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Tornadoes and flash floods devastate Midwest and South, more storms expected
Tornadoes and flash floods devastate Midwest and South, more storms expected -
The fresh storms come as many communities are still reeling from severe tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven people.
New federal charges filed for October shoot-out in Vermont
New federal charges filed for October shoot-out in Vermont -
A New Hampshire man has been indicted on new charges for shooting at a federal officer in Vermont
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law -
South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil by declaring martial law
Prop betting has grown into major wagering attraction
Prop betting has grown into major wagering attraction -
Art Manteris at Caesars Palace had an idea leading up to the Super Bowl in the 1985 season
CVAC senior games take over NBC5 Play of the Week!
CVAC senior games take over NBC5 Play of the Week! -
Plays from CVAC senior games round out NBC5 winter plays of the week!
Bill Gates reflects on 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Bill Gates reflects on 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology -
"That was the revolution," Gates said. "That was the thing that ushered in personal computing."
WATCH: Saranac Lake High School baseball opens CVAC regular season with win over Moriah
WATCH: Saranac Lake High School baseball opens CVAC regular season with win over Moriah -
See their highlights, and the action from a pair of 1-0 teams in Section VII girls' flag football
Your next trip across the border may cost you
Your next trip across the border may cost you -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says any Canadian goods will face 25% tariffs when crossing back into the United States.
Group holds protest over proposed Amazon warehouse in Essex Junction
Group holds protest over proposed Amazon warehouse in Essex Junction -
At a previous meeting, many neighbors raised concerns about the potential traffic impacts that the 106,000-square-foot facility would have on the community.
NFL taps Milwaukee artist for 32-piece draft week art installation
NFL taps Milwaukee artist for 32-piece draft week art installation -
The NFL tapped Ike Wynter to create 32 reclaimed wood art pieces for the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Barack Obama photobombs a family's D.C. cherry blossom portait
Barack Obama photobombs a family's D.C. cherry blossom portait -
During a cherry blossom shoot, Barack Obama stepped into the frame, creating a moment this family will cherish forever. The photo is going viral.
VIDEO: Dog rescued after 100-foot canyon fall at Colorado National Monument
VIDEO: Dog rescued after 100-foot canyon fall at Colorado National Monument -
A heart-stopping moment turned into a heartwarming rescue as a dog survived a 100-foot fall into a canyon.
Bruce Springsteen to release 7 'Lost Albums' containing over 80 never-before-heard songs
Bruce Springsteen to release 7 'Lost Albums' containing over 80 never-before-heard songs -
Bruce Springsteen is set to release over 80 new songs this summer with his newly announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" collection.
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration -
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University.