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Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now?
A federal judge's decision in Texas has major implications for the National Firearms Act. What does this mean for certain guns and other weapons?
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with Strait of Hormuz deal
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Oman if it interferes in a potential deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also told the military to cut back joint exercise…
Childhood vaccine exemptions for personal or religious reasons hit new record, CDC finds
The number of parents in the U.S. choosing not to vaccinate their children rose dramatically in the last school year, according to data released Monday by the CDC.
A group of attorneys general is suing Meta over mental health risks for youths
Attorneys general from several states are bringing Meta Platforms to court over claims that the company's products are addictive to kids and teens, and that Meta failed to warn th…
House ethics panel says it’s investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over allegation of ‘sexual misconduct’
The California Democrat said he’d “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” but said he hadn’t violated the law or House Ethics rules.
Judge delays Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial after double jeopardy claim
The judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in New York court put those proceedings on hold to allow prosecutors time to respond to the defendant’s efforts to have th…
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss hasn’t agreed to sell share of team, lawyer says
Her lawyer also accused Joey and Jesse Buss of leaking “false, defamatory and pernicious ‘information.’”
Trump ‘doesn’t have a plan’ on Iran: Voters in key Pennsylvania district upset with handling of war
NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road for his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that coul…
The Marshall Project and STLPR win National Murrow Award for ‘Remember Me’
The art installation and community engagement project honored the lives of homicide victims in St. Louis whose cases have gone unsolved.
Virginia State University shooting suspect sent Instagram chat saying ‘I’m tryna find the gun’
A shooting Saturday at Virginia State University that left five people injured allegedly stemmed from an argument involving the suspected shooter, court documents state.
Penn State students accused of running drug ring out of off-campus fraternities
More than a dozen Penn State University students are accused of packaging and selling cocaine as part of a multistate drug operation.
Oil jumps past $91 as Trump casts doubt on a new deal with Iran
The price of oil jumped sharply Monday after President Donald Trump cast doubt on another deal with Iran to extend the expiring ceasefire with Iran.
The top new products of August 2026, hand-picked by editors
Some of the top new products in August 2026 are the Stanley Vitalize Tote, Cécred’s first face product and the 2nd edition of Bose’s QuietComfort headphones.
Families Displaced by the Ardillos Return Home in Guerrero, Mexico
Families Displaced by the Ardillos Return Home in Guerrero, Mexico The recent arrest of an alleged member of the Ardillos has again put the small criminal group under scrutiny, ju…
Send Steve Kornacki your questions about this week’s Florida primaries and more
ill start breaking down all the results at the big board.
Tupac murder trial legal teams lay out framework of their case in opening statements
The prosecution and defense delivered their opening statements in Tupac Shakur's murder trial. NBC News' Misty Marris discusses how the prosecution laid the framework for their ca…
Trump says U.S. would handle Oman ‘very easily’ if it interferes in talks on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. would handle Oman “very easily” if it interferes in a potential deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Some of our favorite K-beauty brands are up to 30% off this week
Popular K-beauty products are up to 30% off this week on Amazon only. Shop deals from Round Lab, Laneige, Innisfree, Sulwhasoo and more.
Canada and U.S. resume trade talks ahead of Trump administration's new tariffs
The Canadian government continues to hold trade negotiations with the U.S. as the Trump administration plans to begin a fresh wave of tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on wh…
Russia alleges Western arms scheme in Latin America - Latest news from Azerbaijan
Russia alleges Western arms scheme in Latin America Latest news from Azerbaijan
Canada races to avoid new U.S. tariffs of up to 50%
Canada ais racing to ink a deal with the Trump administration to avoid a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs on its exports, starting on Wednesday.
Is your e-bike allowed in New York City? Here’s what you need to know about the new rules
E-bikes aren’t banned in NYC, but Mayor Mamdani is cracking down on illegal models. See the speed and power rules by state, plus top e-bikes that meet the requirements.
Kornacki Cam: Steve analyzes primary election results in Florida, key updates from WY, AK
NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down real-time vote tallies from primary elections in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming and a special election to replace California's …