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Jesse Kirsch

2 years

LIFE UPDATE: I’m beyond lucky to count myself among those who can say they’re living their childhood dreams! So excited to announce I’ve become a 🦚 and can’t wait to share stories with you @NBCNews @MSNBC !!

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We are excited to welcome @JesseKirschNews to the @NBCNews team. As a Cleveland-based correspondent, he'll report across all @NBCNews and @MSNBC programming.

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1 year

BREAKING: Damar Hamlin RELEASED from hospital and "returned to Buffalo," according to his doctors in Cincinnati, who add, "He is doing well." @NBCNews #LoveForDamar #DamarHamlin #BillsMafia

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New year, new @NHLBlackhawks costume for Luke Fanella! This Woodbridge teen shows us all that #disability can’t hold him down: #HappyHalloween

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4 years

“Black lives matter,” proclaims rally speaker at 79th & Cottage Grove. Families black and white here demanding #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd

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4 years

Happy Holidays, Chicago!

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5 years

This is what -19° F looks like. More from across the eerily quiet #Chicago area all day ⁦ @ABC7Chicago ⁩.

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4 years

RIGHT NOW: @GovPritzker announces 11,000+ pardons for people “whose low-level cannabis convictions have held them back from good jobs, housing and financial aid for college,” governor’s release said. Recreational #marijuana becomes legal in Illinois tomorrow. More @ABC7Chicago .

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1 year

Adorable parents warning—Mom and Dad visited me at the office for the first time tonight. These @NBCNews superfans (mostly) kept their cool 🥹 🦚 #30Rock cc @TODAYshow @NBCNightlyNews

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6 years

The latest iteration of #SisterJean at the #MarchForOurLives

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2 years

Defense motion DENIED--brief recess and then sentencing of #JussieSmollett moves forward.

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4 years

#Chicago reacts. #Election2020 #JoeBiden

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6 years

#Schaumburg walk out in solidarity with #ParklandShooting victims draws crowd of approx. 1,200 according to school district. That's 2/3 of the HS student body demanding change. That's 1,200 people who will soon be voting in this country.

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5 years

"We gave Mr. #Smollett the benefit of the doubt" right up until when they had to release the brothers. -Eddie Johnson

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1 year

One year as a 🦚 January 10, 2022 my @nbcnews journey began. I’m so grateful for the countless people trusting me with documenting history, becoming cherished friends along the way. I’m also incredibly thankful for all of YOU, tuning in & sharing your stories. Thank you!!

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5 years

CPD supt. saying when press reports allegations, “It causes us to have to chase all that stuff down... Those are resources and time spent that we’ll never get back.” #JussieSmollett

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4 years

Jersey City mayor says the officer killed was an exemplary officer, responsible for getting many guns off the street. He had served since 2006 according to the mayor. #JerseyCity

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5 years

FINAL SALUTE— @ILStatePolice Trooper Chris Lambert honored by police from across U.S. before his burial.

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2 years

Grateful for an amazing first day @NBCNews … and not needing a coat in LA in January 😂

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5 years

GLENCOE—Veterans & supporters begin 20-mile ruck march from northern suburbs into downtown. They’re raising awareness for veteran suicide ahead of #MemorialDay2019 . Full story @ABC7Chicago at 11:30 am.

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5 years

CPD says it found numerous private cameras, "city came together" to help with this investigation. #JussieSmollett

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2 years

Some personal news… 4.5+ years after my start @abc7chicago , this special chapter comes to a close. I’m excited for new adventures in the new year and am grateful to my work family, our viewers, and those who shared their stories. For now, I’m headed home. More to come!

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3 years

SHOOTER AT LARGE—3 killed, 2 injured in mass shooting at Somers House Tavern (down the road from Carthage College), Kenosha County Sheriff says. Authorities believe this was targeted and **do not think** there’s a broader threat to community. Details ahead LIVE @ABC7Chicago .

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5 years

Rolling up in style, @NUFBFamily arrives in #Indy ! #B1G title game coming up and we’re live with the scene here @ABC7Chicago at 4 pm!

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2 years

Have you really started working @NBCNews until Photo Nate snaps a pic @TODAYshow ? Thanks to @SavannahGuthrie @craigmelvin @LlamasNBC @DylanDreyerNBC for the warm 1A morning welcome (and to Nate for the pics)!!

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4 years

CHRISTMAS GIVING—Inmates bailed out of Cook County Jail today by @RevJJackson , ensuring they can spend the holidays with family. That moment and prayerful messages from @RPCoalition and @CardinalBCupich tonight on @ABC7Chicago .

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3 years

RIGHT NOW—Hundreds rally in #Chicago #Chinatown . “Hate has no place here,” reads one sign. More @ABC7Chicago . #StopAsianHate

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3 years

I mean... #Chicago #Sunrise

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3 years

7.5Gs!!! WOW what an incredible experience flying with @BlueAngels #7 , “Whiskers!” More on this wild ride coming up @ABC7Chicago . And by the way… @RobElgasABC7 : I stayed awake and kept down my lunch 💪🏻

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3 years

DREAM WEDDING—Chicago area couple surprised with a beautiful wedding @NavyPier this morning. @michaelstrahan bringing the @GMA magic and we’ll have it all @ABC7Chicago !

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5 years

#JussieSmollett media scrum as the #Empire actor exits Cook Co. Jail. Tripod can be heard crashing down and I saw at least one TV photographer fall over.

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3 years

And just like that... I’m celebrating 4 years @abc7chicago . Grateful for the truly incredible opportunities I’ve had and for all of you sharing your stories with me. Looking forward to many more memories! #WorkAnniversary #ABC7 #EyewitnessNews

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5 years

It’s baaaaaaaack! @portilloshotdog offering a steal on its iconic #ChocolateCake — just 56 cents a slice when you buy an entree today. Celebrating 56 years of #Portillos . #PortillosChocolateCake #ChicagoHotDog

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6 years

RIGHT NOW—Chicago teens #WalkOut , march to GrantPark. On this 19th #Columbine anniversary, organizers call for end to gun violence; also speak out against police brutality here.

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2 years

First day on air @nbcnews ! Thank you @jdbalart @MorganRadford @nbcaaron @AlisonMorrisNOW for having me to discuss #COVID situation out West! Grateful to our team & healthcare workers who shared perspective during #Omicron wave. Proud to share these important stories w/you.

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2 years

With Cleveland’s own @ChrisJansing in person!!

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3 years

BREAKING—CHICAGO INDOOR DINING IS BACK. Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. officially moving to Tier 1 mitigation today, @IDPH reports. That means limited indoor dining can resume in those regions. Details LIVE @ABC7Chicago .

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4 years

Thousands taking a moment of silence and a knee for #GeorgeFloyd and others in #UnionPark . @ABC7Chicago

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4 years

This is just HALF the line outside @Starbucks #roastery as we wait for doors to open. Live @ABC7Chicago RIGHT NOW.

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5 years

WOW— #FactoryFire view from #Chopper7HD with smoke billowing against a skyline backdrop.

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7 years

When the replay goes the @Cubs way... #Cubs #GoCubsGo

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1 year

A remarkable #Christmas story of strangers becoming family, coming up @NBCNightlyNews ! #BuffaloBlizzard2022

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As the massive winter storm hit Buffalo, a stranded group of nine Korean tourists knocked on Alexander and Andrea Campagna’s door. They rode out the storm together, showing the spirit of the season is alive even in the harshest of weather. @JesseKirschNews shares more tonight.

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2 years

A tough story to report tonight… Grateful to my @NBCNews colleagues who helped me make my @NBCNightlyNews with @LesterHoltNBC debut. And I’m humbled they trusted me to share this story with the nation. See you again @TODAYshow in the morning.

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1 year

Ending #Hanukkah2022 & #Christmas only way I know how: Chinese food and the Menorah glowing! Shoutout (again) to mom & dad who drove NJ ➡️ NYC, picked up takeout, & ate with me in the hotel lobby! Heart and tummy full ❤️ No movie because sleep needed for @TODAYshow @Morning_Joe

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5 years

CHICAGO PROUD—The teen w/viral #BoxJump @NubAbility continues inspiring. Tim Bannon plans to race in Chicago #Triathlon —despite having been born without arms. I asked Tim about his acclaim @Dare2tri . Hear his remarkable story only @ABC7Chicago , tonight at 10. #LimbDifference

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4 years

BIDEN CATCHES UP—Huge increase in votes reported in #Kenosha , slashing president’s lead in the county and expanding Joe Biden’s lead statewide in #Wisconsin . Here’s latest @ABC 👇🏼 #Election2020

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1 year

Thank you all for the birthday wishes Monday!! Not the celebration I planned with another batch of breaking news, but grateful to still have laughed into another year with good @nbcnews friends @WillUjek @Maggie_Vespa @MSyedt !

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4 years

CHICAGO—Protests turn violent overnight in clashes between crowds & police downtown. Windows smashed, multiple people arrested per @Chicago_Police . Nothing like fiery #Minneapolis scenes, but still another reminder of spreading unrest, outrage following #GeorgeFloyd death.

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5 months

Happy first night of #Hanukkah from NYC, so great visiting @TODAYshow in person this week! My girlfriend says this tie is “giving #Kenergy .” Do you agree?

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4 years

As they say, “some personal news” to share this morning👇🏻 I’m thrilled to continue my journey @ABC7Chicago and excited to keep sharing your stories! Thank you to my ABC family for helping me grow and to all of you for tuning in! Appreciate the piece @RobertFeder !

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4 years

Robservations: Reporter @JesseKirschABC7 moving up fast at @ABC7Chicago :

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2 years

#NewProfilePic thanks to the awesome @VivianBKim , taken while getting up to speed with some practice @NBCNews last week! #NBCNews #BTS

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3 years

#Skytown is officially home to your 2021 #WNBAFinals CHAMPS! Fans reacting @ABC7Chicago coming up.

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5 years

That’s no model train—it’s the real deal! #BigBoy swings through Chicagoland and I take you INSIDE with the man who led restoration @UnionPacific ! Story @ABC7Chicago later today. #Trains #SteamEngine #UnionPacific #TranscontinentalRailroad

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2 years

While I was discussing #Orlando latest live with @KatyTurNBC @MSNBC … this alligator appeared in a flooded neighborhood. Just one reason to stay out of flood waters even if you want to check damaged property. Latest on #Hurricanelan aftermath ahead @NBCNightlyNews @TopStoryNBC .

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4 years

This is just *part* of the line outside @gucci outlet in Rosemont right now... and it’s barely 4 am! We’re live @ABC7Chicago coming up with #BlackFriday !

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1 year

Heading home from #Buffalo after a tough week. But we’re ending on an uplifting note with a remarkable, inspiring story. Join us @nbcnightlynews . And as always, grateful for my team and the people of New York who shared their stories—both those of heartbreak and hope.

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4 years

LITTLE VILLAGE—Mourners light candles in memory of Angie Monroy, the 16-year-old girl shot in the head and killed over the weekend. Full story @ABC7Chicago at 11:30 am. #LittleVillage #ChicagoViolence

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5 years

I leave you with this from Dayton: Martin Alexander playing #AmazingGrace continuously past 1 am (around when the shooting rampage started here) to tell the world hope outlasts hate. #DaytonStrong

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6 years

Hard work pays off... literally!

Chicago teen awarded $1.3 million in scholarships

17-year-old Raven Galloway is readying for high school graduation with straight As across the board.

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4 years

It’s #ElectionDay @UnitedCenter ! UC serves as polling super site for all Chicago residents—vote in person, drop off mail-in ballots, and even REGISTER SAME DAY here. Details ahead LIVE @ABC7Chicago ! Took this video as the atrium got ready around 4:45 am... #Election2020 #Vote

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2 years

26 went by in a blur! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes yesterday!! 🥳

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3 years

This is Marcus Lyons. He says he’s been selling peanuts, etc., outside #WrigleyField for 30+ yrs. Last season, w/no fans, his booming sales pitch (and, he adds, bulk of his income) was missing from Clark/Addison. But this #OpeningDay fans are back—and so is Marcus Lyons! #Cubs

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6 years

#SnowDay in downtown Chicago! I'm out to check on conditions and take you live to #TheBean

Jesse Kirsch - @JesseKirschABC7

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6 years

WOW—a 44-foot frank @MarianosMarket attempts unofficial world record for longest Chicago dog. And you better believe there’s NO KETCHUP.

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#Christmas in the Big 🍎 @NBCNightlyNews

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2 years

Checkout a new @TODAYshow legend who’s also a rockstar organist for the @Cubs !!

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6 years

NICE ARM! #SisterJean throws out a ceremonial #FirstPitch at #WrigleyField for @Cubs #OpeningDay . @RamblersMBB

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1 year

Doctors add he has been moved to another hospital. #DamarHamlin #LoveForDamar #BillsMafia

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Ok @StaceyBacaABC7 here’s the proof. You weren’t seeing strange... or I guess you still were 😂😂 It’s a party for #ChicagoMarathon2019 !

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4 years

HOLY NEWSCAST, BATMAN! When @StaceyBacaABC7 and @MarkRiveraABC7 want to hear your #CapedCrusader voice from the Chicago set of @TheBatman , you have to deliver. #Batman #DarkNight #DCComics

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WICKER PARK—Looting spread up Milwaukee Avenue overnight and into the morning. Here’s the aftermath, with thoughts from a Chicagoan who says this is an understable expression of anger after death of #GeorgeFloyd

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MORE from Doctors: "Entirely too premature" to look at him possibly returning to NFL play. "He's up, he's walking around." First walking on Friday, doctors add. #DamarHamlin #LoveForDamar #BillsMafia

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He’s back—and wow… I am PUMPED for this year’s costume!! If you know what this is, give it a like/RT to make a 12-year-old’s day! Anthony’s #Halloween2021 . Tonight. @ABC7Chicago at 10 pm.

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RIGHT NOW: Thousands of striking Chicago hotel workers to march up Magnificent Mile. Live coverage coming up @ABC7Chicago on Facebook. #UNITEHERE1 #Strike #ChicagoHotelStrike

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4 years

BREAKING—OFFICER STRUCK. A Chicago Police Officer was hit by a vehicle at State/Lake. Vehicle sped off, but at least 2 offenders are now in custody, CPD official confirms.

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“THE POLLS ARE OPEN”— For the first time, voters can cast their ballots at Chicago’s #UnionStation . The super site is one of 50+ polling locations now open for *suburban* Cook County voters! More ahead @ABC7Chicago . #Election2020 #EarlyVoting

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Current mood in #SKYTOWN @chicagosky #WNBAFinals #WNBATwitter

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LAKE MICHIGAN—Fierce winds, crashing waves and water flooding Chicago beachfront at Pratt. One resident compared this to the apocalypse...

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RIGHT NOW: @Grubhub chief joins @chicagosmayor to announce company will suspend commission collection up to $100 million to help independent restaurants across U.S. being impacted by #COVID19 More @ABC7Chicago

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NBC NEWS EXCLUSIVE—Michigan State University classes resumed today. In her first national one-on-one interview since the shooting, MSU’s interim president told me why today was the right moment to return to class. Part of our sit-down ahead @nbcnightlynews

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RIVERWALK IS NOW OPEN!!

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BREAKING: 13 people shot this morning in #Englewood . Chicago police initially said there were 11 victims, but report that number has risen in the last hour. We have no confirmed information on the victims’ conditions. Live details ahead @ABC7Chicago .

Man charged in connection to Englewood memorial shooting that left 13 wounded, Chicago police say

Chicago police have charged one person who they say was at the scene with a gun when 13 people were shot at an Englewood home early Sunday.

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#HappyHalloween everyone! We’re on the move with trick-or-treating superstar #AnthonyAlfano ! More @ABC7Chicago to come.

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The boy is NOT #TimmothyPitzen , FBI announces. Then who is he, and why would he claim to be Pitzen? How would he know to say that name?

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FBILouisville, @FBICincinnati , @AuroraPoliceIL , Newport PD, @CincyPD , and HCSO have been conducting a missing person investigation. DNA results have been returned indicating the person in question is not Timmothy Pitzen.

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#HurricaneIan latest from #Orlando ahead @MSNBC @NBCNewsNow @NBCNightlyNews

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THIS IS 2020: One couple tells me they rang in the new year inside this tent so they could be the first at Mission Dispensary to legally buy recreational marijuana. Doors open at 6 am but already there’s a line growing outside. Hear from them live @ABC7Chicago coming up!

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Tonight a memorial grows near where police say #ElizaFletcher was abducted. One visitor telling me she’s “an incredible person.” The latest on the search for this missing mother of 2 ahead @NBCNightlyNews .

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✌🏻 #Hollywood ! The @nbcnews #LA bureau and everyone working there gave me an incredible kickoff as a 🦚 (many more than I grabbed pics with this trip 🤦🏻‍♂️)! Now onto NYC and the famed #30Rock for the next chapter. #TVNews #NBC #30RockefellerPlaza #NBCNews #BTS #behindthescenes

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Stunning sky in #Buffalo , a city still dotted with piles of snow. The latest on cleanup amid questions about officials’ response to the deadly storm ahead @NBCNightlyNews @TopStoryNBC . #BuffaloBlizzard2022

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And earlier, looting LIVE on our air...

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Yup. We’re riding the #GiantSlide . LIVE @TODAYshow . Coming up.

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BUT WAIT... THERE’S MORE! #AlligatorRobb beat-boxes for us in #Crocodilian . You’re welcome, world. #HumboldtGator #HumboldtParkGator #GatorGate #GatorWatch2019

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Santa Claus plotting his delivery route for Christmas morning 103 stories above the Windy City @SkydeckChicago . More holiday cheer @ABC7Chicago this afternoon!

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2 years

Tough story, but appreciated the opportunity to join @hodakotb for my @TODAYshow debut.

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A girl who went missing nearly three years ago at the age of 4 was found alive by police on Monday, hidden underneath a staircase in a New York home. @JesseKirschNews has the details.