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Off-Duty Nurse Saves Dying Man’s Life

An Indianapolis emergency department nurse recently found himself in the right place at the right time and helped saved a man's life. WTHR's Julia Moffitt reports.

(WTHR/NBC News) — An Indianapolis emergency department nurse recently found himself in the right place at the right time and helped saved a man’s life. Koree Pereira is a nurse in the emergency department at Community Hospital East. He says he likes the challenge of never knowing what’s next. “One minute, you could just be hanging out and helping out…

Holiday Shopping Arrives…Online

Most shoppers who traditionally rush to Black Friday sales will instead be crowding online checkouts this year. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

(NBC News) — Most shoppers who traditionally rush to Black Friday sales will instead be crowding online checkouts this year. Retailers and shoppers are still facing uncertainty about the holidays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Weeks before Halloween, retailers are already attempting to jump-start the holiday shopping season. Amazon’s COVID-19 delayed Prime Day and competing sales from Walmart, Target, and…

Long Haul: COVID-19 Survivor Spends 196 Days In The Hospital

Deanna Hair is finally heading home after a months-long battle with coronavirus, warning others "COVID is real and it's deadly." WDIV's Victor Williams reports.

(WDIV/NBC News) — A Michigan woman is home after a months-long battle with coronavirus. Deanna Hair was released from the hospital Thursday after spending 196 days there due to complications from COVID-19. Her loved ones were there when she was released to offer support. “We’re just here to show our support and welcome her as she moves on to the…

Decision 2020: Dueling Town Halls

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden make their pitch to voters in prime-time town halls on separate networks. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

(NBC News) — President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee return to the campaign trail Friday after reaching out to the American people Thursday evening in dueling televised town halls. During his appearance on NBC, President Trump stated that he will accept a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election, with the caveat “But I want it to…

“I Don’t Feel Like It Limits Me” – Arizona Songwriter Offers Unique Inspiration

Victoria Chiantella is inspiring others through her music...and the obstacle she's overcome to create it. KPNX's Caribe Devine reports.

(NBC News) — It’s often said that music can reach the depth of the soul. “It’s kind of an outlet to express myself and how I’m feeling,” says Victoria Chiantella. Strumming her songs on a ukulele, Chiantella’s songwriting is a little different than most. “I love the sound of it. It has a really nice warm sound,” she says. There…

Box Office Preview

(NBC News) — Liam Neeson plays a bank robber who’s decided to go straight in “Honest Thief,” arriving in theaters this weekend. NBC’s Raphael Seth has more.

Doctors Push Back Against “Herd Immunity” As COVID-19 Cases Spike

As COVID-19 cases increase in 36 states, medical experts are pushing back against the White House's embrace of a "herd immunity" strategy. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

(NBC News) — There is growing concern as a majority of the country continues to deal with a dramatic increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections. Doctors are worried the spike will continue as we move into the cold and flu season, compounding the strain on hospital systems and putting more patients at risk. “We are in a very…

Hitting The Slopes: Ski Resorts Adjust To COVID-19

COVID-19 safety measures are being put in place to ensure staff and skiers stay safe this season at many resorts. KGW's Christelle Koumoue reports.

(KGW/NBC News) — If you’re thinking of hitting the slopes this season, expect a few changes. COVID-19 safety measures are being put in place to ensure staff and skiers stay safe this season at many resorts. “The main difference between this season than all other seasons will be that everybody at Meadows will have a face mask or covering on,”…

Virginia Brewery Boom Drives Demand For Local Barley

Farmers are working together to provide their crop to several new breweries and construct a new grain terminal to make distribution easier. WCYB's Olivia Bailey reports.

(NBC News) — New breweries, cideries, and distilleries are springing up all over southwest Virginia, creating a booming new industry, and there’s a project to make the entire brewing process more local. Lee County farmers were some of the first to begin growing barley in southwest Virginia this summer. “We harvested over 1,300 bushels. We malted over 17,600 pounds of…