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‘Dateline’ correspondent Keith Morrison on death of stepson Matthew Perry: ‘It’s with you every day’

March 13, 2024

Keith Morrison, the veteran “Dateline” correspondent and stepfather of the late actor Matthew Perry, says in a...

Abortion is a top concern for Trump as he considers his VP pick

March 13, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been laser-focused on the abortion views of his potential VP picks, viewing...

Virginia wildlife center staff pretend to be a fox to care for a rescued newborn

March 13, 2024

A wildlife center has developed a way of stopping an abandoned newborn red fox from becoming too...

Navalny ally accuses ‘Putin’s henchmen’ of hammer attack, but vows not to give up

March 13, 2024

Leonid Volkov, the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s close associate and top strategist, accused Wednesday Russian...

House likely to pass a bill that could ban TikTok, sending it to the Senate

March 13, 2024

The House is poised to pass legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. as members warn...

Georgia Democrats brace for a ‘tough fight ahead’ in keeping the state blue in 2024

March 13, 2024

Georgia Democrats are bracing for an uphill climb to keep the state blue in the 2024 election...

Laid-off tech workers turn to LinkedIn, therapy and one another to bounce back

March 13, 2024

Tech workers are adjusting to a new reality of less-than-airtight job security in an industry unaccustomed to...

Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns the West

March 13, 2024

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia was ready for nuclear war if it came to it,...

New team of Marines sent in to shore up security at the U.S. embassy in Haiti

March 13, 2024

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Chemical cat at large in Japanese city, officials warn

March 13, 2024

Officials in the Japanese city of Fukuyama have warned residents to beware of a cat that is...

Devastating blast in China’s Hebei kills 2 and injures 26

March 13, 2024

A suspected gas leak caused a blast at a restaurant in China’s northern province of Hebei that...

House votes on bill to ban TikTok and a Biden and Trump rematch: Morning Rundown

March 13, 2024

House votes on TikTok ban, Alaska Airlines plane was scheduled for maintenance before door plug blew off,...

Australia confident about receiving nuclear submarines despite U.S. funding cut

March 13, 2024

Australia says it is confident the U.S. will provide nuclear-powered submarines promised under the AUKUS deal despite...

How a small city in Oregon could shape the way major U.S. cities handle homelessness

March 13, 2024

The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over city and state rules meant to limit homeless...

Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight

March 13, 2024

Japan’s Space One’s Kairos rocket exploded soon after its inaugural launch as the firm tried to become...

Alaska Airlines plane whose door panel blew off midair was scheduled for maintenance

March 13, 2024

The Alaska Airlines plane that had a door panel fall off midair in January had been scheduled...

Trump clinches delegate majority for GOP nomination, NBC News projects, setting up Biden rematch

March 13, 2024

NBC News projects that former President Donald Trump has secured enough delegates to seal the Republican presidential...

Robert Hur faces questions from lawmakers on Biden classified documents report

March 13, 2024

Special counsel Robert Hur testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing about his report on President Biden’s...

Trump’s newfound opposition to a TikTok ban isn’t swaying Republicans Trump's newfound opposition to a TikTok ban isn't swaying Republicans

Trump’s newfound opposition to a TikTok ban isn’t swaying Republicans

March 13, 2024

The House appears poised to pass a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. despite Donald Trump’s...

Robert Hur faces questions from lawmakers on Biden classified documents report

March 13, 2024

Special counsel Robert Hur testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing about his report on President Biden’s...

Why $2.99 Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are selling for hundreds and taking over TikTok

March 12, 2024

The hottest accessory of the moment isn’t a bag from Prada, Gucci or Louis Vuitton — it’s...

Texas superintendent suspended after trans student’s removal from ‘Oklahoma!’

March 12, 2024

The superintendent of a Texas school district was suspended after an investigation into a trans student’s removal...

The best smartwatch deals to shop right now

March 12, 2024

Our tech expert and editor found the best smartwatch deals to shop right now, including options from...

Man and woman found dead at scene of ‘severe’ house explosion in Pennsylvania

March 12, 2024

A man and woman were found dead at the scene of a “severe” house explosion in Pennsylvania...

A new generation of readers embraces bell hooks’ ‘All About Love’

March 12, 2024

Feminist bell hooks’ 2000 book on relationships, and connection, ‘All About Love,’ has found success decades after...

Michelle Yeoh clears up confusing Oscar moment when Emma Stone seemed to ‘ignore’ her

March 12, 2024

After the internet thought Michelle Yeoh ignored Emma Stone at the Oscars, Yeoh addressed the controversy.

Hungary’s leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine Hungary's leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine

Hungary’s leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine

March 12, 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a new interview that former President Donald Trump told him...

Yankees star Aaron Judge not certain he’ll be ready for Opening Day after undergoing an MRI

March 12, 2024

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge expects to be ready for opening day on March 28 after...

Boeing whistleblower who warned of aircraft safety flaws found dead

March 12, 2024

A former quality inspector at Boeing who filed a whistleblower complaint over aircraft safety flaws has been...

Transcript of Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur shows memory lapses — but also detailed exchanges Transcript of Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur shows memory lapses — but also detailed exchanges

Transcript of Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur shows memory lapses — but also detailed exchanges

March 12, 2024

The transcript of President Biden’s interview by special counsel Hur, which was reviewed by NBC News, paints...

California lawmaker to introduce bill to remove artificial dyes from foods served in school

March 12, 2024

A state legislator introduced a first-of-its-kind bill Tuesday that would ban seven additives from the foods that...

Uvalde police chief announces resignation after report on Robb Elementary School shooting

March 12, 2024

The Uvalde, Texas, police chief announced his resignation Tuesday, days after a city council report cleared several...

Beyoncé reveals the name of her upcoming country album

March 12, 2024

Beyoncé reveals the name of her upcoming country album, “Cowboy Carter.” It will be released March 29.

William and Kate’s desire to maintain privacy may have fueled damaging photo scandal William and Kate's desire to maintain privacy may have fueled damaging photo scandal

William and Kate’s desire to maintain privacy may have fueled damaging photo scandal

March 12, 2024

Only a select few know exactly how an edited family photo became the latest crisis to engulf...

Republican Rep. Ken Buck is exiting Congress early, further eroding GOP majority

March 12, 2024

Republican Rep. Ken Buck will resign from Congress at the end of next week, further shrinking the...

Bodycam video shows fatal shooting of autistic California teen who charged deputy with garden tool

March 12, 2024

A 15-year-old autistic California boy was shot by officer gunfire and died after he charged at a...

Armed gang board cargo ship off Somalia, security firm says

March 12, 2024

Twenty armed people have boarded a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia and have taken control...

Chicago measles outbreak grows after more cases diagnosed in a migrant shelter

March 12, 2024

Two children and two adults in a migrant shelter in Chicago have gotten measles. The CDC is...

AI gives Russia, China new tools to sow division in the U.S., undermine America’s image, intel agencies say

March 12, 2024

Russia and China seek to undermine America’s global image and aggravate divisions in U.S. society, with AI...

Chinese American WWII vets who served despite being denied U.S. citizenship honored by Congress

March 12, 2024

Chinese American veterans who fought in World War II were honored in New Orleans with a Congressional...

Man charged with smuggling box turtles found in socks in California

March 12, 2024

A Chinese man has been charged with smuggling protected turtles after the animals bound inside socks were...

Trump to rally for Bernie Moreno days before high-stakes Ohio Senate primary

March 12, 2024

Trump will battle Ohio’s old-guard Republican establishment in the closing days of the state’s competitive GOP Senate...

Former Mar-a-Lago worker comes forward and describes moving materials in Trump classified docs case

March 12, 2024

Brian Butler recalled helping Trump aide Walt Nauta load about 10 to 15 boxes onto the former...

Rising concerns over tensions in East Jerusalem as Ramadan begins with no cease-fire in sight

March 12, 2024

The sun was shining over the streets of Jerusalem’s Old City this afternoon, but as Ramadan began...

2 dogs die during Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska

March 12, 2024

Two dogs died over the weekend during Alaska’s annual Iditarod sled dog race, marking the first deaths...

The Body Shop shuts down U.S. operations, with plans to close dozens of U.K., Canada stores

March 12, 2024

The Body Shop has ceased its U.S. operations and is closing dozens of locations in Canada amid...

Republican National Committee senior staffers among employees terminated after Trump takeover

March 12, 2024

At least four senior staffers were among the Republican National Committee employees who were terminated Monday as...

Group submits signatures in effort to recall top Wisconsin Republican targeted by Trump

March 12, 2024

The group said it had gathered the necessary amount of signatures from voters in Wisconsin Assembly Speaker...

Haitian hospital reopens after deadly confrontation with gang

March 12, 2024

A hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, reopened last week after it was forced to shut down in December...

Trump vows to ‘free’ Jan. 6 defendants as one of his first acts if elected Trump vows to 'free' Jan. 6 defendants as one of his first acts if elected

Trump vows to ‘free’ Jan. 6 defendants as one of his first acts if elected

March 12, 2024

Former President Donald Trump said on Monday that one of his first acts as president if he...

Lakers say typos on Kobe Bryant statue outside team’s arena to be corrected

March 12, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers said Monday that spelling errors on a Kobe Bryant statue unveiled last month...

Haiti’s leader to resign as gangs overrun the country

March 12, 2024

Ariel Henry, prime minister of Haiti, the Caribbean country whose capital has been overwhelmed by violent gangs,...

Support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ protections dipped in 2023, survey shows

March 12, 2024

The share of U.S. adults who support same-sex marriage and laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination...

Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed U.K. arrest warrant, his spokesperson says

March 12, 2024

Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities,...

First aid ship sets sail for Gaza loaded with 200 tons of food

March 12, 2024

The Israeli military said it is still trying to confirm whether it killed one of Hamas’ top...

Teens, with mixed feelings about their own phones, say their parents need to log off

March 12, 2024

Nearly three-quarters of teens surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they feel happy or peaceful when...

After 8 consecutive months of 3% inflation, the Fed’s 2% goal remains elusive

March 12, 2024

The biggest economic story of the post-pandemic period has been inflation.

Palace says Princess Kate edited mother’s day family photo, apologizes ‘for any confusion’

March 11, 2024

Kensington Palace said Monday that Kate, the Princess of Wales, had edited a mother’s day family photo...

Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, speaks out about ‘devastating’ abuse at British boarding school

March 11, 2024

In his first interview about his new book, “A Very Private School,” Charles Spencer detailed what he...

Since Narcan was approved for sale over the counter, access has been spotty

March 11, 2024

The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan has been available to buy over the counter since 2023, but...

Watch Oscars 2024 highlights in 3 minutes

March 11, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel opened the 96th Academy Awards poking fun at the “Barbie” snubs and giving praise to...

Trump floats ‘cutting’ retirement spending, drawing quick pushback from Biden Trump floats 'cutting' retirement spending, drawing quick pushback from Biden

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March 11, 2024

Donald Trump suggested “cutting” retirement spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, drawing swift pushback from President...

Biden is asking Congress for a $4.7 billion break-glass fund for border migrant surges

March 11, 2024

President Biden’s 2025 budget proposal includes a $4.7 billion emergency fund to help border agencies respond to...

Trump asks judge to delay New York criminal trial until Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity

March 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys are asking the judge presiding over his impending criminal trial in New...

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March 11, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel opened the 96th Academy Awards poking fun at the “Barbie” snubs and giving praise to...

NAACP calls on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida public colleges over anti-DEI policy

March 11, 2024

In a challenge to the state’s new anti-DEI rules, the head of the NAACP is calling on...

Conservatives are furious, but they’re not threatening Speaker Mike Johnson’s job

March 11, 2024

Conservatives are furious about the recently passed government funding bill, but they’re not threatening to oust Republican...

Trump says TikTok is a national security threat, Facebook is ‘enemy of the people’

March 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump said he believes that TikTok is a national security threat, but that he...

Doctors call attention to ‘margarita rashes’ from sun exposure as spring approaches Doctors call attention to 'margarita rashes' from sun exposure as spring approaches

Doctors call attention to ‘margarita rashes’ from sun exposure as spring approaches

March 10, 2024

With spring approaching, dermatologists are spreading awareness of a lesser-known skin condition associated with sun exposure.

Mountain lion struck dead by vehicle days after one strolled streets of California city

March 10, 2024

Rare sightings of mountain lion activity in downtown Oceanside made new fans of the urban prowler, but...

Biden signs major government funding bill just in time to prevent a shutdown

March 10, 2024

The chamber approved a package of six appropriations bills ahead of a late-Friday deadline, sending it to...

Critics predict who will win big at 2024 Academy Awards

March 10, 2024

The 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, and critics are predicting which films...

Recalls have been issued for frozen dumplings, eye ointment, gun safes and more — see the latest list

March 10, 2024

At least a dozen major recalls have been announced in the last six weeks.

After Brittany Mahomes’ advice, doctors offer ways to take care of pelvic floor problems After Brittany Mahomes' advice, doctors offer ways to take care of pelvic floor problems

After Brittany Mahomes’ advice, doctors offer ways to take care of pelvic floor problems

March 10, 2024

When Brittany Mahomes recently advised moms to take care of their pelvic floors, she raised awareness of...

Blue dragon season is upon us, but researchers remind beachgoers to think twice before touching them

March 10, 2024

Spring breakers flocking to TX beaches this month could stumble upon a sight many have never seen...

Meghan Markle recounts ‘cruel’ online bullying during her pregnancies; is keeping distance on social media Meghan Markle recounts 'cruel' online bullying during her pregnancies; is keeping distance on social media

Meghan Markle recounts ‘cruel’ online bullying during her pregnancies; is keeping distance on social media

March 10, 2024

Meghan Markle said she experienced “cruel” online bullying while she was pregnant with both of her children.

Justice Department investigating door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines flight, report says

March 10, 2024

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the door plug blowout on an Alaska...

Biden says he regrets referring to ‘an illegal’ and defends direct criticism of Supreme Court in State of the Union

March 10, 2024

The president used the term to describe Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan who crossed the border into...

New Alabama law is meant to protect IVF. It could have major unintended consequences, experts say.

March 10, 2024

The passage of an Alabama bill that aims to protect in vitro fertilization should have been a...

Gaza port construction will involve 1,000 troops and could take 60 days, Pentagon says

March 10, 2024

Negotiators had hoped for a deal before Ramadan. The U.S. attempts to surge humanitarian aid by air...

President Biden delivers 2024 State of the Union address

March 9, 2024

Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers his 2024 State of the Union address to Congress.

Florida mother missing for days found alive in shipping container, banging on locked door

March 9, 2024

A Florida mother who was reported missing by a concerned co-worker was found alive in a shipping...

Aviation incidents seem to be proliferating, but experts say there’s no reason for alarm

March 9, 2024

It may seem like mishaps involving airlines like Boeing have become more frequent, but experts say flying...

Bans on diversity, equity and inclusion may halt Latino progress in higher education

March 9, 2024

Anti-DEI laws are wiping out tools to help Hispanic students enroll and graduate. “The elephant in the...

Full interview: Harris discusses Biden’s State of the Union performance

March 9, 2024

In an interview with NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander, Vice President Harris praised President...

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March 8, 2024

Watch key moments from President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address. The president discussed issues facing...

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March 8, 2024

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Biden turns on charm and confronts GOP hecklers; Sen. Katie Britt delivers intense response

March 8, 2024

President Joe Biden delivered the final State of the Union of his first term on Thursday, a...

Biden vows to protect Social Security and make the wealthy ‘pay their fair share’

March 8, 2024

During his State of the Union address, Biden said that the working people who built this country...

U.S. food drops over Gaza are criticized as too little and ineffective

March 7, 2024

A U.S. military plane dropped aid into Gaza

Xcel Energy says its facilities may have started largest wildfire in Texas history

March 7, 2024

Xcel Energy facilities “appear to have been involved in an ignition” of the Smokehouse Creek fire that...

Video shows United Airlines engine catch fire shortly after takeoff

March 7, 2024

Flames were seen shooting out of an engine of a United Airlines flight departing Houston en route...

Biden to announce more direct assistance in Gaza as he lays out second-term vision in State of the Union

March 7, 2024

Biden to give State of the Union tonight as he grapples with Gaza, Ukraine, inflation and immigration...

Video shows United Airlines engine catch fire shortly after takeoff

March 7, 2024

Flames were seen shooting out of an engine of a United Airlines flight departing Houston en route...

Biden to focus on ‘freedom’ in State of the Union — a central theme of his re-election campaign Biden to focus on 'freedom' in State of the Union — a central theme of his re-election campaign

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March 7, 2024

Biden will invoke Franklin Roosevelt’s address to the 77th Congress, according to a copy of the speech...

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March 7, 2024

Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh reacted to the cancellation of her Netflix series “The Brothers Sun,” saying...

Texas mother arrested after allegedly mixing drink that sends son’s classmate to hospital

March 7, 2024

A Texas mother has been arrested after her son’s alleged bully was sent to the hospital after...

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March 7, 2024

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CROWN Act’s failure in West Virginia comes after years of Black hair advocacy

March 7, 2024

Advocates will have to wait until the next legislative session for a chance for the CROWN Act...

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