginia family urges others to take helmet use seriously after their son's miraculous recovery from a traumatic brain injury suffered in a backyard ATV crash. WSLS' Lindsey Ward reports.

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Tropical Storm Eta made landfall in Florida for the second time in four days overnight before dumping several inches of rain and triggering deadly flash flooding in several southern states. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

As families scale down or skip traditional gatherings, many are mixing up the main meal and taking extra safety precautions. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

Following months of contradicting advice, the Centers for Disease Control is now making it clear: wearing a cloth mask can protect both the wearer and others around them from possible COVID-19 infection. KSL's Jed Boal reports.

Dashcam video shows family flag down officer for help when they realize baby's arrival won't wait until they reach the hospital. WKYC's Will Ujek reports.

Experts say reading to and with young children is more important now than ever due to the pandemic's impact on traditional classroom learning. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

The United States has seen more than 100,000 new cases each day for the past week. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

President-elect Joe Biden pushes forward with his transition team as the Trump administration continues to challenge election results and stall the process. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

The United States has seen more than 100,000 new cases each day for the past week. NBC's Wendy Woolfolk reports.

New Mexico 13-year-old launches his own small business to help out with his family's bills. KOB's Ryan Laughlin reports.

Virginia family urges others to take helmet use seriously after their son's miraculous recovery from a traumatic brain injury suffered in a backyard ATV crash. WSLS' Lindsey Ward reports.

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