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Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general.
Judge warns DOJ not to ‘play possum’ with ‘anti-weaponization’ fund it says is dead
The Trump administration has said the fund isn’t moving forward, but the president has said he’d like to pay purported victims “the kind of money that they deserve.”
Inside Trump Mobile
A scanner, microscope and an old-fashioned teardown of Trump Mobile’s T1 phone showed that it was almost identical to the HTC U24 Pro. NBC News' Brian Cheung explains.
Alabama death row prisoner fighting execution speaks out amid legal battle
In an phone interview from Alabama's death row, Jeffery Lee said he was "emotional" when he heard the news that a federal judge blocked his execution - but his fate still hangs in…
They came for the World Cup. They fell in love with Buc-ee’s and ranch dip.
International tourists traveling through the U.S. ahead of FIFA’s festivities have been documenting their American experiences on social media.
Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as annual rate jumps to a 3-year high
The president suggested the recent numbers mean there will be a bigger decline in inflation once the war in Iran is over.
Pope Leo blesses world’s tallest church
After 144 years of construction, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is nearly complete. NBC News’ Molly Hunter was there as the pope blessed the church.
Bill Gates grilled by lawmakers over Epstein ties
Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was grilled by lawmakers over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates said that Epstein was blackmailing him over his infideli…
U.S. launches ‘self defense’ strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter shot down
The U.S. launched what it called “self-defense strikes” after an American helicopter was shot down by an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump vowed Iran wou…
Slaying suspect in San Diego charged with 3 more murders, including 2 cold cases
A San Diego man previously accused in a 2023 murder was charged Wednesday with killing three more people, officials said
Man convicted in plot to shoot up Ohio State sorority now lives two blocks from campus
An Ohio man and self-described “incel” who was convicted of plotting a sorority mass shooting now lives two blocks from one of his potential targets — the Ohio State University ca…
The limits of self-funding: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar takes stock of the half-billion dollars Tom Steyer has spent over the course of two unsuccessful bids for office.
NASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission
After NASA announced the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, the lack of women sparked disappointment and outrage, Administrator Jared Isaacman said.
Jeffery Lee breathes ‘sigh of relief’ after Alabama’s nitrogen execution deemed unconstitutional
Moments after a federal judge permanently blocked Jeffery Lee’s execution by nitrogen gas in Alabama, Lee told NBC News he was prepared to keep fighting.
Prosecutors accuse man of ‘maliciously’ starting Palisades Fire after failed relationship
A federal trial has begun for the New Year’s Day inferno that led to the destructive Palisades Fire. Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of three federal charges in the case.
Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as Iran war continues to spike prices
NBC News Correspondents Monica Alba, Courtney Kube and Brian Cheung join Meet the Press NOW to report on recent developments in the war with Iran after the President Trump vowed t…
Indiana mother of 7 who went missing in Mexico is found dead, her family says
An Indiana woman who had allegedly been missing in Mexico for months with her seven children was found dead, her family said.
2026 FIFA World Cup: How to watch it if you don’t have cable
Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including TV channels, streaming options and when the World Cup actually takes place.
25+ early deals you can shop at Target before Circle Deal Days begins
Target Circle Week, also called Target Circle Deal Days, is in a few weeks, but there are already deals available. These are the best deals in tech, kitchen, beauty and more.
Woman used social media to catch man who killed her mom
Kiany DeJesus was just 11 years old when her mother was killed by her ex-boyfriend in Greenbelt, Maryland
From The Sports Desk: Carolina claims Game 4 in back-and-forth Stanley Cup Final
Forget trying to predict the Stanley Cup Final.
Girl swept away and still missing off the Southern California coast
A mother and two children got caught in powerful ocean swells off the Southern California coast before witnesses jumped into the water to save two of the swimmers on Tuesday night…
Defense industry leaders preparing to meet with Trump as worries grow over missile supply, sources say
Defense industry leaders have been preparing to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House later this week over missiles.
Bill Gates questioned about ties to Epstein by House committee
In a closed-door meeting, Bill Gates is facing questions from the House Oversight Committee about his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein. NBC News' Melanie Zanona reports on Gates' p…