Ortho Neuro disorders

The S&P 500 and Dow fell for the first time in three years, while the Nasdaq snapped a six-year winning streak. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CIKH9C

Shutdown nightmare: Park bathrooms overflowing with human waste, vandals causing damage

Yosemite National Park in California was closing some campgrounds and with restrooms overflowing, some visitors were relieving themselves along roadsides. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AiB6Vp

Questions persist as states legalize pot

Marijuana, the most widely used illegal drug in the U.S., is winning approval state by state and impressing investors. But researchers still caution against its use. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYoANV

A better way to store your Christmas lights

Use items you already have around the house to store lights tangle-free. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F108vw

Death of intern at a zoo in North Carolina raises safety concerns

Alexandra Black, 22, had been an intern at the conservation center for about two weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F15J5I

Colorado man charged with murdering his missing fiancée

Frazee has been charged with five counts stemming from the disappearance of his fiancée, including two counts of first degree murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EZiQn9

Bodybuilder who stabbed Tinder date, died in police custody was getting mental health treatment

An attorney for Erich Stelzer's family said the 25-year-old had been suffering from delusions, erratic behavior and extreme paranoia. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BTLrXG

Elon Musk makes three big predictions about Mars, brains...and pickup trucks

"I look at the future from the standpoint of probabilities. It's like a branching stream of probabilities." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R1Qj7F

Father grieves daughter, grandkids killed by her boyfriend: 'I thought I knew him well'

The father of a woman who was fatally shot along with her two children and mother says she appeared to have a "wonderful" relationship with the boyfriend charged with killing them. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F12hYO

How to talk to trans kids, according to experts and their parents

Not all boys and girls follow strict gender norms. Understanding how to talk to trans kids in your family and community can help put everyone at ease. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EZaFHt

The biggest shock of the federal shutdown? How normal it's become in D.C.

The fact that many Americans believe shutdowns are an acceptable way of conducting business highlights the level of dysfunction in U.S. politics today. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CId47M

Florida men arrested for allegedly stealing $500,000 of tequila on New Year's Eve

Deputies say they found the men attempting to transfer approximately 966 cases of Patron from a semi-trailer early Monday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYhVEn

Mayweather beats opponent in 140 seconds in exhibition match

It took less than three minutes for Floyd Mayweather to knock down his Japanese kickboxer opponent, Tenshin Nasukawa. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EZBevW

Sanders' camp says it's working to address concerns after staffers allege 'dangerous dynamic' in 2016

"We share in the urgency for all of us to do better," the Vermont senator's campaign team said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F0OosW

Black Monday: These NFL coaches will look for new teams in 2019

Here’s a one-stop look at all coaching and G.M. moves, interviews, rumors, etc. for the 2019 cycle. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2CIn7cY

Trump's own pick for attorney general once doubted need for border barrier

Other public statements by William Barr suggest a hard-line immigration approach more in line with President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QiAV1C

The immune system's fountain of youth

Helping the immune system clear away old cells in aging mice helped restore youthful characteristics. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SsnzBF

Warren's message on corruption and corporations could reshape the 2020 Democratic primary

Analysis: The Massachusetts Democrat's focus on reining in big business and cleaning up government could put rivals on the spot if they aren't careful. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QeHmCF

Singer Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke during pantomime performance

Osmond completed a performance of the Peter Pan pantomime on Dec. 27 at the Birmingham Hippodrome theatre in central England before he was driven to hospital and diagnosed with a stroke. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AnKXJw

The immune system's fountain of youth

Helping the immune system clear away old cells in aging mice helped restore youthful characteristics. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SsnzBF

The defining images that moved us in 2018

From deadly wildfires to the Thailand cave rescue, watch the year unfold in two minutes. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CItD3y

House Dems to announce vote this week to end shutdown

The move, which lacks support from Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump, is unlikely to be successful. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CGX9Xb

Las Vegas nail salon manager killed in dispute over $35 manicure bill

The suspect was driving a black Chevrolet Camaro, which police later said was reported stolen from a rental agency three weeks ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SuHNKW

How to make your New Year's resolution stick

If you want to be less likely to fall behind on your 2019 goals, try these tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AlRxjK

The $35 billion race to cure a silent killer that affects 30 million Americans

The race is on in the pharmaceutical industry to develop drugs to treat a form of fatty liver disease called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CGKO5F

Women's March in California canceled over concerns it would be 'overwhelmingly white'

The post was met with a mix of responses, with some thanking the group for its decision and others expressing frustration and calling on organizers to change their minds. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Tng13f

Native women long held power on American soil — until white people got here

Men have had their day at the tip-top. Having Native women in office can help protect our shared future far better. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R4TStF

'Pooey Puitton' purse said to irk Louis Vuitton, prompts lawsuit

The toy company claims Pooey Puitton is protected parody "designed to mock, criticize, and make fun of that wealth and celebrity" associated with Louis Vuitton products, not trademark infringement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F2bK1Y

Entertainment roundup: Best of 2018 and what’s next for 2019

Pop culture expert Chris Witherspoon and TODAY producer Kate Cook dig into the biggest stories in entertainment from 2018 — from the Time’s Up movement to the superhero hit “Black Panther” — plus, what’s to come in 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2VlbMqF

New laws, 2019: Vermont pays people $10K to move there, internet taxes, pet protection, more

In states across the country, new measures are kicking in 2019 that affect virtually every area of residents' lives — and your furry friends, too. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TmKiPG

Rainy New Year's Eve awaits thousands of revelers celebrating in Times Square

"It's not going to be Miami, but if you have to stand in the rain, at least it won't be frigid," NBC Meteorologist Sherri Pugh said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EZA3NY

Louis C.K. appears to mock Parkland survivors in stand-up routine

In a two-minute clip that was shared on social media, the 51-year-old comedian appeared to take aim at the younger generation and political correctness. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F0pSrU

Zoo intern killed by lion 'died following her passion,' family says

The lion, named Matthai, was shot and killed in the aftermath of the deadly attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVwDM8

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly amid fallout from sex abuse scandal

"At this time of transition in Vatican communications, we think it's best the Holy Father is completely free to assemble a new team," Greg Burke wrote about his resignation. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2An6m5J

Trump contradicts Kelly: 'All concrete wall was never abandoned'

Trump’s tweet comes amid a partial government shutdown that began Dec. 22 over his demand that Congress fund a $5 billion wall on the United States’ southern border. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2rZWc6j

Fiance appears in court in missing Colorado mom case

Patrick Frazee was arrested 10 days ago, accused of murdering his fiance, Colorado mom Kelsey Berreth. He will be formally charged on Monday. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2EZtECq

Elizabeth Warren launches 2020 presidential exploratory committee

In a video to supporters, Warren focuses on economic fairness as she becomes the first major Democrat to take a formal step toward a presidential bid. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2rZUHFd

Stranded skiers rescued from chairlift

A dramatic rescue operation this weekend brought 140 stranded skiers safely down to the ground after a mechanical problem forced a Montana ski resort to stop one of its chairlifts. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones reports. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2LEOPu0

Elizabeth Warren launches 2020 presidential exploratory committee

Trump and Russia: What Mueller may reveal in 2019

One ex-federal prosecutor said he is beginning to believe conspiracy with Russian election meddling is not the most serious crime Mueller is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R2Yuk8

From Musk to Moonves, 2018 was another year of business behaving badly

A look back at the moneymakers who hit the headlines this year for all the wrong reasons. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SyWpt2

NYPD and FBI partner for New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Law enforcement officials have been working tirelessly to make sure New Year’s Eve in Times Square is safe; NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports. Then, NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill discusses the measures police are taking, including drones and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2BOFbk4

Peter King previews the full NFL playoff picture

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Twenty minutes on Sunday: from 7:20 p.m. ET to 7:40 p.m. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2s2phhw

Newspapers hit by cyberattack — what you need to know

A cyberattack over the weekend caused printing and delivery disruptions at the Los Angeles Times and other major newspapers across the country. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports on this and other top cyber security threats to consumers. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2LJboO4

Stormy weather expected this New Year’s Eve

Flooding and strong winds are expected in the Midwest, with rain in the Northeast. Plus, heavy snow is set to hit the West. TODAY’s Al Roker reports. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2R05BK3

Done with your Christmas tree? Here's how to reuse and recycle it

Done with your Christmas tree? There's an environmentally friendlier way to ditch it. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2s2pql4

American nabbed during a 'spying action,' Russia says

The Kremlin's relations with Washington have been strained due to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AjZLZC

Gunman in red pickup truck fatally shoots 7-year-old girl in Walmart parking lot

The girl's mother was wounded and three other girls in the car escaped injury. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2StK9tI

American nabbed during a 'spying action,' Russia says

4 dead, dozens missing after explosion at Russian apartment block

Rescue crews were searching for people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ss1hjj

The world waves goodbye to 2018

Auckland, New Zealand, is the first major city to ring in 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BTjAHn

Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

I started my journey into yoga with medical problems: three slipped discs and immense pain, which had an effect on my body and mind. Soon, I got a hom from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2EZ6uvl

Does being President Trump still mean never having to say you're sorry?

Analysis: Signs suggest the president who rode into office never admitting error may need to shift that approach if he wants to stay there. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GMQGhz

Armed man arrested on way to church to fulfill a 'prophecy'

He was carrying the loaded weapon, extra ammunition and a face shield, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CGllJj

Legal marijuana made big promises on racial equity — and fell short

“Time is really up on selling your business dream as a social justice movement,” said the president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVzaGp

Armed man arrested on way to church to fulfill a 'prophecy'

He was carrying the loaded weapon, extra ammunition and a face shield, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CGllJj

Watch the highlights: Colts clinch last playoff spot with win over Titans

The Colts defeated the Titans thanks to three touchdowns from Andrew Luck and a big night on the ground from Marlon Mack. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2QX8tY2

Watch 34 of LeBron's best dribble moves (as he turns 34)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has shown some signs of aging over the past couple of years. But when you're 34, you need to pick your battles. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2GO4N6q

NYPD ramps up security ahead of Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration

As revelers crowd Times Square, police will use drones to keep an eye on the festivities in addition to surveillance cameras citywide, helicopters, bomb sniffing dogs and blocker vehicles. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AmBUs8

John Kelly speaks out about White House tenure in new interview

The outgoing White House chief of staff spoke to the Los Angeles Times about his time in the Trump administration, calling it a “bone-crushing hard job.” He said the southern border wall is not as the president has portrayed it and pinned family separations at the border on former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SyBl5W

The healthiest things to order at top fast food chains

What a registered dietitian would order at a fast food chain like McDonald's and Taco Bell ... in a pinch. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Sq8MY4

Goodbye traffic? European cities take steps to limit cars

“It’s a paradigm shift from planning the city for cars to planning for people.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2rX6Omy

Meet the new owners of Seattle's Pike Place Fish Market: Four of its famous fishmongers

When longtime owner John Yokoyama decided to sell his legendary business, he put family over profit, selling to Jaison, Anders, Sam and Reese, four of his fish-tossing employees who he says are like his kids. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SyQrZb

Back in 2018

We cut through the clutter to bring you the gist of the year in wellness from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2EVnvaB

Remembering American service members lost in 2018

NBC’s Hans Nichols remembers the 23 service members who were killed this year while serving our country. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SAadmI

NFL upside down: 7 teams make playoffs that weren't in last year

The NFL is unpredictable. What we think we know on Labor Day leaves us wondering what we were thinking by New Year’s. It happens every year. Seven of the 12 teams that qualified for the postseason were home for the postseason a year ago. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EXLeGk

Life lessons on longevity

These centenarians tell us how to live a 100 years, losing the fear of ageing, and gaining health and happiness from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2Qbagni

College students most at risk of deadly meningitis B

"Although the incidence of MenB is low, it is a serious illness and parents should be aware that a vaccine is available." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYYXNN

Judge says Affordable Care Act can remain law while his ruling that it's unconstitutional is appealed

The federal jurist in Texas had struck down former President Barack Obama's signature health care law earlier this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXEqsg

Psychologists say this is how to make a healthy habit stick

These psychologists say you need a plan — not just a resolution. Here's why. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RvT2pv

New York Jets fire head coach Todd Bowles

On Monday, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson said, “Todd Bowles is our head coach." On Sunday, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson said, “Todd Bowles was our head coach.” from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2GOdHRr

Trump compares border wall to 'Wall around' Obama home

The president's tweet comes amid a partial government shutdown that began over his demand that Congress fund a $5 billion wall on the southern border. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QVj4CZ

Trump compares border wall to 'Wall around' Obama home

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fire coach Dirk Koetter after three seasons

The Buccaneers moved on from head coach Dirk Koetter shortly after the final game of their 2018 season. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EZBf42

Win or go home: Titans, Colts face off in high-stakes Sunday night game

In what amounts to an elimination game, the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans will meet on Sunday Night Football in what should be a thrilling affair. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2AoWc4j

Have a pet? Do these things to keep everyone in your house happy and healthy

Dog or cat sleep on your bed? You probably want to wash your sheets more often. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AmBB0q

Two ex-NFL players suit up for Congress and leave partisanship on the field

Colin Allred played for the Tennessee Titans and Anthony Gonzalez was with the Indianapolis Colts. They will serve together in the House. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVZbFr

Man accused of killing his girlfriend, her 2 children and her mother

"This would be your worst nightmare that something like this could happen” in a domestic violence incident, the county prosecutor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EWE7xB

Win or go home: Titans, Colts face off in high-stakes Sunday night game

In what amounts to an elimination game, the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans will meet on "Sunday Night Football" in what should be a thrilling affair. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EYbTng

John Kelly opens up about tumultuous White House tenure in extensive exit interview

Kelly told Trump: "The last thing in my view that you need in the chief of staff is someone that looks at every issue through a political lens." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXhlWu

Teen will get high school and Harvard diplomas in same month

"They told us: 'You need to do something. He's not just gifted. He's really, really gifted,'" Braxton Moral's father recalls being told when his son was younger. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EY6HQb

Escaped lion kills 22-year-old intern at North Carolina zoo

"The Conservators Center is devastated by the loss of a human life today," the zoo said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EY7Zuw

Europe's worst fears about Trump were realized in 2018. Here's what comes next.

With each ill-conceived tweet and impulsive policy change, Trump manages to magnify the need for America's allies to band together without him. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVDtR3

California house where kids were allegedly tortured by parents up for sale

The auction for the 7,405-square foot lot began on Saturday and is scheduled to end on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EW415r

Inside the fight to clean the oceans

Starbucks and others moved to ban plastic straws, but much more needs to be done to slow the tide of plastic fouling oceans and corrupting the food chain. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EZZxu1

Panthers snap seven-game losing streak, beat Saints

The Saints (13-3) had already secured home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, and barely looked interested. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EYlEBS

Calif. utility could face murder charges if found liable in deadly wildfire

The utility acknowledged in a document obtained by CNBC last month that its equipment may have sparked the deadly Camp Fire, which killed at least 88 people. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXhkBU

Texans win AFC South with easy 20-3 win over Jaguars

The Texans won the AFC South with a 20-3 victory over the Jaguars, but their quarterback paid a price. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EWYGLf

2018 was a blowout year for Latin music

There were billions of streams in English and Spanish, record-breaking revenue growth — and of course, Cardi B. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXBEmw

Lindsey Graham says Trump is 'slowing down' Syria withdrawal

Graham said Trump told him "some things I didn't know that make me feel a lot better about where we're headed in Syria." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EWYFa9

Professor names beetle species after 'Game of Thrones'

The names are Latinized versions of Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion, three dragons owned by Daenerys Targaryen's character in the fictional work. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVDuEB

Black teacher sues district, says she endured 'racial jeers, insults'

She claims that when she asked a white teacher about food on an office lunch table, she was told it was "for whites only." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXM9qO

John Oliver reveals his 'sneaky good' soccer skills

The Men in Blazers break down John Oliver's skills as a soccer player. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EWE5FZ

Help wanted: Which coaching jobs will be vacant after Week 17?

The consensus seems to be that four more coaching job will come open as soon as Sunday night: The Jets, Broncos, Buccaneers, and Cardinals. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2F0hiKc

Millions of workers to see higher pay from minimum-wage hikes in 2019

"Fifteen dollars an hour has become the new minimum wage, meaning that that’s to afford the basics," one employment-law expert said. "It’s just a start." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXUYA5

Retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Trump is dishonest, immoral

McCrystal said he wouldn't work for Trump because "I think it's important for me to work for people who I think are basically honest." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EWYKdX

Celebs, alumnae fight to save Bennett College

The historically black women's college faces closure, launches #StandWithBennett fundraising campaign from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F0shT4

Teen will get high school and Harvard diplomas in same month

India university official urges students to kill instead of complaining

"If you ever get into a fight, beat them, if possible murder them, we'll take care of it later," said Raja Ram Yadav, vice-chancellor of Purvanchal University from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EViBta

Panthers snap seven-game losing streak, beat Saints

The Saints (13-3) had already secured home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, and barely looked interested. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EYqSgF

Win or go home: Titans, Colts face off in high-stakes Sunday night game

Calif. utility could face murder charges if found liable in deadly wildfire

PG&E acknowledged in a document obtained by CNBC last month that its equipment may have sparked the deadly Camp Fire, which killed at least 88 people. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AxdbBR

Texans win AFC South with easy 20-3 win over Jaguars

The Texans won the AFC South with a 20-3 victory over the Jaguars, but their quarterback paid a price. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EUOvpK

2018 was a blowout year for Latin music

There were billions of streams in English and Spanish, record-breaking revenue growth — and of course, Cardi B. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BQPxjc

Lindsey Graham says Trump is 'slowing down' Syria withdrawal

Graham said Trump told him "some things I didn't know that make me feel a lot better about where we're headed in Syria." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXM06H

Escaped lion kills worker at North Carolina zoo

"The Conservators Center is devastated by the loss of a human life today," the zoo said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VihMjM

Professor names beetle species after 'Game of Thrones'

The names are Latinized versions of Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion, three dragons owned by Daenerys Targaryen's character in the fictional work. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EY27l4

Black teacher sues district, says she endured 'racial jeers, insults'

She claims that when she asked a white teacher about food on an office lunch table, she was told it was "for whites only." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VfRhLY

The internet was as weird as ever in 2018. Here are the top moments.

We've collected some of the best parts of the internet in 2018 in an effort to provide a respite from the rest of the internet, which is bad. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Rn6ifN

Hospitals to list procedure prices under new law

Health care advocates warn there's a big difference the list price and the actual transaction price — the cost the patient is responsible for. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GKDnhS

John Oliver reveals his 'sneaky good' soccer skills

The Men in Blazers break down John Oliver's skills as a soccer player. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2RjFcGw

Help wanted: Which coaching jobs will be vacant after Week 17?

The consensus seems to be that four more coaching job will come open as soon as Sunday night: The Jets, Broncos, Buccaneers, and Cardinals. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2CGXl8Q

Bon Voyage: The tech we lost in 2018

From would-be robotic friends to Google's failed social network, take a look back at some of the tech that won't see 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2F04PGL

Being fat and Black in America is complex. But it's often treated as a joke.

A trio of new books lays bare the struggle of being large, African American and considered too smart for the authors' own good. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVXEOP

Man accused of killing his girlfriend, her 2 children and her mother

"This would be your worst nightmare that something like this could happen” in a domestic violence incident, the county prosecutor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXxewO

Millions of workers to see higher pay from minimum-wage hikes in 2019

Retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Trump is dishonest, immoral

McCrystal said he wouldn't work for Trump because "I think it's important for me to work for people who I think are basically honest." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VqRtZ0

Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure, study suggests

A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition. However, the findings do not suggest that nondrinkers should start imbibing after a heart failure diagnosis, the researchers emphasized. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BMH94z

How 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight

New research shows that taking part in Dry January sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight. They also report drinking less months later. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VmDTpc

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

A new study finds an at least 1.5-fold difference in the share of cancers related to obesity between states with the highest and lowest proportions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q7Hd3X

A boundary dance of amyloid-beta stepping into dementia

Alzheimer's disease is caused by aggregates of amyloid-beta peptides. This aggregation is accelerated at a cell membrane surface. The research group at ExCELLS revealed the reason of this phenomenon by molecular dynamics simulations and NMR experiments. m from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EZS3qy

New global migration estimates show rates steady since 1990, high return migration

Scientists have unveiled a new statistical method for estimating migration flows between countries. Using the so-called pseudo-Bayes approach, they show that rates of migration are higher than previously thought, but also relatively stable, fluctuating between 1.1 and 1.3 percent of global population from 1990 to 2015. In addition, since 1990 approximately 45 percent of migrants have returned to their home countries, a much higher estimate than other methods. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BOAnuR

Europe's worst fears about Trump were realized in 2018. Here's what comes next.

With each ill-conceived tweet and impulsive policy change, Trump manages to magnify the need for America's allies to band together without him. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Rr4ylK

Give to charity with the push of a button at these vending machines

The machines have already raised around $1.3 million to help organizations such as UNICEF. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GZJWxd

Mark your calendars: 2019 spaceflight events you don't want to miss

If 2018 was a busy one for spaceflight, the coming year promises to be even busier. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Rvmn3n

California house where kids were allegedly tortured by parents up for sale

The auction for the 7,405-square foot lot began on Saturday and is scheduled to end on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GOPdY4

Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure, study suggests

A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition. However, the findings do not suggest that nondrinkers should start imbibing after a heart failure diagnosis, the researchers emphasized. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BMH94z

How 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight

New research shows that taking part in Dry January sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight. They also report drinking less months later. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VmDTpc

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

A new study finds an at least 1.5-fold difference in the share of cancers related to obesity between states with the highest and lowest proportions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q7Hd3X

A boundary dance of amyloid-beta stepping into dementia

Alzheimer's disease is caused by aggregates of amyloid-beta peptides. This aggregation is accelerated at a cell membrane surface. The research group at ExCELLS revealed the reason of this phenomenon by molecular dynamics simulations and NMR experiments. m from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EZS3qy

Celebs, alumnae fight to save Bennett College

The historically black women's college faces closure, launches #StandWithBennett fundraising campaign from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RmW7bf

Teen will get high school and Harvard diplomas in same month

India university official urges students to kill instead of complaining

John Kelly opens up about tumultuous White House tenure in extensive exit interview

Kelly told Trump: "The last thing in my view that you need in the chief of staff is someone that looks at every issue through a political lens." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2StSvRS

A better way to store your Christmas lights

Use items you already have around the house to store lights tangle-free. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VhSAtI

Jerry Brown: Climate change challenges are as serious as those faced in World War II

The outgoing California Democratic governor joined "Meet the Press" for an in-depth discussion about climate change. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ame6ox

Consensus emerges in climate change debate

If you expect those changing views to lead to action in Washington, however, think again. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVqH55

Goodbye traffic? European cities take steps to limit cars

“It’s a paradigm shift from planning the city for cars to planning for people.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2St2zuy

Two ex-NFL players suit up for Congress and leave partisanship on the field

Colin Allred played for the Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Gonzalez was with the Tennessee Titans. They will serve together in the House. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVZ4cY

Inside the fight to clean the oceans

Korean leaders exchange friendly letters to end year of progress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrote to South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressing his hope that the pair meet “often” in 2019, South Korea’s presidential office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXaNHx

Putin, in New Year letter to Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

The Russian leader said on Sunday that Moscow was ready for dialogue on a "wide-ranging agenda," the Kremlin said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AgxCCP

Oregon hotel fires employees who asked black guest to leave

Jermaine Massey accused the hotel of racially profiling him after a security guard called police to remove him from the lobby Dec. 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BQdKX9

Ukraine's martial law is over — but there's no end in sight to tensions with Russia

The Kremlin on Saturday rejected European demands to release the two dozen Ukrainian sailors who were detained last month in the Black Sea. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BRBGsX

New Horizons probe set for historic New Year's rendezvous in deep space

The spacecraft is closing in on a mysterious Kuiper Belt object. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QXSE3z

Alabama beats Oklahoma, advances to another title game vs. Clemson

Alabama will once again meet Clemson, a 30-3 winner over Notre Dame earlier today, for the fourth straight season. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2CErG86

Clemson thumps Notre Dame in Cotton Bowl, heads to championship game

The Clemson Tigers turned the first meeting of undefeated teams in a semifinal into a rout. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2BS3T2S

From patient to doctor: Woman’s inspiring journey to achieve her dream

Claudia Martinez has always wanted to become a doctor, but a devastating diagnosis threatened to derail her dream. Claudia was determined to continue with her education and will graduate next year from medical school, her experience giving her a deep understanding of what it’s like to be a patient. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R0ZjtB

An alternative to burial and cremation: Human composting

Washington residents "are very excited about the prospect of becoming a tree or having a different alternative,” state Sen. Jamie Pedersen said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EUx3S8

Departing congressman's advice to Dems: Pay 'ransom' to get immigration reform

"I don’t know if we have to give them a wall … but we’re going to have to sit down and negotiate," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ESKP7Y

Trump shirks blame for migrant child deaths in federal custody

President Donald Trump on Saturday tried to deny that his administration bears any blame for the deaths of children detained trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, even as his Homeland Security secretary was traveling in Arizona to meet with medical staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETJwpb

Facebook's year has been so bad you probably forgot about most of this

Few tech companies have endured a year like Facebook did in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EWDrt5

Boy whose Yemeni mother fought for U.S. visa to visit him dies in hospital

Abdullah Hassan's mother was granted a waiver last month after being barred from entering the country under the Trump administration's travel ban. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SwHnE8

Surgery center that possibly exposed thousands to HIV had rusty equipment, reports says

"To let us be in the dark from January up until the holidays this December, it’s extremely horrible," former HealthPlus patient Kristin Debenedictis said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AluWDK

Remains of missing Wisconsin teacher found in Slovenia

Slovenian police say human remains that were found near a popular hiking place have been confirmed as those of missing American Jonathan Luskin. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETJvl7

Coast Guard members will get one-time paycheck on New Year's Eve

Legal analysis "determined the Coast Guard has the authority to execute the remainder of pay and allowances for December," according a blog for the Coast Guard. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXaFbz

Fox News contributor dies at age 26

The conservative TV regular had been fighting swine flu and possibly meningitis, a friend told the AP. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EUIauj

New California divorce law: Treat pets like people — not property to be divided up

The animal custody measure is thrilling activists, but some fear such measures will give special rights to squirrels and cockroaches. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYSH8A

Netflix's radical 'Black Mirror' movie may forever change how we experience TV

This weekend’s major release introduces an entirely new way to experience entertainment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ESs2tw

NFL playoff picture: Here's how things could pan out

By Sunday night, we’ll know the six seeds in both conferences. Until then, here’s what could happen. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EYSG4w

Body found in ocean near U.S.-Mexico border

The body was found near Border Field State Park, the edge of which runs up along the border and includes fencing that stretches into the ocean. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYGcci

Trump is moving on from ISIS. But its supporters still walk Iraq's streets.

"It’s a dynamic organization, it can understand what the main grievances are and try to act as a representative for these disenfranchised populations." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYSF0s

Why we feel compelled to hole up in winter (and how to push through)

Why we feel compelled to hole up, and how to push through. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ERlsU5

Computer virus hits Southern California newspapers

"Some customers may not have received their paper," the Los Angeles Times said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AiJZht

How to make your New Year's resolution stick, according to psychologists

These psychologists say you need a plan — not just a resolution. Here's why. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EXPmqi

American possibly exposed to Ebola to be monitored at Nebraska hospital

An American who was providing medical assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be observed at an Omaha, Nebraska, hospital after possibly being exposed to Ebola, officials said Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AnfrLM

Urban Meyer: 'I don't believe I'll coach football again'

Meyer, who announced his retirement earlier this month, is set to coach his last game at Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EUIbOT

San Quentin escapee captured at Taco Bell

Shalom Mendoza, 21, was last accounted for at the prison Wednesday night before walking away from a prison work crew, according to prison officials. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2StIgxc

Surgery center that possibly exposed thousands to HIV had rusty equipment, reports says

Flights suspended at German airport after man tries to drive onto tarmac

Flights have been suspended at Hannover airport in central Germany after a man tried to drive onto the facility's apron. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYSAtG

See the top 18 Premier League goals of 2018

2018 has given us a number of incredible goals in the Premier League. These are the top 18 goals of 2018. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2ERlsDz

How Snoop Dogg takes brunch to the next level

Wake up your brunch routine with creative yet easy recipes from chefs and food experts, including Molly Yeh and Snoop Dogg. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EYSxOw

Facebook's year has been so bad you probably forgot about most of this

Few tech companies have endured a year like Facebook did in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QbuOvY

Computer virus hits Southern California newspapers

"Some customers may not have received their paper," the Los Angeles Times said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BR7dv5

How to make your New Year's resolution stick, according to psychologists

These psychologists say you need a plan — not just a resolution. Here's why. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q9fQqg

Departing congressman's advice to Dems: Pay 'ransom' to get immigration reform

"I don’t know if we have to give them a wall … but we’re going to have to sit down and negotiate," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SmYAj7

American possibly exposed to Ebola to be monitored at Nebraska hospital

Urban Meyer: 'I don't believe I'll coach football again'

Meyer, who announced his retirement earlier this month, is set to coach his last game at Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2VfxI6s

San Quentin escapee captured at Taco Bell

Shalom Mendoza, 21, was last accounted for at the prison Wednesday night before walking away from a prison work crew, according to prison officials. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2GJfGX7

Trump shirks blame for migrant child deaths in federal custody

NFL playoff picture: Here's how things could pan out

By Sunday night, we’ll know the six seeds in both conferences. Until then, here’s what could happen. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2RuqtJ3

Surgery center that possibly exposed thousands to HIV had rusty equipment, reports says

Trump shirks blame for migrant child deaths in federal custody

Flights suspended at German airport after man tries to drive onto tarmac

Flights have been suspended at Hannover airport in central Germany after a man tried to drive onto the facility's apron. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Tjbz5v

An alternative to burial and cremation: Human composting

Washington residents "are very excited about the prospect of becoming a tree or having a different alternative,” state Sen. Jamie Pedersen said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CEXx8U

Netflix's radical 'Black Mirror' movie may forever change how we experience TV

This weekend’s major release introduces an entirely new way to experience entertainment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RlPmq9

Fox News contributor dies at age 26

The conservative TV regular had been fighting swine flu and possibly meningitis, a friend told the AP. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RiR6k1

Remains of missing Wisconsin teacher found in Slovenia

Slovenian police say human remains that were found near a popular hiking place have been confirmed as those of missing American Jonathan Luskin. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDWNRt

New California divorce law: Treat pets like people — not property to be divided up

The animal custody measure is thrilling activists, but some fear such measures will give special rights to squirrels and cockroaches. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AmQwYA

See the top 18 Premier League goals of 2018

2018 has given us a number of incredible goals in the Premier League. These are the top 18 goals of 2018. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2CFst8I

Body found in ocean near U.S.-Mexico border

The body was found near Border Field State Park, the edge of which runs up along the border and includes fencing that stretches into the ocean. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QcLQtw

Audio recordings shed light on Kevin Spacey’s defense

Kevin Spacey is back in the headlines as his defense team begins to builds its case for the disgraced actor, now charged with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man in 2016. Spacey has not yet entered a plea. NBC’s Kathy Park reports for TODAY. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2CFsPMM

Why I'm saying no to planners in 2019 — and leaving the cult of productivity

While the achiever in me wants to artfully and thoughtfully fill in all those fancy boxes, my real life is not so tidy. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TiZnSh

Mercury in retrograde: Trump EPA orders rollback of Obama-era regulations

Mercury causes brain damage, learning disabilities and other birth defects in children, among other harm. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RlCUqp

Mercury in retrograde: Trump EPA orders rollback of Obama-era regulations

Mercury causes brain damage, learning disabilities and other birth defects in children, among other harm. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RlCUqp

How Snoop Dogg takes brunch to the next level

Wake up your brunch routine with creative yet easy recipes from chefs and food experts, including Molly Yeh and Snoop Dogg. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LCFMd0

Winter's here. And so is the urge to hibernate.

Why we feel compelled to hole up, and how to push through. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SlAnts

Shiffrin doubles up, breaks two World Cup records with single slalom win

Shiffrin doubles up, breaks two World Cup records with single slalom win from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2Ajz6MI

U.K. declares 'major incident' amid uptick in migrants crossing English Channel from France

Britain’s interior ministry said there was “concern that it was only a matter of time before people lose their lives.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AkbkjI

Can Sears be saved? Retailer revived by last-minute bid

After Sears declared bankruptcy in October, the iconic retailer’s chairman, Eddie Lampert, put in an 11th hour bid Friday to save the company from liquidation. As of Saturday, the terms of the bid remain unclear, as does the store’s fate. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2ERibE2

Ukraine's martial law is over — but there's no end in sight to tensions with Russia

The Kremlin on Saturday rejected European demands to release the two dozen Ukrainian sailors who were detained last month in the Black Sea. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SrJqcz

Forecast: Winter storm hampers holiday travel

Parts of the country are recovering from a Christmas week storm that dumped snow on the Midwest and brought heavy rains to the South. While this storm is heading out, another one is set to move in. Maria LaRosa has more in the forecast. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2Ro1rel

New Horizons probe set for historic New Year's rendezvous in deep space

The spacecraft is closing in on a mysterious Kuiper Belt object. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TfSelO

Boy whose Yemeni mother fought for U.S. visa to visit him dies in hospital

Abdullah Hassan's mother was granted a waiver last month after being barred from entering the country under the Trump administration's travel ban. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EUAHve

Don't call it the 'Year of the Woman' when women had to suffer for progress

Focusing on the inclusion of women in politics is misplaced if the structures that promoted our exclusion don't change. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LCnY1C

Indonesia volcano that triggered deadly tsunami now a quarter of its pre-eruption size

Authorities have warned residents to stay away from the coastline of the Sunda Strait, which separates Java and Sumatra, because of the risk of another tsunami. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ET7twX

Give to charity with the push of a button at these vending machines

The machines have already raised around $1.3 million to help organizations such as UNICEF. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtHSb

Trump is moving on from ISIS. But its supporters still walk Iraq's streets.

U.K. recognizes cave rescue divers and a Monty Python member in Queen's honors list

The various honors will be bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II or senior royals next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETB2iF

James Harden: Of course I should be in NBA MVP conversation

James Harden: Of course I should be in NBA MVP conversation from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2ESEadT

Trump is moving on from ISIS. But its supporters still walk Iraq's streets.

Remembering the people we lost in 2018

From Aretha Franklin to Anthony Bourdain, John McCain to Stephen Hawking, we take a moment to remember some of the people who passed away in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BWiYRl

'We're in this for the long haul': Both sides brace for a lengthy shutdown

The question on Capitol Hill right now isn't whether the partial government shutdown will last into the new year — it's how long into the new year it's likely to last. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TfUVUh

House leader says Democrats won't seat candidate in unresolved North Carolina race

Steny Hoyer says Republican Mark Harris won't be allowed to be sworn in until probe into ballot fraud allegations is complete. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CD5rzw

Trump: I may be forced to seal southern border, cut off aid to Central America

The president issued the threats as the partial federal government shutdown entered its seventh day. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TePm8v

Sears wins reprieve from liquidation as Chairman Lampert makes last-minute bid

Department store chain Sears won a reprieve from liquidating Friday after its chairman, Eddie Lampert, submitted a bid in an effort to buy the retailer and keep it alive, people familiar with the situation told CNBC. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtOx5

Coast Guard members will get one-time paycheck on New Year's Eve

Suspect in fatal shooting of California officer caught after manhunt

Gustavo Perez Arriaga was living in the U.S. illegally and trying to flee to Mexico, said Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TfUU2F

'Be prepared for anything': For these families, another year of anxiety

“There is a lot of anxiety and a feeling of insecurity in the community — like things are on hold.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CElH3q

Trump's top 10 whoppers of 2018

NBC News spent 2018 fact checking Trump's claims on tariffs, immigration, health insurance, taxes, aviation safety, foiled terrorists, jobs, and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtWg3

U.S. turns to military, medical research to solve diplomats' 'health attacks'

The source of attacks on U.S. diplomats remain a mystery, but medical researchers have confirmed that the attacks have done real damage. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Tbl7ze

Acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz dies at 79

His works included "Black Box," ''In the Land of Israel," and "A Tale of Love and Darkness," a 2002 memoir that was also adapted into a film starring Natalie Portman. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtVbZ

Swamp Watch: Looking at the year’s biggest DC scandals

The Washington Post’s Juliet Eilperin, the Daily Beast’s Betsy Woodruff, and the New York Times’ Ken Vogel look back on the political resignations of the year, from Scott Pruitt to David Shulkin and Ryan Zinke. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.msnbc.com/2EVLrKY

Doctors to Silicon Valley engineers: Spend more time in the hospital before building apps

Across the country, as more funding than ever pours into digital health, technologists are realizing that selling to doctors is more challenging than they expected. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TfUTM9

Father of Guatemalan boy who died in U.S. custody heard rumors they could cross border

Felipe Gómez Alonzo died Monday at a New Mexico hospital after suffering coughing, vomiting and fever, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CElBZC

FCC launches probe of CenturyLink in wake of nationwide 911 outage

Chairman Ajit Pai says not being able to call emergency services "completely unacceptable" and is "particularly troubling." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TepjhS

Treacherous travel across country as deadly storms bring snow and torrential rain

At least five people were killed in storm-related incidents. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TfcXpS

How the 'perfect storm' — and the right dance moves — made 2018 the year of 'Fortnite'

Even in a video game industry that has in recent years reached new heights in terms of popularity, cultural impact and profit, “Fortnite” was an outlier in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtZsf

Elon Musk's Loop tunnel relies on century-old technology

"It seems like they've built essentially a side-friction roller coaster," an expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EX5tUD

How 2018's most important Supreme Court case defined America in the age of Trump

The case severely damaged our nation's global standing and reminded Americans that the current court is not going to stop this president's agenda. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETWS5F

Stabbed woman dies outside of Catholic church in Maryland

When Montgomery County police officers arrived at Saint Raphael's they found a bleeding woman by the flag pole at the entrance to the church. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EY4FiW

Wells Fargo to pay $575 million to settle state investigations

The bank has already had to pay more than $1.2 billion in penalties over accusations of opening fake accounts without customers' knowledge. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Tbl1Yo

Prosecutor accuses DOJ of blocking investigation into death of student shot 59 times

Jamarion Robinson, who was schizophrenic, was killed in 2016 inside a Georgia apartment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtMoX

NYPD to deploy bomb-sniffing dogs, drones to protect Times Square NYE celebration

The extraordinary security measures include welding shut manhole covers and embedding officers inside area hotels. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Tbho4O

Ariana Grande cancels Vegas show due to 'unforeseeable health reasons'

Grande, 25, has had a busy year. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDtTRp

Solemn Christmas carols? In Puerto Rico, holiday music means happy parrandas

"It’s such a dramatic difference," said a Puerto Rico resident who used to live in the U.S. "Everyone is partying and hanging out with real happy music." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDu7bd

Mark your calendars: 2019 spaceflight events you don't want to miss

If 2018 was a busy one for spaceflight, the coming year promises to be even busier. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TekPrq

High cholesterol levels after Christmas

Large quantities of rich Christmas food appear to boost Danes' cholesterol levels. Right after the Christmas break, levels are 20 percent higher than in the summer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EV7Wzx

Rerouting nerves during amputation reduces phantom limb pain before it starts

Doctors have found that a surgery to reroute amputated nerves, called targeted muscle reinnervation, or TMR, can reduce or prevent phantom or residual limb pain from ever occurring in amputee patients who receive the procedure at the time of amputation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BJ6tbv

Breaking down AGEs: Insight into how lifestyle drives ER-positive breast cancer

Consumption of processed foods high in sugar and fat increase levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Researchers report that AGE levels are higher in patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive than ER-negative breast cancer. Addition of AGEs caused breast cancer cells, whose growth had previously been controlled by tamoxifen, to begin to grow again. This suggests that patients with high AGEs may be less likely to respond to tamoxifen treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VjkXIj

Sugar-sweetened beverage pattern linked to higher kidney disease risk

In a study of African-American men and women with normal kidney function, a pattern of higher collective consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks, and water was associated with a higher risk of developing kidney disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q8RnRF

After naloxone, when can opioid overdose patients be safely discharged?

Naloxone has saved thousands of lives. But can patients be safely discharged from the Emergency Department (ED) just an hour after they receive the medication that curtails drug overdoses? A new study is the first to clinically assess the one-hour rule. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QV0oDq

How the brain enables us to rapidly focus attention

Researchers have discovered a key mechanism in the brain that may underlie our ability to rapidly focus attention. Our brains are continuously bombarded with information from the senses, yet our level of vigilance to such input varies, allowing us to selectively focus on one conversation and not another. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Te2g6T

New insight on how memory works

Researchers have explored how memory is tied to the hippocampus, with findings that will expand scientists' understanding of how memory works and ideally aid in detection, prevention, and treatment of memory disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Te2bQD

Kicking, yelling during sleep? Study finds risk factors for violent sleep disorder

Taking antidepressants for depression, having post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety diagnosed by a doctor are risk factors for a disruptive and sometimes violent sleep disorder called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder. The study also found men are more likely to have the disorder. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CCttL4

Researchers use 'blacklist' computing concept as novel way to streamline genetic analysis

Researchers have discovered a new use for a long-standing computational concept known as 'blacklisting.' Using blacklisting as a filter to single out genetic variations in patient genomes and exomes that do not cause illness, researchers have successfully streamlined the identification of genetic drivers of disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ETEIRx

High cholesterol levels after Christmas

Large quantities of rich Christmas food appear to boost Danes' cholesterol levels. Right after the Christmas break, levels are 20 percent higher than in the summer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EV7Wzx

Rerouting nerves during amputation reduces phantom limb pain before it starts

Doctors have found that a surgery to reroute amputated nerves, called targeted muscle reinnervation, or TMR, can reduce or prevent phantom or residual limb pain from ever occurring in amputee patients who receive the procedure at the time of amputation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BJ6tbv

Breaking down AGEs: Insight into how lifestyle drives ER-positive breast cancer

Consumption of processed foods high in sugar and fat increase levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Researchers report that AGE levels are higher in patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive than ER-negative breast cancer. Addition of AGEs caused breast cancer cells, whose growth had previously been controlled by tamoxifen, to begin to grow again. This suggests that patients with high AGEs may be less likely to respond to tamoxifen treatment. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VjkXIj

Sugar-sweetened beverage pattern linked to higher kidney disease risk

In a study of African-American men and women with normal kidney function, a pattern of higher collective consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks, and water was associated with a higher risk of developing kidney disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q8RnRF

After naloxone, when can opioid overdose patients be safely discharged?

Naloxone has saved thousands of lives. But can patients be safely discharged from the Emergency Department (ED) just an hour after they receive the medication that curtails drug overdoses? A new study is the first to clinically assess the one-hour rule. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QV0oDq

Researchers use 'blacklist' computing concept as novel way to streamline genetic analysis

Researchers have discovered a new use for a long-standing computational concept known as 'blacklisting.' Using blacklisting as a filter to single out genetic variations in patient genomes and exomes that do not cause illness, researchers have successfully streamlined the identification of genetic drivers of disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ETEIRx

Mark your calendars: 2019 spaceflight events you don't want to miss

If 2018 was a busy one for spaceflight, the coming year promises to be even busier. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GKUIXU

Doctors to Silicon Valley engineers: Spend more time in the hospital before building apps

Give to charity with the push of a button at these vending machines

The machines have already raised around $1.3 million to help organizations such as UNICEF. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETy4Ko

Peter King: Looking at Gronk's rise and decline

Is this Gronk's final year in the NFL? from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2BNfYX6

Former Lehigh University student being investigated for possibly poisoning second person

Yukai Yang was charged earlier this month with attempted homicide for allegedly spiking his roommate's food, drinks and mouthwash with thalium. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BLCsrw

North Carolina election board disbands without certifying results in 9th congressional district

Allegations of absentee ballot fraud have marred the November contest, in which the Republican holds a slight edge in unofficial returns. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VgxnAw

In wake of LeBron's comments on Anthony Davis, NBA sends memo on tampering

Does the league really want to stop tampering? from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EUL4jt

Court rules mothers' drug use in pregnancy isn't child abuse

Two justices who dissented say what should matter is when the injury manifests itself, and that can be after the child is born. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SpFHfw

FCC launches probe of CenturyLink in wake of nationwide 911 outage

Chairman Ajit Pai says not being able to call emergency services "completely unacceptable" and is "particularly troubling." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2rUM8eW

From Toys R Us to Sears, here's who went went belly-up in 2018

2018 was a bust for some big name stores — but 2019 could be even rougher, say retail experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Vg1cB6

Hospitals to list procedure prices under new law

Health care advocates warn there's a big difference the list price and the actual transaction price — the cost the patient is responsible for. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CDr1nC

Immigrants protected in U.S. for decades face uncertainty

“There is a lot of anxiety and a feeling of insecurity in the community — like things are on hold.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EUCBNu

As markets gyrate: Don't panic, but don't dismiss the mayhem, either

Recent rapid swings could be a wake-up calls for investors who might have leaned heavily into stocks in search of higher returns, warn investment experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SwEdjm

Trump's top 10 whoppers of 2018

How the 'perfect storm' — and the right dance moves — made 2018 the year of 'Fortnite'

Travel treacherous across country as storms bring snow, torrential rain

At least two people were killed in storm-related highway crashes. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BIzaFv

Acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz dies at 79

Ravens say K-balls were 'different' against the Chargers

The Ravens aren’t quite saying, they’re just saying. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2SrEhkK

Man dressed as postal employee shoots two people inside Chicago home

Chicago police on Friday morning could not definitely say whether the gunman knew his victims — or if he was a fake or real U.S. Postal Service employee. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Sq2Car

Ohio governor's veto of heartbeat abortion bill survives — but that could change

Despite coming up a single vote shy of reversing the veto, GOP leaders warned they "will have a supermajority that is pro-life in both chambers in the next General Assembly." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LDjMij

Parents of Colorado woman feared dead granted temporary custody of her daughter

Kelsey Berreth was last seen in public on Thanksgiving. Police believe she was killed at her home. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2rZ8Hir

Bacteria found in ancient Irish soil halts growth of superbugs: New hope for tackling antibiotic resistance

Researchers analyzing soil from Ireland long thought to have medicinal properties have discovered that it contains a previously unknown strain of bacteria which is effective against four of the top six superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics, including MRSA. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could kill up to 1.3 million people in Europe by 2050, according to recent research. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes the problem as 'one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.' from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VfNaj1

Your brain rewards you twice per meal: When you eat and when food reaches your stomach

We know a good meal can stimulate the release of the feel-good hormone dopamine, and now a study in humans suggests that dopamine release in the brain occurs at two different times: at the time the food is first ingested and another once the food reaches the stomach. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q3xb3P

How exercise reduces belly fat in humans

Some of you may have made a New Year's resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process, researchers report. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vf1Rmt

Better mouse model built to enable precision-medicine research for Alzheimer's

Incorporating genetic diversity into a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease resulted in greater overlap with the genetic, molecular and clinical features of this pervasive human disease, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RowUwQ

Secondhand smoke and cardiac arrhythmia

Continuous indoor exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart's electrical activity, known as cardiac alternans, that can predict cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death, a new study shows. The authors believe the study, conducted in mice, suggests that secondhand smoke exposure alters cells that regulate how the heart beats. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SpnONU

Sound changes the way rodents sense touch

Researchers report how the somatosensory cortex interprets tactile and auditory stimulation in mice and rats. They show that the barrel cortex response to auditory and tactile stimuli is additive, but also with different electrophysiological properties. The study provides new insights on how multimodal senses are interpreted by the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q3xgEF

Bacteria found in ancient Irish soil halts growth of superbugs: New hope for tackling antibiotic resistance

Researchers analyzing soil from Ireland long thought to have medicinal properties have discovered that it contains a previously unknown strain of bacteria which is effective against four of the top six superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics, including MRSA. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could kill up to 1.3 million people in Europe by 2050, according to recent research. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes the problem as 'one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.' from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VfNaj1

Your brain rewards you twice per meal: When you eat and when food reaches your stomach

We know a good meal can stimulate the release of the feel-good hormone dopamine, and now a study in humans suggests that dopamine release in the brain occurs at two different times: at the time the food is first ingested and another once the food reaches the stomach. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q3xb3P

How exercise reduces belly fat in humans

Some of you may have made a New Year's resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process, researchers report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vf1Rmt

Better mouse model built to enable precision-medicine research for Alzheimer's

Incorporating genetic diversity into a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease resulted in greater overlap with the genetic, molecular and clinical features of this pervasive human disease, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RowUwQ

Secondhand smoke and cardiac arrhythmia

Continuous indoor exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart's electrical activity, known as cardiac alternans, that can predict cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death, a new study shows. The authors believe the study, conducted in mice, suggests that secondhand smoke exposure alters cells that regulate how the heart beats. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SpnONU

Long-term memory encoding engram neurons are established by the transcriptional cycling

Long-term memory (LTM) is formed by repetitive training trials with rest intervals and LTM formation requires transcription factors, including CREB and c-Fos. Researchers found that ERK activity is increased during rest intervals to induce transcriptional cycling between c-Fos and CREB in a subset of mushroom body neurons. Significantly, LTM is encoded in these mushroom body neurons, and blocking outputs from these neurons suppress recall of LTM whereas activating these neurons produces memory-associated behaviors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GH06uT

Blue light engulfs NYC sky as transformer blaze erupts in Queens

An electrical fire at a power plant in Queens turned New York City’s sky blue Thursday evening, leading to mass confusion on social media, on the subway and for air travelers. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2CCYYEQ

Aretha Franklin still owes about $3 million in back taxes to the IRS

An attorney for Franklin's estate said at least $3 million of the $6.3 million debt had been paid since her death in August. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CBT9Ye

Trump: I may be forced to seal southern border

The president issued the threat as the partial federal government shutdown entered its seventh day. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Tduaje

New 'Black Mirror' movie takes interactive storytelling to next level

The latest installment of 'Black Mirror' puts the viewer in control. Or does it? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETkBmx

Angelina Jolie doesn't rule out move into politics

"I honestly will do whatever I think can really make change," the Oscar-winning actress told BBC radio. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q9wWUK

12-year-old boy survives avalanche that buried him for 40 minutes

Rescue workers described the operation as "miraculous" because they said chances of survival are minuscule after 15 minutes under the snow. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Sq5nZo

Why 2018 was a really good year for Asian-American music

"It’s amazing and incredible. More so, this year was long overdue for the Asian-American creative community." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AiCPtS

Shutdown halts civil court cases — including those against Trump

The chief judge of Manhattan's federal courts said the suspension will remain until the president signs a budget restoring Justice Department funding. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AjRmoV

New 'Black Mirror' movie takes interactive storytelling to next level

The latest installment of 'Black Mirror' puts the viewer in control. Or does it? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETkBmx

Father of Guatemalan boy who died in U.S. custody heard rumors they could cross border

Felipe Gómez Alonzo died Monday at a New Mexico hospital after suffering coughing, vomiting and fever, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LDbjvx

12-year-old boy found alive after French Alps avalanche buries him

A 12-year-old boy was found alive after spending 40 minutes trapped under an avalanche in the French Alps. Police say he survived in part because his airways were not blocked with snow. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2Q8nRMa

Massive winter storm takes rain, snow to the East Coast

A massive winter storm that brought heavy snow and rain to the Midwest and dangerous flooding to the South is taking aim at the East Coast. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports, while Dylan Dreyer takes a closer look at the forecast. from NBC News Top Stories https://on.today.com/2TdWQIT

Sears, the 125-year-old retail icon, has just 12 hours to survive

Sears is the closest to death it has ever been, with its survival hingeing on a last-minute billion-dollar bailout from its chairman. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TjkGDn

Gun-toting carjacker demanded trip to taco joint

Roberto A. Canamar Garza, 26, of Dallas was arrested on four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of aggravated kidnapping. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2Ajvlqx

Sears, the 125-year-old retail icon, has just 12 hours to survive

Sears is the closest to death it has ever been, with its survival hingeing on a last-minute billion-dollar bailout from its chairman. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TjkGDn

Kyler Murray leaves NFL door open despite $4.6M signing bonus from A's

Kyler Murray has thrown for 4,053 yards, 40 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns for the University of Oklahoma. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2SrpdDI

Trump's reveal of SEAL team in Iraq could endanger its members, expert says

"The reason their identities are protected is in case of capture," said intelligence expert Malcolm Nance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LBhRuu

U.S. turns to military, medical research to solve diplomats' 'health attacks'

The source of attacks on U.S. diplomats remain a mystery, but medical researchers have confirmed that the attacks have done real damage. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EUlcEz

The healthiest meals at top fast food chains

What a registered dietitian would order at a fast food chain like McDonald's and Taco Bell ... in a pinch. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AjbmIz

Instagram update leads to accidental rollout of 'swipe' feed — and plenty of backlash

Instagram rolled out an update on Thursday, and the internet exploded — and then the change seemed to be rolled back. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EO0hlP

Kevin Garnett tells Anthony Davis he's 'been in New Orleans long enough'

Noise about Anthony Davis leaving New Orleans is getting louder, in part because the Pelicans have slumped to 14th in the Western Conference. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EPb67c

Kevin Garnett tells Anthony Davis he's 'been in New Orleans long enough'

Noise about Anthony Davis leaving New Orleans is getting louder, in part because the Pelicans have slumped to 14th in the Western Conference. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EPb67c

Departing congressman's advice to Dems: Pay 'ransom' to get immigration reform

"I don’t know if we have to give them a wall … but we’re going to have to sit down and negotiate," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GSjVjk

Democrats' quest to topple Trump gets real in January. Here's why.

The party's surprisingly quiet (so far) but wide-open nominating contest is about to get a lot noisier come the New Year as candidates begin the money chase. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Sw6TZO

It was a year of deadly wildfires. That's likely the new normal.

“We’re starting to look at wildfire as a nonseasonal event. It can happen at any time of year, and we have to be prepared," one expert warned. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SpxZlt

This year's 11 must-read LGBTQ news stories

From the midterm election's "rainbow wave" to parents raising "theybies," here are some of NBC Out's top stories of 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VhehdJ

Trump doesn't care about governing or even 2020. He just wants to be loved.

The shutdown and the wall are Trump’s latest performance, aimed at his base in a show of strength and devotion to it and it alone. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Spztw3

The NFL's MVP will possibly be two players

With only 50 voters for the award and each one having a single vote each, there’s a chance Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees will register a tie. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2Q6NTzc

Visit monasteries near key Biblical site trapped in time since 1967 war

A de-mining team spent months clearing mines and booby traps dating back to the Six-Day War from monasteries and churches near the “Baptism Site” on the Jordan River. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TgAve2

Troops won’t see the pay raise Trump said they would

The president told troops that they can expect more money than they will actually get, and also claimed they haven’t seen a raise in 10 years, despite consistent annual raises. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EVF6iH

Guatemalan boy who died in U.S. custody had the flu, medical investigator says

The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator cautioned that a cause of death for the 8-year-old has not been determined. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VbvapT

800,000 government workers may need financial aid as shutdown continues

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has advised government employees who won't be paid to reach out to creditors for alternative payment options. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QafBeE

In 2018, movies and TV finally showed what female power really looks like

Male power is often assumed as a birthright, a diploma, an invitation to the boy’s club. Female power, on the other hand, usually must be fought for. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VcMJpD

Watch eerie blue light engulf NYC sky after explosion at power plant

A bright blue light illuminated the night sky over Manhattan and Queens Thursday night after a transformer exploded at a power plant. New York police reported shortly after the incident that the area was under control, although power outages did result in the area, most notably at LaGuardia airport. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QQJcPj

Trump revealed location of special forces

"The reason their identities are protected is in case of capture," said intelligence expert Malcolm Nance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QUvRFx

Diet trends to keep (and toss) in 2019, according to a nutritionist

What a nutritionist wants you to know about this year's (and likely 2019's) hottest diet trends. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ve6LA7

Suspect sought in Calif. officer's killing in U.S. illegally, sheriff says

A manhunt is underway for the man believed to have fatally shot Newman Police Cpl. Ronil Singh, 33. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EW6mNQ

Inside Trump's Gitmo, where inmates are aging and funding is scarce

In his first broadcast interview, Guantanamo's Rear Adm. John Ring says without funding from Congress, he'll have trouble caring for aging detainees. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V7Yde9

Markets stage dramatic comeback after day of whiplash

Wall Street is still having its worst December since the Great Depression. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VdlQC1

Poll: 47% of Americans blame Trump for government shutdown

A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos reveals that 47 percent of adults hold Trump responsible for the shutdown from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q45nw5

Progressives set to push their agenda in Congress and on the campaign trail. The GOP can't wait.

Cracking down on corporations, a $32 trillion health plan, abolishing ICE, a raft of giveaways — just some of the left's ideas entering the 2020 race. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q3fBgk

Richard Overton, nation's oldest World War II vet, dies at age 112

He once said one secret to his long life was smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, which he often was found doing on the porch of his Austin home. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BIMslm

Michelle Obama voted most admired woman, bumps Hillary Clinton: Gallup

For the first time in 17 years, Hillary Clinton was not named most admired woman. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q45lEt

Probe of Trump's charity could crash 'like a Mack Truck' into his real estate empire

"There seems to be entanglements in terms of people and probably in terms of money," said Mimi Rocah, a former federal prosecutor and NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VeU6Na

Transgender inmate who alleged abuse is transferred to female prison

Lawyers for Deon "Strawberry" Hampton welcomed the transfer and said it is "a testament to her strength and courage." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ENCy50

For black and Latino fathers, talking to their sons about sex is awkward but might prevent STIs

Adolescents actually want fathers to give them specific guidance on condom use, according to a new study. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QXMu3d

Big lottery year ending with bang: 1 more big prize, 1 ongoing mystery

There will be a $348M Mega Millions draw Friday, while the winner of a $1.5B lottery in October has yet to step forward. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V7nJjw

Elon Musk's Loop tunnel relies on century-old technology

"It seems like they've built essentially a side-friction roller coaster," an expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Spw9B8

He promised: LeBron James is the AP's male athlete of 2018

LeBron James went to the NBA Finals for the eighth consecutive year. He changed addresses again, leaving Cleveland for the second time to join the Los Angeles Lakers. He remained arguably the dominant player in the basketball, adding even more glitz on a legacy that reached epic status long ago. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2ETqDU3

Richard Overton, nation's oldest World War II vet, dies at age 112

He once said one secret to his long life was smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, which he often was found doing on the porch of his Austin home. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BIMslm

Mysterious blue light illuminates sky over Queens, New York

New Yorkers posted videos on social media of a mysterious blue light shooting through the sky, possibly in some sort of transformer explosion. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2AhneuE

Los Angeles woman pleads no contest in brick attack on man, 92

Laquisha Jones, 30, faces up to 15 years in prison when she is sentenced in February. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SupVA9

For black and Latino fathers, talking to their sons about sex is awkward but might prevent STIs

Adolescents actually want fathers to give them specific guidance on condom use, according to a new study. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QXMu3d

Tools of the trade: Hardware robbers thwarted by several armed bystanders

Four stolen nail guns, three armed bystanders, two fleeing suspects, and one Christmastime heist gone haywire. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EQW3Kb

Diet trends to keep (and toss) in 2019, according to a nutritionist

What a nutritionist wants you to know about this year's (and likely 2019's) hottest diet trends. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ve6LA7

Confronting the side effects of a common anti-cancer treatment

Results of a new study suggest that a new treatment approach is needed -- and how this may be possible -- to address adverse effects of aromatase inhibitors, drugs commonly prescribed to both men and women to prevent recurrence of estrogen-positive breast cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AiN4OA

Cell size and cell-cycle states play key decision-making role in HIV

Thanks to the development of antiretroviral drugs, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered a manageable chronic disease today. However, if left undiagnosed or untreated, HIV can develop into AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), a disease which led to the deaths of nearly 1 million people worldwide in 2017. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GEgYT8

Breast cancer drugs could help treat resistant lung cancers

A class of drugs used to treat certain breast cancers could help to tackle lung cancers that have become resistant to targeted therapies, a new study suggests. The research found that lung tumors in mice caused by mutations in a gene called EGFR shrunk significantly when a certain protein was blocked. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RhCVvA

Post-natal depression in dads linked to depression in their teenage daughters

Fathers as well as mothers can experience post-natal depression -- and it is linked to emotional problems for their teenage daughters, new research has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BLBICI

How skin ages, loses fat and immunity

Some dermal fibroblasts can convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving skin a youthful look and producing peptides that fight infections. Researchers show how this happens and what causes it to stop as people age. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QRlDWy

Buzzed flies reveal important step to intoxication

The alcohol in beverages acts much like an anesthetic. It creates a hyper 'buzzed' feeling first, and then sedation. But how? It turns out there is an important intermediate step that wasn't previously known. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BIKod9

Confronting the side effects of a common anti-cancer treatment

Results of a new study suggest that a new treatment approach is needed -- and how this may be possible -- to address adverse effects of aromatase inhibitors, drugs commonly prescribed to both men and women to prevent recurrence of estrogen-positive breast cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AiN4OA

Cell size and cell-cycle states play key decision-making role in HIV

Thanks to the development of antiretroviral drugs, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered a manageable chronic disease today. However, if left undiagnosed or untreated, HIV can develop into AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), a disease which led to the deaths of nearly 1 million people worldwide in 2017. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GEgYT8

Breast cancer drugs could help treat resistant lung cancers

A class of drugs used to treat certain breast cancers could help to tackle lung cancers that have become resistant to targeted therapies, a new study suggests. The research found that lung tumors in mice caused by mutations in a gene called EGFR shrunk significantly when a certain protein was blocked. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RhCVvA

Post-natal depression in dads linked to depression in their teenage daughters

Fathers as well as mothers can experience post-natal depression -- and it is linked to emotional problems for their teenage daughters, new research has found. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BLBICI

How skin ages, loses fat and immunity

Some dermal fibroblasts can convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving skin a youthful look and producing peptides that fight infections. Researchers show how this happens and what causes it to stop as people age. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QRlDWy

Buzzed flies reveal important step to intoxication

The alcohol in beverages acts much like an anesthetic. It creates a hyper 'buzzed' feeling first, and then sedation. But how? It turns out there is an important intermediate step that wasn't previously known. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BIKod9

Brain activity predicts fear of pain

Researchers applied a machine learning technique that could potentially translate patterns of activity in fear-processing brain regions into scores on questionnaires used to assess a patient's fear of pain. This neuroscientific approach may help reconcile self-reported emotions and their neural underpinnings. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vb7YIo

How neurons could disconnect from each other in Huntington's disease

Newly described mechanism called 'neuritosis' could play an important role in normal brain development, aging and neurodegenerative disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vb7WAg

In 2018, movies and TV finally showed what female power really looks like

Inside Trump's Gitmo, where inmates are aging and funding is scarce

Boston Marathon bomber files appeal, says judge erred in keeping trial in Beantown

"For this community, the attack on the Boston Marathon was experienced as an attack on the community itself," wrote lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2TeBTxA

Trial supports use of topical antibiotics in NICU babies

A team of doctors has performed a clinical trial involving multiple hospitals that tested the effectiveness of applying a topical antibiotic known as mupirocin for prevention of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection in babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V9Y4Hb

Brain activity predicts fear of pain

Researchers applied a machine learning technique that could potentially translate patterns of activity in fear-processing brain regions into scores on questionnaires used to assess a patient's fear of pain. This neuroscientific approach may help reconcile self-reported emotions and their neural underpinnings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vb7YIo

How socioeconomic status shapes developing brains

The relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and brain anatomy is mostly stable from childhood to early adulthood, according to a longitudinal neuroimaging study of more than 600 healthy young people. This finding suggests interventions designed to mitigate the influence of low SES on brain and mental health may be most beneficial for children younger than age five. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q6ykHF

How neurons could disconnect from each other in Huntington's disease

Newly described mechanism called 'neuritosis' could play an important role in normal brain development, aging and neurodegenerative disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vb7WAg

Poll: 47% of Americans blame Trump for government shutdown

A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos reveals that 47 percent of adults hold Trump responsible for the shutdown from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QUY1Ae

Sleeping sickness parasite uses multiple metabolic pathways

Parasitic protozoa called trypanosomes synthesize sugars using an unexpected metabolic pathway called gluconeogenesis, according to a new study. The authors note that this metabolic flexibility may be essential for adaptation to environmental conditions and survival in mammalian host tissues. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ENXl8K

Trial supports use of topical antibiotics in NICU babies

A team of doctors has performed a clinical trial involving multiple hospitals that tested the effectiveness of applying a topical antibiotic known as mupirocin for prevention of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection in babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V9Y4Hb

A tilt of the head facilitates social engagement

Every time we look at a face, we take in a flood of information effortlessly: age, gender, race, expression, the direction of our subject's gaze, perhaps even their mood. How the brain does this is a mystery. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SoKopN

Contact with monkeys and apes puts populations at risk

Animal diseases that infect humans are a major threat to human health, and diseases often spillover to humans from nonhuman primates. Now, researchers have carried out an extensive social sciences evaluation of how populations in Cameroon interact with nonhuman primates, pointing toward behaviors that could put people at risk of infection with new diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ETciHk

Sleeping sickness parasite uses multiple metabolic pathways

Parasitic protozoa called trypanosomes synthesize sugars using an unexpected metabolic pathway called gluconeogenesis, according to a new study. The authors note that this metabolic flexibility may be essential for adaptation to environmental conditions and survival in mammalian host tissues. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ENXl8K

Unravelling mystery of how, when DNA replicates

A team has unlocked a decades old mystery about how a critical cellular process called DNA replication is regulated. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AgZiYk

Speed up public health decisions on scabies by skipping full-body exams

For years, the diagnosis of scabies has relied on time-consuming and intrusive full-body examinations. Now, researchers have found that an exam of just a patient's hands, feet and lower legs may have the potential to catch more than 90 percent of all scabies cases, regardless of severity. These speedier exams may be useful in public health assessments on the prevalence of scabies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SmIXrR

Contact with monkeys and apes puts populations at risk

Animal diseases that infect humans are a major threat to human health, and diseases often spillover to humans from nonhuman primates. Now, researchers have carried out an extensive social sciences evaluation of how populations in Cameroon interact with nonhuman primates, pointing toward behaviors that could put people at risk of infection with new diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ETciHk

Unravelling mystery of how, when DNA replicates

A team has unlocked a decades old mystery about how a critical cellular process called DNA replication is regulated. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AgZiYk

Speed up public health decisions on scabies by skipping full-body exams

For years, the diagnosis of scabies has relied on time-consuming and intrusive full-body examinations. Now, researchers have found that an exam of just a patient's hands, feet and lower legs may have the potential to catch more than 90 percent of all scabies cases, regardless of severity. These speedier exams may be useful in public health assessments on the prevalence of scabies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SmIXrR

Reducing drinking could help with smoking cessation, research finds

New research has found that heavy drinkers who are trying to stop smoking may find that reducing their alcohol use can also help them quit their daily smoking habit. Heavy drinkers' nicotine metabolite ratio -- a biomarker that indicates how quickly a person's body metabolizes nicotine -- reduced as they cut back on their drinking. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TgsWnA

Reducing drinking could help with smoking cessation, research finds

New research has found that heavy drinkers who are trying to stop smoking may find that reducing their alcohol use can also help them quit their daily smoking habit. Heavy drinkers' nicotine metabolite ratio -- a biomarker that indicates how quickly a person's body metabolizes nicotine -- reduced as they cut back on their drinking. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TgsWnA

This year's 11 must-read LGBTQ news stories

From the midterm election's "rainbow wave" to parents raising "theybies," here are some of NBC Out's top stories of 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V9WC7w

Michelle Obama voted most admired woman, bumps Hillary Clinton: Gallup

For the first time in 17 years, Hillary Clinton was not named most admired woman. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2QUQnWy

Defying pundits, GOP share of Latino vote steady under Trump

In November's elections, 32 percent of Latinos voted for Republicans, frustrating Democrats, according to AP VoteCast data. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BO6MSi

Giuliani: Trump won't give Mueller any more written answers

The president's lawyer said Thursday that his client is "not answering any more questions from these people." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2AjVqG1

Christmastime assault, possible robbery at Vienna church, monks held captive

The monks were found tied up at the church hours after the attack, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BLfykh

Billie Lourd honors mom Carrie Fisher on 2nd anniversary of her death

"I decided to do something a little vulnerable for me, but something we both loved to do together - sing," Lourd said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ESUU5B

Dow tumbles 400 points just one day after record 1,000-point gain

The tech-heavy Nasdaq also faltered, after a report that President Trump may ban American companies from using products built by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LzOY1K

19 bold predictions for science and technology in 2019

Here's what thought leaders in innovation expect to see in the coming year. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GH47iZ

Big lottery year ending with bang: 1 more big prize, 1 ongoing mystery

There will be a $348M Mega Millions draw Friday, while the winner of a $1.5B lottery in October has yet to step forward. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q5vnXP

Instagram update to a 'swipe' feed leads to backlash — and then another change

Instagram rolled out an update on Thursday, and the internet exploded — and then the change seemed to be rolled back. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LCrWHQ

Girl dies from 700-foot fall near Grand Canyon overlook

The girl died at Horseshoe Bend, a distinctive U-shaped landmass north of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2QWSucv

Four people who got trapped in abandoned West Virginia mine arrested

One of the four escaped the mine by himself while the other three, who were trapped for four days, were rescued after an extensive search. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2SnaKZn

New children's vaccine approved by U.S. FDA

New vaccine protects children against six diseases. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2LAiepe

Fact check: Trump brags to troops about 10 percent pay raise he didn't actually give them

The president also got it very wrong when he claimed during his trip to Iraq that service members haven't had a wage hike in 10 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CAMnSD

Male Disney Cruise worker claims harassment by younger female boss

The female supervisor allegedly called the male employee a "stuffy old fart" in front of coworkers and denied him an iPhone or tablet that she provided to younger staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V9AvOy

Elon Musk wants defamation suit over 'pedo' tweet on cave diver tossed

Musk said in his motion that his Twitter rant against one of the divers who rescued boys in a Thai cave “was just imaginative attacks” protected by the First Amendment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Q4bsIX

Bad Bunny's debut album 'X100PRE' is a tribute to young Puerto Ricans

Bad Bunny's debut album 'X100PRE' reminds millennials of growing up in Puerto Rico when reggaeton was starting to go mainstream. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2BJo3fn

Steve Kerr: Warriors are 'the most scrutinized team in the history of the league'

Steve Kerr: Warriors are 'the most scrutinized team in the history of the league' from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2SnyxZc

The internet was a weird as ever in 2018. Here are the top moments.

We've collected some of the best parts of the internet in 2018 in an effort to provide a respite from the rest of the internet, which is bad. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ERZG38

Trump doesn't care about governing or even 2020. He just wants to be loved.

The shutdown and the wall are Trump’s latest performance, aimed at his base in a show of strength and devotion to it and it alone. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EPGAdg

Are prime time losses hurting Mahomes' MVP case?

Pat Mahomes has put up huge numbers in his first year as the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback, but his team has lost a few high profile games, which could hurt his MVP case. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2AiNTal

Are prime time losses hurting Mahomes' MVP case?

'Cash flow': Woodward rips Trump for bringing real estate mentality to foreign policy

The journalist, of Watergate fame, said the significance of Defense Secretary James Mattis' departure "cannot be overstated." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ETPDe6

Legal marijuana industry had a successful year. It toke in $10 billion.

With buzz building across the globe, the momentum is sure to continue into 2019, when the combined North American market is expected to exceed $16 billion. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EMwHNk

Looking for a new job? Here's how to sell yourself and your skills

Hate networking? Start small. When it comes to getting a message out, a firehouse is more effective than a sprinkler. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2s6oZ9z

Dakotas, Minnesota can expect a foot of snow during holiday travel

Slick roads were making driving hazardous for commuters and travelers. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Lzrkm2

Councilwoman, hotel housekeeper: Latina lawmaker redefines public service

Carmen Castillo, re-elected to the Providence, Rhode Island City Council, has defied political odds as a working-class candidate, say experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2EP4tS7

13 moments in Asian America that moved us in 2018

"It's an honor just to be Asian." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ESiorl

Trump now claims most furloughed workers 'are Democrats'

On Christmas Day, the president claimed that "many" workers who are not being paid because of the government shutdown want him to hold out for the border wall. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CAA4W6

Saudi king orders cabinet shakeup after Khashoggi killing

The changes come as the king and his son were looking to announce a major reshuffle following the writer's killing by Saudi agents in Istanbul. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2CBE7Sa

Trump now claims most furloughed workers 'are Democrats'

Winter storms expected to impact tens of millions