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Nursing Home Reunites Mother & Daughter
National News

Nursing Home Reunites Mother & Daughter

After five months of separation due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions, 92-year-old Billie Young has finally reunited with her daughter...thanks to a new hairstyling job. KCEN's Niki Latturulo reports.
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(KCEN/NBC News) — After five months of separation due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions, 92-year-old Billie Young has finally reunited with her daughter…thanks to a new hairstyling job. “It was terrible for the both of us,” Billie’s daughter Joni Kapavik said. “We had never been apart for that long. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life.”…

Trump Supporters Make Their Case
Politics

Trump Supporters Make Their Case

President Trump's strongest supporters took to the stage Monday night to rally support for a second term as the Republican National Convention kicked off four days of events. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — President Trump’s strongest supporters took to the stage Monday night to rally support for a second term as the Republican National Convention kicked off four days of events. Many of the speakers hammered Mr. Trump’s Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want a cultural revolution,” South Carolina Senator Tim Scott said….

Doctors Warn Flu Vaccine Can Help Avoid "twindemic"
Coronavirus, Health

Doctors Warn Flu Vaccine Can Help Avoid “Twindemic”

Healthcare facilities are advising people to get their flu shot so they don't overwhelm hospitals treating COVID-19 cases with even more sick patients. WSMV's Alexandria Adams reports.
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(NBC News) — Doctors are strongly encouraging people to get their flu vaccines this year. It’s out of fear of what’s being dubbed a “Twindemic” – flu and coronavirus pandemics happening at the same time. Healthcare facilities like Vanderbilt University Medical Center are advising people to get their flu shot so they don’t overwhelm hospitals with even more sick patients….

Double Threat: Gulf States Brace For Twin Storms
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Double Threat: Gulf States Brace For Twin Storms

A weakened Tropical Storm Marco is dumping rain on Louisiana as Laura builds strength in the Gulf of Mexico. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
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(NBC News) — Rain pounded parts of the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Marco moved inland Monday. While wind shear has so far blunted the worst effects of Marco, Laura is still on the horizon, with the potential to strengthen to a Category Three hurricane before making landfall later this week. “We’re only going to dodge the bullet so many…

Blessing Looms: New Scam Follows Old Pattern
National News

Blessing Looms: New Scam Follows Old Pattern

A new scam is slowly taking over social media. They're known as "blessing looms" or "gifting circles." NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — A new scam is slowly taking over social media. They’re known as “blessing looms” or “gifting circles.” Participants are promised they will receive thousands of dollars with little effort and a small inital investment. “Most people who get involved with it are going to end up losing money,” warns Kati Daffan of the Federal Trade Commission. They’re…

"it's Sending The Wrong Message"
National News

“It’s Sending The Wrong Message”

Daughters of slain police captain David Dorn say they disagree with his widow's decision to speak at the Republican National Convention, noting he disagreed with many of President Trump's policies. KSDK's Robert Townsend reports.
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KSDK/NBC News) — On June 2, retired police captain David Dorn was shot and killed by suspected looters while responding to an alarm at a St. Louis, Missouri pawn shop. Captain Dorn retired from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in 2007 after 38 years of service. He became Chief of Police for the Moline Acres Police…

Caught On Camera: Floyd Memorial Vandalized
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Caught On Camera: Floyd Memorial Vandalized

Security footage shows man spray-painting over portion of iconic George Floyd memorial mural before being chased away by a witness. KARE's Deevon Rahming reports.
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(KARE/NBC News) — Security footage shows a man spray-painting over a George Floyd memorial mural near the site of Floyd’s death…and a bystander chasing down the vandal who did the damage. The video was released by Cup Foods. It shows the man painting over the iconic Minneapolis mural just after 10 p.m. last Tuesday night. Billy Briggs, who lives nearby,…

Fda Clears Plasma Therapy For Covid 19 Patients
Coronavirus, National News

FDA Clears Plasma Therapy For COVID-19 Patients

The emergency use authorization allows doctors to use plasma from patients who have already recovered in an effort to boost the immune systems of those still fighting the virus. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency authorization for the use of convalescent plasma therapy in treating COVID-19. The move comes as the national death toll approaches 180,000. President Trump announced the authorization Sunday, calling it a major “therapeutic breakthrough.” The announcement comes after the White House suggested the Food and Drug Administration has delayed…

Back From The Dead: Woman Found Alive By Funeral Home Workers
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Back From The Dead: Woman Found Alive By Funeral Home Workers

Detroit funeral home workers discover 20-year-old woman is still breathing hours after she was declared dead. WDIV's Larry Spruill reports.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WDIV/NBC News) — After a 20-year-old Michigan woman was declared dead on Sunday, a funeral home discovered she was still breathing — and very much alive. The woman was found in cardiac arrest inside her home in Southfield on Sunday morning. The family called 911 and Southfield fire crews responded. Southfield Fire released a statement: “At 7:34 a.m….

Twin Storms

Twin Storms Take Aim

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are set to deliver a one-two punch to the Gulf Coast. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
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(NBC News) — The Gulf Coast is on edge with two tropical storms churning toward the shoreline. The first, Marco, is expected to make landfall Monday afternoon in south Louisiana. The second strike will come just a couple of days later, and forecasters warn Laura could be a major hurricane by the time it reaches the shore. Louisiana is in…

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