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Prosecutors grill Hope Hicks about infamous 'Access Hollywood' tape
Former White House communications director Hope Hicks took the stand Friday in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, a tense reunion for the former president and a woman who was once one of his closest aides.Top stories -
Young voters are mad about Gaza. But many don't see it driving their 2024 votes.
Young people are critical of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, but focus group participants also noted they're unlikely to change their votes over it.Top stories -
Sex tapes and Lindsay Lohan rehab records: Trump trial detours into tabloid scandals
Celebrity scandals became a focal point Thursday during a Trump attorney's cross-examination of Keith Davidson, the lawyer who represented adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal during the "catch and kill" scheme.Top stories - Donald Trump -
Columbia releases statement saying protesters 'chose to escalate'
Columbia University has released a statement saying that they "regret that protesters have chosen to escalate the situation." This comes after the university wrote a letter to NYPD asking them to intervene.Top stories -
Florida abortion clinics squeeze in as many patients as possible ahead of 6-week ban
Abortion clinics across Florida have been trying to see as many patients as possible before the state's ban on abortions after six weeks takes effect.Top stories - Abortion -
Judge in hush money trial threatens Trump with jail after holding him in contempt for violating gag order
The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money case held the former president in criminal contempt over posts on Truth Social that he said violated a gag order barring any attacks on jurors and witnesses and warned Trump he could be jailed for further ...Top stories - Donald Trump -
U.S. pushes for Gaza cease-fire, seeing narrow window for a deal before Israel's attack on Rafah
There was renewed hope for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as the U.S. pushed for an agreement that would head off an assault on Gaza Rafah.Top stories - Israel -
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at campuses as colleges crack down on encampments
Students at dozens of universities in the U.S. and Canada are continuing to protest for Palestinian human rights after months of war in Gaza.Top stories -
At least 4 people are dead after a night of tornadoes and storms in the Midwest
Dawn broke over scenes of devastation in several counties across Oklahoma on Sunday, with reports of severe structural damage, closed highways, blackouts, injuries and at least five deaths.Top stories -
Sen. Tim Kaine says he does ‘not think the National Guard is a solution’ to campus protests
During an interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) says using the National Guard to address the protests on college campuses is a “very, very bad idea.”Top stories -
David Pecker testimony at Trump trial reveals the seedy underbelly of his tabloid journalism
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker’s testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial this week revealed the underhanded tactics his publication used to defend the former president, flagrantly violating not only mainstream journalism ...Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump's criminal charges and Biden's age rank as voters' top worries about the candidates
Voters continue to rank President Joe Biden’s age and former President Donald Trump’s legal woes as the most compelling reasons to oppose them in November.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Witness at hush money trial details deals with Playboy model and porn actress 'to protect Donald Trump'
A key witness in Donald Trump's criminal trial testified Thursday about his role in hush money payments to a porn actress and a Playboy model the former president allegedly had affairs with — and Trump's plan to make sure other negative stories ...Top stories -
Listen live: Supreme Court hears Trump immunity claim
Listen to live audio as the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges.Top stories - Donald Trump -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.Top stories - Abortion -
Aid into Gaza increased after Israel killed 7 workers, but groups say they're not celebrating
After Israeli strikes killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, aid convoys have entered northern Gaza for the first time since the start of the war.Top stories - Israel -
Biden signs a bill that could ban TikTok — after the 2024 election
Congress voted to set up a path for a TikTok ban in the U.S. within a year, meaning the app will not be banned until after the 2024 election.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Day 6 of Trump's hush money trial focuses on details of 'catch-and-kill' scheme
Testimony in Donald Trump’s historic hush money case resumed Tuesday, with prosecutors urging the court to hold the former president in contempt for attacking witnesses and others, and former tabloid impresario David Pecker returning to the stand ...Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump's lawyers argue 'democracy' in response to 'porn star payoff' allegations. What you missed on Day 5 of his trial.
More than a year after securing an indictment, New York prosecutors for the first time on Monday laid out their case against Donald Trump in a courtroom.Top stories - Donald Trump -
Columbia holds classes virtually as Jewish leaders warn about safety amid pro-Palestinian protests
A growing number of leaders and organizations have called on Columbia University and its president to protect students amid reports of antisemitic and offensive statements and actions on and near its campus, which has been the site this week of a ...Top stories -
Opening statements set to begin in Trump criminal trial
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump related to an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Court observers will pay close attention to who gets called to testify, which could ...Top stories - Donald Trump -
Manchester City clinches an unprecedented fourth-consecutive Premier League soccer title
The latest news and live updates as Arsenal and Manchester City go after the Premier League title on Championship Sunday in the final games of the season.Top stories - Premier League -
How ex-military surgeons are pushing for laws allowing ambulances to carry blood
A group of former military trauma surgeons are calling for first responders to carry whole blood on rescue vehicles to help save bleeding patients. NBC News' Cynthia McFadden reports on the small number of communities already seeing life-saving ...Top stories -
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer — a potential boon for thousands suing J&J
Ongoing lawsuits against J&J allege that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. A new study lends credence to the claims.Top stories -
Scottie Scheffler, world's top golfer, charged with assaulting a police officer outside PGA Championship
The world's top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was detained by police after he was accused of dragging an officer with his car Friday outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, according to an incident report.Top stories -
Border Patrol officials who partied with tequila king also being probed for ties to businessman
Border Patrol officials under investigation for ties to a tequila mogul also attended parties hosted by a wealthy businessman involved in cross-border trade.Top stories -
The Satanic Temple is ‘fighting fire with fire’ to stop Christian nationalism
The Satanic Temple is known for trolling conservatives. Now it's challenging the push to place chaplains in schools by vowing to send its own ministers.Top stories -
Trump lawyer seeks to question Michael Cohen's credibility at hush money trial
Lawyers for former President Trump resumed their cross-examination of Michael Cohen and are attempting to call his credibility into question during the New York hush money trial. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian reports on what the jury has heard so ...Top stories - Donald Trump -
Biden administration advances potential $1 billion weapons sale to Israel
The Biden administration informally notified Congress on Tuesday that it is continuing to advance a potential $1 billion weapons sale to Israel through the State Department review process, a U.S. official familiar with the process told NBC News.Top stories - Joe Biden -
GOP Sen. Mitt Romney says Biden should have pardoned Trump
Sen. Mitt Romney said President Joe Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump and pressured New York prosecutors not to pursue the hush money trial against the former president.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Antony Blinken's guitar diplomacy draws criticism in Ukraine
During a surprise visit to Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the stage alongside a local band and play Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”Top stories - Ukraine -
U.N.'s new breakdown of Gaza death toll sparks confusion and anger
Global health officials say the number of women and children killed in Gaza has not been revised down after new details published by the United Nations sparka an outcry.Top stories -
San Francisco could ban firefighters' uniforms over cancer risk
Lawmakers in San Francisco are scheduled to vote on whether to ban firefighters' clothing that contains 'forever chemicals' known to cause cancer. The city would be the first in the nation to impose such a ban, but alternatives are not widely ...Top stories - San Francisco -
San Francisco poised to become first U.S. city to ban 'forever chemicals' in firefighter gear
San Francisco is poised to become the first city in the U.S. to ban firefighter clothing made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.Top stories -
Russia's 'brazen' sabotage campaign intensifies across Europe
Russia is conducting a sabotage campaign across Europe in an increasingly aggressive effort by President Vladimir Putin to undermine Western support for UkraineTop stories - Russia -
Biden taps Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts and the Clintons for mega fundraisers
President Joe Biden’s campaign plans to host a major fundraiser in Los Angeles next month with former President Barack Obama and Hollywood superstars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, according to a campaign official.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Demonstrations continue at universities across the country during weekend commencement ceremonies
Demonstrations continued and new encampments were erected at universities across the country as commencement ceremonies took place Saturday following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have led to nearly 3,000 arrests, according to an NBC News ...Top stories -
Severe solar storm expected to supercharge northern lights across the U.S.
A severe solar storm may supercharge the northern lights from Friday through the weekend, with a chance to see auroras as far south in the U.S. as Alabama.Top stories -
U.S. still sending weapons to Israel despite holding up bomb shipment over Rafah assault plans
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his country would "stand alone" if President Joe Biden suspends arms shipments over an invasion of Rafah.Top stories - Israel -
Virginia school board votes to restore names of Confederate leaders to schools
The school board in Shenandoah County, Virginia, early Friday approved a proposal that will restore the names of Confederate military leaders to two public schools.Top stories