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One Arrested, One Still Sought In Houston Officer's Death
National News

One Arrested, One Still Sought In Houston Officer’s Death

Houston police have released security video showing a man they believed to be involved in the shootout that killed Sgt. Sean Rios. KPRC's Michael Lopardi reports.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KPRC/NBC News) — One person was arrested Tuesday and another person is being sought in connection with the slaying of a Houston, Texas police sergeant killed during a freeway shootout. Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said Robert Soliz, 24, was arrested during a traffic stop. Soliz has been charged with murder in connection with the death of HPD…

Nurses Issue Emotional Plea For Covid 19 Precautions
Coronavirus

Nurses Issue Emotional Plea For COVID-19 Precautions

Nurses in Wisconsin, a current hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, say they've reached a "crisis point" and are calling on the public for help. WTMJ's Tom Durian reports.
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(WTMJ/NBC News) — Nurses across Wisconsin are asking people to take precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses calls what’s happening right now a “crisis point.” “It’s trying, it’s excruciating to understand the stresses that they are under right now,” says Jamie Lucas, executive director of the federation. “The enormous pressures, not just dealing with…

"chicago" Wednesdays Return
Entertainment

“Chicago” Wednesdays Return

"Chicago Med," "Chicago Fire," and "Chicago PD" return tonight with new storylines reflecting the world that's undergone massive changes since last season was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.
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(NBC) — The magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t clear back in March, even as production on NBC’s “Chicago” dramas shut down. “I think we all thought, maybe a little bit too naively, that we would come back in two to three weeks,” says Torrey DeVitto of “Chicago Med.” Weeks turned into months. Cast and crew for the three dramas…

Keeping Veterans' Memories Alive
National News

Keeping Veterans’ Memories Alive

Colorado memory care community holds special ceremony honoring nine veterans in their care. KUSA's Noel Brennan reports.
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(NBC News) — Some stories would stay tucked away if veterans like Linden Matthews didn’t keep telling them. “Here’s a picture of me,” Mathews says after flipping through pages of a yellow scrapbook and landing on the photo of a 19-year-old Navy machinist’s mate. “I was in World War II in two conflicts.” The 97-year-old veteran talked about his service…

Biden: Trump's Refusal To Concede "an Embarrassment"
Decision 2020, National News

Biden: Trump’s Refusal To Concede “An Embarrassment”

President-elect Joe Biden says his team will move forward with the transition process, despite ongoing roadblocks from the Trump administration. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday addressed President Trump’s refusal to concede for the first time. “I just think it’s an embarrassment, quite frankly,” Mr. Biden said. The Trump administration has refused to take part in the normal transition process. NBC News has learned President-elect Biden is not receiving the Daily Intelligence Briefing traditionally given to an incoming…

Pandemic Pounds: Covid 19 & Childhood Obesity
Coronavirus

Pandemic Pounds: COVID-19 & Childhood Obesity

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an adverse effect on childhood obesity rates. KGW's Keely Chalmers reports.
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(KGW/NBC News) — Over the last couple of years the problem of childhood obesity had been getting better. “We were seeing some modest improvements in our rates of pediatric obesity,” says Dr. Lisa Denike, chief of pediatrics for Kaiser Permanente Northwest. That was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. “What we’ve noticed since the start of the pandemic is that our…

Toddler Wounded In Detroit Shooting
National News

Toddler Wounded In Detroit Shooting

Investigators say child's mother fired shots during altercation with neighbor after a food delivery mix-up. WDIV's Tim Pamplin reports.
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DETROIT, Mich. (WDIV/NBC News) — Police in Detroit, Michigan say a child’s mother was arrested after a 20-month-old child was injured in a shooting Monday night. Investigators said the mother was allegedly in a dispute with a neighbor over a food delivery mix-up when the shooting occurred. The neighbor allegedly pulled out a hammer, and the mother, a CPL holder,…

Biden Pushes Forward As Trump Stalls Transition
Decision 2020, Politics

Biden Pushes Forward As Trump Stalls Transition

President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation for a second day in a row Tuesday, while the Trump administration continues to stall the normal transition of power. NBC's Alice Barr reports.
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(NBC News) — President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation for a second day in a row Tuesday, while the Trump administration continues to stall the normal transition of power. “My hope and expectation is the American people do know and they understand there has been a transition,” Mr. Biden said. NBC News has learned Biden is not receiving the Daily…

Supreme Court Hears Latest Obamacare Challenge
Politics

Supreme Court Hears Latest Obamacare Challenge

Justices appear likely to uphold the law from the latest challenge brought by the Trump administration. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
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(NBC News) — With a handful of protesters gathering near the steps Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the Affordable Care Act. At the center of the latest challenge is the “individual mandate,” ruled a “tax” by the high court, requiring Americans to either buy health insurance or pay a penalty. Congress zeroed out the “tax” in…

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