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“I’m Gonna Die!” – Video Shows Inmate’s Calls For Help Prior To Collapse

Five Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officers cited for termination for policy violations that lead to Harold Easter's death have resigned and will not face criminal charges. WCNC'S Alex Shabad reports.

October 2, 2020

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(NBC News) — North Carolina’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released videos Thursday showing the arrest and detainment of Harold Easter, who was arrested on suspect drug possession and suffers a seizure while alone in police custody. An internal investigation found the four officers, and one sergeant, involved in Easter’s arrest, knew he had ingested cocaine but failed to get him proper…

Coronavirus Relief Talks Continue

Republicans and Democrats remain deeply divided on the scope of the next COVID-19 relief package as the election approaches; White House works to distance President Trump from white supremacy comments. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — The White House remains in clean-up mode from Tuesday’s debate, insisting President Trump does condemn white supremacy, despite his failure to do so on the debate stage. “The President has denounced white supremacy, the KKK and hate groups in all forms,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said during a Thursday press briefing. Overnight the president returned…

Grounded: Airline Layoffs Begin

Tens of thousands of airline workers are being furloughed after Congress and the White House failed to reach a new COVID-19 relief deal. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — Furloughs have started for more than 30,000 airline employees. Pilots, flight attendants, ramp workers, ticket agents, office staff and others are being laid off after $25 billion dollars in federal payroll assistance funds ran out with no new deal in place. Congress is debating a new comprehensive COVID relief plan that would include more money for the…

Debate Fallout: Trump’s Interruptions Force Format Changes

The Presidential Debate Commission is working to change the format of the next meeting between President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden following Tuesday's disastrous showing in Cleveland. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — The Presidential Debate Commission is working to change the format of the next debate in order to prevent President Trump’s constant in the wake of Tuesday night’s disastrous performance in Cleveland. Democratic nominee Joe Biden says he’s not sure what to expect in two weeks. “I hope we’re able to get a chance to actually answer the…

Moving During A Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. According to recent polls one third of Americans are considering moving to less densely populated areas, and the number of young adults living with one or more of their parents grew to 26.6 million, an increase of 2.6 million from February. Chuck…

Moving During A Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. According to recent polls, one-third of Americans are considering moving to less densely populated areas, and the number of young adults living with one or more of their parents grew to 26.6 million, an increase of 2.6 million from February. Chuck Kuhn,…

Hamburglar Plate Goes Viral

A North Dakota woman's recently trip to McDonald's is making waves on social media. KFYR's Daniel Burbank reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — Jodi Butz would’ve never guessed a week ago she and her car would be in the national spotlight. A picture of her in a fast-food drive-thru has been shared on dozens of social media sites and racked up tens of thousands of likes and shares. Every weekend like clock-work she visits her favorite fast food restaurant: McDonald’s….

Who’s First In Line For The First COVID-19 Vaccine?

The race is on not just to develop a coronavirus vaccine, but also determine how to distribute it ethically and efficiently. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

October 1, 2020

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(NBC News) — The race is on not just to develop a coronavirus vaccine, but also determine how to distribute it ethically and efficiently. In Massachusetts, the bulk of Acme Dry Ice’s business is from vaccine manufacturers. “We’ve got calls as far as California, Seattle, Chicago, Texas,” says Acme’s Marc Savenor. Several of the leading vaccine contenders must be stored…

Disastrous Debate Prompts Format Changes

Organizers are promising to change the presidential debate format following Tuesday night's chaos. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

September 30, 2020

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(NBC News) — Organizers are promising to change the presidential debate format following Tuesday night’s chaos. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced it is considering making format changes after President Donald Trump repeatedly disregarded the rules, resulting in a wildly unruly debate. In a statement, the CPD said “Last night’s debate made clear that additional structure should be added to…

Coronavirus Detected In Beach Waters

University of Minnesota researcher describes the find as "mysterious" and stresses there's no evidence the water can lead to infections. KARE's Jennifer Austin reports.

September 30, 2020

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DULUTH, Minn. (NBC News) — For much of the summer, Dr. Richard Melvin has been trying to answer a question: Can SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, be detected in beach water? He found his answer on the weekend of September 11: Yes. Now, he has many more questions to answer. “It’s just kind of mysterious,” says Dr. Melvin, an…

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“I’m Gonna Die!” – Video Shows Inmate’s Calls For Help Prior To Collapse

Five Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officers cited for termination for policy violations that lead to Harold Easter's death have resigned and will not face criminal charges. WCNC'S Alex Shabad reports.

Coronavirus Relief Talks Continue

Republicans and Democrats remain deeply divided on the scope of the next COVID-19 relief package as the election approaches; White House works to distance President Trump from white supremacy comments. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

Grounded: Airline Layoffs Begin

Tens of thousands of airline workers are being furloughed after Congress and the White House failed to reach a new COVID-19 relief deal. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

Debate Fallout: Trump’s Interruptions Force Format Changes

The Presidential Debate Commission is working to change the format of the next meeting between President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden following Tuesday's disastrous showing in Cleveland. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

Moving During A Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Moving During A Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

Hamburglar Plate Goes Viral

A North Dakota woman's recently trip to McDonald's is making waves on social media. KFYR's Daniel Burbank reports.

Who’s First In Line For The First COVID-19 Vaccine?

The race is on not just to develop a coronavirus vaccine, but also determine how to distribute it ethically and efficiently. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

Disastrous Debate Prompts Format Changes

Organizers are promising to change the presidential debate format following Tuesday night's chaos. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

Coronavirus Detected In Beach Waters

University of Minnesota researcher describes the find as "mysterious" and stresses there's no evidence the water can lead to infections. KARE's Jennifer Austin reports.

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Five Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officers cited for termination for policy violations that lead to Harold Easter's death have resigned and will not face criminal charges. WCNC'S Alex Shabad reports.

Republicans and Democrats remain deeply divided on the scope of the next COVID-19 relief package as the election approaches; White House works to distance President Trump from white supremacy comments. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

Tens of thousands of airline workers are being furloughed after Congress and the White House failed to reach a new COVID-19 relief deal. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

The Presidential Debate Commission is working to change the format of the next meeting between President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden following Tuesday's disastrous showing in Cleveland. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

A North Dakota woman's recently trip to McDonald's is making waves on social media. KFYR's Daniel Burbank reports.

The race is on not just to develop a coronavirus vaccine, but also determine how to distribute it ethically and efficiently. NBC's Sarah Dallof reports.

Organizers are promising to change the presidential debate format following Tuesday night's chaos. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.

University of Minnesota researcher describes the find as "mysterious" and stresses there's no evidence the water can lead to infections. KARE's Jennifer Austin reports.

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