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Hurricane Delta Takes Aim At Louisiana Coast
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Hurricane Delta Takes Aim At Louisiana Coast

The storm, now a powerful Category 3, is expected to follow the same path of Hurricane Laura, which struck Lake Charles just six weeks ago. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
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(NBC News) — Hurricane Delta is moving closer to the Louisiana shore. Delta, now a Category 3 hurricane packing 120 mile per hour winds, is expected to make landfall later Friday. Delta will be the fourth named storm to make landfall in Louisiana this year. Laura was the worst of them, a violent Category 4 hurricane that ripped apart Lake…

Trump Rejects Virtual Debate
Decision 2020

Trump Rejects Virtual Debate

President Trump says he will not take part in a virtual debate with former Vice President Joe Biden next week after the format change made due to his COVID-19 diagnosis. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Trump says he will not take part in a virtual debate with former Vice President Joe Biden. The format of the debate was changed following Mr. Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis and hospitalization. “I’m not doing a virtual debate, sit behind a computer screen,” Mr. Trump told Fox News. He’s now urging the debate commission to delay…

Friends Seek Justice After Transgender Woman's Murder
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Friends Seek Justice After Transgender Woman’s Murder

Felycya Harris was found dead of a single gunshot wound in an Augusta, Georgia park...the third transgender person murdered in the area within the past year. WAGT's Celeste Springer reports.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (NBC News) — Friends of a transgender woman found murdered in an Augusta, Georgia, park are demanding justice in the wake of her death. The body of 33-year-old Felycya Harris was found in Augusta’s Meadowbrook Park on Saturday. “I just want justice to be served for my friend,” Ricola Collier says. “Everybody’s going to remember Felycya. That laugh….

"we're All Together" Neighbors Don't Let Politics Ruin Friendship
Decision 2020, National News

“We’re All Together” – Neighbors Don’t Let Politics Ruin Friendship

Two Georgia neighbors are spreading a message of unity, despite their political differences. WSAV's McKenna Cieslak reports.
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HINESVILLE, Ga. (NBC News) — A pair of neighbors in Hinesville, Georgia are taking to social media to spread a message of unity, despite their opposing political beliefs. Patrick Underwood and Frank Scozzafava have lived in the same town and have known each other for more than 30 years. While Patrick supports Biden and Frank supports Trump, there is one…

Kidnapping Plot Targets Michigan Governor
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Kidnapping Plot Targets Michigan Governor

More than a dozen men have been charged in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as part of a "violent overthrow" of government officials. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — Six men are facing federal charges in connection with a kidnapping plot targeting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Authorities say the conspirators planned to snatch the governor from her vacation home, and were close to executing the plan. U.S. Attorneys say the men had purchased weapons and tested an improvised explosive device as part of their preparations. Seven…

Memorial Honors "pole Family" Destroyed In Hit And Run
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Memorial Honors “Pole Family” Destroyed In Hit-And-Run

Delaware residents mourn the loss of longtime roadside display. WRDE's Chandler Parr reports.
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LEWES, Del. (NBC News/WRDE) — Residents of Lewes, Delaware are mourning the loss of a local landmark. The “Pole Family” stood along Route 9 for years. The mannequins, George, Millie, and the occasional baby, were always dressed for the occasion. They were decorated for Super Bowl Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July, and were even dressed as health care…

Mother, Boyfriend Charged In Toddler's Murder
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Mother, Boyfriend Charged In Toddler’s Murder

Investigators say Texas couple placed 2-year-old's body in storm drain after her death, then claimed she'd been kidnapped from a nearby playground. KPRC's Vincent Crivelli reports.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KPRC/NBC News) — The mother of a Houston, Texas, toddler found dead in August has been charged in connection with her death. Sahara Ervin, 20, and Travion Thompson, 21, were charged with injury to a child and tampering with evidence in the August death of Maliyah Bass. Court documents said the couple killed Maliyah and put her body…

Guilty Plea Entered In Mackenzie Luek Murder Case
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Guilty Plea Entered In Mackenzie Luek Murder Case

Ayoola Ajayi pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and desecration of a human body Wednesday, admitting he killed University of Utah student Mackenzie Luek, then dismembered and burned her body. KSL's Andrew Adams reports.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (NBC News/KSL) — A Salt Lake City, Utah, man has pleaded guilty to the murder of University of Utah student Mackenzie Luek. On Wednesday, 32-yea-old Ayoola Ajayi pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and desecration of a human body. His attorney says Ajayi met Lueck on a dating website. Prosecutors say Ajayi killed Lueck in June of…

Arrest Made In Caught On Camera Abduction
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Arrest Made In Caught-On-Camera Abduction

Rhode Island police say Luis Martinez-Romero is the man seen on home security video snatching a 9-year-old girl and forcing her into his vehicle moments after she exited her bus Monday. WJAR's Lynzi DeLuccia reports.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR/NBC News) — A Rhode Island man accused of abducting a 9-year-old child was ordered held without bail on Wednesday. Luis Martinez-Romero, 34, was arraigned on charges of kidnapping a minor and second-degree sexual assault. Police were able to catch Martinez-Romero within 24 hours of the abduction and assault of the girl, who had just gotten off of…

Peak Color: How "leaf Peepers" Create Fall Forecast
Entertainment

Peak Color: How “Leaf Peepers” Create Fall Forecast

Figuring out where and when to peep the most colorful leaves, is as simple as a walk in the woods. WNYT's Mark Mulholland reports.
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LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (WNYT/NBC News) — Going for a walk with Kathy Miller and her poodle Roxy makes you look a little more carefully at the changing colors of fall. Miller, who has a home on New York’s Lake George, has a perfect spot to peep leaves. So when “I Love NY” put out a call for leaf peepers, she…

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