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Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump
President Donald Trump has taken political revenge on all four Republicans who signed onto the Epstein files release law.
From The Sports Desk: The World Cup is finally here
The 23rd edition of the men’s World Cup is finally here, with the opening ceremony taking place at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium today ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Afri…
Pentagon issues shelter-in-place order over ‘air quality issue’
Hazmat crews and emergency response teams deployed to the Pentagon on Thursday morning over what the Defense Department called “an air quality issue.”Pentagon spokesman Sean Parne…
Brad Lander found not guilty of charges in incident at NYC immigration detention center
A New York judge ruled Thursday that congressional hopeful Brad Lander is not guilty of misdemeanor charges against him related to a September inspection attempt at an immigration…
Severe thunderstorms and humid weather rip through the Northeast and Midwest
Dangerous heat and humidity are bearing down on the Northeast on Thursday, following a surge of more than 350 storms on Wednesday — one of the stormiest days of 2026 so far
E.U. reviewing Paramount-Warner merger over Middle Eastern wealth funds’ backing
European Union regulators are studying Paramount Skydance’s prospective takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to new GOP-drawn congressional maps
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge from voting rights groups who sought to block Gov.
Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and her husband expected to plead guilty
Vance Boelter, the Minnesota man accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer and fatally shooting the state’s former house speaker in what authorities have described as a p…
Trump’s UFC matches are unprecedented, but sports at the White House aren’t
The UFC matches to be held on the lawn of the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday are sure to be a spectacle unseen in the history of the storied complex
The inflation surge is hitting businesses, too
Wholesale inflation surged to its highest level since late 2022, as fuel prices pushed higher by the war with Iran ripple across the economy.
Steve Kornacki Previews 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches and Underdogs
NBC’s chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins TODAY with his big board to break down the action for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including the matchups for the U.S. Men’s National Team…
Vance’s chief of staff to leave Trump administration
Jacob Reses, the chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, will leave the administration at the end of the summer, people close to the vice president’s office said Thursday
Search suspended for missing 5-year-old girl swept out to sea in Laguna Beach
The search for a missing girl who was swept out to sea in Laguna Beach, California, has been suspended, the U.S.
As World Cup opener nears, U.S. men know they’ll play under a spotlight
With the U.S. hosting men’s World Cup games for the first time since 1994, the attention is on whether the U.S. can go far under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Silence fills Spurs locker room after devastating Game 4 meltdown
Minutes after the New York Knicks had won Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Taylor Swift led an impromptu pep rally in the bowels of Madison Square Garden, on her way out.
Fears of All Out War Grow as US-Iran Strikes Continue to Intensify
Concerns of a return to an all-out war are growing as the United States and Iran trade a new round of attacks in a second day of strikes. It comes as President Donald Trump says h…
U.S. and Iran trade another round of attacks and Knicks make NBA Finals history: Morning Rundown
The U.S. launches attacks on Iran, while Tehran claims it targeted an American base in the Middle East.
Swift, Chalamet, U.S. soccer team join wild New York celebrations after epic win
Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet were among the celebrities celebrating the New York Knicks’ crucial victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Jury hears opening statements in Palisades Fire trial
The trial for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire is underway. The jury heard vastly different accounts of what happened during opening statements Wednesday.
Elon Musk under fire for stoking anti-immigrant riots in Belfast
LONDON — The condemnation over anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland was being matched by another growing outrage in Britain on Thursday: that the world’s richest man was incit…
Ageing but still hungry: The legendary World Cup stars to watch
The World Cup, beginning Thursday afternoon, features the biggest names in global soccer, including two — Lionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo — who are considered amon…
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes on a starring role in Maine’s Senate race
In a time of war and rising prices, Democrats in Maine say another issue is motivating them in the Senate race: Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation eight years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule guide: Where to watch, time, streaming and more
Track the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, and find out how to watch the matches, what time to tune in, channels to follow, how you can stream the matches and more.
The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Here’s how it happened.
The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Here’s how it happened.