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Firefighters Critically Injured In California Wildfire

Rapidly spreading wildfires force evacuation of nearly 90,000 California residents; two firefighters critically burned fighting the flames. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

October 27, 2020

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(NBC News) — Nearly 90,000 people were ordered to leave their homes Monday as quickly moving wildfires tore through Orange County, California. Two fires that began Monday morning expanded quickly, burning thousands of acres, and left two firefighters critically injured. The flames are being fueled by Santa Ana wind gusts of 70 miles per hour or more and feasting on…

Barrett Confirmed To U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett will take her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday after a Monday night Senate confirmation vote and unofficial swearing-in at the White House. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

October 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — Justice Amy Coney Barrett will officially join the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday. Barrett was confirmed by the Senate and sworn in an unofficial White House ceremony Monday night. “I pledge to you and American people I discharge my duties to the very best of my ability,” she said afterward. Barrett promised to be impartial after a…

“This Is Us” Returns!

"This Is Us" returns tonight with a two hour season premiere, and even though the show may be fictional, it's incorporating some of the real-life realities we've experienced this year. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.

October 27, 2020

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(NBC) — “This Is Us” returns tonight with a two hour season premiere, and even though the show may be fictional, it’s incorporating some of the real-life realities we’ve experienced this year. “There’s no way you can’t address it,” says series star Chrissy Metz. “There’s no way we can’t talk about it.” The storyline will feature not the impact of…

WATCH LIVE: Hurricane Zeta Tracker

Watch a live storm track of Hurricane Zeta as the storm moves toward the U.S. gulf coast

October 27, 2020

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Vitamin D, Zinc & COVID-19

Several recent studies have looked at the impact of vitamin D and zinc on COVID-19. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.

October 27, 2020

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(NBC News) — Several recent studies have looked at the impact of vitamin D and zinc on COVID-19. One study of 489 people found that those who had a vitamin D deficiency were more likely to test positive for the virus. Another study found that of 50 people with COVID-19 in the hospital, only one needed ICU treatment after being…

Senate Set To Confirm Amy Coney Barrett

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this evening to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

October 26, 2020

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(NBC News) — The U.S. Senate is set for a vote that will likely confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Republicans rushed the confirmation to seat Barrett ahead of a critical challenge to the Affordable Care Act. She could help cement a conservative majority on the court for years to come and play a key role in…

Stolen Puppies Come Home

Social media posts help Illinois family recover four Malamute puppies stolen from their home. WEEK's Anthony Landahl reports.

October 26, 2020

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(WEEK/NBC News) — Nate Bartell’s four malamute puppies are like his own children, so when he returned home last Monday morning after dropping off his son at school, he was distraught to find his door damaged and his pups gone. He knew someone had taken them. “For two days, it was the worst feeling in the world. Not knowing who…

WATCH LIVE: Stock Market Falls As COVID-19 Cases Hit Record High

October 26, 2020

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Cardboard Desks Aid At-Home Learning

An Oregon school has teamed up with a local box company to create cheap and durable work stations for at-home learning. KGW's Christine Koumoue reports.

October 26, 2020

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(NBC News) — As kids and parents struggle with at-home learning this year, a parent-teacher club in Beaverton, Oregon has come up with an A+ idea. “Jarring” is how Ric Shewell describes the 2020 school year. Many parents would agree with him. Shewell has two kids at McKay Elementary and is a member of the school’s Parent Teacher Club. “Watching…

Kansas Father Accused In Double Murder, Kidnapping

A Leavenworth, Kansas man is in custody after allegedly killing his two sons and abducting his two young daughters. KSHB's Rae Daniel reports.

October 26, 2020

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(KSHB/NBC News) — A Leavenworth, Kansas man is in custody after allegedly killing his two sons and abducting his two young daughters. Sheriff’s investigators say Donny Jackson killed his two sons, ages 14 and 12, on Saturday. “I believe there was a family event, a soccer game, that one of the children was supposed to be at and didn’t show…

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Firefighters Critically Injured In California Wildfire

Rapidly spreading wildfires force evacuation of nearly 90,000 California residents; two firefighters critically burned fighting the flames. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Barrett Confirmed To U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett will take her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday after a Monday night Senate confirmation vote and unofficial swearing-in at the White House. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

“This Is Us” Returns!

"This Is Us" returns tonight with a two hour season premiere, and even though the show may be fictional, it's incorporating some of the real-life realities we've experienced this year. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.

WATCH LIVE: Hurricane Zeta Tracker

Watch a live storm track of Hurricane Zeta as the storm moves toward the U.S. gulf coast

Vitamin D, Zinc & COVID-19

Several recent studies have looked at the impact of vitamin D and zinc on COVID-19. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.

Senate Set To Confirm Amy Coney Barrett

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this evening to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

Stolen Puppies Come Home

Social media posts help Illinois family recover four Malamute puppies stolen from their home. WEEK's Anthony Landahl reports.

WATCH LIVE: Stock Market Falls As COVID-19 Cases Hit Record High

Cardboard Desks Aid At-Home Learning

An Oregon school has teamed up with a local box company to create cheap and durable work stations for at-home learning. KGW's Christine Koumoue reports.

Kansas Father Accused In Double Murder, Kidnapping

A Leavenworth, Kansas man is in custody after allegedly killing his two sons and abducting his two young daughters. KSHB's Rae Daniel reports.

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Rapidly spreading wildfires force evacuation of nearly 90,000 California residents; two firefighters critically burned fighting the flames. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett will take her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday after a Monday night Senate confirmation vote and unofficial swearing-in at the White House. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

"This Is Us" returns tonight with a two hour season premiere, and even though the show may be fictional, it's incorporating some of the real-life realities we've experienced this year. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.

Watch a live storm track of Hurricane Zeta as the storm moves toward the U.S. gulf coast

Several recent studies have looked at the impact of vitamin D and zinc on COVID-19. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this evening to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

Social media posts help Illinois family recover four Malamute puppies stolen from their home. WEEK's Anthony Landahl reports.

An Oregon school has teamed up with a local box company to create cheap and durable work stations for at-home learning. KGW's Christine Koumoue reports.

A Leavenworth, Kansas man is in custody after allegedly killing his two sons and abducting his two young daughters. KSHB's Rae Daniel reports.

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