Lauren Melendez has spent the majority of her career at NBC affiliate stations serving the Midwest, starting as a weekend anchor and investigative reporter in Peoria, Illinois, followed by anchoring at WOWT NBC Omaha.
A Philadelphia native and Syracuse University graduate, she is an Associated Press Award-winning journalist who has moderated political panels, hosted primetime specials on race relations, emceed fundraisers and volunteers regularly in the community.
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Providence College student invents straw to detect date rape drug
Providence College sophomore Neve Palmeri’s plan to prevent the next person’s drink from getting spiked is close to becoming a reality, and she tells NBC10 Boston that it took a heavy situation to create the lightest of solutions.
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New Trump executive order targets ‘sanctuary cities' like Boston
Tuesday marks President Donald Trump‘s 100th day in office. And one of the key things he promised to do is crack down on immigration. The number of people trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border has dropped steeply. There has also been an increase of detainments and deportations, many without due process. And that includes many right here in...
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Federal judge agrees to expedite Harvard's lawsuit against Trump administration
The frozen funds feud between Harvard University and the White House will go before a federal judge on Monday.
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Pope's legacy will be one of mercy, Mass. professor says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed Monday — just hours after the pope made appearances for Easter Sunday.
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Karen Read latest: 7 jurors now selected, Canton police audit released
The jury selection process for Karen Read’s second murder trial continued on Wednesday, with dozens of potential jurors who could decide her fate in court among those being chosen.
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MBTA ranks highest in derailments across major transit systems, report finds
Safety concerns are always top of mind for T riders, and despite the agency’s recent efforts to bring the system back to full speed, new data compiled by the Boston Globe shows there are still a lot of improvements to be made. According to the paper, the MBTA surpassed major states like California and New York, earning the title...
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Everett mayor under fresh scrutiny over use of city funds
The Everett City Council voted Monday night to review all payments the city made to Mayor Carlo DeMaria in the last decade
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Police seek ‘unknown number' of suspects in Wakefield double shooting
Two men were found shot inside a car Tuesday evening in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and are suffering serious injuries in the wake of the incident.
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25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect overnight
In the latest move by the Trump Administration, steep tariffs on international metal imports have taken effect overnight.
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Boston revisits its sanctuary city law at city council hearing
A city council committee meeting on Monday centered on Boston’s Trust Act — a policy that has been in the national spotlight amid Republican-led criticism of so-called sanctuary cities.
