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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.1d - Top stories -
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 ...2d - 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.2d - Top stories -
‘Wicked’ release revives debate over phone use in movie theaters
The magic of “Wicked” has been spoiled for some moviegoers, who say too many people are taking photos and recording videos during their screenings.3d - Top stories -
Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city in a bid to reignite long-simmering war
BEIRUT — Islamist rebels breached neighborhoods in Syria’s second-largest city of Aleppo and clashed with government military forces after detonating two car bombs Friday.5d - Top stories -
Footprints show two species of ancient human relatives shared the same ground at the same time
Ancient footprints discovered in Kenya belong to two different species of human relatives who walked on the same ground at the same time 1.5 million years ago, a study found.6d - Top stories -
Vito the pug wins best in show at annual National Dog Show competition
America has an unlikely breed as its new national dog champion.6d - Top stories -
Thanksgiving Day weather: TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast
TODAY’s Al Roker shares a look at the holiday forecast across the country, including what that’s going to look like for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.6d - Top stories -
Parts of U.S. may get a glimpse of northern lights this Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving may be cool and rainy in many spots across the country, solar storms could offer a glimpse at the northern lights for some in the U.S.6d - Top stories -
Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a businessman and investor with no military experience, to become the next secretary of the Navy.Nov. 27 - Top stories -
Trump transition signs White House agreement after delay
After a lengthy delay, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House, allowing the next administration to coordinate with federal ...Nov. 26 - Top stories -
Hiker's body found in New Hampshire mountains after 'significant fall'
The body of a hiker was recovered over the weekend after his wife notified authorities he was overdue from a trek in New Hampshire's White Mountains, authorities said Monday.Nov. 25 - Top stories -
Judge agrees to dismiss Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case
Special counsel Jack Smith filed to drop all charges against Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.Nov. 25 - Top stories -
Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House
As part of an annual tradition, President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving. Biden also struck a serious tone telling Americans to, “use this ...Nov. 25 - Top stories -
Clashes intensify between Israel and Hezbollah amid attempts to reach a cease-fire deal
Israel and Hezbollah traded heavy fire as the conflict in the Middle East intensified amid attempts to reach a cease-fire deal. NBC News’ Hala Gorani reports on the deadly weekend as Israel ...Nov. 25 - Top stories -
They had one of the luckiest wins earlier in the season — on Sunday, the opposite happened
The Washington Commanders scored in the final seconds but a missed extra point allowed the Dallas Cowboys to take home the victory.Nov. 24 - Top stories -
Cold plunge or a hot bath? New study suggests which has more benefits for athletes
A new small study suggests that athletes will perform better if they soak in a hot tub rather than a frigid one, especially if there are breaks in their workouts.Nov. 23 - Top stories -
Trump picks Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, for FDA chief
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a pancreatic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, as commissioner of the FDA.Nov. 22 - Top stories -
Vaccines don't cause autism. What does?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s false claims linking autism to vaccinations are receiving new scrutiny now that President-elect Donald Trump has picked him to lead HHS.Nov. 22 - Top stories -
Republican senators offer mixed reactions to the Pete Hegseth police report
Senate Republicans offered mixed responses to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality accused of sexual assault, to lead the Defense Department following ...Nov. 21 - Top stories -
Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., on Thursday conceded the race for Pennsylvania's Senate seat to his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick.Nov. 21 - Top stories -
Musk and Ramaswamy float ending remote work for federal employees and 'large-scale firings'
Incoming Trump administration advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy floated ending remote work for federal workers, calling it a “privilege” left over from the pandemic.Nov. 20 - Top stories -
TikTokers highlight the wacky products in their local HomeGoods stores
TikTok creators are heading to HomeGoods to show off the quirky animal statues, inspirational quote artwork and more found in the aisles.Nov. 20 - Top stories -
New York prosecutors ask for sentencing delay in Trump hush money case
Prosecutors told the judge in President-elect Trump's hush money case that they oppose dismissing it, but said his sentencing could be delayed. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports.Nov. 19 - Top stories -
Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders election officials to stop counting ballots with date errors
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday ordered election officials in the state to stop counting mail-in ballots marked with the wrong date or missing dates from their outer envelopes.Nov. 18 - Top stories -
Biden administration will allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range U.S. missiles
Two U.S. officials say President Joe Biden will allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the U.S. to strike Russia. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell outlines the administration's stance on ...Nov. 17 - Top stories -
Uncertainty in Springfield, the Ohio town put on the map by Trump’s false claims about immigrants
Springfield reduxNov. 16 - Top stories -
The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than ever: From the Politics Desk
About two-thirds of the House GOP majority taking office next year joined Congress in 2017 or later. They only know a world where Trump has been a leader of their party.Nov. 15 - Top stories -
John Fetterman says Democrats need to stop 'freaking out' over everything Trump does
In the closing weeks of the presidential campaign, Sen.Nov. 15 - Top stories -
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of ...Nov. 14 - Top stories -
Bernie Sanders says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sotomayor to step down
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Meet the Press says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is 70, to step down from her post while President Joe Biden can nominate a liberal ...Nov. 10 - Top stories -
DOJ plans to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases ahead of second Trump term
The Justice Department plans to focus on arresting the “most egregious” Jan. 6 rioters before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports that the DOJ ...Nov. 9 - Top stories -
Justice Dept. to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases until Trump is inaugurated
The Justice Department plans to focus on Jan. 6 felony arrests before President-elect Donald Trump is back in the White House.Nov. 9 - Top stories -
Billions were bet on election odds using online markets
Election betting platforms brought in billions of dollars as users wagered on who would win Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election.Nov. 9 - Top stories -
The world's right-wing leaders celebrate Trump's win — but America's allies hint unease
Most world leaders were always going to congratulate Donald Trump on his presidential win, as they did early Wednesday before he was even officially declared the victor.Nov. 6 - Top stories -
Latino support for Trump increases from 2020
Vice President Kamala Harris is winning the Latino vote over former President Donald Trump nationwide. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details why this matters and notes that support for Trump has grown ...Nov. 5 - Top stories -
Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.Nov. 5 - Top stories -
What to expect when the first polls close on Election Day
NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down what to expect when the polls start to close around the country and explains where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and ...Nov. 5 - Top stories -
Woman who vanished from LAX spotted crossing into Mexico, LAPD says
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said new surveillance video shows Hannah Kobayashi, who vanished from LAX, crossing into Mexico. Officials said there is no evidence to show that Kobayashi is ...1d - Top stories -
Supreme Court grapples with FDA's refusal to approve flavored vapes
The Supreme Court will hear a dispute over the Food and Drug Administration's refusal to approve flavored e-cigarettes over public health concerns.2d - Top stories