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Results tagged “helping”

In storm's aftermath, helping hands reach out

Nov. 22: In a neighborhood hard-hit by Sandy, even people who are storm victims themselves find ways to bring Thanksgiving to others. NBC's Kate Snow reports.  (Nightly News)In a neighborhood hard-hit by Sandy, even people who are storm victims themselves find ways to bring Thanksgiving to others. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (Nightly News)

SEALS punished for helping to create video game

Nov. 9: Seven members of the Navy's SEAL Team Six have been disciplined for acting as paid consultants  to the makers of a video game called "Medal of Honor.Seven members of the Navy's SEAL Team Six have been disciplined for acting as paid consultants  to the makers of a video game called "Medal of Honor." Today's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)

Helping voters in storm-ravaged Northeast

Nov. 5: Gov. Cuomo signed an order allowing any voter to vote at any polling place on Tuesday – and in New Jersey, it's possible to vote via email or fax. NBC's Ron Allen reports.  (Nightly News)Gov. Cuomo signed an order allowing any voter to vote at any polling place on Tuesday – and in New Jersey, it's possible to vote via email or fax. NBC's Ron Allen reports. (Nightly News)

NFL star: Helping sick kids 'better than a touchdown'

Nov. 2: Pro bowler and Atlanta Falcon tight end Tony Gonzalez is making a difference in the lives of sick children  by passing out little dolls called shadow buddies that help them cope with cancer, heart defects and other conditions they're fighting. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports.  Pro bowler and Atlanta Falcon tight end Tony Gonzalez is making a difference in the lives of sick children  by passing out little dolls called shadow buddies that help them cope with cancer, heart defects and other conditions they're fighting. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (TODAY)

Helping kid's read 'critical' to education

Sept. 25: Naila Bolus from Jumpstart and Jed Bennett from the Penguin Young Reader's Group talk with TODAY's Savannah Guthrie about promoting literacy by getting millions of kids and their families together to read.  Naila Bolus from Jumpstart and Jed Bennett from the Penguin Young Reader's Group talk with TODAY's Savannah Guthrie about promoting literacy by getting millions of kids and their families together to read. (TODAY)

Writer earned $50K helping students cheat

Sept. 20: After graduating, Philadelphia native Dave Tomar faced unemployment and student loan debt. So he started writing college papers for an online company who sold them to students for up to $40 a page. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports on how he made $50,000 a year helping students cheat.  After graduating, Philadelphia native Dave Tomar faced unemployment and student loan debt. So he started writing college papers for an online company who sold them to students for up to $40 a page. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports on how he made $50,000 a year helping students cheat. (TODAY)

Helping Louisiana rebuild, yet again

Aug. 31: Connie Uddo was devastated when her home was devoured by Katrina, but she faced the damage head-on by establishing a volunteer organization to help people rebuild. Now that same nonprofit is helping Isaac's victims. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (Nightly News)Connie Uddo was devastated when her home was devoured by Katrina, but she faced the damage head-on by establishing a volunteer organization to help people rebuild. Now that same nonprofit is helping Isaac's victims. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (Nightly News)

Taxpayers helping to fund junk food

July 27: A study from a California-based consumer group  finds the majority of federal farm subsidies are being funneled toward crops used primarily to make junk food. KNBC's Lolita Lopez reports. A study from a California-based consumer group  finds the majority of federal farm subsidies are being funneled toward crops used primarily to make junk food. KNBC's Lolita Lopez reports. (NBC News)

Caught! Lawyer faces jail for helping client steal

March 15: Surveillance video caught New Mexico divorce lawyer Raymond Van Arnam helping his client steal property from a house where she used to live, and now he faces criminal charges. NBC's Craig Melvin reports.  Surveillance video caught New Mexico divorce lawyer Raymond Van Arnam helping his client steal property from a house where she used to live, and now he faces criminal charges. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. (TODAY)

Helping hounds get a new home

Feb. 17: In this segment of Bow to Wow, TODAY contributor Jill Rappaport and Richard Gentles of Animal Care and Control of NYC show several dogs who need to be adopted. In this segment of Bow to Wow, TODAY contributor Jill Rappaport and Richard Gentles of Animal Care and Control of NYC show several dogs who need to be adopted. (TODAY)

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