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Protests Erupt After Fatal Police Shooting of Man in Wisconsin
An investigation is underway after a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man who investigators say pulled a knife during a scuffle with deputies. Police say it to…
Oil prices surge toward triple digits after Red Sea attacks
Oil prices rose Thursday to their highest level since early June after the latest Iran war escalation threatened severe new disruption to global supplies.
New Concerns Over Oil Prices After Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers
There are new concerns about the future of oil and gas prices after Yemen-based Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. NBC’s Richard…
Tropical Storm Bertha Pushes West After Battering Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha is pushing toward Texas after crashing ashore in Louisiana. The Gulf Coast was hammered with heavy rain, high winds and floods. Meanwhile, some areas are set…
Video shows an orca torpedoing toward a sunfish, blowing it into pieces
Video shows one orca holding a sunfish by the fin and another torpedoing toward it, blowing it into pieces in the Gulf of California.
New bipartisan bill takes aim at Chinese AI companies accused of copying American tech
The bipartisan effort addresses claims from American tech companies and officials that Chinese companies are “distilling” frontier U.S. models.
Rep. Jim Jordan formally asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over congressional testimony
Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, accused Smith of lying in his testimony before the committee in December. Smith’s lawyers denied he made any false statements.
The fight for the future of foldable phones is here
Samsung has owned the market for foldable phones. Now Apple is getting in on it. NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern breaks it down.
Wisconsin officer kills man armed with knife, police say, as shooting sparks protests
A police officer fatally shot a man who allegedly pulled out a knife during a struggle as officers were looking into a report of someone “checking vehicle doors” Wednesday afterno…
Video shows Madison police shoot and kill man who allegedly was armed with a knife
Madison, Wisconsin, police fatally shot a man that they say was armed with a knife after a report of someone "checking parked vehicles" authorities said. NBC News' Maggie Vespa re…
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall
As the center of Tropical Storm Bertha churns over Southeast Louisiana, the storm is packing a punch. NBC News’ George Solis has the new images now coming in.
Trump attends dignified transfer of U.S. troops
The President was at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware today for the dignified transfer of four military personnel killed in recent days in the Middle East as attacks between the U…
‘Off the charts’: Secret Service describes rising threats to protectees
Despite the heightened environment, the Secret Service says it’s confident in plans for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Friend arrested in Texas cold case killing of woman stabbed 100 times
For 14 years, the brutal killing of Irasema Chavez, who was stabbed more than 100 times in her Texas apartment in 2012, has remained a mystery.
Nolan Wells preliminary autopsy results released
A forensic pathologist hired by the family of Nolan Wells says so far the cause and manner of death is undetermined. The autopsy was performed four days after his body was found. …
Redistricting pushes incumbents toward the exits: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we dive into the still-growing number of lawmaker retirements this election cycle.
Trump hypes Mike Collins’ Senate campaign at Georgia rally
President Donald Trump came down to Georgia Wednesday to help boost the campaign of Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a Senate candidate whom Trump said was one of the most “highly re…
Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate’ skit they did when she was 17
Jason Alexander is apologizing after Courtney Stodden publicly called out the “Seinfeld” star over a lewd 2012 comedy sketch the two made when Stodden was 17.
The best ways to avoid (and treat) heat rash and sun poisoning, according to derms
I talked to dermatologists about the best way to avoid sun-related conditions outside of the usual sunburn, including heat rash and sun poisoning, plus the best treatments for the…
How to watch the 2026 MLS season
This is everything you need to know about watching the 2026 MLS season, including streaming options and info on when the season takes place.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, bringing strong winds to the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to bring minor storm surges as it moves towards Texas.
Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 service members killed in Iran attacks since the ceasefire ended
President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended the dignified transfer of the remains of four service members killed in Iranian attacks this month after hostilities ramped up followi…
How often should you wash and change out your sheets? Experts explain
I talked to laundry experts to learn how often you should change and wash your bedding and when it’s time to throw them out for a new set.
Departures of Senate-confirmed Trump officials are surpassing his first term, new report finds
The Trump administration is facing a spike in departures of powerful Cabinet department officials compared to his first term, according to the nonprofit Partnership for Public Ser…