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Smart Shopping: Refurbished Bargains

Smart Shopping: Refurbished Bargains

It wasn't long ago that refurbished or open box items got a bad rap as shoddy, second-hand products. That's changing, in a big way. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — It wasn’t long ago that refurbished or open box items got a bad rap as shoddy, second-hand products. That’s changing. “The bar is actually much higher for for refurbishing than it is for manufacturing,” says Sender Shamiss, CEO of goTRG. The reverse-logistics company provides retailers and manufacturers a streamlined process for returned or damaged inventory. “We handle…

Decision 2020: The Final Stretch
Decision 2020, Politics

Decision 2020: The Final Stretch

As the 2020 campaign enters its last full week, both presidential candidates are focusing on crucial swing states. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — As the 2020 campaign enters its last full week, both presidential candidates are focusing on crucial swing states. President Trump’s campaign is hoping for a big win in Florida, while Democrats are hoping to take back the midwest. Both campaigns kicked off the week with ’60 Minutes’ interviews, where the president walked out on Leslie Stahl after…

Decision 2020: Coronavirus & The Campaigns
Coronavirus, Decision 2020

Decision 2020: Coronavirus & The Campaigns

COVID-19 infections hit a new daily record, with 77,000 identified Thursday...as President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden enter prepare for their final days on the campaign trail. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.
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(NBC News) — As President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden faced each other on the debate stage Thursday, the COVID-19 pandemic was a main topic of focus…just as it reached another grim milestone. With cases surging nationwide, 77,000 new cases were diagnosed Thursday, a new daily record. “We are rounding the turn…rounding the corner, it’s going away,” President…

Adele Returns To "saturday Night Live"
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Adele Returns To “Saturday Night Live”

The British singer will show off her chops as host this go around after two stints as a musical guest. NBC's Mark Barger has a sneak peek.
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(NBC) — Adele returns to “Saturday Night Live” this week. The British singer is hosting for the first time. She’s performed on the show twice before, back in 2008 when her career was first taking off and then again in 2015. This weekend, she gets to show off her comedic chops. Cast member Bowen Yang says Adele already made a…

Ready To Roll: Classic Cars Up For Grabs
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Ready To Roll: Classic Cars Up For Grabs

Hundreds of rare, classic and collectible automobiles are being auctioned off this weekend in Elkhart, Indiana. WNDU's Mark Peterson reports.
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(WNDU/NBC News) — Hundreds of rare, classic and exotic automobiles are rolling across the auction block this weekend in Elkhart, Indiana. Several of the 230 vehicles are expected to fetch more than a million dollars. “There are some one-off cars here that were basically styling exercises by Italian styling studios. It’s hard to say what the market is on those…

Thief Takes Roadside Egg Stand
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Thief Takes Roadside Egg Stand

Rhode Island neighbors show their support after a thief makes off with Guy Daniels' roadside egg stand, eggs and cash. WJAR's Sam Read reports.
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(WJAR/NBC News) — A Rhode Island community is rallying around Guy Daniels after a thief took off with his roadside egg stand. The stand was set up in front of his driveway. It’s an “on your honor” system. People can leave their money, make change, and take the eggs home. “We don’t make a lot of money. It’s $3 a…

Coast Guard Probes Delaware Oil Spill
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Coast Guard Probes Delaware Oil Spill

Lab tests could help determine where the heavy fuel oil washing ashore came from. WRDE's Mallory Metzner reports.
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(WRDE/NBC News) — The U.S. Coast Guard is working to determine the source of an oil spill off the coast of Delaware. Pockets of oil are still washing up on the Delaware coastline. The Coast Guard is using a process called “oil fingerprinting” to find source of the oil. The oil they’ve collected is a heavy fuel oil. Tom Rudy…

Horses Evacuated As Colorado Wildfire Grows
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Horses Evacuated As Colorado Wildfire Grows

Volunteers help move hundreds of horses to safety as the East Troublesome fire, now the second largest in Colorado history, continues to spread. KUSA's Marc Sallinger reports.
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(KUSA/NBC News) — Colorado’s ‘East Troublesome’ wildfire continued to rapidly expand Thursday, damaging numerous structures and forcing the evacuation of entire towns. The fire has burned more than 170,000 acres and is now the second largest in state history. Rocky Mountain National Park has been entirely closed to the public, and mandatory evacuations are underway for much of the western…

"hey Siri, I Am Getting Pulled Over"
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“Hey Siri, I Am Getting Pulled Over”

A new iPhone shortcut aids users during traffic stops with a series of actions that includes automatically recording video. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
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(NBC News) — Protests against police brutality erupted across the country this year, a movement spurred, in part, by video captured on mobile devices. Now, there’s a growing interest in an iPhone program that aims to make recording encounters with law enforcement easier. Once installed, you simply say “Hey Siri, I am getting pulled over,” and it starts a series…

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