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10 dead in plane crash in Texas

All 10 on the small aircraft were killed, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RLROUC

Trump meets Kim Jong Un, steps into North Korea

"Stepping across that line was a great honor," Trump said, later adding that it was "something incredible." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YtWWiU

Canadian artist fired after viral Trump cartoon

"This is a false narrative which has emerged carelessly and recklessly on social media," Brunswick News Inc. said on the termination of Michael de Adder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FIKvZ0

NYC's Pride March is now a corporate party. Here's how we're taking it back.

This year, we're taking to the streets with a march following the original route. There won't be any corporate floats, or squadrons of uniformed police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YnptGx

73-year-old hiker missing for a week in California forest is rescued

Eugene Jo became separated from a group hike in the mountains on June 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJJvUB

Too hot to cook? These Trader Joe's products make it easier

Can't bear to turn the stove on? A TJ's expert shares her best buys for easy summer dinner ideas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yksyr6

Oregon Republican senators end walkout over climate-change bill

"Our mission in walking out was to kill cap and trade," Oregon's state senate minority leader said. "And that's what we did." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FFXJpd

After 50 years, Asian American studies programs can still be hard to find

“For a program like this to take off, you need the students — because nothing happens without the students pushing for it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yx6bhW

Busing becomes focal point of Democratic primary after Biden-Harris debate exchange

"Busing is certainly an option that is necessary in certain cases, but it is not the optimal," Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday on ABC's "This Week." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJN50T

Scientists are searching for a mirror universe. It could be sitting right in front of you.

If the "mirrorverse" exists, upcoming experiments involving subatomic particles could reveal it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YksuaQ

White gay privilege exists all year long, but it hurts the most during Pride

Although we share the same oppressors, white queer folks must come to terms with the fact that they play a role in the harm experienced by their Black and Brown siblings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FIKjJg

What exactly is a processed meat? And how much is safe to eat?

Seven questions about processed meat — explained. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YksqrC

Brooklyn Nets to sign injured superstar Kevin Durant

Widespread but unconfirmed reports said the Nets would also sign Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan, potentially giving Brooklyn a lineup of superstars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FIKioG

He fled a traffic stop — with a deputy dangling from his SUV

Deputy Aaron Blais had pulled over the driver on suspicion of having illegally tinted windows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yn8QuD

10 dead in plane crash in Texas

All 10 on the small aircraft were killed, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RLROUC

Facebook to remove false posts about census

Sheryl Sandberg, the company's No. 2 executive, says an accurate count is so crucial that the social network will treat the Census like an election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xhVSmb

U.S. alcohol agency should investigate Dominican Republic deaths, top Democrat says

Relatives have raised the possibility that the deaths may have been caused by adulterated alcohol, leading Sen. Chuck Schumer to call for an ATF probe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RKCtUc

Florida woman dies of flesh-eating bacteria, family says

Even with treatment, up to one in three people with necrotizing fasciitis die from the infection, according to the CDC. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xk3bd7
Thousands took to the streets of New York City to celebrate the LGBTQ community and the historical uprising at the Stonewall Inn that sparked a movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RHh1PS

How two Americans fared with the German health care system

Germany has the oldest health care system in the world. And it's working. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xle6mH

Jailed British-Iranian aid worker ends hunger strike, husband says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ended a hunger strike in Tehran, with her husband saying it served the purpose of raising awareness of her plight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RJWn1L

A sacred Hawaiian tree is under threat; tourists asked to help save it

The native ʻōhiʻa is sacred to Hawaiians as a cultural touchstone and ecological underpinning for the state’s lush forests and abundant wildlife. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo5Dz3

Six people shot at house party on Long Island

All of the victims were taken to hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, New York police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RJWnyN

Trump plans an elaborate July 4th party in D.C. Critics say spare us another campaign rally.

Democrats charge the president is politicizing the celebration of a nonpartisan holiday meant to honor the nation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xnI4q4

'Never forget': 9/11 first responder who appeared before Congress with Jon Stewart dies

"You all said you would never forget. Well, I'm here to make sure that you don't," Alvarez told Congress this month shortly before he went into hospice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lrgm4c

Yes, Robert Mueller's congressional testimony matters. Here's why.

Democrats out for blood need to understand that Mueller isn’t going to argue for impeachment, or anything close to that. But he doesn't have to. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xiIPki

Body partially eaten by alligator found floating in Florida canal

Investigators are looking into the death of Michael Ford II, whose body was discovered in Polk County. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LsNBEm

Trump defends Biden after Democratic debate, says Harris got 'too much credit'

In Thursday’s debate, the former vice president was put on the defensive when California Sen. Kamala Harris challenged his record on desegregation and school busing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LxgPlv

Cory Booker takes aim at Joe Biden's 'hoodie' language about race

Booker reacted to Biden's remark that more people need to see that a kid in a hoodie may be the "the next poet laureate and not a gangbanger." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xmI360

Oregon Republican senators end walkout over climate-change bill

"Our mission in walking out was to kill cap and trade," Oregon's state senate minority leader said. "And that's what we did." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LueHuw

Meet the 'don't ask, don't tell' veteran who became Stonewall's first park ranger

Jamie Adams served in the military under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Now, she's the out and proud park ranger for the Stonewall National Monument. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xgQQX5

'Yesterday's' actors are mostly upstaged by the rom-com's real stars: The Beatles

“Yesterday” is at times a witty, clever film. But as the story progresses, it begins to feel more like a series of scenes designed to set up John, Paul and George. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lxh2Fj

Megan Rapinoe is a true American patriot, and her feud with Trump proves it

Rapinoe and the U.S. women’s national team are exactly the type of athletes who should be celebrated by the White House, whether or not they win in France. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo8doE

73-year-old hiker missing for a week in California forest is rescued

Eugene Jo became separated from a group hike in the mountains on June 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo89VW

Dozens of lakes discovered deep under colossal ice sheet

With the help of ice-penetrating radar, researchers pinpoint 56 previously unknown lakes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LueG9W

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry meet Yankees, Red Sox players in London

Each team appears to have gifted the royal couple a baby onesie for the couple's newborn son Archie, born May 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo844A

73-year-old hiker missing for a week in California forest is rescued

Eugene Jo became separated from a group hike in the mountains on June 22. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo89VW

For companies, LGBTQ-inclusive ads weren't always risk-free

While rainbow-colored, LGBTQ-inclusive ad campaigns now appear to be omnipresent during Pride Month, that was not always the case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LAyOHN

These shrimp skewers with chimichurri can be on the table in 10 minutes

Double the recipe because the leftover grilled shrimp and sauce make excellent next-day shrimp tacos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo87gM

Viral video of a mom DJing shines light on a Filipino American music pioneer

"She always said she was part of a DJ crew with my ‘aunties’ but I never thought anything of it,” her son said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LxgXkZ

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry meet Yankees, Red Sox players in London

Each team appears to have gifted the royal couple a baby onesie for the couple's newborn son Archie, born May 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo844A

Newark Airport temporarily grounds flights after an emergency landing

"Our pilots reacted quickly to ensure the safety of the aircraft and our customers, who deplaned using deployed slides after landing," the airline said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LxgU8N

Up to 114 degrees in France: Record heat in Europe forces tourists to adapt

France saw its hottest day ever, reaching 114.4 degrees on Friday, while records were also broken in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xo80So

Megan Rapinoe accepts Ocasio-Cortez's invite to House of Representatives

The invitation comes after the soccer star announced she would not visit the "f---ing White House" if invited, prompting a rebuke from President Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LxgS0F

Migrant aid ship captain detained after trying to forcibly dock at Italian port

Carola Rackete, the 32-year-old ship captain from Germany, had been engaged in a standoff with Italian authorities that reignited a fierce debate over the country’s draconian migration laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xv1Z6R

Trump defends Biden after Democratic debate, says Harris got 'too much credit'

In Thursday’s debate, the former vice president was put on the defensive when California Sen. Kamala Harris challenged his record on desegregation and school busing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LxgPlv

James Alex Fields, driver in deadly car attack at Charlottesville rally, sentenced to life in prison

Fields pleaded guilty to 29 of 30 federal hate crime charges in March. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FF2FLf

U.S. women's team defeats World Cup host France 2-1 to advance to semifinals

Megan Rapinoe, who drew the ire of President Donald Trump this week, scored twice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEVMJZ

Supreme Court won't hear appeal to restore Alabama abortion law

In 2016, Alabama's Legislature voted to ban a procedure known as dilation and evacuation but the law was blocked by the courts before it took effect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YtuM7i

Alleged organizer in David Ortiz shooting arrested in Dominican Republic

Authorities said that the man planned a hit on his cousin but that Ortiz was shot in a case of mistaken identity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YlkB4G

'Gut punch': Dreamers are anxious over upcoming DACA challenge in the Supreme Court

“Even when we have tough days like today, all we can do is keep going and tell people what’s at stake in 2020,” says a DACA recipient. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEWh6P

Michigan town braces for auto plant to close as Democrats debate labor issues

"Our representatives really need to sit down and think about where America is going to be if we don’t stop the bleeding," one autoworker said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YgNJds

Democratic debates didn't address Puerto Rico despite island's possible early primary

Of the 24 candidates, only 13 have taken a stance on the island's territorial status, its financial crisis and post-hurricane situation, says a coalition of groups. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FDsjji

Dems say they want to beat Trump. This week's debates suggest differently.

There are millions of voters who are horrified by Trump and open to voting for a reasonable Democratic alternative — but not for a party that ignores or scares them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YmPd66

In a world without Roe, how would Medicare for All guarantee abortion access in states that outlaw it?

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders seemed to make this claim during Thursday night's debate. Experts say he's wrong — but it's complicated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FF2iQO

Fact checking Night Two of the first Democratic debate

As the second set of Democratic candidates take the stage, here are the claims that hold up and the ones that don't. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yi4ftT

Democrats debate: Who won the second night?

Analysis: Kamala Harris stood out, Joe Biden had a target on his back, and a few of the candidates were barely there. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FIucLU

Smiling Trump tells Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election'

Trump’s casual comments to Putin at a meeting during the Group of 20 Summit are unlikely to satisfy his critics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YjPqqD

Jimmy Carter says Trump only won the election because Russia 'interfered on his behalf'

Former President Jimmy Carter suggested that Trump is an illegitimate president who only won the 2016 election because of Russia's election meddling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FGLF7h

Lady Gaga makes surprise appearance outside Stonewall Inn

“Look around you. Look at what you have done,” Lady Gaga told the packed crowd. "You are the definition of courage, do you know that?” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YtuHAw

Man charged with murder, kidnapping of missing Utah student Mackenzie Lueck

Mackenzie Lueck, 23, was last seen June 17 after arriving on a flight at the Salt Lake City airport and taking a Lyft to a park where she appeared to meet someone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YjPman

Trump immigration official blames migrant father for deaths captured in photo

“Until we fix the attractions in our asylum system, people like that father and that child are going to continue to come through a dangerous trip," the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEVXoD

Lady Gaga makes surprise appearance outside Stonewall Inn

“Look around you. Look at what you have done,” Lady Gaga told the packed crowd. "You are the definition of courage, do you know that?” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YtuHAw

Sister determined to find answers in 1975 Iowa murder case

Diane Schofield was found murdered in the trunk of her car in Des Moines, Iowa on July 10, 1975. The Des Moines Police Department is conducting the investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEVUcr

Three things we learned from USWNT's win over France

The U.S. women’s national team knew the storylines ahead of this World Cup quarterfinal match against hosts France in Paris. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yjopn5

Alabama man accused of feeding meth to a squirrel arrested

Mickey Paulk, 35, was wanted for possession of an illegal firearm, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEov1q

Alleged organizer in David Ortiz shooting arrested in Dominican Republic

Authorities said that the man planned a hit on his cousin but that Ortiz was shot in a case of mistaken identity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YlkB4G

U.S. women's team defeats World Cup host France 2-1 to advance to semifinals

Megan Rapinoe, who drew the ire of President Donald Trump this week, scored twice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEVMJZ

Kamala Harris walks back her hand-up moment on health care

The California senator raised her hand when asked if she'd get rid of private health insurance, but said Friday she misunderstood the question. It wasn't the first time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YjPc2L

Live-tracking mentions of President Trump during the Democratic debate

Democrats mostly avoided talking about the president on Wednesday night. Will that happen again on Thursday? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X6drjv

Election Confessions: Tell us how you really feel about the 2020 candidates

Election Confessions: Tell us how you really feel about the 2020 candidates from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IRcZBU

Supreme Court justices 'turned their backs on voters' in gerrymandering ruling, advocates say

Groups calling for an end to partisan gerrymandering disagree with Chief Justice John Roberts' assertion that states and Congress are the ones who can solve the problem. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X8SGUq

Paris workers persevere as extreme heat wave hits Europe

Temperatures in the French capital soared to 93 degrees — and felt more like 102 degrees — as the heat intensifies across the continent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FzWM20

Police search for Virginia 2-year-old who mom says vanished from bed

The toddler's mother said she last saw the boy in their Buckroe Beach area mobile home at about 1 a.m. Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IWzi9r

NASA to send 'dragonfly' to Saturn moon to search for signs of life

Tiny copter will soar over the icy world, looking for signs of life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X5CkvF

Want to teach your kids about money? Preach these 3 principles

Money lessons for kids that will last a lifetime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ISilg0

First Democratic debate: Live coverage, fact checks and analysis

The action begins again at 9 p.m. ET Thursday, only on NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yr2TNa

Trump floats delaying 2020 census for citizenship question

The president said he has asked lawyers if it is possible to delay the 2020 census "no matter how long." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FDoj2B

Emergency funding for detained migrants clears Congress

The House on Thursday passed a Senate-approved version of the funding bill after attempts to make changes failed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YjHWDS

Who won the first Democratic presidential debate?

Analysis: In a crowded field, candidates need big moments like debates to stand out. Here's who seized the opportunity and who missed it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FDofjn

Trolls target online polls following first Democratic presidential debate

Users from pro-Trump communities on 4chan and Reddit implored fellow members to vote for lower-polling candidates, specifically Tulsi Gabbard and Bill de Blasio. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yeg8Ry

Julián Castro nabbed the spotlight for a night. Now he has to keep it.

Castro, who had been largely under the radar, was one of the winners in Wednesday's debate. The challenge now for the only Latino in the race is building on that momentum. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FDodbf

Democrats spar over health care, immigration — but agree Trump economy 'rigged'

The 10 candidates, who talked policy and occasionally mixed it up with one another, took the stage in Miami for the faceoff, hosted by NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yk5Oau

Elizabeth Warren is the Democrats' best candidate — the debate proved it

Wednesday was the first step in a campaign that will need to spotlight Warren’s skill set to a wide audience. But don’t be surprised if she comes away with the nomination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FzSF5S

What the candidates said, by topic, in color

We annotated the debate transcript so you can find candidate answers on the top issues of the night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YjkiaH

Democrats trot out their español thrilling some Latinos, turning off others

Spanish rolled off the tongues of some candidates better than those of others, but it was clearly an attempt to reach out to the Latino electorate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FED5WF

Kushner cut me, other top diplomats out of the loop in talks with Saudis, Tillerson says

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that he told Kushner his end-run around diplomats was a problem, but that Trump’s son-in-law didn't change his approach. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YhJ7E1

Nipsey Hussle murdered after snitch remark, grand jury transcripts say

“You’re through,” a witness said the suspected shooter uttered to Hussle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FDYZJy

Jony Ive, the iconic designer behind Apple's iPhone, is leaving the company

Ive, who was a close confidant of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, plans to step down this year to form a design company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YelhZI

House committee passes $300 million bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing

“It is unfathomable that the very people our government seeks to shelter are dying in their homes,” Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ROAfn3

Manafort pleads not guilty to state mortgage fraud charges

The longtime GOP operative known for his dapper suits shuffled into the courtroom in downtown Manhattan dressed in a navy blue prison jumpsuit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KHDn3f

Here are the rules for Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress

Mueller has agreed to testify before the House in July, but there are conditions, according to a congressional aide with knowledge of the arrangement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RJqu9E

First Democratic debate: Live coverage, fact checks and analysis

The two-night event — the first of 12 Democratic primary debates — kicks off at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday, only on NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkWf8

The do-or-die mission for Democrats hitting the stage Wednesday night

Analysis: Warren looks to build momentum, while most of the rest are just trying to gain a little traction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NgmgYc

Family of Salvadoran migrant dad, child who drowned say he 'loved his daughter so much'

“You do not wish this on anyone, that for going in search of the American dream you would lose your life,” the dead man's mother said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkU70

Reddit restricts pro-Trump community over violent threats

The community, named r/The_Donald, has more than 754K subscribers and describes itself as a “never-ending rally dedicated to the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NgmiiM

Former USC gynecologist, accused of sexual misconduct, arrested in Los Angeles

Dr. George Tyndall was taken into custody on charges involving 16 women. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Nfw3Oe

U.S. woman sued over claims she ran a Uganda clinic where hundreds of kids died

The two mothers who are suing say they didn't discover that Renee Bach was not a doctor until after their children died. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkRrQ

Banning e-cigarettes, not tobacco products, is 'ludicrous,' some public health experts say

"It makes it easier to get cigarettes than e-cigarettes," one public health professor said. "It really sends a bad message to other cities and to youth. It basically says we think vaping is worse than smoking." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Nfw3hc

House panel votes to issue subpoena for Kellyanne Conway

Conway did not show up at a hearing Wednesday, after the White House said Monday it would not allow her to appear. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkQnM

U.S., North Korea in talks to set up 3rd Trump-Kim summit, Moon says

A second meeting between Trump and Kim in Hanoi four months ago collapsed without any agreement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ngry6i

Trump tells U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe to 'never disrespect' the White House

"I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women's Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job!" the president tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkPQK

No one should die from a blood transfusion. So why did it happen at a top cancer hospital?

Fatal blood transfusions are so rare and so preventable that they are counted among a class of medical mistakes that experts say should never happen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NefDWx

Beth Chapman, wife of Dog the Bounty Hunter, dead at 51

"It’s 5:32 in Hawaii, this is the time she would wake up to go hike Koko Head mountain," her husband tweeted. "Only today, she hiked the stairway to heaven." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KFyBTX

Two more Broward County deputies fired for neglect during Parkland school shooting

Edward Eason and Josh Stambaugh were fired following an internal affairs investigation into the department's response to the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting that left 17 people dead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NgmgHG

Libyan warlord praised by Trump is sued in U.S. for alleged rights abuses, war crimes

Trump praised Haftar during a phone call in April and Arab allies are backing the former general in Libya's civil war. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KEi9Dq

Kim Kardashian accused of cultural appropriation — again — over name of shapewear line

Many social media users found the name of the brand, Kimono, ill-fitting. It inspired the hashtag #KimOhNo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NdLdne

Wayfair workers walk out to protest furniture sale to migrant detention center

After the company announced it would continue supplying furniture to detention centers despite internal protests, workers walked off the job Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkOfE

Philadelphia Police Department institutes new transgender policy

A recent report revealed that most of the 25 largest police departments in the U.S. don't have policies that protect transgender people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Nd4RQj

U.S. cities are reeling from ransomware attacks

Baltimore and two cities in Florida have fallen victim to ransomware in recent weeks, and Atlanta’s mayor has advocated for more federal help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkM7w

More mental health research needed for social media stars, experts say

“We’re only breaking the ice on how social media is affecting teens and adults but those are not influencers we’re studying,” one researcher said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Nj0T8O

Charges dropped against woman in probe of family massacre

Fredericka Wagner's son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons are accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in Pike County in 2016. All four have pleaded not guilty. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KH7qrR

HPV vaccine recommended for men up to age 26

Roughly half of Americans, 18 to 59, have some form of HPV, a virus mostly spread through sex that can cause certain cancers and genital warts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Nh5lFd

Honduran migrant delivers stillborn after being apprehended at border

The woman was apprehended by Border Patrol agents Monday morning in Texas and taken for a medical screening. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KGkHRg

Reddit restricts pro-Trump community over violent threats

The community, named r/The_Donald, has more than 754K subscribers and describes itself as a “never-ending rally dedicated to the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NgmiiM

Trump's chief of protocol pulled off the job ahead of G-20

Sean Lawler has been pulled off the job amid an investigation into allegations of discrimination and harassment, U.S. officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X7Sn10

'Greek Freak' Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP is a rebuke to fascism

The Greek-born son of Nigerian immigrants fought xenophobia to be accepted by Greece and now is celebrated by the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J5eNpS

Stephanie Grisham named new White House press secretary

She currently serves as communications director for first lady Melania Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X91U80

Questions raised about study linking phones to bone spurs in the skull

An undisclosed business venture and speculation about technology use casts doubt on the research. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X614Jh

Iran declares 'permanent closure' of diplomacy after latest U.S. sanctions

Trump responded by warning that any Iranian aggression against the U.S. "will be met with great and overwhelming force." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J6rMHQ

Joe Biden's history on school integration collides with present-day politics

Joe Biden helped give America the language that is still used to oppose school integration today, legislative and education history experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X7Kcl3

Popular YouTuber Desmond 'Etika' Amofah found dead

Desmond Amofah, 29, an online gaming personality, vanished last Wednesday after posting an eight-minute video in which he expressed suicidal thoughts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J6qKvr

Kushner: Deal on economic pathway vital for Middle East peace

"Trump and America have not given up on you," the president's son-in-law and senior adviser said to Palestinians, who didn't attend the conference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X85MpT

Why this tiny Baltic nation is building a digital embassy half a continent away

Estonia is entrusting terabytes of information on its citizens to an ally in the hope of improving the security of its crucial government systems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jk617B

Prominent Virginia doctor and his tour guide murdered in Belize

Police believe the gunmen were targeting the tour guide, who "had a misunderstanding with one of the local notorious gang" figures, according to the Belize police commissioner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X2B7Km

Cardi B pleads not guilty to strip club fight charges

She initially faced misdemeanor charges of assault and reckless endangerment, but was indicted by a grand jury on felony charges earlier this month from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J5e4EY

How fighting for port-a-potties can help get Americans to trust Congress again

We must address the serious problems that face our nation, but we cannot do that if the people don’t believe in us. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X98LOE

Poll shows Trump, Republicans have not gained Latino support

The poll found that 56 percent of Latinos who voted for Republicans in the past agree that it is hard to support Republican candidates right now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jk60k3

Lady Gaga honors Pride Month, Stonewall uprising at NYC concert

“Wow, on Friday, the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Yeah, that was when our community said enough is enough.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X7Dv2A

Life on Mars? Rover detects 'unusually high' methane levels

Living organisms can give off methane, but so can rocks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JcEMeO

Questions raised about study linking phones to bone spurs in the skull

An undisclosed business venture and speculation about technology use casts doubt on the research. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X614Jh

CBP says it's not low on supplies after claims of 'appalling' conditions for migrant children

A CBP official said Tuesday the agency was not running low on supplies in response to reports that people looking to make donations were being turned away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J7fAXi

Kansas teen still missing after driving away from family gathering in May

Amani Sparks was last seen on May 18, 2019, in Leavenworth, Kansas. The Leavenworth Police Department is investigating her disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X86VgV

Pilot killed in NYC helicopter crash 'did not know where he was,' say investigators

The National Transportation Safety Board said in its report on the skyscraper crash that the pilot felt he only had a "20-minute window to make it out." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J5e4os

Video shows deputies finding baby alive in plastic bag abandoned in Georgia woods

"She still had her umbilical cord and part of the placenta," the man who called 911 said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X5vw6g

How Venezuela's most famous SWAT cop escaped house arrest

Iván Simonovis defied house arrest by rappelling down a 75-foot wall and escaped after 15 years of detention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J5eMSQ

U.S. not where it needs to be on LGBTQ employment, Fed policymaker says

Unemployment rates are nearly double the national average for LGBTQ people, according to Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2X7uVAL

Cuba's oldest Jewish cemetery gets an update

“The people buried here escaped fascism during the war," said David Prinstein of Cuba's Hebrew Board. “It has historical and sentimental value.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J8MhU1

Megan Rapinoe scores twice as U.S. women beat Spain in World Cup

Americans secure quarterfinal match later this week against host France. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Yai2Ct

Former guard sentenced to 30 years in death of Pokemon Go-playing grandfather

Johnathan Cromwell had been found guilty of second-degree murder after he fatally shot Jiansheng Chen in January 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IEMX4y

Trump order aims to disclose 'real' costs for health care

The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2YetEo8

Bottled water brand found to have high levels of arsenic pulled from stores

Peñafiel bottled water is sold at Target and Walmart, as well as other vendors. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IGPoDW

Phoenix man arrested in death of his malnourished 21-year-old daughter

Richard Comer, 46, is also accused of vulnerable adult abuse, according to police. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Yh6QUY

Indianapolis Catholic school fires openly gay teacher

Cathedral High School said it must "follow the direct guidance" of its archbishop and "separate" from the teacher. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IHC41Y

Tariffs are just the latest reason for tech companies to move out of China

"Some of this is a long time coming," said one international trade expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Y7h3D8

The newest sexual assault accusations against Trump shouldn't feel this normal

Abuse, entitlement and exploitation are too common in women's lives and in this age. This president has made that even worse. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IHuW5K

Truck driver charged with 7 homicides in New Hampshire motorcycle crash

Investigators say Volodymyr Zhukovskyy's pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer collided with a group of 10 motorcycles Friday on a two-lane highway. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2YcGTpe

Star-studded cast to perform live reading of the Mueller report

The cast includes Justin Long, Piper Perabo, Michael Shannon and Zachary Quinto, among others. Sigourney Weaver, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Mark Hamill will also make appearances. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IFMaAo

Missing Connecticut mom of 5 may have disappeared in 'Gone Girl' scenario, husband claims

A lawyer for Jennifer Dulos' husband said they've found a "dark" novel she wrote, with a theme similar to the movie, that makes them believe she might have staged her own disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J6wYLw

How floating solar farms could make fuel and help solve the climate crisis

"Solar methanol islands” could curb our reliance on fossil fuels that belch harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X5gaP8

A better way to think about 'clean eating'

What is clean eating? There's no strict definition, but it doesn't have to be restrictive and elitist, despite what your social media feed tells you. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2YbnuVQ

Italy selected to host 2026 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee made the announcement after a daylong conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IIcXfE

Mars rover detects 'unusually high' levels of methane

Is it evidence of life on the Red Planet? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IIpZcZ

10 Philly police recruits resign after trying to cheat on open-book exam, officials say

The resignations come as the Philadelphia Police Department is investigating racist and offensive Facebook posts some of its officers allegedly made. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Yh6QnW

Opioid maker settles lawsuit with Oklahoma for $85 million

An Oklahoma judge signed off on the agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals calling for the funds to be used to help abate the state's opioid crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31UxyVi

Straight 'country boy' whose rainbow truck went viral joins Oklahoma City Pride march

"Having a visible ally like him can change the trajectory of a young person’s life,” said Lauren Zuniga, president of the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2YjjdQp

YouTube stars Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau say they're engaged

"JAKE JUST PROPOSED," Mongeau wrote in a tweet she posted early Monday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31UUNim

Nebraska murder suspect slashes his own throat in court

The man is accused of murdering a 24-year-old woman living in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose body was found dismembered in garbage bags. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ya56g4

University of Michigan could snap championship cold streak for northern baseball teams

After Ohio State won the NCAA's Division I title in 1966, the sport of college baseball has been thoroughly dominated by teams from the South and the West Coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Yk3znu

'Disturbing picture': Judge says census question might have discriminatory motive

Activists assert a deceased GOP strategist's emails show a proposed citizenship question was meant to restrict Democrats' and Latinos' political power. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31P6c30

Indiana police searching for man in alleged abduction, sexual assault

Paul Etter is believed to be in possession of a handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Y90TcB

Zendaya is so much more than a Disney star. And 'Euphoria' proves it.

The series is better than initial buzz might suggest, especially when it stops trying to shock adult viewers. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FngJcb

Shout-downs, heckles, profanity: Buttigieg faces testy town hall after fatal, officer-involved shooting

“I hope people can see what it’s like for a city to face up to the demons that racism has unleashed,” Buttigieg said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZIW4Hk

Mother playing 'chicken' with her kids fatally strikes son with SUV, officials say

Lexus Stagg can be seen on surveillance video reversing a white SUV in an apartment complex parking lot as her three small children run toward the vehicle, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FttWjv

The women will make history at the Democratic debates. Moderators should, too.

It's time for a debate in which everyone gets a chance to make their pitch without fear of mansplaining, he-peating or interruption. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WXFb9N

Joe Sestak becomes 25th contender to join the Democratic presidential primary

Sestak is a Navy veteran and former congressman who twice ran for Senate in Pennsylvania. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ft8ECN

Tuskegee Airman who flew 142 WWII combat missions dies at 99

World War II pilot Robert Friend was one of the last original members of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFAIdJ

More than 2,000 people win North Carolina lottery by picking '0-0-0-0'

North Carolina's state lottery Saturday said it set a record payout after the winning numbers in a Pick 4 game were four zeros. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FpY6UL

Schiff: Congress is 'running out of time' to have Mueller testify

The House Intelligence Committee chairman said he hopes a decision on Mueller's testimony is reached this week. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZIW4ai

Trump's economic plan for Mideast peace met with widespread rejection

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said focusing on economic issues "is unacceptable before the political situation is discussed.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFFoQL

Trump says Clinton was tougher opponent than Biden would be

In an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press," the president says his 2016 foe was "ruthless" compared to "sleepy Joe." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FwklJ0

Santa Anita bans trainer after 30th horse dies at track

The horse American Currency was injured while exercising Saturday and then euthanized, the 4th horse death under trainer Jerry Hollendorfer this season. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFAAef

A light and refreshing summer dessert: Vegan Panna Cotta

This plant-based recipe has all the flavor of the Italian favorite, without the extra fat and calories. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Fuq4Pl

Medical school grad who vanished says he 'can't recall anything'

“I thought my life was over,” Jessy Pacheco said. “But I’m home.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KA42Ps

Steamy romance novelist Judith Krantz dies at 91

Krantz wrote for magazines before discovering, at age 50, the talent for fiction that made her rich and famous like the characters she created. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFAzab

Blow to Turkey's Erdogan as opposition wins big in Istanbul

The election was seen as a test of Turks' ability to check what many saw as their president's increasingly authoritarian power. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Fwklsu

Raptors' Danny Green on visiting Trump at the White House: 'It's a hard no'

"To put it politely, I think it's a hard no," he said. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2ZHTGQS

Digital sleuths alarmed after Twitter cites Indian law violation

The internet's open source intelligence community is raising alarms after some received notices claiming their accounts were in violation of India's laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FupYqX

Bernie Sanders has dodged criticism for crime bill vote while others have not

Sanders has said the bill contained important elements but his past statement show he was more supportive of the law than is commonly assumed. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFAsLN

Live rat falls from ceiling and lands on table at Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings said it closed the restaurant for proper remediation, cleaning and sanitization. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Fu9XkM

Pence says 'of course' migrant children should have access to soap, toothbrushes

"Of course we do," Pence told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday. "My point is it's all a part of the appropriations process." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFFuI7

A public defender running for D.A.? Latina backed by AOC wants to change criminal justice system

"People are asking candidates to take a stance on issues like bail, marijuana convictions," says a civil rights attorney about an increased push for change. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FupT6D

Trump's economic plan for Mideast peace met with widespread rejection

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said focusing on economic issues "is unacceptable before the political situation is discussed.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZFFoQL

One killed, 10 wounded in South Bend, Indiana, bar shooting

"The mayor is deeply troubled by last night's incident," said a spokesperson for Mayor Pete Buttigieg. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2FtTf59

In China's shadow, Hong Kong protesters fear leaving digital footprint

"Everyone is in deep fear of having their own identity exposed," one demonstrator said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KzH0rJ

Would Buttigieg be the first gay president? Maybe not.

“I would imagine we’ve probably had excellent presidents who were gay, we just didn’t know which ones,” Pete Buttigieg told Axios. Historians weigh in. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N51bA7

Police called to home of U.K. leadership front-runner Boris Johnson

The ruling Conservative Party enters the final stretch of its leadership contest this weekend with Johnson as the clear front-runner. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KzGZnF

Missing medical school graduate is safe

“He just wanted a night out with his friends, and now It’s turned into this tragedy,” a cousin said prior to the man's being found. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N0lAGf

7 killed in crash between truck, bikers in New Hampshire

Witnesses said it was a "devastating scene" on the rural highway where the pickup collided with motorcyclists. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KzGYQD

Oregon Republicans flee, facing fines, state police chasing — Democrats demand they return

The GOP lawmakers fled the state Capitol to prevent a vote on a climate change bill, infuriating the governor. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N5KWTa

Mick Jagger back in action with Rolling Stones

"It feels pretty good!" Mick Jagger told 60,000 people at Friday's Chicago concert, his first since a medical procedure this spring. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N59xrs

U.S. Soccer, women's team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit

The lawsuit was an escalation of a long-simmering dispute over pay and treatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N5efFs

Death toll in Hawaiian skydiving plane crash rises to 11

The crash occurred near Dillingham Airfield, on the north shore of Oahu, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KwyXw4

Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll claims Trump sexually assaulted her in 1990s

In an article published Friday on New York magazine's website, Carroll says Trump attacked her inside a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid '90s. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N68Uhp

The best sunscreens for kids, according to dermatologists

Whether your child is 6 or 16, protecting them from the sun can be hard. These expert tips on buying and applying sunblock will make it easier. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KzGVUX

Mystery of dwarf planet's 'lonely mountain' has been solved

Scientists say Ahuna Mons formed when salty, rocky mud rose to the surface of Ceres and froze. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N5egcu
Sled dogs walk on water, a close-up with a gunman, Hope Hicks' unanswered questions and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KzGTfN

Wobbly chairs and rolling desks: Schools are rethinking classroom design to encourage creativity

“Kids love the idea of constantly moving around and doing different projects," said Isha Brown, a Florida teacher. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N4pSg0

'Toy Story 4' feels like a fitting end to a beloved tale — but so did 'Toy Story 3'

“Toy Story 4” brings final closure to the story Pixar began in 1995, as Woody finally finds his place in this post-Andy world. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KzGSbJ

U.S. military service member and her 2 toddler children found dead at home

"Upon arrival, officers discovered a smoke-filled residence," a New York City police assistant chief said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N7uQbN

Trump administration unveils $50 billion Palestinian economic plan

Focusing on economic issues between Israel and the Palestinians is "unacceptable before the political situation is discussed," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Kuimc4

Vaccine-exemption restrictions backed by California Assembly committee

California allows student vaccine exemptions for medical reasons. But some officials say parents shop for doctors who will write medical exemptions that aren't necessary. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N5KhkW

Trump abortion rules can take effect during appeals, court rules

Judges in three states blocked the rules, with two issuing nationwide injunctions. One called the new policy "madness." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ky4Bta

U.S. Soccer, women's team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit

The lawsuit was an escalation of a long-simmering dispute over pay and treatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N5efFs

Gunman who killed Sacramento officer ambushed police, chief says

"This was an ambush-style attack on Sacramento officers that lasted for hours," Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KwX6lZ

Mick Jagger back in action with Rolling Stones

"It feels pretty good!" Mick Jagger told 60,000 people at Friday's Chicago concert, his first since a medical procedure this spring. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N59xrs

California urges marijuana buyers to keep it legal

The "Get #weedwise" campaign sends "a clear message to unlicensed businesses that they need to get licensed or shut down," said the state's cannabis czar. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KwUFzT

How 'Harry Potter' and 'Hunger Games' failed black girls — and how to fix it

The good news is pop culture may be finally broadening its collective imagination. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Iy2uDp

13-year-old umpire speaks out on adult brawl at kids' baseball game

"I shouldn't have to tell a grown man how to act around little kids," said the young official at the game of 7-year-olds in Lakewood, Colorado. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L8JDQQ

Manafort and Hannity exchanged hundreds of text messages about Mueller probe

"The media is trying to split me with DT and family by lies and untruths," Manafort wrote to Hannity in August 2017. "It is such a dirty game." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IwIUY8

Video shows man attacking TSA agents at Phoenix airport security checkpoint

The 19-year-old man allegedly injured five Transportation Security Administration agents. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xxj2U6

Holocaust survivor, 91, killed in hit-and-run in Los Angeles

Graphic security video shows a light-colored pickup with a camper shell striking a pedestrian at a crosswalk on June 17. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2NiCNv5

Drug to increase women's sex drive wins FDA approval

The drug — administered like an EpiPen — would be used as needed. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XqZGQG

Missouri's only abortion clinic to remain open after judge's injunction holds

The embattled Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region does not have to close, despite the health department not renewing its license, the judge said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2NdYvjQ

Cold cut: America can't quit its processed lunch meat love affair

The good news: American are eating less red meat and more poultry than 18 years ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XmOa8Y

Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll claims Trump sexually assaulted her in 1990s

In an article published Friday on New York magazine's website, Carroll says Trump attacked her inside a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid '90s. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N6D5Vu

Supreme Court's anti-discrimination ruling is a big win. It's also a warning.

It's good that the majority of justices concluded Flowers’ criminal trial was infected by racial discrimination. But not everyone is so lucky. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XtIxFY

Cardi B indicted on felony charges in alleged strip-club brawl

Cardi B was caught on video throwing an ice bucket at a pair of bartending sisters in the August 2018 fight. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2N3ZlQ2

U.S. psychoanalysts apologize for labeling homosexuality an illness

"It is long past time to apologize for our role in the discrimination and trauma caused by our profession." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XqZBfQ

Pink Floyd's Gilmour auctions guitars for $21M to fight climate change

"The global climate crisis is the greatest challenge that humanity will ever face," the Pink Floyd frontman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IvqFlU

These are 2019's best states to live in. Did yours make the list?

According to a new WalletHub survey, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New Hampshire rank highly in jobs, education and access to nature. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L6CJvp

Some Asian Americans are excited about Andrew Yang. Others? Not so much.

An April analysis of donor data found that Yang has received about $120K from Asian Americans, placing fifth out of 14 candidates examined. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IAi8yd

Why this U.S. billionaire chose Oxford University for record $188 million gift

Blackstone chief Stephen Schwarzman’s donation is the largest gift the university has received since the Renaissance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L64tQY

Oregon Republicans flee, facing fines, state police chasing — Democrats demand they return

The GOP lawmakers fled the state Capitol to prevent a vote on a climate change bill, infuriating the governor. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IAi6X7
Sled dogs walk on water, a close-up with a gunman, Hope Hicks' unanswered questions and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L8uS0C

Beloved mother's Virginia murder still unsolved more than three decades later

Velma Peregory was found murdered in her Virginia Beach, Virginia home on February 26, 1987. The Virginia Beach Police Department is conducting the investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Ixc8pF

Michigan man ordered to pay $15 million in lottery winnings to ex-wife

The lucky Mega Millions ticket amounted to a joint investment, the Court of Appeals ruled. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L8uNKm

Roy Moore says Trump was 'influenced' against his senate bid by GOP establishment

The newly announced candidate whose 2017 campaign was derailed by sexual misconduct allegations said opposition to him is "a game up in Washington." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IwuR4F

A bedtime yoga routine to help you fall asleep

If you have a hard time winding down at night, these moves will relax your muscles and help you sleep more soundly. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L8i7Dk

Worried about your kids hunching over their phones? These 3 exercises can help

The jury's still out on whether cell phone use is the primary cause of "skull horns", but there's no doubt kids are spending more time hunched over their favorite devices. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IvIrFn

U.S. women beat Sweden at World Cup 2-0, complete group play undefeated

Lindsey Horan scored the tournament's fastest goal as the Americans now look forward to Spain — and perhaps to the tournament's host, France. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IZHa8B

Democrats release 273-page transcript of closed-door interview with Hope Hicks

Lawmakers said that White House lawyers blocked Hicks from answering questions 155 times during congressional testimony on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x8sS0a

Smartphones linked to bizarre horn-like skull bumps

Two Australian researchers made the bizarre discovery while examining hundreds of X-rays of skulls, finding that about a third had bone growths. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IVUv20

Roy Moore launches second run for Alabama Senate seat

The former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice faces strong opposition from President Donald Trump and Senate Republican leadership. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x75jVy

Trump denies abortions to migrant girls using the same tactics as red states

These young women’s struggle for reproductive freedom speaks to the resistance of women everywhere to a patriarchy that knows no borders. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IY5xnm

Lawyers claim infants, children are in dangerous situation at border detention site

“In my 22 years of doing visits with children in detention I have never heard of this level of inhumanity,” said an attorney representing the detained youth. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x9KVCU

Trump admin keeps Saudi Arabia off child soldiers blacklist

Mike Pompeo overruled the advice of State Department officials who wanted to include Saudi Arabia on the list, three sources familiar with the matter said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IX1s2O

HGTV's 'Unspouse My House' aims to heal broken hearts by getting rid of exes' ugly stuff

Designer Orlando Soria provides fresh starts and new spaces for the recently divorced. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x5T5MH

Biden calls Booker to smooth things over after racial flap

The exchange of fire between the two presidential contenders came after the former VP spoke of his work with segregationist lawmakers in the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IsWVWA

Reparations for slave descendants aren't just a dream — they could work. Here's how.

While some commentators are concerned that money is “not enough,” money is exactly what's required to eliminate the most glaring indicator of racial injustice. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Zzny1R

Biden calls Booker to smooth things over after racial flap

The exchange of fire between the two presidential contenders came after the former VP spoke of his work with segregationist lawmakers in the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IsWVWA

'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer makes pancreatic cancer donation in Alex Trebek's name

The donation of $1,109.14 is a reference to his daughter's birthday: Nov. 9, 2014, organizers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZEPOjU

American med school grad missing in Mexico

"He goes back there to get his diploma, his doctorate in medicine, and all of a sudden he’s gone," the man's cousin says. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Iul9Qp

After Alaska teen's murder, cybersecurity experts warn of catfishing predators

“Young people tend to be more trusting, which makes them more vulnerable to these types of frauds,” cybersecurity expert Ahmed Banafa said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZwbiPy

Courtroom shocker as witness testifies he killed Islamic State prisoner, not Navy SEAL on trial

Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is being court-martialed for fatally stabbing the teenage prisoner in the neck in Iraq in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IujGK3

Roger Stone violated gag order in Mueller case: prosecutors

In court papers, prosecutors cited several examples of Stone allegedly violating the terms of the order barring him from discussing the Russia probe. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZBYyaa

New York is sixth state to outlaw gay and trans 'panic defenses'

“In banning the gay and trans panic defense, New York is sending a message that a victim’s LGBTQ identity can’t be weaponized,” State Sen. Brad Hoylman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IsyR6q

Jesuits back gay teacher in battle with Indianapolis archbishop

The archdiocese said it would no longer recognize Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School as a Catholic institution because it refused to fire the teacher. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZBYneZ

These are 2019's best states to live in. Did yours make the list?

According to a new WalletHub survey, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New Hampshire rank highly in jobs, education and access to nature. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ItCIzS

Dwyane Wade on supporting his son going to pride parade: 'My job as a father'

"Go and be your amazing self and we’re going to sit back and just love you,” the ex-NBA star said about his son, who he cheered on at Miami Beach Pride. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZzfDBJ

FBI got tip about Dallas courthouse shooter in 2016

Brian Isaack Clyde was shot and killed Monday by security officers at the Earle Cabell Federal Building. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IuCpoC

Gay high school valedictorian finally delivers speech he was denied

"I want to use my voice to create change and to speak up for those who can't do it for themselves," Nat Werth said in his heartfelt speech. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZDothP

Producer drowns while filming political ad for possible Senate candidate

The possible candidate, John Mues, tried to help 40-year-old Jesse Hubbell before Hubbell went under Monday in a lake east of Helena from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IvNrKw

David Ortiz was not the intended target of murder plot, officials say

The intended target was a friend of Ortiz who was sharing a table with the baseball star at the time, the attorney general of the Dominican Republic said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WSVbtE

Sex cult leader Keith Raniere guilty of trafficking, child porn in NXIVM trial

Keith Raniere, 58, was found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking and possession of child pornography in connection with the upstate New York group. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x6cn4C

Hope Hicks refuses to answer questions about Trump White House, lawmakers say

The former White House aide testified before the House Judiciary Committee for about seven hours on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WS2LVt

Trump may have just walked himself into a post-presidential indictment

As the 2020 elections ramp up, it's worth considering the consequences of foreign interference. Particularly when the president seems unable to hide his openness to committing a crime. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x4cmOD

2018 was the busiest year ever for the domestic abuse hotline after celeb cases, #MeToo

Fueled by news stories involving abuse, the hotline saw a 36 percent rise in calls, online chats and texts compared to the year before. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNvIC4

Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb Pennsylvania church

Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, recorded a video of himself pledging an oath of allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State group, court documents say. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x3vlJ1

'Why not now?' for slavery reparations, House panel is told

The hearing comes amid a growing discussion in the Democratic Party about the possibility of payments. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNvHhu

5 exercises that tone the inner thighs

This workout routine will tighten your inner thighs, while also strengthening the core and reducing your risk of injury. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x4ckX1

Pam Hupp accepts plea deal, faces life in prison for to 2016 Missouri murder

Pam Hupp faces life in prison after entering an Alford plea in a St. Charles, Missouri court room Wednesday for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNvESQ

Trump awards Medal of Freedom to economist who advised him on lowering taxes

Arthur Laffer co-wrote a flattering book titled "Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x6v5t0

Kevin Spacey accuser's phone is missing

A man who says Spacey groped him at a bar cannot find the cellphone he has been ordered to turn over to the defense, attorneys said Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNvCKI

Vape pen shatters teen's jaw amid rising concerns over batteries

A 2017 U.S. report said it's clear that lithium-ion batteries are not "a safe source of energy" for vaping pens. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x73jfH

Despite positive tone from Fed, Wall Street still 'frozen' ahead of G-20

Despite the fact that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell struck a generally positive tone about the economy, Wall Street remains in a holding pattern ahead of crucial trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNvA5y

Cracker Barrel bars Tennessee pastor who called for LGBTQ executions in sermons

"We serve everyone who walks through our doors with genuine hospitality, not hate, and require all guests to do the same," the restaurant chain said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x4VOpS

Man arrested in connection with death of soccer player Emiliano Sala

A single-engine aircraft carrying Sala and pilot David Ibbotson crashed in the English Channel on Jan. 21. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WS2KRp

Alabama man denies pet is 'methed-out' attack squirrel

The man, wanted on drug and gun charges, went on Facebook to deny police allegations that he fed his squirrel meth to "keep it aggressive." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x4NEO1

Want to spend less and save more? Try a mental trick called 'anchoring'

Want to spend less and save more? Personal finance author Emily Guy Birken uses "anchoring" to control her spending. Here's how it works. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WWRJyw

Porsche 911, Kia top list of highest-quality cars, with Land Rover and Jaguar among the worst

Hyundai and its Genesis and Kia brands had six individual winners in the annual quality survey, more than any other manufacturer. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x6v4VY

Senate panel approves emergency aid for migrant refugees

The full Senate is expected to vote on the measure next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNvs64

High school athletes file complaint over transgender policy

The complaint says transgender girls have been consistently winning track and field events and the policy violates federal protections for female athletes. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x4NBlj

GOP senator wants to remove a key legal protection for tech giants

Sen. Josh Hawley's bill would change how big tech platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are offered immunity from liability for users' content. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WUYlx4

Wage theft cases can be easy to win. Collecting is a different story.

At least 10 states permit workers to put a lien on an employer’s property in connection with a wage claim. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XXjdVH

'Law and Order' star Mariska Hargitay says she hasn't been in touch with Linda Fairstein

Fairstein, the former "Central Park Five" prosecutor, wrote last year that she inspired "Law and Order: SVU." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IreUg5

More than 16 tons of cocaine worth up to $1B seized in massive bust in Philadelphia

Investigators believe the ship was loaded with drugs after it left its last port of call in the Bahamas. Two crew members have been arrested. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2MW149M

Here's who has center stage for the first Democratic debate

NBC announced the positions of the Democratic presidential candidates for the two-night debate on June 26 and 27. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x10gpl

When migrants arrived in droves, this poor New Mexico city opened its arms

The city of Deming has marshaled all of its resources to cope with a steady influx of migrants bused in by the federal government. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WPHwUf

San Francisco set to become first major U.S. city to ban e-cigarettes

City supervisors voted unanimously for the measure, citing a "growing health epidemic of youth vaping." A final vote is expected next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WPhAgA

China harvests organs from detainees, tribunal concludes

China's organ transplant trade is worth $1 billion a year, according to a tribunal. This story contains details some may find distressing. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x06p5f

Woman found dead in Costco parking lot likely attacked by dogs

Three dogs — a pit bull, a large mixed-breed dog and a stray — were taken into custody by animal control and will be euthanized. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WMx1RP

80-year-old left alone by his family on mountain may get billed for rescue

James Clark, of Dublin, Ohio, was attempting to climb Lion Head Trail in Sargent’s Purchase when two family members left him behind, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x5gnCc

NASA to launch tiny satellites to study 'bubbles' in upper atmosphere

The twin "cubesats" will be among a total of 24 satellites launching aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket as it soars into space for the third time. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WQXlKz

More pregnant women using marijuana, especially in first trimester

Over 7 percent, or 1 in 14 pregnant women, say they used marijuana in the past month, researchers found. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x1A91F

Trump digs in on Central Park 5: 'They admitted their guilt'

The president, who once called for the five to get the death penalty, offered no apology even though the convictions were vacated. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WQXkpZ

San Francisco set to become first major U.S. city to ban e-cigarettes

City supervisors voted unanimously for the measure, citing a "growing health epidemic of youth vaping." A final vote is expected next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WPhAgA

U.S. politicians hammer Facebook over Libra digital currency project

The responses provided a litmus test for the broad political vitriol that now greets almost any news about Facebook. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x2ey9f

Son of alleged mobster charged in McDonald's drive-thru hit on father

The man allegedly hired a group of Bloods gang members to kill his father and brother last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2MW121E

Katie Gorka lands spokesperson job at Customs and Border Protection

The wife of controversial former Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka has co-written papers on the threat of Islamic extremism with her husband. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WNdSPD

Trump administration cannot weaken Obama-era safety rule for miners, court says

The U.S. Court of Appeals found that the administration’s justification for relaxing the safety rule was “arbitrary and capricious." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x06s0V

How to watch the first Democratic debate

The debate is being hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo, and will air live across all three networks starting at 9 p.m. ET. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WSqrcd

FBI, loved ones search for missing Nebraska teen

Sunny Sramek, 18, was last seen on April 20 in Trenton, Nebraska as she left with an unidentified male for a trip to Omaha. The FBI is investigating her disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WPhyW0

Former XFL player known as 'He Hate Me' found safe after missing for 6 days

Deputies in South Carolina said Rod Smart, the one-time Carolina Panther and Las Vegas Outlaws running back, went missing last Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WPhDZO

McConnell on slavery reparations: Not 'a good idea'

Countries such as Austria, Canada, France and Germany have atoned for past wrongs by paying reparations. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x445u8

Another Pride surprise: Biden visits Stonewall

The former vice president and current 2020 presidential candidate was spotted chatting and taking photos with patrons at the historic NYC gay bar. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WSqpkB

Venezuela's dead are not spared as theft increases in cemeteries

"They even took the gold teeth of the dead,” said José Antonio Ferrer, who is in charge of the El Cuadrado cemetery in Maracaibo. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x43YyI

Meet the nurses who cared for AIDS patients when no one else would

The new documentary “5B” spotlights the San Francisco nurses who cared for HIV/AIDS patients in the early '80s when little was known about the disease. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WSHATc

Lesbian couple initially denied wedding services finally ties the knot

A Missouri restaurant denied Kendall Brown and Mindy Rackley services earlier this month because they are a same-sex couple. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2x4409O

Four people injured in shooting at Toronto Raptors rally

Three people were taken into custody and two firearms were recovered, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/two-people-seriously-injured-shooting-toronto-raptors-parade-n1018501?cid=public-rss_20190618

Jessica Biel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the deceptive rhetoric of anti-vaxxers

Cloaking anti-vaccine beliefs in the rhetoric of civil and religious liberties does not sound overtly anti-science. But I don’t believe them, and neither should you. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/jessica-biel-says-she-supports-vaccines-which-exactly-what-anti-ncna1017886?cid=public-rss_20190618

Parkland survivor says Harvard rescinded offer over 'offensive' comments

Kyle Kashuv tweeted the rejection letter from Harvard, which stated the university "takes seriously the qualities of maturity and moral character." from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pro-gun-parkland-survivor-says-harvard-rescinded-offer-over-offensive-n1018441?cid=public-rss_20190618

Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and socialite, dies at 95

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announced the news of his mother's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gloria-vanderbilt-dead-age-95-n1018221?cid=public-rss_20190618

Buttigieg cancels California campaign swing, off trail through Wednesday to deal with fatal police shooting

"One of the reasons we're communicating upfront right now is because of lessons learned from members of the community," Buttigieg said Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/buttigieg-leaves-campaign-trail-deal-south-bend-fatal-police-shooting-n1018146?cid=public-rss_20190618

Mitch McConnell isn't sure why Jon Stewart is 'all bent out of shape' over 9/11 funds

The Senate majority leader, who's been accused of slow-walking funds for 9/11 first responders in the past, told 'Fox & Friends" that "we will take care of" the victims. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mitch-mcconnell-isn-t-sure-why-jon-stewart-all-bent-n1018351?cid=public-rss_20190618

Phoenix man feared family was about to be 'executed' by police over stolen doll

Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper said they won't accept city officials' apologies. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/phoenix-man-feared-family-was-about-be-executed-police-over-n1018366?cid=public-rss_20190618

World's population could swell to 10.9 billion by 2100, U.N. report finds

The growth will increase humanity’s footprint on the planet, which could exacerbate hunger, poverty and climate change, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/world-s-population-could-swell-10-9-billion-2100-u-ncna1017791?cid=public-rss_20190618

Confused about fats? A dietitian clears things up

Is full fat healthier than low fat? How much fat should you be eating each day? A nutritionist answers these questions and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/everything-you-need-know-about-fats-according-registered-dietitian-ncna1017266?cid=public-rss_20190618

U.S. sending 1,000 troops to Middle East amid heightened tension with Iran

Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan cited recent tensions with Iran as a potential threat to United States interests across the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/u-s-sending-1-000-troops-middle-east-amid-heightened-n1018556?cid=public-rss_20190618

Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen name

The move, which will allow trans individuals to use their chosen names on credit and debit cards, is an effort to combat discrimination at the cash register. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/mastercard-allow-transgender-people-use-chosen-name-n1018406?cid=public-rss_20190618

Climate change may lead to rise in 'flesh-eating' bacteria

The bacteria, which causes over 100 deaths a year, is a relatively small problem, but may have significant consequences. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/climate-change-blame-rise-flesh-eating-bacteria-cases-doctors-say-n1018446?cid=public-rss_20190618

Julián Castro wants to transform housing assistance for poor, give renters tax credits

Only 25 percent of those eligible for housing vouchers get them, said the former Housing and Urban Development secretary under Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/juli-n-castro-wants-transform-housing-assistance-poor-give-renters-n1018491?cid=public-rss_20190618

Three teens arrested following anti-gay attack in Washington, D.C.

“He was leaning against me and a few guys started yelling ‘f-ggot’ at him and started to swing at him,” Karl Craven wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/three-teens-arrested-following-anti-gay-attack-washington-d-c-n1018481?cid=public-rss_20190618

I put 4 negotiation tactics for introverts to the test — here's what happened

Navigating confrontation and compromise can be especially difficult for introverts like me. But these tactics helped me overcome anxiety, and get what I wanted. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/i-put-4-negotiation-tactics-introverts-test-here-s-what-ncna1017701?cid=public-rss_20190618

From robot vacuums to baby gates, U.S. companies say they need China

The head of Kenneth Cole said 25 percent tariffs would wipe out the company's profits, while a cashmere importer said she could only get the wool from Inner Mongolia. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/robot-vacuums-baby-gates-u-s-companies-say-they-need-n1018436?cid=public-rss_20190618

Scientists take a peek behind those sad puppy dog eyes

Today, pooches use the muscle to raise their eyebrows and make the babylike expression. That muscle is virtually absent in their ancestors, the wolves. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/scientists-take-peek-behind-those-sad-puppy-dog-eyes-n1018451?cid=public-rss_20190618

Boeing inks deal to provide parts for rival Airbus planes

The world’s biggest airplane manufacturer is hoping its parts business will bring in $50 billion within the next 10 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/boeing-inks-deal-provide-parts-rival-airbus-planes-n1018431?cid=public-rss_20190618

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer

Mustaine said the band's upcoming shows would be canceled. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/megadeth-vocalist-guitarist-dave-mustaine-diagnosed-throat-cancer-n1018341?cid=public-rss_20190618

Black employee sues Boeing after finding noose at desk

The plane manufacturer said that while Curtis Anthony is "a valued Boeing South Carolina teammate," there is no validity to his claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/black-employee-sues-boeing-after-finding-noose-desk-n1018246?cid=public-rss_20190618

Overcrowding, abuse seen at Mexico migrant detention center

Women slept in hallways among rats, roaches and pigeon droppings; mothers reused diapers. “They threw us in there like little animals,” a Honduran woman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/overcrowding-abuse-seen-mexico-migrant-detention-center-n1018231?cid=public-rss_20190618

World's population could swell to 10.9 billion by 2100, U.N. report finds

The growth will increase humanity’s footprint on the planet, which could exacerbate hunger, poverty and climate change, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/world-s-population-could-swell-10-9-billion-2100-u-ncna1017791?cid=public-rss_20190618

50 years after Stonewall, LGBTQ rights are a work in progress

This month's anniversary provides an opportune moment to ask: How has the movement fared over the past 50 years? What unfinished business remains? from NBC News Top Stories https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/50-years-after-stonewall-lgbtq-rights-are-still-work-progress-n1018226?cid=public-rss_20190618

Fatherhood is a balancing act of both nerves and joy. I love it.

Part of what makes parenthood both so exhilarating and so overwhelming is that the stakes are huge and clear answers are elusive. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KllOWp

U.S. beats Chile 3-0 to secure knockout spot; Carli Lloyd sets record with goal streak

Carli Lloyd scored two of the United States’ three first-half goals, as the USWNT clinched a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2019 Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 defeat of Chile on Sunday in Paris. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2RgUB87

44 million without power after major blackout in Argentina, Uruguay

Argentine voters cast ballots in state elections by the light of cellphones after a massive power outage in the South American countries. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Km4sc9

Sarah Sanders knew what she was doing. And we must never let her forget it.

Sanders had a front row seat to what Trump was doing and she did nothing to stop him. And this country should never let her forget it. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RgUysX

Advocates say Florida governor's 'sanctuary bill' politically motivated

The bill prohibits local governments from enacting "sanctuary" polices that protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. Advocates point out Florida doesn't have any sanctuary cities. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RgUaL1

Netanyahu's wife admits criminal wrongdoing in meals catering case

Deal lifts legal cloud over prime minister's wife, but has no direct bearing on corruption cases facing her husband. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Km8YaC

After ex-state senator found dead outside her home, a woman is arrested

"We are sickened and upset that someone so close to Linda, would be involved in such a terrible, heartless crime," the family of Linda Collins-Smith said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RiLrry

Dolphins along the Gulf Coast are dying at triple the normal rate, scientists say

This spring's momentous floodwaters or the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill could be the cause. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KkOE9y

Bella Thorne posts topless photos she says a hacker threatened to release

"I feel gross, I feel watched, I feel someone has taken something from me that I only wanted one special person to see," Thorne wrote on Twitter. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RgoO74

Phoenix chief says police response to incident with 4-year-old is 'unacceptable'

“What we saw in that video isn’t in keeping with good policing,” Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams told NBC affiliate KPNX. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KkOBuo

O.J. Simpson joins Twitter, says 'I got a little gettin' even to do'

His Twitter bio reads: "If you don’t see it here, I didn’t say it." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RgUpWr

New York Times slams Trump: 'Accusing the press of treason is dangerous'

Trump said the paper committed a "virtual act of treason" with its story about increased U.S. cyber attacks on Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KnbM78

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share photo of son Archie

In the Father's Day photo posted on their official Instagram account, Harry cradles Archie, whose tiny hand is wrapped around one of the Duke's fingers. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RiC8bf

Polling: Solid growth in support of abortion

But the Data Download team looked closer at the numbers and we noticed another trend: a hardening of views. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Kl8ilw

Advocates say Florida governor's 'sanctuary bill' politically motivated

The bill prohibits local governments from enacting "sanctuary" polices that protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. Advocates point out Florida doesn't have any sanctuary cities. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RgUaL1

India slaps U.S. with retaliatory tariffs after withdrawal of trade privileges

The new duties, which take effect Sunday, are the latest trade row since President Trump took office and vowed to act against countries with which Washington has a large trade deficit. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Km8Wj0

Anthony Davis reportedly traded to Lakers

The trade will not be formally consummated until after July 1 for salary cap reasons, but it’s done. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2RgU1Ht

Trump's order to slash number of science advisory boards blasted by critics

"It's no longer death by a thousand cuts. It's taking a knife to the jugular,” one science advocate said of the order to eliminate a third of the advisory boards. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KkkoLX

Newark airport resumes flights after United jet skids off runway

The United flight, which had come from Denver, Colorado, blew a tire after landing at the airport in Newark, New Jersey. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RlmGLf

Worshippers in hard hats attend Notre-Dame's first mass since fire

“This cathedral is born of Christian hope,” the archbishop of Paris tweeted in French. ”[This cathedral] was born also of charity.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KkOije

Machete killing of teen in case of mistaken identity leads to 5 convictions

Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was brutally attacked and slashed to death in June 2018 in a case of mistaken identity. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Rn6wRF

67-year-old marathon swimmer goes missing during event in Hudson River

The family of the swimmer, Charles Van Der Horst, issued a statement to "confirm the loss of our beloved Charlie." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KkOfE4

Disney Channel's 'Amphibia' brings a lush Bangkok-inspired world to life

“These characters have different cultural backgrounds. But it really is about this great universal story that anyone can hop in and enjoy.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RiP6FJ

Life in a banking desert: When banks leave town, they take more than their money

Itta Bena, Mississippi, is one of the 6,008 places where the nation’s banks closed branches from 2008 to 2016. It's a place where traditional banks have completely disappeared. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZqjeSt

Trump's order to slash number of science advisory boards blasted by critics

"It's no longer death by a thousand cuts. It's taking a knife to the jugular,” one science advocate said of the order to eliminate a third of the advisory boards. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XdK42V

America's daughters are furious. And it's time fathers understood why.

Fathers are often mystified by their daughters' displays of frustration. But when they challenge their own biases, girls benefit — and so does everyone else. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Zya7iV

After ex-state senator found dead outside her home, a woman is arrested

"We are sickened and upset that someone so close to Linda, would be involved in such a terrible, heartless crime," the family of Linda Collins-Smith said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XgC94T

Arizona facility where incapacitated woman gave birth faces more trouble

Arizona is revoking the license of Hacienda Healthcare to give it more oversight over the facility. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Zya46J

Newark airport resumes flights after United jet skids off runway

The United flight, which had come from Denver, Colorado, blew a tire after landing at the airport in Newark, New Jersey. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZwoAMf

Bowing to mass protests, Hong Kong's leader suspends extradition bill

The standoff between police and protesters was the former British colony's most severe political crisis in decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xka9gw

Target says cash registers back online after two-hour systems outage

"No guest information was compromised," a Target spokeswoman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZtxCto

Fire at church near Mexican border investigated as possible arson

The Saint Jude Catholic Church is the third religious institution affiliated with the El Paso Catholic Diocese that has been set on fire in about a month. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XjViCV

Machete killing of teen in case of mistaken identity leads to 5 convictions

Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was brutally attacked and slashed to death in June 2018 in a case of mistaken identity. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZtxCcS

67-year-old marathon swimmer goes missing during event in Hudson River

Authorities said a team of scuba divers is searching for the man, who went missing near the George Washington Bridge during the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xj3iEf

Shooting inside a Costco leaves one dead, two injured

An argument broke out in the store moments before the shooting, the Corona Police Department said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZtbvTW

Online dating stylists are here to perk up your profile, swipe for you, even attend dates

It's not just about losing the bathroom selfie. Dating stylists will even pick your matches, write cute replies, and accompany you on your big night. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xg5IDC

Homeless man pleads guilty in slaying of Iowa State golfer

The 22-year-old faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison when he’s sentenced this summer. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZrIsjm

Person who tried to get onto White House grounds arrested

"There was no impact to White House security operations," the U.S. Secret Service said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xh2srx

Third New York police officer dies by suicide in 9 days

NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill told officers that seeking help was not a sign of weakness, but rather "a sign of great strength." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Zn9xnQ

Missouri toddler's disappearance still unsolved 54 years later

Elizabeth Ann Gill went missing from her own front yard in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on June 13, 1965. The Cape Girardeau Police Department is handling her disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xg5In6
Canada’s first NBA title, a jet travels on water, Sanders steps down, seals chill in Germany and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Zpaigc

Supreme Court denies Flint officials' request to block lawsuit over water crisis

A Flint woman suing the officials said she and her minor daughter suffered injuries from drinking and bathing in water contaminated with lead. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XfAv3y

Detective who preached gay people are 'worthy of death' having cases reviewed for bias

Knox County Sheriff's Det. Grayson Fitts, who is also a Baptist pastor, said he wished other pastors would speak up as he had. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZARzP5

Second transgender woman murdered in Washington suburb in three months

Zoe Spears was found about four blocks away from where Ashanti Carmon, also transgender, was murdered on March 30. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xh2pvR

'Grand Hotel' brings a lot of sexy drama and Latinos in power

For actor Shalim Ortiz, executive producer Eva Longoria's TV drama portrays Latinos in positions of power and shows "the reality of the times we're living." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Zt6ElC

The matchups to watch at the Democratic presidential debate

Analysis: With 10 candidates on stage each night at the first primary face off June 26-27, there are a few contenders to keep a close eye on. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Xkfncc

The matchups to watch at the Democratic presidential debate

Analysis: With 10 candidates on stage each night at the first primary face off June 26-27, there are a few contenders to keep a close eye on. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31yfArI

Third New York police officer dies by suicide in 9 days

NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill urged officers to seek help through department resources last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IHt2Rn

Missouri toddler's disappearance still unsolved 54 years later

Elizabeth Ann Gill went missing from her own front yard in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on June 13, 1965. The Cape Girardeau Police Department is handling her disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31ttWJX
Canada’s first NBA title, a jet travels on water, Sanders steps down, seals chill in Germany and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IHQUV4

Detective who preached gay people are 'worthy of death' having cases reviewed for bias

Knox County Sheriff's Det. Grayson Fitts, who is also a Baptist pastor, said he wished other pastors would speak up as he had. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31Brild

'Grand Hotel' brings a lot of sexy drama and Latinos in power

For actor Shalim Ortiz, executive producer Eva Longoria's TV drama portrays Latinos in positions of power and shows "the reality of the times we're living." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IH7HaD

The matchups to watch at the Democratic presidential debate

Analysis: With 10 candidates on stage each night at the first primary face off June 26-27, there are a few contenders to keep a close eye on. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31yfArI

Man arrested outside N.J. elementary school with loaded gun, 130 rounds of ammo in trunk

Thomas J. Wilkie went to the Westfield school looking for a faculty member he had been in a relationship with, according to a senior law enforcement official. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IMTDN7

Ebola not a 'global health threat' yet, WHO says

More than a thousand have died so far in the outbreak. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31vuq2h

Alligator with knife sticking out of its head spotted swimming in Texas lake

Officials found the gator on Friday. It may be removed and taken for observation depending on the severity of its injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IJK5SO

Voices: A Father's Day tribute to my grandfather, Papi Chano

My grandfather was in law enforcement ... But it was his sense of humor and unassuming nature that made him a true example to follow. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31BrfWz

Navy chooses first female War College leader after removing president

Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield will be the new president. The previous president was removed earlier this week and is currently under investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IIo7zz

It's World Blood Donor Day. Here's what you need to know about donating blood.

Blood donations dip in the summer, but someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. This is your periodic reminder to donate. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31rkGG2

Rapper 21 Savage donates $25K to organization that helped him during ICE arrest

ICE officials said the Grammy-nominated rapper, a British national, overstayed his visa. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IIo7j3

Police pulled gun on parents of girl accused of stealing doll

A video released by Phoenix police shows officers confronting and handcuffing the parents. "When I tell you to do something, you f------ do it," an officer screams. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31ttRWF

Facebook, Google and Twitter need to do more to tackle fake news, E.U. says

“The tactics used by internal and external actors... are evolving as quickly as the measures adopted by states and online platforms,” E.U. officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IIhL3o

Tankers on fire may not lead to lower gas prices — but a continued trade war will

Drivers in some parts of the country could see gas prices drop below $2 a gallon by July 4th. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31AB8Eb

Premature baby found in Border Patrol facility in Texas

The mother and daughter were expected to be transferred to a privately-run facility for underage immigrants without parents on Thursday after outcry on social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IMtrlu

'Really dangerous stuff': Top elections cop warns of foreign governments' efforts to meddle

In an exclusive interview with MSNBC's "Morning Joe," FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub reiterated that taking anything of value from foreign governments is illegal. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31Ald8E

More research labs are retiring monkeys when studies finish

"We really feel very grateful to them and we want them to have wonderful lives after," said the head of an organization representing research universities and companies. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IMtqxW

Another American dies while staying at Dominican Republic resort

"My worst fears came true," said Will Cox, whose mother Leyla Cox, 53, died Tuesday in the Dominican Republic while on a trip to celebrate her birthday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31rkEho

Ivanka Trump made almost $4 million from Trump Washington hotel last year

The president's daughter is working as an unpaid adviser in the White House, but continuing to make millions from the family business. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IH7DYr

Supreme Court denies Flint officials' request to block lawsuit over water crisis

A Flint woman suing the officials said she and her minor daughter suffered injuries from drinking and bathing in water contaminated with lead. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31ADfHO

DNC names 20 candidates who will appear on stage for first Democratic debate

The Democratic National Committee set two ways for the candidates to qualify — fundraising and polling. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WIvFMv

'Of course I could': Anita Hill says she'd be open to voting for Joe Biden

In an interview with NBC News' Andrea Mitchell, Anita Hill said she doesn't consider Biden's handling of the Clarence Thomas hearings disqualifying. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WH21SV

Man killed by Marshals in Memphis wanted for a violent car theft

The fatal shooting of Brandon Webber sparked a night of clashes between protesters and police. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WGjDU8

Mississippi residents flooded for four months say the EPA could save them but won't

“There are layers of reasons why this is a bad project, but worst of all is it really gives a false promise of hope to people who are suffering," a National Wildlife Federation expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WDNZ4H

Video shows moment David Ortiz is shot in the Dominican Republic

Ortiz's wife, Tiffany, thanked everyone involved in helping to save her husband's life. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WGjCj2

Carnival Cruise accused of refusing to let a dying man off a ship

Carnival said "the lawsuit is not accurate" and the treatment for the man who died of a heart attack was formulated in consultation with his family. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WG8jm2

Why hasn't the Trump campaign paid all its police security bills?

Ten city governments from Arizona to Pennsylvania say the president’s political committee has yet to pay hundreds of thousands in security bills. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WItw3y

'Ridiculous behavior': Pelosi blasts Trump's foreign interference comments

Once again, Pelosi said, the president has shown that he doesn't know the difference between right and wrong. "It's a very sad thing," she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WAdow1

Watchdog calls for Conway to be removed from office for violating Hatch Act

The top aide to President Donald Trump has previously said the law prohibiting White House employees from engaging in certain political activities would not "silence" her. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WG3z4w

Gas shortages, sky-high food prices plague Venezuelans amid economic crisis

“If I don’t have gas I have no way to work," one man said. "I have to go back home.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WBaE1n

Sarah Sanders has no regrets, apologies or comment on a run for Arkansas gov

The long-serving White House press secretary, who is leaving her position soon, shared some thoughts about her time with Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WKmsmY

Patient dies from fecal transplant, FDA says

The donor stool had not been tested for the drug-resistant bacteria before the procedure, the FDA noted. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WA5H9e

New York ends religious exemptions for vaccine mandates

The US is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with most of the cases in Brooklyn and Rockland County, New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WJnY97

Luna Lauren Velez crosses to the opposite side of the law in 'Shaft'

Known for playing a cop in "Dexter," Velez says her real-life cop dad will get a kick out of her criminal character in the new "Shaft" remake. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WDHcYT

Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband live apart and swear by it. Does it work?

Can a couple thrive when they’re only sleeping over at one another’s place rather than building a shared space together? It depends. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WOb2ik

South Carolina father who killed his 5 kids gets death sentence

The mother of the children, his ex-wife Amber Kyzer, had asked the jury to spare his life Tuesday in the sentencing phase of his trial but said she'd respect the jury's decision. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WA5GlG

Michigan prosecutors dismiss all criminal charges in Flint water investigation

At least 12 people died and more than 70 became sick during the Flint water crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WOaZDa

Hill push to battle foreign election interference is stuck at McConnell roadblock

The Senate majority leader has not allowed a vote on any of the bipartisan measures to strengthen election systems and make it harder for hostile powers to manipulate social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WHtEeG

Cuba Gooding Jr. charged with forcible touching as second groping allegation emerges

A second woman filed a report with police Monday alleging that Gooding Jr. grabbed her butt inside of a Manhattan club more than 10 years ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WOaXLy

Ricky Martin slams 'religious liberty' bill. Puerto Rico's governor backs down.

Martin had blasted the "proposed measure imposed upon us under the guise of religious freedom” that "projects us to the world as a backwards country.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WDyAkP

Duncan Hunter's wife pleads guilty in corruption case

The move suggests Margaret Hunter is cooperating with the prosecution and could testify against her husband, whose trial is scheduled for September. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WOaV6o

NIH head calls for end to all-male science panels

The NIH director will no longer speak in science and medicine forums that don't include women. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WEvMDZ

11-year-old girl's sexual assault and murder 33 years ago leads to arrest

Kathleen Flynn's body was discovered shortly after she vanished while walking home from school. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WFxgmq

House panel votes to hold Barr, Ross in contempt over census documents

Trump asserted executive privilege hours earlier to block access to documents on adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WDyXRa

Former Stanford sailing coach gets one day in prison in college cheating scandal

John Vandermoer is the first person to be sentenced in the sprawling cheating scandal. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WA8I9x

Ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks to testify before House Judiciary next week

The former White House communications director will be interviewed by the committee on June 19 behind closed doors. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WIOAaf

This viral Schwarzenegger deepfake isn't just entertaining. It's a warning.

The emergence of fake videos have become a sort of test run and public service announcement, heightening public awareness of deepfake technology. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WFyJ7y

72 injured after protesters, police clash in Hong Kong over extradition bill

Legislators, at least temporarily, postponed debate on the controversial proposal amid the mass protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WIMsz5

Family of transgender woman who died after six weeks in U.S. custody plans to sue

The family of Johana Medina Leon, 25, submitted a wrongful death claim this week, saying immigration agencies were responsible for her death. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WHJr20

9/11 bill clears House hurdle as Schumer rips 'delay after delay'

Echoing comedian Jon Stewart, the Senate minority leader said the way Congress has treated first responders was "shameful," and urged a vote as soon as possible. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WBSZqz

Mother of gay teen who died by suicide claims his school ignored warning signs

"People at his school knew that he planned to take his own life," Camika Shelby said. "I need to find out who knew and why nobody told me until after he died.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WHsqoM

Ohio State hit with another Strauss lawsuit

Dunyasha Yetts said he was outraged when Jordan claimed in May he was vindicated by the Perkins Coie probe. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WAcNuj

Maine becomes 8th state to legalize assisted suicide

Maine's bill would allow doctors to prescribe terminally ill people a fatal dose of medication. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WG63jE

Bernie Sanders defends democratic socialist label, touts 'economic Bill of Rights'

The 2020 presidential candidate compared today's America to the U.S. of the 1930s, and said it was time to pick up where Franklin D. Roosevelt left off. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WvU1UU

Is the Dubrow Diet healthy? A dietitian weighs in

Reality TV stars Heather Dubrow and Terry Dubrow, MD say their “interval eating” diet plan works for them, but will it work for you? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WBtiLs

Lee Daniels says he is 'beyond embarrassed' by his initial support of Jussie Smollett

The "Empire" co-creator also said there is still some doubt in his mind if Smollett is guilty. "We weren’t there," Daniels said. "I can’t judge him." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WDOk7k

French president gifts Trump with new 'friendship tree' after the first one dies

Emmanuel Macron confirmed the first tree, planted by both presidents on the South Lawn of the White House in April 2018, died in quarantine. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WEprNZ

Son of sheriff's deputy faces federal hate crime charges in church fires

After the string of fires in the St. Landry Parish region unnerved parishioners, prosecutors said Wednesday they were "one step closer to justice." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WvU0jO

Man falls 800 feet into volcanic crater in Oregon

Crater Lake is 1,943 feet deep, making it the deepest lake in the United States and the ninth deepest in the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WLFzNK

Never say 'die': Why so many doctors won't break bad news

It’s never easy to tell a patient about a terminal illness, but a longtime doctor whose own diagnosis was botched says physicians must do better. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WxuZVy

For first time, Mexicans make up less than half of U.S. undocumented immigrants

This reflects the changing migration patterns, with undocumented Central Americans increasing from 1.5 million in 2007 to 1.9 million in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WHJsmA

How seals helped scientists explain huge holes in the Antarctic ice

Two of the large "polynyas" opened up in the Weddell Sea in 2016 and 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WvTYbG

72 injured after protesters, police clash in Hong Kong over extradition bill

Legislators, at least temporarily, postponed debate on the controversial proposal amid the mass protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WIMsz5

When it comes to Stonewall, the myths are as famous as the riots

No, Judy Garland's death didn't cause the historic 1969 uprising, widely credited with igniting the modern-day LGBTQ rights movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WwCFXX

Yes, you can take a vacation when you're self-employed. Here's how.

If you're part of the gig economy, a freelancer or self-employed, loss of income is real ... but so is burnout. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WIMrv1

Miss Alabama's first Latina contestant in 20 years sees opportunity galore

"We can change the tone and the cultural temperature by stepping up," said Montes, who got into pageants as a way to help pay for college. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WA8HT1

Trump may be having second thoughts about Shanahan as defense secretary

While in Europe to commemorate D-Day, Trump asked at least 3 people if they had any suggestions for different candidates, four sources said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R8WWla

U.S. wins 13-0 blowout in Women's World Cup

Americans record biggest shutout win in the competition's history. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X6zYRg

New NASA program to give us the first female moonwalker

It’s a bold plan — and success isn’t certain. Artemis faces political, budgetary and technological hurdles. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R7X4Sc

FAA says helicopter pilot who crashed on NYC skyscraper shouldn't have been in the air

Timothy McCormack did not have the required certificate that would have allowed him to legally fly in poor visibility conditions and rely on instruments. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X6zVVA

Fears over freedom sent up to 1M onto Hong Kong's streets. That might be just the start.

"There is an emotional sense that this is a fundamental threat to Hong Kong's way of life," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R927Sa

Estranged husband's DNA found at missing Connecticut woman's home, prosecutor says

Jennifer Dulos has been missing for more than three weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X6zTNs

Texas moms hold 'nurse-in' after breastfeeding mother kicked out of public pool

“I think it’s especially ironic that there are women in swimsuit tops that barely cover their breasts and it's shameful to see a mother feeding her child?” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R8WLq0

Never used Zelle? Scammers can still use it to drain your bank account

The digital payment service embedded in banking apps has made it easier for thieves to access funds in personal checking and savings accounts, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X6lvEU

Tennessee DA faces investigation after Islam, gay comments

In a video from 2018, Craig Northcott said of same-sex domestic violence cases: "There's no marriage to protect, so I don't prosecute them." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R8WH9K

Jon Stewart lashes out at lawmakers' empty chairs at 9/11 victims fund hearing

"Behind me is a filled room of 9/11 first responders and in front of me a nearly empty Congress," said the fomer "Daily Show" host. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X7N7cN

David Ortiz walking again after surgery

The retired slugger known as "Big Papi" was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital after he was shot and almost killed in his native Dominican Republic over the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R9TdUx

Serena Williams is only woman on Forbes' 2019 list of highest-paid athletes

The lack of another female athlete comes at a time when the issue of gender pay inequity in professional sports has gained attention. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X3T62s

Mother of five kids murdered by their father asks court to spare his life

“He did not show my children any mercy by any means. But my kids loved him and if I’m speaking on behalf of my kids and not myself, that’s what I have to say,” she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R928FI

Bernie Sanders turns the tables on Trump over 'democratic socialism'

The 2020 contender says the president and his "fellow oligarchs" actually "love corporate socialism." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XbRFiA

Texas lemonade stand law to let kids enjoy fruits of their labor

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who raised a glass as he signed the bill allowing kids to run stands without permits, called it a "common sense law." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R52Js2

Biden, Yang feud over former VP's absence from candidate forum

"To me, I have to admit to you, this particular person said he would've been there," Biden said Tuesday of Yang. "Well, I have different values than him." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X8tktG

Romeo Santos is making history again as he announces new concert venue

“I want to be able to establish a precedent, not for me, for Romeo, but for the genre of bachata,” the global star said about the beloved tropical music genre. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R8MOZU

Family searching for Florida mother missing in Massachusetts

Jackie Coutinho, 53, was last seen in Hinsdale, Massachusetts around 10:15 a.m. on May 15, 2019. The Hinsdale Police Department is investigating her disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X2EsZ1

Here's what space tourists will pay for a trip to the International Space Station

For about $52 million, you can purchase a seat to fly with SpaceX — once the company begins flights to the station. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R7i0c1

Facebook's newest app pays users for their data

The new app is called Study, and it is designed to give Facebook data on what apps participants install, how much time they spend on those apps, and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2X7jokf

Church claims discrimination over Black Lives Matter

The Unitarian Universalist Church has filed a federal lawsuit against the Fresno County election officer. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2RdOt0o

Dallas school district apologizes for cutting off valedictorian's speech

The microphone cut out when she mentioned Tamir Rice and Trayvon Martin. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WX3kld

Scammers have discovered P2P payment apps like Venmo, Zelle and CashApp

Many consumers don't know that P2P payment services have limited, if any, fraud protection. Once the money is sent, it’s gone. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2R7KBxF

'One American flag flies': Pence defends barring pride flags on U.S. embassy flagpoles

The vice president spoke about the issue that infuriated the LGBTQ community in an exclusive interview with NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31pYxbl

Missouri must decide fate of its last abortion clinic by June 21, judge rules

The St. Louis judge also extended his injunction allowing the Planned Parenthood clinic to continue providing abortions services while the case continues. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KG7yHm

Vatican and science at odds again, this time over gender

Pope Francis' name is not on the Congregation for Catholic Education letter, but expert say his fingerprints are. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31kRMaA

Love him or hate him, Drake may be the only thing saving these NBA Finals

Drake hardly seems to differentiate between life and fantasy, which could explain some of his absurd behavior. But when he's on the sidelines, everyone benefits. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KG7yak

Trump taps conservative Ken Cuccinelli to head citizenship agency

The former Virginia attorney general, who will serve as acting director, could have a hard time winning Senate confirmation if nominated to the job on a permanent basis. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31nv7KY

Supreme Court rejects challenge to gun silencer restrictions

Gun control advocates say silencers make it harder for first responders to pinpoint the source of gunfire and lead victims to think the sound is coming from farther away. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31pTgjK

Experimental drug delays type 1 diabetes

The study is the first to show that clinical type 1 diabetes can be delayed by two or more years among people who are at high risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KG74Ry

The D.C. Dyke March banned the Israeli flag. This LGBTQ space no longer feels safe.

The ban tells me I should be ashamed of my nationality and my faith rather than be accepted for whom I am. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31pXpV6

China trade surplus is down — but that doesn't mean Beijing is 'winning'

Trump believes his policies are successful, but economists say what’s really going on is "a Chinese economy slowing down that might undermine the entire global economy down the road, including the U.S." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KG73gs

Former UCLA gynecologist charged with sexual battery

The allegations against the doctor stem from two patients he provided care to in 2017 and 2018 at UCLA Health. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31pv5Sv

Medical marijuana does not lower opioid overdose death rates

Some thought people with opioid addiction would turn to medical marijuana instead. It seems they were wrong. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KG70Bi

Stephen Hawking was right about black holes 'evaporating,' new study shows

The radiation emitted by black holes is too faint to detect in space, but physicists have thought up very creative ways to measure it in a lab. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31jjepj

Top DHS watchdog retires early after criticism of his FEMA reports

According to press reports, auditors said John Kelly told them to produce upbeat reports about FEMA's response to disasters, including Hurricane Sandy. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KEqEgR

A 3-step process to organize any space

Creating an organizational system lightens your mental load, while saving you time and money. A professional organizer shares her 3-step plan to clean any space. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31o4B3V

'Our bodies, our choice': N.Y. bill would decriminalize sex work

One state lawmaker said sex workers are "having to face stigma, discrimination and abuse in trying to advocate for their rights to be treated with dignity." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KM7ZQ6

Beware: These moves can leave a dent in your credit score

These four money moves — some seemingly positive — can actually lower your score, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31rYN9R

Mexico says U.S. migration deal could draw in other Latin American countries

Mexico's foreign minister said negotiations to stem migration may eventually involve Guatemala, Panama and Brazil. "It's a regional system." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KAynwu

Sleeping with the TV on may make you gain weight

New research looks at how exposure to light at night may throw off metabolism. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31p6jCc

Spurs star Tony Parker announces retirement after 18 seasons

“A lot of different stuff ultimately led me to this decision,” Parker said. “But, at the end of the day, I was like, if I can’t be Tony Parker anymore and I can’t play for a championship, I don’t want to play basketball anymore.” from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2KHKCHp

Supreme Court rejects challenge to gun silencer restrictions

Gun control advocates say silencers make it harder for first responders to pinpoint the source of gunfire and lead victims to think the sound is coming from farther away. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31pTgjK

Age matters more than sexuality to U.S. presidential voters, poll finds

Americans are more likely to say they would reject a candidate older than 70 than a candidate who is gay, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KHgUlW

Justice Breyer: Supreme Court should decide if 'perpetual detention' permitted at Gitmo

The case involved Moath Hamza Ahmed al-Alwi, a man from Yemen captured by Pakistani forces and accused of being one of Osama bin Laden's bodyguards. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/31gU62i

Trump claims 'collusion' between big tech and Democrats

Initially asked if he thought the tech giants should be broken up, Trump said, "Well, I can tell you they discriminate against me." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2KGvGcP

The first 'Big Little Lies' was nearly perfect. Then it added Meryl Streep.

HBO builds a convincing case that this second season of "Big Little Lies" wasn't only a good idea — it was a necessary one. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2MDz4rp

Hong Kong plunged into political crisis after huge protest

The former British colony was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997 amid guarantees of autonomy and freedoms, including a separate legal system. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2K6dnhs