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Researchers capture baleen whales for the first time to study their hearing

Scientists temporarily captured baleen whales and tested their hearing, a step that some activists said could lead to the giant animals' deaths.

Nov. 22 - Top stories

Putin claims new missile used in Ukraine is 'incapable' of being intercepted

The Kremlin said Friday that its attack using a new ballistic missile was a warning to Ukraine's "reckless" Western allies.

Nov. 22 - Top stories

Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'

Outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called women and racial diversity in the armed forces as vital to its strength, he said in an interview with NBC News.

Nov. 20 - Top stories

U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over 'significant air attack' threat

The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv closed after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack."

Nov. 20 - Top stories

Trump expected to pick Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

President-elect Trump is expected to pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, who is serving as his transition co-chair, to serve as his secretary of commerce.

Nov. 19 - Top stories

Key Democrat says the ethics report on Matt Gaetz should be made public

The top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee says a report on Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, should be made public.

Nov. 18 - Top stories

Trump picks Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he selected Project 2025 chapter author Brendan Carr to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

Nov. 18 - Top stories

Speaker Mike Johnson leaves the door open to recess appointments

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday left the door open to adjourning Congress so President-elect Donald Trump can appoint his Cabinet nominees outside of the usual Senate confirmation process if ...

Nov. 17 - Top stories

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends RFK Jr. on vaccines, backs recess appointments as last resort

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Sunday defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, saying Kennedy, a longtime ...

Nov. 17 - Top stories

Steve Kornacki: The key voter shifts that led to Trump's battleground state sweep

For Donald Trump, there’s a clear story that runs through each of the seven battleground states that he swept on his way to recapturing the White House.

Nov. 17 - Top stories

What is RFK Jr.'s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services?

NBC News' Brandy Zadrozny reports on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have on his agenda if he were to be confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Nov. 15 - Top stories

Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health and human services secretary. The former Democratic and independent presidential candidate has faced criticism over his history of ...

Nov. 14 - Top stories

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.

Nov. 14 - Top stories

Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances

If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.

Nov. 14 - Top stories

Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era

Republicans win the House as well as the Senate, giving Donald Trump a clear path to pass legislation. But the small majority has struggled with unity and chaos.

Nov. 13 - Top stories

Special counsel Jack Smith to resign before Trump takes office

Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign before Donald Trump takes office, with two outstanding criminal cases against the president-elect now upended by the election.

Nov. 13 - Top stories

Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years

After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Nov. 13 - Top stories

Special Counsel Jack Smith to resign before Trump takes office

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has led the federal election interference and classified documents cases against Donald Trump, is planning to step down before the president-elect assumes office in ...

Nov. 13 - Top stories

Supreme Court rejects Mark Meadows' appeal in Georgia election interference case

The Supreme Court dealt a setback to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in his defense against 2020 election interference charges in Georgia, turning away his attempt to transfer his ...

Nov. 12 - Top stories

'I will fight for Arizona': Gallego wins Senate race defeating Kari Lake

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego makes remarks after becoming the projected winner in the race for Arizona's Senate seat, beating Republican Kari Lake. He becomes Arizona's first Latino senator.

Nov. 12 - Top stories

Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

Nov. 11 - Top stories

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he doesn't support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday defended keeping Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the Supreme Court, after some Democrats have reportedly considered pressuring her to step down while President Joe ...

Nov. 10 - Top stories

Steve Kornacki: Republican Party is now 'more diverse' than it's been in modern times

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down the numbers behind President-elect Donald Trump’s projected win.

Nov. 10 - Top stories

Trump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda

President-elect Donald Trump's ambitious agenda could face pushback from an institution he has done much to shape: the Supreme Court.

Nov. 9 - Top stories

Trump says there's 'no price tag' for his mass deportation plan in exclusive NBC News interview

In an exclusive telephone interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker, President-elect Trump said his mandate from his sweeping election win is to "bring common sense back." When asked about the ...

Nov. 7 - Top stories

Biden on Trump win: 'We accept the choice the country made'

President Biden delivered an address on President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and assured Americans there would be a peaceful transition of power. Biden took time to thank his staff and ...

Nov. 7 - Top stories

Trump's victory paves way for end of federal criminal cases

The election of Donald Trump to a second term will pave the way for the end of federal cases involving election interference and classified documents. Trump's lawyers will also try to do away with ...

Nov. 6 - Top stories

RFK Jr. talks health care agenda following Trump win: ‘I’m not going to take away vaccines’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role in overseeing health care in a second Trump administration, spoke to NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard about his current views on vaccines, fluoride in water, ...

Nov. 6 - Top stories

A look at the swing states that cleared Trump’s 2024 path to victory

With Donald Trump projected to win the 2024 election, NBC’s Steve Kornacki joins TODAY at the big board with a dive into the latest numbers where Trump claimed critical wins or took a piece out of ...

Nov. 6 - Top stories

NBC News projects Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

NBC News is projecting that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and will be the 47th president of the United States. NBC News' Chuck Todd breaks down the result.

Nov. 6 - Top stories

Sen. Ted Cruz wins re-election, overcoming challenge from Democrat Colin Allred

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is headed back to Washington after he turned back a challenge from Democratic Rep.

Nov. 5 - Top stories

Victory and concession speeches on Election Night 2024

Watch live coverage of victory and concession speeches from key Senate races and the presidential contest.

Nov. 5 - Top stories

Voters cite the economy as a top issue on Election Day

The U.S. economy is being named a top issue in the 2024 election with voters citing concerns about inflation and high prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Jonathan Allen break down how important the ...

Nov. 5 - Top stories

Americans vote in neck and neck race

Voters head to the polls for Election Day

Nov. 5 - Top stories

Trump and Harris make their final rally pitch in battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump closed their campaign trail for the final time in battleground states.

Nov. 5 - Top stories

Election map shows path to winning for both candidates

Using an election map, NBC News' Tom Llamas explains how Vice President Harris and former President Trump could win tomorrow's election.

Nov. 4 - Top stories

Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce

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Former Israeli defense minister accuses his country of war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Gaza

Former Israeli defense minister Moshe Yaalon has accused Isralel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip.

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Democratic senators urge Biden to limit Trump's ability to use U.S. military domestically

Two Democratic senators are urging the Biden administration to issue a policy directive that could temporarily limit President-elect Donald Trump's ability to deploy U.S. military troops ...

1d - Top stories

Trump could dismantle newly built guardrails around your wallet, consumer groups warn

Consumer advocates say they’re bracing for a sharp reversal at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after four of the most aggressive years in the agency’s brief history.

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