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(NBC News) — Sacha Baron Cohen revisits the character that changed the face of candid camera comedy when “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” arrives this weekend. NBC’s Raphael Seth has more.

Debate Night Arrives

With the candidates arriving in Nashville and the plexiglass barriers in place, the stage is set for a presidential debate like no other. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

(NBC News)  — With the candidates arriving in Nashville and the plexiglass barriers in place, the stage is set for a presidential debate like no other. It’s the last chance before election day for President Trump and Joe Biden to make their case to tens of millions of Americans looking for the clear policy discussion lacking in the last chaotic…

FDA Panel Addresses Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns

An FDA advisory panel convened for the first time Thursday to discuss requirements and guidance surrounding any potential coronavirus vaccine. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

(NBC News) — An FDA advisory panel convened for the first time Thursday to discuss requirements and guidance surrounding any potential coronavirus vaccine. The meeting was streamed online via YouTube, an unusual move that could help reassure a nervous public vaccine approvals will be driven by science, not politics. “You can have a fantastic vaccine, but if no one takes…

Wisconsin County Strips Non-Profit’s Funding Over “Black Lives Matter” Signs

Wisconsin county cuts funding for Embrace, an advocacy group for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, after "Black Lives Matter" signs were displayed on its property. WEAU's Maria Blough reports.

(NBC News) — An advocacy group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence says it’s facing backlash after releasing a statement supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. As the Black Lives Matter movement spread across the country this summer, the Northwest Wisconsin non-profit Embrace put up signs of support. A few weeks later, Embrace’s Executive Director Katie Bement says there…

Landlord Threatens Rent Hike If Biden Wins

Colorado authorities are investigating a letter sent to Fort Morgan trailer park residents warning their rent will be doubled if Joe Biden wins the presidency. KUSA's Liz Kotalik reports.

FORT MORGAN, Colo. (KUSA/NBC News) — The landlord of a trailer park in Fort Morgan, Colorado, allegedly sent a note to residents warning rent would most likely double in price if Joe Biden becomes President. Several tenants say they’re concerned about the legality of the letter, calling it a form of voter suppression. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office confirmed…

Renovations Uncover Long-Lost Ring

A Kentucky woman has been reunited with the engagement ring she lost 15 years ago thanks to the keen eye of construction workers working on her home renovation project. WSAZ's Chad Hedrick reports.

(NBC News) — It has been 15 years since Lisa Phelps lost her engagement ring. “We couldn’t find it,” she said. “We looked everywhere. We ran wire coat hangers along the sides of the vanity, checked the trap in the sink, and just finally accepted that it was gone.” Fast forward to today, that ring is back on her finger…

Elk Return To Southern Virginia

A decade long campaign to bring wild elk back to southwestern Virginia is paying off. WCYB's Olivia Bailey reports.

(WCYB/NBC News) — A campaign to reintroduce wild elk to southwest Virginia is finding success. Buchanan County is coming off of a successful ‘Elk Fest’ weekend and planning for next year. It follows a decade of work to reintroduce elk to the area. “That was the whole goal was to do something to get more folks outdoors, to come to…

Police major who oversaw Taylor drug raid unit investigated

File PicLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville Police major who oversaw the unit that sent officers to Breonna Taylor’s home the night she was fatally shot is the subject of an internal police investigation. At the request of acting Police Chief Yvette Gentry, the department’s Professional Standards Unit opened an investigation this week into Maj. Kimberly Burbrink, the commander of…

“Mask Up” – New Campaign Focuses On COVID-19 Prevention

Health officials are once again urging Americans to wear masks as a new wave of COVID-19 infections takes hold across the country. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

(NBC News) — Health officials are once again urging Americans to wear masks as a new wave of COVID-19 infections takes hold across the country. In at least 39 states and Washington D.C., cases are climbing, with 30 states and the District seeing infections increase by at least 25 percent. In some areas hospital beds in short supply and ICUs…

Decision 2020: Iran, Russia Accused Of Threatening U.S. Voters

Intelligence officials have confirmed that Russia and Iran are actively working to meddle in the upcoming U.S. election, and were responsible for recent emails threatening Florida voters. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

(NBC News) — Intelligence officials have confirmed that Russia and Iran are actively working to meddle in the upcoming U.S. election. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that Iran and Russia have obtained voter information, and that Iran was behind recent emails to Florida voters urging them to switch parties and vote Republican….