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Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.
NBC News speaks with Palestinian in West Bank whose home is surrounded by Israeli settlers
Human rights groups say Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has surged. NBC News' Richard Engel visits one village in the middle of the attacks, speakin…
Remains found in yard in search for missing couple, police say son may have left country
The remains of two people were found in an Arizona backyard Thursday as police searched for a missing father and mother whose son is believed to have fled the country, police said.
Trump’s new executive orders restrict birthright citizenship
After his defeat at the Supreme Court, President Trump unveiled executive orders with narrower restrictions on birthright citizenship. The move is expected to face legal challenge…
Salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states
The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that jalapeño pepper recall linked to Chipotle. It does not appear the peppers in question went to grocery stores, but they did go to …
Desperate water shortage in Puerto Rico
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in a San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hundreds of thousands of people in and around the American city are facing rolling water shutoffs brought on b…
Serial arson suspect in Spokane charged with igniting multiple fires
The man authorities say started the most destructive fire in Spokane history is now charged with starting four other fires since July of last year. 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci app…
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's out of rehab and recovering at home
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is now out of rehab and recovering at home after a fall he suffered in mid-June. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.
Groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse approval of a startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight fr…
What the left’s Michigan breakthrough does – and doesn’t – mean: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into the lessons progressives can take away from Abdul El-Sayed’s victory.
Fact checking Trump's birthright citizenship claims
President Trump signs new executive orders aiming to impose further restrictions on birthright citizenship, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the law. NBC News' Yami…
Michigan says salad is safe again as state’s cyclosporiasis cases fall
Michigan health officials said Thursday that residents could return to their usual salad routine as cyclosporiasis cases in the state continue to fall.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces a growing number of calls to resign from fellow Republicans
A growing number of Republicans are calling on Rep. Max Miller to resign from office following abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
IRS workers group joins Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’ suit, seeking to block Trump audit carve-out
Career IRS employees jointed wewaponization lawsuit, challenging a carve-out that would give him and members of his family immunity from certain tax audits.
Perez Hilton’s family says his children ‘fled’ their home before his reported self-harm livestream
Perez Hilton’s family said his three children, niece and sister were inside the home “minutes before” he publicly livestreamed what appeared to be self-harm amid “a severe mental …
Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a fall he suffered in mid-June.
The best dehumidifiers to use if you have a small room or apartment
I talked to appliance experts to find the best dehumidifiers for small rooms, including ones perfect for small homes and apartments. The best options are from Midea and Pure Enric…
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of crown after failing to uphold ‘standards and values’
Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse had her title removed, with the Miss USA pageant saying it “does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia.”
20% of workers say they use AI for tasks that used to be given colleagues, poll finds
A new poll has found that almost half of employed U.S. adults use AI for work, with over 20% of those using the tool for work every day the poll was conducted.
Coco Gauff believes in fairness in sports — but not attacks on the trans community
Tennis star Coco Gauff called for nuance in response to a new rule from the Women’s Tennis Association that requires its athletes to undergo genetic tests amid the ongoing debate …
Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership
The Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate a cap on the share of U.S. television households a single company can reach
DATELINE FRIDAY SNEAK PEEK: Suspicion in Silver City
When the mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports, Friday, August 7 at 10/9c on NBC.
These sturdy moving bags are great for moving clothes, linens and more — they’re over 30% off
These moving bags are perfect for moving back into dorms for back-to- school season or transitioning to a small apartment, and they’re 32% off.
Republican senators vote to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee have voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment ri…