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Nithya Raman advances over Spencer Pratt to face L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in a runoff
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face City Council member Nithya Raman in a runoff election for Bass’ job in November, NBC News projects, teeing up a one-on-one matchup between t…
Trump-backed super PAC to host a $1M-per-person fundraiser the day before the White House UFC fight
MAGA Inc., top Trump-backed super PAC, is set to hold a $1 million-per-person fundraiser the day before the UFC matches on the White House grounds.
Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after days of emotional testimony
Closing arguments are expected to start Tuesday as jurors were ordered sequestered in their hotel and instructed to stay off social media.
Brad Paisley criticizes data center planned next to Nashville Zoo
Brad Paisley urged his followers to sign a petition to stop the construction of a 69,000-square-foot data center that would be 50 yards from the zoo.
OpenAI files for IPO as AI investment race intensifies
OpenAI announced Monday afternoon that it has filed to offer its stock on public markets, just a week after its chief rival, Anthropic did the same.“We recently submitted a confid…
The 31+ best early Prime Day tech deals you don’t have to wait to shop
Shop the best early Amazon Prime Day tech deals on laptops, headphones, TVs and more, with editor-picked discounts on popular electronics and gadgets.
CIA officer arrested with gold bars accused of making up top secret program, sources say
David Rush is under investigation on suspicion of creating a fake spy program and persuading others to take part. The CIA transferred large amounts of money to the sham project, s…
Auburn student whose body was found after going missing in Japan was on a ‘decompression’ hike
An Auburn University student who died in Japan after going off on a solo hike away from his family enjoyed long strolls for “decompression” and wouldn’t have wanted to harm himsel…
How Maine’s Senate race looks similar to another recent major election: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaig…
Apple renames Siri as ‘Siri AI’ with new push into artificial intelligence
The overhaul puts Siri into more direct competition with modern AI assistants such as ChatGPT.
Two pilots killed in plane crash en route to pick up former MLB star
An executive jet headed to Texas to pick up a former MLB star burst into flames Sunday during a rough landing, killing both pilots on board
6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba coast felt in southern Florida
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf on Monday, causing shakes across southwestern Florida.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declines Warren’s request to testify at AI hearing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren had invited Huang to discuss Nvidia’s business in China at a Thursday Senate committee meeting about America’s AI industry.
From The Sports Desk: Knicks host first NBA Finals game since 1999
Madison Square Garden will host an NBA Finals game tonight for the first time in 27 years.
Netanyahu faces angry voters at home and an irate Trump abroad
The fighting overnight between Israel and Iran has deepened the political peril in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself.
McDonald’s worker suffers severe burns on face and body after coworker throws hot oil on him
A California McDonald’s employee suffered burns across his face, neck, arm and back after his colleague allegedly threw hot oil on him.
The Spurs’ secret weapon this postseason? A former coach offering pearls of wisdom
Gregg Popovich coached San Antonio to five NBA titles, before stepping aside in 2025 after he suffered a stroke. He’s still involved, though, giving advice and guidance behind the…
Idris Elba says James Bond rumors not ‘realistic,’ some fans won’t accept ‘Black male’ in role
Idris Elba dismissed talk of him playing James Bond, saying certain audiences won’t accept a Black man in the role and that the character shouldn’t be “woke.”
Kim Jong Un hosts Xi Jinping from a position of rare strength
Kim Jong Un offered China’s president a grand welcome Monday.
Chinese President Xi visits North Korea
North Korea hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in seven years as the countries agree to expand cooperation in a range of areas from trade to agriculture. NBC N…
Tony Awards 2026 Highlights: See Biggest Wins and Performances
The stars of the stage celebrated the biggest shows on Broadway at the 2026 Tony Awards ceremony with host and music superstar P!nk. Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reprised their ro…
Spencer Pratt Drops to Third Place in LA Mayor’s Race
Votes are still being counted in the closely-watched primary races in California, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt has dropped to thi…
Trump Tells Israel Not to Strike Iran, Saying He 'Calls the Shots'
Iran and Israel exchanged strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire as tensions rise once again in the Middle East. After Iran’s attack, President Donald Trump said he …
Iran and Israel exchange attacks and Spencer Pratt overtaken in L.A. mayoral race: Morning Rundown
Israel and Iran trade their first attacks since the ceasefire. Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race. And inside Southeast Asia’s fraud network.