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CDC moves 22 new destinations into its highest-risk level for travel due to omicron
CDC moves 22 new destinations into its highest-risk level for travel due to omicron -
The surge of omicron cases has now reached tsunami-like proportions in the travel world.
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel -
The committee is continuing to widen its scope into Trump’s orbit, this time demanding information and testimony from Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell and Boris Epshteyn.
Lots of bitter cold ahead
Lots of bitter cold ahead -
First Warning Weather
Former Middlebury hockey captain named Canadiens general manager
Former Middlebury hockey captain named Canadiens general manager -
Leadership with the Montreal Canadiens has tapped former Middlebury hockey standout Kent Hughes to be the club's next general manager.
US plans $50B to reduce vegetation in wildfire 'hotspots' in the west
US plans $50B to reduce vegetation in wildfire 'hotspots' in the west -
The Biden administration plans to significantly increase efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have been torching areas of the U.S. West.
Vermont firefighters use airboat to help several deer stuck on ice
Vermont firefighters use airboat to help several deer stuck on ice -
Volunteer firefighters in the Champlain Islands launched a special rescue effort as a snowstorm arrived in the region, hopeful to help several deer caught on a large patch of ice.
TV personality Stephen A. Smith after COVID: If I wasn't vaccinated, 'I wouldn't be here'
TV personality Stephen A. Smith after COVID: If I wasn't vaccinated, 'I wouldn't be here' -
Smith explained that he tested positive for the virus late last month and wound up in the hospital over the New Year.
AT&T, Verizon delay launch of 5G near airports after airlines raise alarm
AT&T, Verizon delay launch of 5G near airports after airlines raise alarm -
AT&T and Verizon say they will delay some new 5G wireless service after the airline industry raised alarms about potential interference with important systems on planes.
Felony vehicular manslaughter charges are 1st in a fatal crash involving Autopilot
Felony vehicular manslaughter charges are 1st in a fatal crash involving Autopilot -
The misuse of Autopilot, which can control steering, speed and braking, has occurred on numerous occasions and is the subject of investigations by two federal agencies.
NBC5 In Depth: A new phase in the coronavirus pandemic
NBC5 In Depth: A new phase in the coronavirus pandemic -
Dr. Mark Levine, the top health official in Vermont, shared his insight on key topics as the state reaches yet another turning point in the pandemic.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19 -
Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will kill about 2,000 small animals after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected.
Microsoft buys gamer Activision Blizzard for about $70 billion
Microsoft buys gamer Activision Blizzard for about $70 billion -
Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of Candy Crush and Call of Duty.
Maura Murray disappeared in 2004. The FBI has issued a new national alert hoping to solve the case
Maura Murray disappeared in 2004. The FBI has issued a new national alert hoping to solve the case -
The alert asks for information about Maura Murray, a 21-year-old from Massachusetts who vanished nearly 18 years ago.
Read Vermont Gov. Phil Scott's full 2022 budget address
Read Vermont Gov. Phil Scott's full 2022 budget address -
The governor unveiled his annual budget proposal Tuesday afternoon.