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Osama bin Laden's son and heir, Hamza, is dead, U.S. officials say

The officials would not provide details of how Hamza bin Laden died or if the U.S. played a role. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2STEFJN

Mario Lopez says it's 'dangerous' for parents to support transgender kids

The “Extra” host’s views on transgender children have been called damaging by experts and LGBTQ advocates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YC7UWG

Reagan called African U.N. delegates 'monkeys' in call with Nixon, audio recording reveals

The National Archives withheld the part of the call with Reagan's racist remark when it was first released, but made the full conversation public this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SVZYuk

Priest abuse victim, who kept it secret for 66 years, gets six-figure settlement

The now 85-year-old victim is "strong as an ox" but still feels ashamed by what happened to her. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YzeZaq

Former 'American Idol' contestant pleads guilty to opioid drug ring charges in Virginia

Antonella Barba was accused of conspiring to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, according to an unsealed federal indictment from February. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T0f0iv

37-year-old woman falls to her death while climbing cliff in Hawaii

The woman, who has a young child, was climbing up from the shoreline at the popular "chutes and ladders" site when she fell. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YDBXgA

Mongolia sent Trump a horse as a gift — he named it 'Victory'

The president told reporters that the horse, which was given to his 13-year-old son, Barron, was "very beautiful." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2STEFth

Model admits to falsely coming out as trans to avoid backlash

After posting a series of transphobic remarks on social media, Carissa Pinkston falsely claimed to be transgender. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YCwTcp

Watchdog tells Democrats he can't probe Kushner, Ivanka security clearances until Trump asks

Four top Senate Democrats responded by asking Trump himself to order an investigation into White House security clearances for Kushner, Ivanka and others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SVFHVJ

Bummer, man: Woodstock 50 is officially canceled, organizers say

"We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has made it impossible to put on the festival we imagined," said one of the key organizers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YymjDk

Netflix's star-studded 'The Irishman' is one of 2019's most important movies

When names like Scorsese and Pacino are going to Netflix, who is going to be the brave industry soul that blocks their awards-show entrance? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SV9QEq

Video shows little boy unfazed as lion creeps up behind him at New Orleans zoo

The zoo's vice president and general curator said that while the guests did not provoke Zuri's behavior, the video should serve as a reminder that any purposeful attempt to incite the animals can cause them to injure themselves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YB2sDq

Genetic-testing scam targets seniors and rips off Medicare

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of genetic testing, scammers are persuading seniors to hand over their DNA, not knowing it may lead to identity theft and Medicare fraud. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SVETQk

Exercise outdoors? These water bottles and hydration systems will go the distance

Bike, run or hike? These hand-held water bottles and hydration waist packs, vests and backpacks will ensure you never go thirsty. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YBoTIO

Drug costs push some to ration medicine as U.S. unveils plan to import

Soaring insulin costs have lead some people with Type 1 diabetes to go without needed medicine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2STJ6UK

Tupac superfan fired from Iowa government to file wrongful termination suit

Jerry Foxhoven won't claim in his suit that he was ousted for his viral Tupac fandom, but rather for asking too many questions about an official's salary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YxDbKf

National Cathedral likens Trump to Joseph McCarthy, cndemns his 'racialized rhetoric'

The church accused the president of fanning divisions for political gain the same way the 1950s senator used fears of communism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ST7pCq

Potentially habitable 'super-Earth' discovered just 31 light-years away

Follow-up research could reveal if the planet is rocky or has oceans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YzbEYR

U.S. slaps sanctions on Iran's foreign minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif said the move is meaningless as he has no property in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SV4kl5

An Afro-Latina at the helm: Gina Torres creates, produces and stars in 'Pearson'

“If I have served as an instrument for education, I’m happy," Gina Torres said. "There’s Cameron Diaz, there’s me and everything in between.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YAaDzR

Here's what that Fed rate cut means for you

Credit card users would save roughly $1.5 billion in interest as a result of the quarter-point rate cut. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2STBjX6

7 stretches for a midday energy boost sans caffeine

Does the midday slump hit you hard? Skip the caffeine and get your blood flowing with these exercises instead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ywkhn3

Equifax might run out of settlement cash, FTC warns

The regulator said that consumers rushing to get a $125 check from Equifax as restitution for its 2017 cybersecurity breach should consider the credit monitoring option. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SSPoUA

North Korea fires several unidentified projectiles off its eastern coast

A South Korean official told NBC News their military is monitoring the situation for additional launches while maintaining "readiness." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335heSz

Muslim lawmaker protests at Trump event: 'You can't send us back!'

Virginia politician Ibraheem Samirah defended his actions, tweeting, "nobody's racism and bigotry should be excused for the sake of being polite." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgXUsy

In Puerto Rico, uncertainty grows over promise of 'orderly transition'

“We’re at a strange moment because there’s no clear sense of what comes next,” said an Amnesty International activism coordinator in Puerto Rico. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335hdOv

How Marianne Williamson built a career on victim blaming — masked as empowerment

The self-help guru’s supposedly empowering rhetoric masks a mean-spirited individualism that would lead to harmful policies if she were somehow elected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgEfJj

Killings of four people in Wisconsin possibly inspired by Jayme Closs case, sheriff says

Authorities in Wisconsin say a man suspected of killing four people may have been imitating the abduction last year of teenager Jayme Closs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335gZqD

Wealthy parents giving up guardianship of their kids to get financial aid, report says

ProPublica said it found dozens of parents exploiting a legal loophole to save money on their children's tuition at the expense of low-income students from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KcVbkc

I tried 'niksen', the Dutch concept of doing nothing. It's harder than you think.

Not into meditation or mindfulness? Borrow this technique from the Dutch: doing nothing — but with a purpose. I tried it and it was harder than I thought it would be. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335hbpR

Next-generation drones mimic birds, bats and bugs

Researchers see big things for the tiny flying machines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kd8LE9

U.S. women's soccer coach Jill Ellis steps down after back-to-back World Cup wins

Ellis is the first head coach to win two Women's World Cup titles since the international soccer tournament began in 1991. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/330SElD

Jeffrey Epstein, while hashing out lenient Florida deal, moved to expand his island estate

Epstein was seeking to triple the size of his residence on his private Caribbean island at the same time as he was trying to dodge a federal indictment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K8eeMc

California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring presidential candidates to release taxes

The law is seen as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump's refusal to make his public. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/333zJ9C

Trump's racism is an impeachable offense. Andrew Johnson proves it.

Presidents are free to oppose and criticize laws passed by Congress but not to block their execution for reasons of racial animus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K8edYE

'Disgruntled employee' kills 2 co-workers, wounds officer inside Mississippi Walmart

The suspect was in surgery late Tuesday morning, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335gQDB

California professors install seesaws along U.S.-Mexico border wall

Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello first came up with the idea of a "Teetertotter Wall" in 2009. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KfsLWI

Second Democratic debate kicks off in Detroit with Warren and Sanders

By a fluke of the draw used to determine the lineup, Tuesday night's stage will feature 10 white candidates in a majority-black city. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335gOvt

If CBS and Viacom reunite, more mergers could be on the way

Shari Redstone has held conversations about quickly pursuing acquisitions that would help the company compete with other sizable media operations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KalS92

10-year-old boy charged with assault for injuring classmate in dodgeball-like game

The students were playing a game during recess at their Michigan school when a ball thrown by the boy hit a classmate, his mother says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335gMnl

Senate Republican blocks vote on TPS for Venezuelans

“It is an unconscionable moral failing for the Senate not to approve this legislation," said Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KcV9ZC

Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma

There appeared to be no link between the new case and the previous one in the city. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335gmNN

The 2019-2020 presidential elections calendar

The dates of the events in the 2020 presidential election cycle, all in one place. Updated daily. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kdosej

Violent arrest of black motorist in Mississippi caught on Facebook video

Robert Morton was accused of speeding by highway patrol officers, then slammed to the ground. He can be heard on video asking, "Why am I getting arrested?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/335gkFF

Apple's strength in China boosts sales despite trade tensions

"We actually grew in mainland China," Apple CEO Tim Cook told Reuters. "Non-iPhone revenue grew 17 percent. We grew in every category outside of iPhone." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgXUZA

'Tickle' therapy could help slow aging, research suggests

'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33bJqDg

TSA screeners find missile launcher in checked luggage at airport

The man said he was returning home from military duty and wanted to keep the weapon as a souvenir from his time stationed in Kuwait. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yw7Ovy

Journey to power: The history of black voters, 1976 to 2020

NBC News has assembled for the first time a record of the black vote for each competitive Democratic presidential campaign since exit polling began. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K2jbHB

American teen claims he knifed Italian officer in self-defense, judge says

One of two U.S. teenagers jailed in Rome for allegedly slaying a police officer said he feared he was being strangled, according to a judge's ruling from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yo5iaM

Trump, Al Sharpton trade shots after president's Baltimore criticism

The president also continued his attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K1xg8o

Author of bestselling Christian book apologizes to LGBTQ community

“I regret standing against marriage equality, for not affirming you and your place in the church," “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” author Joshua Harris wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yw4Sz8

U.S. and Europe caught up in fierce Saudi crackdown on dissenters

Jamal Khashoggi's murder was no anomaly. To stifle criticism, Saudi officials will even forcibly remove opponents from Western countries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K44cwY

Lack motivation? Try this summer workout playlist, backed by science

Here's how to use music to boost your workout. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YuAJ3g

Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' breaks Billboard Hot 100 record

The singer-rapper joked that he would celebrate the accomplishment by sending Mariah Carey flowers after beating her 16-week record. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K5nVwt

Trump plan failed to note that it could jeopardize free school lunches for 500,000 children, Democrats say

The administration failed to include its analysis of how many schoolchildren would be affected by food stamp changes in its formal proposal, according to a lawmaker who was briefed on the figures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YvZwDY

Trump's attacks on Omar mirror what happened to Clinton — with one key difference

Both chants targeted women and both were fueled by prejudice, but it is also imperative to understand what those chants don’t have in common. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K2jbr5

Arkansas school shooter who killed five in 1998 dies in head-on car crash

Andrew Golden, who changed his name to Drew Grant, and Mitchell Johnson fatally shot a teacher and four students at Westside Middle School. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yo5gQc

How astronomers missed the huge asteroid that just whizzed past Earth

The sneaky space rock came "uncomfortably close" to our planet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K2ojeT

David Ortiz makes first comments since leaving hospital after shooting

"Too bad l can’t crush food yet," Ortiz wrote on Instagram, along with a series of pictures of a New York strip steak, pasta and fish. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yt6QQT

Want a cleaner kitchen and a cleaner world? Get a composter for your food scraps

Composting plant-based food waste is an easy way to keep your kitchen smell free while reducing your impact on climate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K0e3nw

Instagram account connected to Gilroy shooter pushed staple of white supremacist internet forums

The material is part of a years-long recruiting technique by white nationalists to target those vulnerable to their message on forums frequently populated by teenagers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YqIZBq

Intel officials worry Trump's pick for top spy will politicize the job

Although Ratcliffe's website says he "put terrorists in prison," there is no evidence he ever prosecuted a terrorism case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JZZT5L

Teen hospitalized after bison chases and throws him into the air at national park

The bison charged at the teen, slashed through his leg and threw him about six feet into the air at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YqIWpe

Trump supporters used access to White House to promote Saudi nuclear project: report

The findings raise questions about the outsize influence of the president's supporters pursuing their own commercial interests, said the report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K36rkj

In Brazil's Amazon, illegal miners kill indigenous chief

“They’re paying with their lives,” a human rights activist says about indigenous groups trying to protect the rainforest from mining and agribusiness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YqITd2

Pamela Smart, serving life for recruiting teen to kill husband: Taking blame won't 'ever be enough'

"I’m not placing blame on everyone else. I’m saying, it’s my fault my husband’s dead," Smart said about the 1990 murder that inspired books and the Nicole Kidman movie, "To Die For." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K5nT7P

Two U.S. troops killed in 'insider' attack in Afghanistan

The gunman, a member of the Afghan security forces, was shot and wounded, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yw4Rv4

Virginia GOP fails to censure congressman for officiating gay wedding

Republicans from Virginia's 5th District tried and failed to censure Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., for officiating the same-sex wedding of two friends. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K3Gm4z

Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in under-19s caused by consumer products

A vast report, looking at the products and activities associated with non-fatal traumatic brain injuries for youngsters aged up to 19, in 66 US hospitals' emergency departments, has revealed that floors, beds and American football are posing some of the greatest risks. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Yo4EKo

Colombia's Egan Bernal wins Tour de France, becomes youngest since WWII

On the Champs-Elysees fittingly bathed in the yellow of a golden dusk, a Tour de France for the ages crowned a champion of an unusually young age on Sunday: 22-year-old Egan Bernal, South America’s first winner of cycling’s greatest race. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oqqygl

Trump calls Cummings a 'racist' in second day of attacks on lawmaker, Baltimore

Sunday's outburst came a day after the president tweeted that "no human being would want to live" in Baltimore. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YcrIAD

Alaska defunds scholarships for thousands of university students ahead of fall semester

After the University of Alaska lost 41 percent of its state funding, thousands of students were told Alaska would no longer be providing promised state scholarships. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnOPDO

Official who was set to replace Puerto Rican governor refuses the job

"I reiterate, I have no interest in occupying the position of Governor," Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez said Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YaERdh

Gunman on the loose after one killed, 11 wounded in Brooklyn shooting

NBC New York reported that it appeared the attack had taken place during an annual community event called Oldtimers Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmSku8

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' marks Bruce Lee's posthumous comeback

The martial arts legend wasn't fully appreciated by Hollywood in his day, but a new generation of actors like Mike Moh give thanks to his legacy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YfwayI

'Mental health crisis': Fifth NYPD officer dies by suicide in two months

The department's commissioner pleaded with officers to seek help for any mental health issues that they may be facing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OphE2Q

Caging indigenous children isn't new to Native people. It's just new to Trump.

This country has always had the capacity for cruelty, and has often acted on that capacity with the flag in one hand and the Bible in the other. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yfw8qA

American teens arrested in murder of Italian officer accused each other, officials say

The two men visiting Rome from California were interrogated separately after being arrested hours after a police officer was killed, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oy7KMq

How TikTok became the music discovery platform for the smartphone generation

TikTok now shows up on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music, where TikTok-focused playlists have tens of thousands of followers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yfw6Pu

Cloning giant redwoods could help combat climate change

Efforts are underway to grow towering new redwood forests, cloned from existing trees, that can sequester massive amounts of carbon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmSn9i

Press 1 for Harris. Press 2 for Biden ...'Tele-voting' comes to the presidential race

Democrats in Iowa and Nevada will have a chance to cast their "ballot" for the party's nominee from their own homes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yfw4ak

Airplane contrails add to climate change, and the problem is about to get worse

New research suggests the global warming effect will triple by 2050 as air travel increases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OlVEFL

What FaceApp's popularity suggests about society's warped fear of aging

The way people are reacting to their FaceApp photos — with shock, and even disgust — says a lot about how we think about the inevitable human process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yfw2iI

'Blood in the Water'? Shark Week needs to tone down the sensational programming, critics say

As the 31st installment is set to debut, Discovery finds not all biologists and conservationists are on board with its programming strategy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2On6g7n

Body believed to be missing 2-year-old found in Montana

The child's body was found in a remote part of the state days after Hannah Janiak and Daniel Salcido died in an apparent murder-suicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7lfXH

Neil deGrasse Tyson keeps Museum of Natural History job after misconduct probe

The celebrity astrophysicist had been accused by three women of misconduct, unwanted sexual advances and assault. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OphDvO

World powers try to save nuclear deal amid mounting U.S.-Iran tensions

Iran is pressuring the remaining parties to provide incentives to stay in the deal, an attempt to offset Donald Trump's sanctions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YfvXeU

Nadler: Trump 'richly deserves impeachment'

"He's violated the law six ways from Sunday," Nadler said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmSjq4

Schiff warns that Trump impeachment trial could end with acquittal

The House Intelligence chairman said the most important question for Democrats is, "can we make the case to the American people?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YfvV6M

FBI offers $10,000 reward for 'Pink Lady Bandit' after string of bank robberies

The suspect earned her moniker because she carried a pink handbag in at least two of her heists. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Opsw0n

Lower alcohol summer beers you'll actually want to drink

Move over, watery light beer. From IPAs to hoppy pilsners to fruit-infused beers, consider adding one of these refreshing lower ABV craft-style beers to your backyard barbecue as summer heats up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YfvSrC

Midwest will be key to Democrats' 2020 plan

Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will hold the keys to the White House for Democrats from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oqqv49

Tarantino's new film takes the Sharon Tate murders — and makes them all about men

Quentin Tarantino's new movie reframes the brutal crime as a story about white male heroism that does a disservice both to Tate and to the story. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GzPBXV

Despite the uncertainty about what's next, Puerto Rico turned a corner

Analysis: “It’s not what caused it,” analyst Miguel Soto-Class said about the historic ouster of the governor. “It’s what detonated it.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZcMv3y

Rep. Neal's refusal to get Trump state tax returns emerges as re-election issue

Primary challenger Alex Morse says the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has displayed a lack of "urgency" in obtaining Trump's taxes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GxE6QR

Equifax settlement: What you need to know to claim part of the $700 million settlement

The Federal Trade Commission opened up the online claims process on Wednesday, where affected consumers can file a digital form to claim some of the settlement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZaEcoN

Red Sox legend David Ortiz released from hospital

Ortiz was released on Friday and will reportedly continue his rehabilitation at home and be monitored by nurses and his personal doctor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwaiUM

10,000 in Appalachia will see medical debt forgiven, highlighting national issue

That amount is just a drop in the bucket of the $88 billion of medical debt racked up in the United States over the past year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zj2bCq

Trump's Afghanistan rhetoric betrays a deep misunderstanding of modern warfare

The president's aggressive rhetoric betrays an old-fashioned and frankly concerning perspective on war and peace. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GsxinB

Two American teens arrested in stabbing death of Rome officer

The officer was killed Friday while investigating the theft of a backpack in Rome, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZhJSgE

Canadian manhunt: Everything we know about the teens suspected of a killing spree

Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are suspects in the deaths of American Chynna Deese, her boyfriend, Lucas Fowler, and a botany lecturer named Leonard Dyck. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbFtPW

A college student found a 65-million-year-old partial triceratops skull

The skull, dubbed "Alice," was found with its left horn partially exposed at Hell Creek Formation in North Dakota. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OluBdL

A mom buys 1,500 pairs of shoes in closing Payless for kids in need

“I looked at the clerk jokingly and just asked, “How much for the rest of the shoes in here? Just joking,” the mom said. Then she bought 1,500 pairs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbFraM

Woman who helped pioneer gender-reveal parties now questions the trend

Jenna Karvunidis changed her thinking after her own daughter came to prefer wearing suits over dresses. Focusing on a baby's gender leaves out "so much of their potential." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OlugaZ

Tired and stressed? These tweaks to your diet can help

Feeling tired and frazzled can lead to side-stepping healthy habits, like exercise and eating well. These diet strategies can help you stress less and sleep better. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Olu5fP

Police arrest Scottish rape suspect who may have faked death

Kim Gordon, who is from the Edinburgh area, is wanted on 24 counts of rape in Scotland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbFof6

Grasshoppers swarm Sin City

Video shows grasshoppers raining down in the Las Vegas Valley. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oludfj

New Jersey woman says Uber driver gave himself a $100 tip, 5-star rating

Donna Wilson said the driver had asked her to see her phone so he could make a route adjustment on the app after taking her and her husband to their home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7dOQd

Daughters' funny obit honors dad 'who died in his recliner as he had threatened to'

Sisters Amy Mulligan-Schiripo and Kim Mulligan said their father, Thomas Mulligan, was a "funny guy" who would have loved the humorous tribute. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmffG3

Black rag dolls came with instructions to 'whack' them against a wall

The toy, called a "Feel Better Doll," is "an inappropriate representation of a black person," New Jersey Assemblywoman Angela McKnight said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbFjIk

Student group says Harvard 'woefully' failed to address racist messages

Four students, including two who are black, notified school officials they received messages with comments including "we all hate u" and ''you know you don't belong here." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnaVX6

2-year old boy missing after parents die in apparent murder-suicide

The parents were on the run after convictions in a burglary case in 2018. The mother was scheduled to begin a jail sentence on the day the couple was reported missing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbFgME

Tired and stressed? These tweaks to your diet can help

Feeling tired and frazzled can lead to side-stepping healthy habits, like exercise and eating well. These diet strategies can help you stress less and sleep better. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Olu5fP

Russian police arrest hundreds at Moscow election protest

The dispute comes as the Kremlin is struggling with how to deal with strongly opposing views in its sprawling capital of 12.6 million people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y9PX2q

Hong Kong police fire tear gas after demonstrators defy protest ban

It was a show of defiance against the white-clad assailants who beat dozens of people last Sunday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OoJVq3

Man stranded 4 days in Oregon desert found alive with dog 'faithfully by his side'

The terrifying ordeal began July 14 when Greg Randolph's Jeep got stuck in a canyon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MjJ2fK

Millions use Earnin to get cash before payday. Critics say they're being taken advantage of.

“I definitely didn’t think about the payback time and the interest,” an Earnin user said. “They just portray it as being so simple and so easy.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwCyXk

Pelosi: I'm not slow-walking impeachment inquiry. Nadler: It's 'in effect' anyway

“No, I’m not trying to run out the clock,” the speaker said at her final weekly press conference before departing Washington for the House’s six-week summer recess. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MjLnHu

Trump says Guatemala signing deal to restrict asylum cases

It's not clear how the agreement will take effect. Guatemala's courts granted three injunctions preventing the gov't from entering into a deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwCU06

American tourist released from Syria after Lebanese intervention

"We are forever indebted to Lebanese General Abbas Ibrahim and to all others who helped secure the release of our son," his parents said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mh80fJ

Emmett Till memorial in photo of gun-toting students will be made bulletproof

The bullet-riddled historical marker will be replaced with a new steel, bulletproof sign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwCQNU

DOJ approves $26.5B merger between Sprint and T-Mobile

While the merger between the number three and four players in the wireless market effectively reduces competition, the DOJ has demanded that both companies must sell key assets. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MjLina

Equifax settlement: What you need to know to claim part of the $700 million settlement

The Federal Trade Commission opened up the online claims process on Wednesday, where affected consumers can file a digital form to claim some of the settlement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwCOFM

Female U.S. service member alleges sex assault by Navy SEAL in Iraq, officials say

The assault allegedly occurred during a party on the July 4 weekend that included alcohol, which is prohibited. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MjJ1II

Dismembered limbs sewn together like 'Frankenstein' at body-parts donation center

A former Phoenix FBI agent said that when he raided the Biological Resource Center Inc., he "observed several unsettling scenes." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GyGNl0

Jay-Z pulls out of embattled Woodstock 50 anniversary festival

The news comes amid reports that the troubled event had switched venues to an amphitheater in Maryland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2McsYwq

Hailstorm blasts Tour de France course, forces rare stage stoppage

The halting of stage 19, as racers were flying through hairpin bends down from the Iseran climb, threw the race into chaos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GtDdss

Suspected meteorite crashes into rice field in India

One man said the rock, which weighed roughly 33 pounds, was "a bit hot" when it landed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mhu1ez

I tried naked yoga and it was eye opening in more ways than one

I thought stripping down to my birthday suit would push me outside my comfort zone, but it actually taught me a surprising lesson in self-compassion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwCHdk

Video shows runaway tire on highway bouncing over barrier, crashing into Jeep

The driver of the Jeep was not seriously injured in the crash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MhcFOR

Americans are obsessed with aliens. But read this before storming Area 51.

The search for extraterrestrial life has long been a fixture of American pop culture — but lately, it seems like the conspiracy theorists have been getting a little bit louder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GxqSU4

Families fight to get lifesaving $2.1 million drug for babies covered

“With no treatment, most children will pass away by age 2.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MiPlAs

Supreme Court allows Trump to tap $2.5B in Pentagon funds for border wall

Overturning a lower court decision, the ruling allows the president access to approximately $2.5 billion for the project while litigation continues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwIejX

Investigation into missing Wisconsin brothers now a death case, suspect in custody

Officials declined to identify the suspect or release information on any possible charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mhu0r1

Boris Johnson gets mixed reviews from U.K.'s LGBTQ community

The new British prime minister has promised to "champion LGBT+ equality," but some advocates are calling on him to apologize for past homophobic comments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GJRMIL

Family frustrated in unsolved murder of beloved mother Peggy Lammers

Peggy Lammers was found murdered in her family’s vacation home in Deltaville, Virginia on July 11, 2017. Lammers was a resident of Cleveland, Ohio at the time. The Virginia State Department and Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MiPljW

How to watch the Delta Aquariid meteor shower

Skywatchers, take note: The celestial show peaks July 28. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GwNd45

No prison for British cyber expert in malware case

Marcus Hutchins, who was hailed as a hero for his role in stopping the "WannaCry" virus, was sentenced to time served by U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OhbEsz

AG Barr orders reinstatement of the federal death penalty

Barr also directed the federal government to schedule the executions of five death row inmates convicted of murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ol3rUx

Migrant child alleges she was 'beaten and abused' at Clint, Texas, border station

The alleged abuse was reported March 12, according to internal documents. As of July 9, the incident was still under investigation by CBP. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7mE0o

Puerto Ricans celebrate governor's ouster — but they aren't stopping there

"People are tired of the government being corrupt and the police and the justice system not doing anything ... Enough,," said a woman who attended the rally. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OzHIbF

Facebook's $5 billion 'sweetheart deal' prompts question: Why so little?

There is no meaningful data privacy law at the federal level, and experts and officials say that has left the government and the FTC will little power to take action. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7mC8M

Trump gave speech in front of hoax presidential seal

The conservative group that organized Tuesday's event says it fired the staffer responsible. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjVTBu

'Straight Pride': California city may hold heterosexuality celebration

According to the event’s organizer, “gay” is an “advertising term,” “toxic masculinity is not true” and white people are under “severe attack.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y275XP

Were the Mueller hearings a disaster for Democrats? Only if you weren't listening

Mueller did not exactly exude charisma, but his testimony before Congress was illuminating when distilled down to the key moments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OtmD2a

Mueller left impeachment breadcrumbs for Democrats to follow

Analysis: If Democrats want to impeach Trump, they're going to have to take the former special counsel's work, build on it, prove the case — and hope it doesn't blow up in their faces politically. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y0K5Iy

Record heat in Alaska melts glaciers, hints at bigger problems that may be to come

Alaska's temperature has risen by 4 degrees Fahrenheit in the last 50 years, that's compared with 2 degrees for the rest of the planet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oj37FA

Europe broils in record heat as U.K. has hottest July day ever

Temperatures reached a record 105 degrees in Paris and 98.4 degrees at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y3vs7n

Have you seen these men? Search is on for gay couple denied 1957 wedding pics

More than half a century ago, a Philadelphia photo shop withheld a same-sex couple's wedding photos. Now, the search is on for the unknown men. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OfLqH0

British navy lends muscle to ships navigating Strait of Hormuz after Iran seizures

The move isn’t a viable long-term solution given the volume of traffic through the vital oil shipping lane and strained British naval resources, experts said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6kG00

Raid on Montana youth treatment home 'may be the tip of the iceberg'

For more than a decade, religious-affiliated private treatment homes were unregulated and unlicensed. It took only three weeks after a new state law went into effect for the state to crack down. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjxnAt

North Carolina woman recorded calling black woman the N-word says she's not sorry

The North Carolina woman claimed she wasn't racist, despite refusing to apologize and insisting that she would use the racist slur again. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbJc09

Gunman suspected of killing four people in California shooting spree in custody

He allegedly murdered his father and brother in the San Fernando Valley, killed his ex-girlfriend at a gas station, then fatally shot someone on a bus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjVWgk

Brain-eating amoeba kills person who swam in North Carolina manmade lake

The CDC confirmed that the cause of the illness was Naegleria fowleri. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y2UnrC

House passes bipartisan budget and debt deal, sending it to Senate

The bill would head off another government shutdown, permit the Treasury to borrow freely and lock in recent budget gains for the Pentagon and domestic agencies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OfLoPo

Trump, Bill de Blasio brawl over water-dousing of NYC police

“Crime’s gone down year after year in New York City and it’s not just because you finally left town,” the mayor tweeted at the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y5K3iB

GOP senator joins Democrats' calls for answers on ICE solitary confinement

Sens. Chuck Grassley and Richard Blumenthal wrote a letter to ICE, pressing the agency for answers following an NBC News investigation into the practice of holding immigrants in solitary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Okh6ej

Apple to buy Intel's wireless chip unit for $1B

Apple currently purchases Intel modems for iPhones, which allow it to connect to networks operated by carriers such as Verizon and AT&T. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7uY07

Five or more hours of smartphone usage per day may increase obesity

As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment -- particularly among young people -- it leads to a decrease in physical activity. University students who used their smartphones five or more hours a day had a 43% increased risk of obesity and were more likely to have other lifestyle habits that increase the risk of heart disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K30v9t

New method enables more extensive preclinical testing of heart drugs and therapies

A new biomimetic culture system mimics the environment of a living organ through continuous electrical stimulation and oxygenation, maintaining viability and functionality of heart slices for six days. Previous culture systems maintained functional heart slices for no more than 24 hours. The extended viability time will enable improved preclinical testing of drugs and gene therapies for effectiveness and toxicity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32RpmFP

The science behind giving up

Findings offer new insight into the complex world of motivation and reward by discovering the science behind giving up. The study is among the first to describe the effects of the complex nociception modulatory system. The researchers said this discovery could lead to helping people find motivation when they are depressed and conversely decrease motivation for drugs in substance abuse disorders, like addiction. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K3DR0P

Trump: Mueller's congressional testimony was 'a great day for me'

The president watched — and tweeted sharp commentary on — Mueller's testimony from the White House residence throughout the day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OiPJBz

Puerto Rico Legislature to Gov. Rosselló: Resign or impeachment process begins

An investigation commissioned by the House of Representatives found five offenses that constitute grounds for impeachment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y3LAG9

El Paso Border Patrol chief being transferred to Detroit amid controversy

Aaron Hull, head of the Border Patrol's El Paso Sector, will be reassigned to Detroit on Monday, according to an internal document obtained by NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oife62

Another vehicle used by Canadian teens suspected in 3 murders found in flames

Officials say the two teenagers are now wanted in connection to the killings of a U.S. woman, her Australian boyfriend and an unidentified third person. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y3Luyh

North Korea fired at least 2 short-range missiles, say U.S. officials

This would be the first launching of projectiles reported since President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met at the demilitarized zone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OcRT5p

Rutger Hauer, 'Blade Runner' star, dies at 75

The versatile actor died July 19 at his home in the Netherlands and his funeral was held Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6c8qf

'Sweetheart deal': Facebook's $5 billion settlement blasted by politicians and consumer advocates

The FTC settlement includes a record-setting fine for privacy violations, though the $5 billion only amounts to less than 25 percent of the company's 2018 profits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OfK7I5

Blocked from the census, citizenship question still being asked

The question is in half of the questionnaires sent to 480,000 households randomly chosen for a test of the 2020 census. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y3LmPj

Climate scientists drive stake through heart of skeptics' argument

New research shows that the recent rise in global temperatures is unlike anything seen on Earth during the past 2,000 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OhBbSG

Boris Johnson is a disaster for the U.K., but he'll be worse for Ireland

Great Britain's very own Donald Trump is happily prepared to steer the country into an economic crisis. And that's the least of the bad news to come. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y0ZpVD

9-year-old girl tossed into air by bison at Yellowstone National Park

The unidentified girl was with a group of people in Old Faithful Geyser on Monday when the parks department says the group caused the bison to charge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjKJfU

Allergan breast implants linked to cancer recalled after FDA request

There have been more than 500 cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) linked to textured breast implants worldwide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y27Tfp

Jennifer Lopez at 50 is the rare superstar who's remained both glamorous and down-to-earth

J-Lo has maintained her widespread appeal through a unique blend of classic superstardom and contemporary authenticity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OeuT6f

Forever 21 accused of fat-shaming after mailing diet bars with orders

The clothing chain is facing allegations of body-shaming and encouraging eating disorders after sending Atkins meal replacement bars with its online orders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XY3Bp4

'Conrad's Law,' inspired by Michelle Carter case, to outlaw coerced suicide

The bill is named for Conrad Roy, 18, who killed himself at the urging of his girlfriend Michelle Carter. Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OcRQqf

Lebanese pop band faces death threats over 'blasphemous' song

Mashrou’ Leila, led by an openly gay singer, is facing online threats from activists who claim that one of their songs insults Christianity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y3nfA1

Mueller left impeachment breadcrumbs for Democrats to follow

Analysis: If Democrats want to impeach Trump, they're going to have to take the former special counsel's work, build on it, prove the case — and hope it doesn't blow up in their faces politically. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ofl9st

Tinder introduces safety feature to protect LGBTQ travelers

The new feature will work in nearly 70 countries where homosexuality is outlawed or criminalized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y0Tekt

Lawmakers focus on Juul's role in teen vaping surge

Executives from Juul Labs are scheduled to testify Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OcRP5F

Valerie Harper's husband won't move actress to hospice care

Harper, 73, best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spinoff, "Rhoda," has been battling cancer for years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y4WGus

In Tijuana, expectant moms hope for U.S. asylum

As the days, weeks and months pass while these women wait, obtaining prenatal care is difficult. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oj6gFt

Moon's water may lie within easy reach of future astronauts

Craters may not be the only source of water on the lunar surface. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y4vWdk

What's the difference between a lame excuse and good one? A philosopher says she has the answer

Give the lame excuses a rest. Researcher and philosopher Paulina Sliwa says this is when to make an excuse and when to just say "I'm sorry". from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OflmvL

Mueller makes last-minute request for aide to appear with him during his testimony

Aaron Zebley, a top aide on Mueller's team, will sit alongside him as counsel, but is not expected to be sworn in before the House Judiciary Committee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9QNoG

ICE came for their neighbor, so these Tennesseans formed a human chain to protect him

Neighbors delivered food, water and gasoline to the man, who was with a child in a van, as ICE agents stayed at the home for hours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JMuCDb

Missing teens now suspects in killings of U.S. woman, her boyfriend and third person

Police say the teens are "suspects in the Dease Lake suspicious death and the double homicide of Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LChpPD

Trump sues to block New York law allowing Congress to get his state taxes

The president contends that Democrats are trying to embarrass him politically by revealing person financial info. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MaaQD9

'Put down your swords': Senate passes bill ensuring 9/11 victims fund will never run out of money

The bill's title includes the name of first responder Luis Alvarez, who died days after pleading with House lawmakers to pass the measure alongside comedian Jon Stewart. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JLGANy

Ole Miss student arrested in murder of fellow student Alexandria Kostial

Deputies found Kostial's body on Saturday morning while on routine patrol. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M8BbSo

After Trump says he could wipe Afghanistan 'off the face of the earth', its leaders seek 'clarification'

The president's comments came as he was discussing winning the United States' longest war. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JMwiN5

DOJ announces broad antitrust review of large tech companies

The DOJ said the goal of its review is to “ensure Americans have access to free markets in which companies compete on the merits to provide services that users want." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M7c3v7

3 family members in viral Disneyland brawl video face criminal charges

A bystander's video of the fight went viral after it was posted on YouTube. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JKN7Ij

From Brexit to Iran, why Boris Johnson faces a daunting task from day one

Analysis: Boris Johnson will be met be a list of crises when he officially becomes Britain's prime minister Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SzlXXq

Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' is an entertaining, self-serving lie

The director's latest presents itself as inspired mythmaking. But you could also see it as a self-serving lie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M6PA1b

Russian boxer dies after suffering brain injury in Maryland fight

The Russian Boxing Federation said Tuesday that Dadashev died "as a result of the injuries he sustained" in Friday's light-welterweight fight against Subriel Matias. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JKXhZg

Doctors find differences in brains of U.S. diplomats who alleged mystery attacks in Cuba

Doctors found "significant differences" but couldn't say if they were caused by whatever happened in Cuba or if those differences were tied to symptoms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M7yTmr

Russian activist killed after being listed on gay-hunting site inspired by horror film

Yelena Grigoryeva sounded the alarm after her name appeared on a website that offered prizes for attacking gays. Days later, she was dead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JMGxRw

$5,000 tip on $55 bill leads to woman's arrest in Florida

The woman is accused of using her boyfriend's credit card to leave the tip as revenge, and she's charged with theft in the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9zVhU

Gillibrand: 'Outrageous' to blame her and female senators for Franken

"Who is being held accountable for Al Franken’s decision to resign?" Gillibrand said Monday. "Women senators, including me. It’s outrageous. It’s absurd.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JNEM6E

ACLU sues U.S. border agencies over targeting of activists, lawyers at border

The lawsuit alleges that a "secret investigative program" exposed by NBC News and KNSD targeted the three plaintiffs for "detention and interrogation." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M7Dg0M

Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's home had crowbar, lock picks and rubber gloves

David Liddle was found with the break-in tools near Swift's Rhode Island home, telling police he wanted to visit with the pop star about his music career. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JN5Umo

Agreement affirms North Carolina transgender restroom rights

A judge signed the agreement after a three-year legal battle challenging the state's so-called bathroom bill, known as H.B.2, and the law that replaced it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MaaPiz

Ex-Flynn business partner convicted of illegal lobbying

Bijan Kian, a one-time business partner of Michael Flynn, was convicted Tuesday on charges of conspiracy and acting as a foreign agent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M68gOE

ICE agents break window, drag KC man out of vehicle

When Florencio Millan-Vazquez refused to leave his vehicle unless U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers showed him papers, they smashed his window. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JNEEnG

Mets great Dwight Gooden arrested for second time in 6 weeks

The retired baseball great was taken into custody six weeks ago and charged with cocaine possession. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9zUum

With Mueller on tap, McGahn becomes the next target for House Democrats

Democrats see the former White House counsel as their next key witness in any impeachment case, if they can force him to appear. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JO2Zdb

Trump administration moves to expand authority for rapid deportations

The move would broadly expand "expedited removal" to undocumented immigrants who can't prove they were in the U.S. continuously for two years or more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32KdK7O

Courtroom chaos: Video shows judge dragged away after her own sentencing

Tracie Hunter, convicted of using her position to help a family member, was ordered to be taken into custody, which sparked outrage from supporters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OlPCoy

A $98 silk nightcap draws comparisons to sleep bonnets, claims of cultural appropriation

Some form of hair coverings have been worn by black women for centuries, including by many slaves in the United States while working and sleeping. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32JSGy9

No charges for man who allegedly harassed ASAP Rocky, Swedish prosecutors say

The prosecutor's office in Stockholm said the man "is no longer suspected of any crime." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oagw2R

Family of toddler who fell from cruise ship grapples with 'unfathomable' loss

Chloe Wiegand's family says it wants to see Royal Caribbean held responsible in court after she fell out of an 11th-story window. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Jp0B3

What consumers should know about Equifax $700M settlement

Equifax's $700 million settlement with the U.S. government over a massive 2017 data breach includes up to $425 million for consumers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Odq1yn

Louisiana police officer fired after suggesting AOC should be shot

The officer called Ocasio-Cortez a "vile idiot" who "needs a round, and I don't mean the kind she used to serve." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32M7wUC

The one Democrat who can get Trump's state tax returns doesn't want to. That's infuriated the left.

Ways and Means chair Richard Neal, D-Mass., is taking a pass on a new N.Y. law allowing him to obtain info on the president's finances. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OlPAwW

Democrats forcing Mueller to testify could sabotage the case for impeachment

Questioning by rogue Democrats or literally any Republican could create a spectacle that undermines the former special counsel's credibility with the public. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32IFpG3

Man suspected of gunning down reputed mob boss mistook him as 'deep state' figure

The defense will claim that Anthony Comello was a Qanon conspiracy theorist when he shot Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali on Staten Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OlPy8i

Boris Johnson is likely Britain's next leader. Is he a 'great brain' or an opportunist?

The colorful Conservative lawmaker is the clear favorite to become prime minister after a party leadership contest this week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32GQyXU

Tom Brady criticized for cliff jump video with 6-year-old daughter

"You know I have complete faith in you as a man, friend, player and father — but this just gave me anxiety. Geeezus," Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson commented. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdzG7X

Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges in Las Vegas rape case

The Clark County district attorney says that the sexual assault claim can't be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32O6Oqj

Christian day care center rejects child because she has lesbian parents

An administrator told the couple that the school could not enroll their daughter because the two women are “mates.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oa1LwU

South Carolina woman is 12th known trans person killed this year

Denali Berries Stuckey, 29, a transgender woman from North Charleston, South Carolina, was shot and killed early Saturday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32M7Dj0

This is the best time of year to book your holiday trip abroad

Planning a trip abroad for the winter holidays? You can save big by booking your flight before July 29, travel site Kayak found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OcpuNa

Almost $5 million worth of gold bars seized at Heathrow Airport

The gold bars weighed in at almost 230 pounds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32GxKrH

Trump says he might watch a 'little bit' of Mueller testimony

The president had said he would not watch any of the former special counsel's public congressional testimony, scheduled for Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ods31r

TV viewers have the blackout blues, with CBS the latest channel to go dark in pricing dispute

Until the disputes are resolved, customers continue to pay for TV channels they cannot watch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32ILLoR

Tofurky and ACLU cook up suit against Arkansas law banning 'veggie burger' labels

“You can’t sell a Chevy and call it a Cadillac,” an Arkansas legislator who sponsored the bill told NBC News on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32LKCwX

See you later, meth-gator: Tennessee police say viral Facebook post was a joke

The department hopes to make a website where people can buy Loretto police apparel, including "meth-gator" merchandise. Proceeds would go to charities helping children affected by drug use. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ods2KV

Mueller as muse: Artists get creative with the ex-special counsel and his report

Before his testimony Wednesday, the former FBI chief's silence has intrigued playwrights, graphic novelists and others who have filled in the blanks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32IY2d0

Mayor reverses course, allows LGBTQ pride flag to fly over City Hall

After refusing to let the flag fly over City Hall because he deemed it a political symbol, the mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania, had a change of heart. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdVoZt

'Damning' facts, proof of 'high crimes' to be highlighted by Mueller testimony, top Dems say

The chairmen of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees discussed former special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony, set for Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MXXDa

Extreme heat will roast East Coast for another day, but cooler temps are coming

Forecasters said it could cool down by more than 10 degrees Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZwt11

Rosselló will stay as Puerto Rico governor but won't seek re-election

Rosselló also promises to step down as leader of his party in the wake of hundreds of pages of embarrassing private chats. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MkpMQ

Trump, fuming over the coverage of his racist tweets, again lashes out at 'The Squad'

Trump's top aides didn't think he fully understood what he'd done in posting racist rhetoric about the four congresswomen, The Washington Post reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYALWb

Video shows Venezuelan fighter jet 'aggressively shadowed' U.S. aircraft

The incident underscored Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s disregard for international laws, the U.S. military said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30K2ypK

Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and the revolutionary concept of pleasure politics

The feminine-focused rapture is upon us and black female rappers are summoning us to indulge ourselves in more ways than one. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYAJh1

U.K. navy heard in audio trying to stop Iran from seizing tanker

U.K. forces warned Iran it was violating international maritime law by seizing the British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30NM7ZG

Schiff suggests Justice Department could reopen Trump hush-money probe once president is out of office

The Intelligence Committee chairman said he assumes the case "will be reopened when he leaves office ... and the Justice Department will have to weigh whether to indict the former president." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYAGBR

Protesters attacked, tear-gassed as Hong Kong protest march violent

Protesters threw eggs at the central government's Liaison Office and spray-painted its surveillance cameras. China's national emblem was splattered with black ink. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30NM6oA

Bear attacks worker during wildlife tour at Pennsylvania resort

The resort said that it has "ensured the enclosure is completely secure" and is arranging counseling for guests and staff who witnessed the attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYADpF

From Bill Cosby to James Charles: The double-edged sword of cancel culture

Cancel culture can serve as a megaphone for otherwise marginalized voices but it also runs the risk of blowing situations out of proportion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30L64jI

Mariano Rivera's Hall of Fame induction gives the nod to baseball's fear master

His reputation on the field and lack of one off of it earned him a unanimous vote. It might be one of the last such showings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZL1gX

1960s prankster Paul Krassner, who named Yippies, dies at 87

The publisher, author and radical political activist on the front lines of 1960s counterculture named his prankster group the Youth International Party. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30GHT5U

8 injured in lightning strike at Clearwater Beach in Florida

One of the victims, a male in his 40s, was struck directly and suffered cardiac arrest, the city of Clearwater said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYAAKv

New bill allows Oregon students to take 'mental health days'

The students behind the measure say it's meant to change the stigma around mental health in a state that has some of the United States' highest suicide rates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MXSPS

One-winged bald eagle stolen from Long Island wildlife refuge, $12,500 reward offered

"We want him back unharmed," Quogue Wildlife Refuge said. "It is a federally-protected bird and cannot survive in the wild as he has an amputated wing." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYHcZr

Katie Ledecky suffered first loss in major international 400m freestyle

Katie Ledecky suffered her first loss in a major international 400m freestyle, getting run down by Australian 18-year-old Ariarne Titmus in the last 50 meters to open the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30L63fE

These technologists think the internet is broken. So they're building another one.

Mark Nadal is one of a growing number of technologists trying to right what they see as the wrongs of the internet by building a new one around decentralization. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYHbVn

Baltimore man charged in D.C.-area killing of transgender woman

Police credited weeks of “tireless, tedious hard work" for the arrest in the case of Zoe Spears, who was found fatally shot in Prince George's County, Maryland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Pkm2R

Indulge your sweet tooth with these low-sugar summer desserts

Registered dietitians and nutritionists share their favorite low-sugar desserts to make at home or buy off the shelf. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xYHaRj

Stephen Miller 'couldn't disagree more' with charge Trump is stoking racial divisions

In "a color blind society," he said, "you can criticize immigration policy, you can criticize people's views, you can ask questions about where they're born and not have it be seen as racial." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30NIAus

Hotels pressured not to help ICE detain migrants

Advocacy groups are urging Marriott, MGM and others not to house migrants who have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32G29qe

'She/hers': In progressive move, 3 presidential hopefuls add pronouns to their bios

"Stating your pronouns publicly as a cisgender ally sends a strong signal of support to the LGBTQ community," according to the Human Rights Campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OaZK3H

Don't call it a comeback: Woodstock 50 hit by financial, legal issues

"You just can't do these things overnight anymore," said one music historian. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y5m5o9

24-year-old U.S. woman, Australian boyfriend killed on road trip in Canada

Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were found dead along a highway in British Columbia. A manhunt is underway to find their killer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MDmyV

Buzz Aldrin says moon landing was chance to prove 'America's can-do spirit'

“Looking back, landing on the moon wasn’t just our job, it was a historic opportunity,"Aldrin tweeted on the 50th anniversary of the day he and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZjpZj

Latino votes could swing the Democratic primary. And the candidates know it.

For the first time, Latino elected officials and voters are getting a real full-court press from presidential hopefuls — because they might pick the nominee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MDm1T

Too late now to free Rocky? Sweden warns Trump rapper ASAP won't get special treatment

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven's comments on Saturday came after the intervention of celebrities including Kanye West and Justin Bieber. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZnfBW

Utah woman bled to death into a garbage can during botched heart surgery, lawsuit says

Donnamay Brockbank, 62, died at St. Mark's Hospital in Millcreek on July 11, 2018, after undergoing surgery to remove a heart device. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30JgeRU

Gay lawmaker says his congressional run against 'homophobe' is personal

New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres is running for Congress against Ruben Diaz Sr., a fellow councilman with a history of anti-gay remarks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y0YO6S

NBC News poll of the South: Voters' support for Trump grows, residents see race relations improving

The survey also measured support for Democratic presidential candidates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MDiiF

Vatican recovers bones as bid to solve mystery of missing girl goes on

Emanuela Orlandi, the daughter of a Holy See employee, was 15 years old when she vanished after attending a music lesson in 1983. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xV6B6n

Black Georgia lawmaker says white man told her to 'go back' where she came from

"It hurt me so bad because everything in me just wanted to tell him who I am. But I couldn't get anything out," Erica Thomas said in a Facebook video. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MDgHz

Two shot at nursing home

State police were called to the scene early Saturday afternoon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y9V2sd

Hundreds protest plan to detain migrant children at former internment camp

“We will not allow history to repeat itself with a concentration camp for immigrant children,” said a program coordinator with Dream Action Oklahoma. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30L3gD6

2 children and 3 adults dead and seven others injured in Texas highway accident

An 18-wheeler, a heavy-duty pickup truck and a large passenger van collided on a highway in Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xV6zvh

Danai Gurira, who plays the beloved Michonne on 'The Walking Dead,' leaving show

Gurira, who plays the beloved character Michonne, has also starred in films including "Black Panther." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30KrVry

The unique budgeting system that helped this single mom pay off $77,000 in debt

Kumiko Love developed a three-step plan to manage her spending and get out of debt. Here's how she did it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xXTJwn

'Game of Thrones' cast talks divisive finale, water bottles

Earlier this week, the show's polarizing final season scored 32 Emmy nominations. It was a single year Primetime Emmy nomination record. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30LPj8c

3 members of white supremacist group sentenced for violence at rallies

The three men, who previously pleaded guilty, were "motivated by hateful ideology," U.S. Attorney Thomas T. Cullen said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30R3JUB

U.S. military has begun reoccupying Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of U.S. troops, fighter jets, and Patriot missile defense systems are moving to Prince Sultan Air Base, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y1KdZ3

Mother seeks answers in son Joseph Miranda's Maryland workplace death

Joseph Miranda was run over by farming equipment at his workplace in Baltimore, Maryland on July 20, 2006. Originally ruled an accident, Joseph’s death has since been reclassified as a homicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MD7E1

U.S. citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper and training fighters in Syria

Ruslan Maratovich Asainov is accused of trying to recruit someone he didn't know was a confidential informant for the New York City Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xV6zeL

Trump rebuffs Tehran's claim that U.S. did not destroy Iranian drone

"No doubt about it," Trump said on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30KqF7E

Texas governor signs 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill

Proponents of the bill say it will protect religious freedom. Critics however, say it will be used to discriminate against LGBTQ people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y2Odbu

A nursing home chain collapses amid allegations of poor care, unpaid bills

Advocates and analysts are still wondering how Joseph Schwartz's empire was allowed to grow so large so quickly without authorities sounding alarm bells. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30MD37f

How Trump could lose by 5 million votes and still win in 2020

Analysis: The nation's two most populous states, California and Texas, are at the heart of Democrats' geography problem. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YXOIQg

U.S. military has begun reoccupying Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of U.S. troops, fighter jets, and Patriot missile defense systems are moving to Prince Sultan Air Base, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gla6HA

Former N.Y. Giants player dies from heat stroke in Arkansas at age 32

He succumbed to extreme heat while working for the family towing business, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z77e8Y

U.S. spy chief creates a new head of election security for intelligence agencies

Dan Coats announced Friday he has appointed a career official, Shelby Pierson, to serve as the first intelligence community election threats executive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gl2KUK

Texas governor signs 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill

Proponents of the bill say it will protect religious freedom. Critics however, say it will be used to discriminate against LGBTQ people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YZpFfH

Parents warned their children could be put in foster care over school lunch debt

"This is a failure to provide your child with proper nutrition and you can be sent to Dependency Court for neglecting your child's right to food," the Pennsylvania district wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gl2IfA

Utah woman bled to death into a garbage can during botched heart surgery, lawsuit says

Donnamay Brockbank, 62, died at St. Mark's Hospital in Millcreek on July 11, 2018, after undergoing surgery to remove a heart device. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZaBrUF

A nursing home chain collapses amid allegations of poor care, unpaid bills

Advocates and analysts are still wondering how Joseph Schwartz's empire was allowed to grow so large so quickly without authorities sounding alarm bells. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gm4zkl

The only good thing about the new 'Lion King' is the added Beyoncé song

Nothing about Disney's latest "live action" remake really lets you feel the love tonight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z26MIL

Mueller hearings to highlight 'shocking evidence of criminal misconduct' by Trump, Democrats say

The former special counsel is set to appear before the Judiciary and Intelligence committees Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gm4uNz

Murderer released after being deemed too old to kill again, kills again

It took a Maine jury less than an hour to find Albert Flick guilty of murdering Kimberly Dobbie with her twin sons nearby in July 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YZLZ8F

On Instagram, counterfeit cash is for sale — and a short search away

Instagram has struggled to crack down on the sellers of counterfeit goods, who use the platform’s photo-focused network to show off their wares. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gm4oWd

A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana

Doctors say there's no evidence marijuana is safe during pregnancy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z77cOo

Mother seeks answers in son Joseph Miranda's Maryland workplace death

Joseph Miranda was run over by farming equipment at his workplace in Baltimore, Maryland on July 20, 2006. Originally ruled an accident, Joseph’s death has since been reclassified as a homicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z3BlOi

U.S. citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper and training fighters in Syria

Ruslan Maratovich Asainov is accused of trying to recruit someone he didn't know was a confidential informant for the New York City Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GlpZ0T
A power outage in New York, the moon landing remembered, a "flying soldier" and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YWBdQJ

Kittenfishing: The dating trend you're probably (slightly) guilty of

The online dating strategy is characterized by using little white lies — like misrepresenting your height, age or interests — to hook a potential date. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gm47Tb

A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana

Doctors say there's no evidence marijuana is safe during pregnancy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z77cOo

NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son

A criminal investigation into Hill began in March, when police were called to his home twice and determined that his son had broken his arm from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GlpYdl

Buyer beware: Bike helmets that don't meet safety standards are 'widely available' online

They look nice and are bargain-priced, but don’t count on counterfeit or knockoff helmets to protect your head in a serious crash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z0p797

Edith Jones, who integrated southern medical schools, dies

"I was so proud that I was in medical school that absolutely nothing else mattered," Edith Jones said in an interview with the University of Houston. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gm3R6F

Bedbugs, bad food at Mexico migrant detention center

A U.S. policy implemented on Tuesday denies asylum to anyone who shows up on the border after traveling through another country, something Central American migrants normally do. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YXNV1K

House Democrats demand answers from Hope Hicks over 'apparent inconsistencies' in her testimony

"Anything other than complete candor can have very serious consequences," Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler wrote to the ex-Trump aide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Gk3ycs

Apollo 11: Behind the mission that made history

What year did Apollo 11 go to the moon and could we go back? Follow the story of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the other astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission with NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xThOEn

FBI believed Trump was closely involved in hush-money scheme, unsealed documents show

The release of the previously redacted documents came one day after the judge in the case disclosed that prosecutors had concluded their probe into Cohen’s campaign finance crimes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30zuf4u

Now the hard part: Why Netflix's toughest days are still ahead

Analysis: As rivals launch their own streaming services and take back rights to popular shows, Netflix is facing increasing pressure to create stronger original content. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xXfJqU

Jeffrey Epstein denied bail, must remain behind bars until sex trafficking trial

A federal judge in New York sided with prosecutors who argued that the financier poses a flight risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30FVV7O

U.S. heat wave just warming up for long and scorching weekend

More than 100 heat records are expected to fall Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Most will be record-high nighttime temps, forecasters say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xUYPJO

Medical mistakes harm more than 1 in 10 patients, and half are preventable

At least 12 percent of preventable errors caused permanent disability or death, according to a review of studies involving over 300,000 patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30zu6xY

Father charged with murder for driving sons with autism off L.A. pier

Prosecutors said the father purchased accidental death insurance policies on his sons and domestic partner, then drove them off a pier. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xS9kNF

13 Philadelphia officers to be fired over racist, offensive Facebook posts

The 13 are among 72 officers in the city placed on administrative duty after an online database shared more than 5,000 Facebook posts and comments from officers around the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30E010b

In the hot seat: UPS delivery drivers at risk of heat-related illnesses

Most of those familiar brown trucks used by UPS aren't air-conditioned, and as the delivery economy grows and temperatures rise, drivers can pay the price. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xS9jt5

As Area 51 raid becomes a joke, the U.S. Air Force issues a real warning

The U.S. Air Force warned Friday against visiting the secretive base, saying that "any attempt to illegally access the area is highly discouraged." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30zu09A

Defense Department contractor arrested for making a threatening call to Florida congresswoman

The man, from Maryland, was ordered to undergo an alcohol rehab program and mental health treatment before any further court proceedings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xR7z3w

'An abomination': Jon Stewart blasts Rand Paul for blocking 9/11 victims bill

"Pardon me if I’m not impressed in any way by Rand Paul’s fiscal responsibility virtue signaling," Stewart said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30Cd5TZ

Mississippi candidate for state House shoots wife at her job, then kills himself, police say

Carl Robinson, a Democratic candidate for the state House of Representatives, was set to be on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xTyJXt

Cord-cutters strike out against MLB's broadcast restrictions

Baseball’s complex blackout structure makes streaming games complicated to watch. Here’s why it’s so confusing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30OLbEv

Amid leadership shake-up, Planned Parenthood affirms trans health care commitment

Meghan Stabler, the organization’s first and only trans board member, denies trans inclusivity played a part in the ouster of Planned Parenthood’s president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xSuA62

More than 30 feared dead in suspected arson at Kyoto animation studio

"The arson murder that took place in Kyoto today took away many many lives. The gruesomeness of it all — I’m at a loss for words," the country's prime minister said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30ztJU6

Christian bookseller drops its initials, CBD

"People see signs for 'CBD sold here,' which creates brand confusion," Christian Book Distributors said in explaining why it's becoming Christianbook. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xVYq9K

Scary video shows man nearly washed into approaching NYC train by floodwater

The flooding was caused by inadequate drainage from a private developer building a residential tower adjacent to the subway station, the MTA said Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30CdaqL
A power outage in Manhattan, protests in Puerto Rico, the "Squad" fires back, and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xS83Gr

Entire city of Fort Lauderdale was without water after main break

Service is being restored to the more than 200,000 customers affected, but city officials are advising residents to boil their water. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30DR9b1

Fact check: Trump says Rep. Omar 'proud' of al Qaeda

There is no evidence that Omar has said the terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks makes her proud. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWC9IR

Illinois gas station worker fired after telling Latino customers 'ICE will come'

The gas station's parent company said, "We don't treat customers that way." Police are investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30JjgWu

Probe finds ex-Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White made staff run personal errands

"Ms. White misused her subordinate’s time for personal services and improperly accepted gifts from her subordinates,” the report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWC4Vz

Tape shows Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein discussing women at 1992 party

The November 1992 tape in the NBC archives shows Trump with Epstein more than a decade before Epstein pleaded guilty to felony prostitution charges in Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LYLrMK

Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns

"In general, this app is not asking a lot of data from the user," Baptiste Robert, a security researcher, told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JD9mQj

Judge orders release of docs tied to Cohen's hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels

Judge William Pauley III revealed that prosecutors had concluded the case and ordered them to file the materials by 11 a.m. Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LWB9N7

Marines order Duncan Hunter to stop using Corps emblem in campaign

The California Republican used the Marine Corps emblem in a campaign mailer that tied his Democratic opponent and two Democratic congresswomen to terror. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCwWfX

Los Angeles police officer charged with multiple rapes after DNA hit

The 10-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department could face life in prison after his DNA matched evidence in a 2015 cold case, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LY18E8

Why contact lenses and water don't mix

Doctors say that, though rare, the case is a stark reminder of the importance of contact lens hygiene. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCwU7P

Florida city playing 'Baby Shark' and 'Raining Tacos' on loop to drive homeless people away

The tune of "Baby Shark" has tortured parents for years, but the song has now officially become weaponized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LWTIAY

Heat wave expected to bake two-thirds of nation through weekend

High temperatures caused by a large dome of high pressure will send temperatures into the 90s and 100s in many parts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCwSgd

'El Chapo' sentenced to life plus 30 years, gripes about his trial and conditions in NYC jail

The crime kingpin known as "El Chapo" controlled much of the illegal drug trade across the Western Hemisphere for almost 30 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LWXzOo

Ebola outbreak in Congo declared global health emergency

Still, the World Health Organization says the risk for worldwide spread is low. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JD9gIr

Utah girl, 6, dies after being struck by golf ball hit by her father

Police have no plans to press charges and say the girl's death appears to be a tragic accident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LUVO4h

GOP official says fixation with 'homosexual activities' harming U.S. moral core

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, a Republican U.S. Senate hopeful, blamed the media — and soccer star Megan Rapinoe — for helping fuel the fixation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCwNsV

Comic-Con heralds the rise of nerd culture, and possibly the start of its decline

The cultural landscape has changed dramatically over the last half century, and SDCC has morphed along with it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M1bYcj

Sorry, Florida. These Midwestern states are the best places to retire.

Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri? According to a new report from Bankrate, these are the best places to retire. Here's why they top the list. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JD9cZd

Alleged assault of lesbians on Long Island probed as possible hate crime

The incident is being investigated by the county’s hate crimes unit and a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LWHisB

Here's who qualified for the second Democratic debate

Twenty candidates will take the stage again at the end of the month for a two-night presidential primary debate, this time hosted by CNN. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCwMoR

Jeffrey Epstein used foreign passport with fake name to enter Saudi Arabia: prosecutors

The questionable travel document was found inside a safe — along with $70,000 in cash and 48 loose diamonds — in the home of the accused child predator. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LZrLs4

Rand Paul blocks bill to boost 9/11 victims fund

Paul objected to a request by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., to approve the bill by unanimous consent, which would fast-track approval. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JD9bV9

Bernie Sanders hits back at 'Medicare for All' critics in speech

Looking to change the terms of the debate, the 2020 candidate argued people's current premiums are "taxes on the middle class." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LZ7Vx2

Mayor under fire for last-minute cancellation of LGBTQ pride event

Reading, Pennsylvania, Mayor Wally Scott said he axed the event because the rainbow pride flag — which was set to fly over City Hall — is a political symbol. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JD9ak3

For healthy blood pressure, both numbers matter

The study analyzed more than 36 million blood pressure readings from more than 1 million adults. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LZ3FxR

Microsoft will give away software to guard U.S. voting machines

The tech giant says it has tracked more than 700 cyberattacks by foreign adversaries against U.S. political organizations so far this election cycle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCwFtr

Rare inherited enzyme disorder yields insight into fibrosis

Investigators have discovered an association between a deficiency in the enzyme neuraminidase 1 and the build-up of connective tissue in organs, suck as the muscle, kidney, liver, heart and lungs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SisAgI

"Game of Thrones" earns record number of Emmy nominations — but are they deserved?

It's worth looking at why one of the most acclaimed programs in recent memory was widely perceived as concluding with a thud. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32r3lxw

Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen removed from post following 'secret' board meeting

"We were engaged in good faith negotiations about my departure based on philosophical differences over the direction and future of Planned Parenthood," Wen said in a tweet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NY5QEs
The first manned mission to the moon, Apollo 11, launched on July 16, 1969. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32t1LLB

Man arrested in murder of founder of African American museum in Louisiana

Sadie Roberts-Joseph was found dead of traumatic asphyxiation in the trunk of her car on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NVj2Kb

Civil rights groups file lawsuit challenging new Trump asylum restrictions

"This is the Trump administration’s most extreme run at an asylum ban yet," one attorney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32v5Bnu

'I'm going to use this knife': Hiker says she got lost in Calif. wilderness fleeing attacker

Sheryl Powell, an experienced hiker, said a "burly" man confronted her while she was taking a bathroom break. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O7O6X0

AG Barr made final call not to bring charges against officer in Eric Garner's chokehold death

The decision not to pursue charges against Daniel Pantaleo comes one day before the fifth anniversary of Garner's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32p6IFj

'Meth-gators': Police warn flushing drugs could create hyper-aggressive alligators

"Folks … please don’t flush your drugs m’kay," the Loretto Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NW9C13

New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's

Two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases in the United States are in women, and it's not just because women live longer, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O0tL66

R. Kelly pleads not guilty, denied bail in sweeping sex crime prosecution

Two women who say they’re living with Kelly attended his arraignment Tuesday and sat in the front row. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32vVmiz

Amazon Prime Day deals aren't worth the moral cost of exploiting their workers

Fulfilling orders turns out to be a rather unfulfilling livelihood, according to striking workers at a Minnesota Amazon facility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NY5z4o

Chicago's elusive alligator 'Chance the Snapper' finally caught

The predator was scooped up from Humboldt Park Lagoon after a weeklong search. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32wAJTq

Democrats duel over health care in new campaign dust-up

Biden and Sanders are locking horns in a high-profile skirmish over 'Medicare for All' and Obamacare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NY5DBa

Subaru welding fail means thousands of new cars are headed to the scrap heap

A supplier failed to properly clean part of its machinery, reducing the effectiveness of metal welded between the engine and the passenger compartment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32F6YQG

Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers: He had a doctored passport to ward off hijackers

Prosecutors revealed the existence of the passport at a Monday bail hearing, arguing that it demonstrated the accused sex trafficker was a flight risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NW9qil

Florida man allegedly used scissors to cut off penis of wife's lover

Alex Bonilla, 49, was charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment. The victim is recovering from his injuries at a local hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32tei1z

Trump administration won't be granting Venezuelans temporary protection for now

Advocates and Democrats immediately slammed the decision as "devastating" to Venezuelans fleeing their country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NVwopD

Rapper Meek Mill asks appeals court to overturn 2008 drug and gun conviction

Mill's lawyers and prosecutors both want a new trial, saying they no longer trust the testimony of the police officer who was the sole government witness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32wAGHe

Young adult Kittrina Bowden missing from Cleveland since May

Kittrina Bowden was last seen on May 28 at her apartment in Cleveland. She didn’t show up to her job at Wendy’s the next day. The police are investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NZ0B7w

Rep. Green read impeachment articles on House floor in bid to force vote

"What do you do when the leader of the free world is a racist?" Green said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32p6BJT

Teen brother of student killed in Sandy Hook school shooting to run for public office

JT Lewis, whose younger brother Jesse was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, announced Monday he's running for state Senate in Connecticut. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NVXZqQ

Teen drag queen's jaw-dropping diploma retrieval goes viral

Brandon Austin, also known as "Sophia Stardust," turned his high school graduation stage into a voguing catwalk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32p6u0V

Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams suspended over domestic violence incident

The WNBA player was arrested in Florida on April 29 for allegedly assaulting an ex-girlfriend and threatening another person with a firearm. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NU2oKS

Jeffrey Epstein had cash, diamonds and a foreign passport stashed in safe, prosecutors say

The judge is expected to rule Thursday whether the 66-year-old financier and registered sex offender should get bail. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ldiul4

Door is 'wide open' to negotiation if Trump lifts his sanctions on Iran, Zarif says

Iran's top diplomat says it could have developed nuclear weapons but made a decision “a long time ago” not to build the bomb. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvG1I

Scarlett Johansson says diversity comments 'taken out of context'

The actress, who canceled plans last year to portray a transgender man, asserts that she supports diversity in film. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JK3x2i

70 current, former CBP employees under investigation for secret Facebook group

The office of professional responsibility is conducting the investigations into 62 current and eight former employees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfeel3

Puerto Rico governor says he's not resigning after private chat scandal

The release of 889 pages of derogatory and profanity-laced comments has drawn fierce public backlash, including from members of his own party. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvDTA

Chess king captured: Champion admits to using smartphone on the toilet to cheat

"I simply lost my mind," the Czech champion, Igors Rausis, told Chess.com from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JHeu4U

3-year-old boy dies after falling into grease trap at Tim Hortons

The child walked over the trap ⁠— resembling a manhole cover on a vat where used cooking oil is collected ⁠— behind the Rochester, New York, doughnut shop. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lcGa9d

In a private Facebook group, Amazon workers brace for Prime Day

In a private Facebook group, workers discussed the stress of the consumer holiday, including what kind of perks they can expect: "a granola bar." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvAam

Musical chairs at the Pentagon: Eight days, two top jobs, four people

Over the next eight days there will likely be four people transitioning in and out of the top two positions at the Defense Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JHSoit

Driver in deadly Charlottesville car attack gets second life sentence

A Virginia judge gave Fields an additional life sentence, plus 419 years, on state charges for killing one and injuring dozens at the 2017 Unite the Right rally. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2licAiE

Boxing legend Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker, 55, fatally hit by pickup in Virginia

Whitaker won Olympic gold in 1984 and professional belts in four weight classes. His career pro record was 40-4-1. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvvU6

Founder of African American museum in Louisiana died of 'traumatic asphyxia'

Sadie Roberts-Joseph was found dead in the trunk of her own car Friday, Baton Rouge police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JI0LdR

Megan Thee Stallion invited everyone to have a Hot Girl Summer. Yes, even you.

Do you love who you are? Do you feel strong and confident in yourself? No? Then you definitely need a Hot Girl Summer more than anyone else. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfeccV

Italy detains 3 in seizure of weapons, missile, Nazi plaques

Police said one of the men arrested had in 2001 run unsuccessfully as a Senate candidate for the neo-fascist Forza Nuova party. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvrUm

New York is second state to ban discrimination based on natural hairstyles

Civil rights advocates say the California and New York laws prohibit policies that disproportionately affect people of color, particularly black people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JHlpLk

Oklahoma's multibillion-dollar case against Johnson & Johnson rests in hands of judge

The 7-week trial came to a close Monday. The case could provide a blue print for the nearly 2,000 other pending cases like it across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lcG9SH

Man in custody after allegedly killing teen, posting photos of her body on Discord

Brandon Clark, 21, stabbed himself in the neck before police took him into custody. Charges are expected to be filed after police interview Clark, Utica police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvpMe

U.S. national team star accuses another soccer player of being 'homophobic'

Jaelene Hinkle said her religion prevented her from playing on the U.S. women's national team because of a jersey that celebrated Pride Month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JJv2cs

How Trump flipped the script on Pelosi and The Squad

Analysis: Trump wants the Democratic Party stuck to its progressive fringe. Thanks to him, now they are. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfebFT

Young adult novels keep Asian myths like Mulan relevant with modern twists

Virtually throughout its history, Mulan had been reinterpreted and retold countless times, including in several young adult novels being published this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvoYG

Ellen DeGeneres, Sean Hayes to co-host star-studded Buttigieg fundraiser

Actor Jason Bateman and talk show host Chelsea Handler will also be among the celebrities in attendance to support Mayor Pete's 2020 presidential run. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JJv04k

Forget date nights. This therapist swears by 'day dates' in the wilderness.

Spending time outdoors together provides much-needed alone time and will force you to work together and deal with conflict as a couple, says therapist Hannah Eaton. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfeaBP

Gay teen who stabbed classmate to death at Bronx school found guilty of manslaughter

Abel Cedeno, who said he was acting in self-defense against bullying over his sexuality, was found guilty on all charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LqvmQy

'Life-threatening' floods, tornadoes still possible as Barry drenches Gulf Coast

Tropical Depression Barry's remaining primary threat is flooding rains, the National Weather Service said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jSIOR1

Democrats have plans that 'grim reaper' Mitch McConnell won't be able to block

But the use of executive authority has been criticized by members of both parties as a power grab that wrongly sidelines Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32qLMxs

Novak Djokovic outlasts Roger Federer in epic five-set Wimbledon final

Djokovic has won his fifth Wimbledon title, beating eight-time champion Roger Federer in a fifth-set tiebreaker after saving two match points. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NTGaZB

Trump trails Biden, Warren and Sanders in new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll

Joe Biden holds largest lead against Trump due to better performance among Independents and suburban voters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Cc9Ro

Lil Nas X showed Billboard and his critics that they can't tell him nothin'

The multiplatinum artist is arguably the first microplatform crossover star. And he got there by not listening when people told him no. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M1cfMD

Decorated special forces soldier dies in combat in Afghanistan

Sgt. Maj. James Sartor "was a beloved warrior who epitomized the quiet professional," a military official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jSIp0X

Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens; bones found

The mystery of the decades-old disappearance of the daughter of a Vatican employee took yet another twist with the discovery of two sets of bones under a stone manhole. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XICJcO

New Jersey cop who overdosed on heroin in patrol car while on duty loses job

Matthew D. Ellery, 29, admitted in court Friday that he drove under the influence and was in possession of heroin, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LQzpFa

Neither male nor female: Why some nonbinary people are 'microdosing' hormones

The goal is to appear "somewhere in the middle" on the gender spectrum, one nonbinary Los Angeles resident said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jTx6pi

Founder of African American museum in Louisiana found dead in car trunk

Sadie Roberts-Joseph, 75, was the founder and curator of the Baton Rouge African American Museum, which opened in 2001. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XK8j9K

I was fired after my cartoon satirizing Trump went viral. Here's why it matters.

Trump makes the case for editorial cartoonists pretty much every day. Are we really willing to allow such an important journalistic tradition to die out? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LRM9eB

China's rising tech scene threatens U.S. brain drain as so-called sea turtles return home

Silicon Valley was "a little bit slow for us," said Shenzhen-based entrepreneur Jason Gui, one of millions of Chinese people who were educated in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jSGnhn

11 things you never knew about Apollo 11

Some of the most intriguing details from the Apollo 11 saga remain largely unknown or poorly understood. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJ3JbR

Brexit effect? Europe's populists back away from calls to leave the union

Brexit was supposed to trigger a domino effect that could spell the beginning of the end of the European Union. Three years on, no such wave has materialized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LQznx2

These five habits may delay Alzheimer's even in people with genetic risk

Following four out of five lifestyle behaviors can protect against mental decline, even in people with increased genetic risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jSGglX

R. Kelly facing federal charges because his alleged sex crimes involve interstate activity

Analysis: Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities, but Congress has the power to step in when they involve interstate or foreign travel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JwqXt7

Cory Booker aims to give aging prisoners 'a second look'

The Democratic presidential candidate is unveiling new legislation to take prison reform another step forward. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XK8amI

Nine dead after small plane carrying parachutists crashes in Sweden

Swedish officials said a small plane carrying parachutists crashed soon after takeoff on Sunday and all nine people on board were killed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LSZhAs

WATCH: Driver paralyzed in IndyCar crash thrills and inspires on return to track

Robert Wickens drives the parade lap for the Honda Indy Toronto in a specially modified car with hand controls, as his fiancée rides along in the passenger seat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jUMEZY

Two escapees from 'doomsday preppers' in Florida claim they were abused for years

The females told police that the couple had “getaway properties” throughout the U.S., stocked with food rations and weapons in case of a world disaster. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XEVDRE

Obama pens letter congratulating woman he granted clemency who made dean's list

Danielle Metz was sentenced in 1993 at age 26 to three life sentences plus an additional 20 years for her role in her husband’s cocaine trafficking ring. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LXHQid

Trump claims tour of immigrant detention centers showed they are 'well run and clean'

"Sorry, can’t let them into our Country," Trump tweeted. "If too crowded, tell them not to come to USA." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jW3BDl

Death of Canadian-Somali journalist killed in terror attack mourned as a 'big loss'

"Everybody is crying for her,” Amal Nalayeh, who lives in Canada, told NBC News of her sister. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XK80vC

A caller may claim to be with Social Security Administration, but they're not

Con artists steal hundreds of millions of dollars a year pretending to be with the government. No matter how official they seem, no matter how scary the situation sounds — hang up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y0iB5b

Power outage strikes in midtown Manhattan

The outage appeared to affect parts of midtown Manhattan and the Upper West Side. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XLAPmN

New Republic magazine pulls down homophobic op-ed about Pete Buttigieg

The author argued that because Buttigieg waited until his early 30s to come out as gay, he would be too preoccupied with sex and drugs to be an effective president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lbxCz9

Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens; bones found

The mystery of the decades-old disappearance of the daughter of a Vatican employee took yet another twist with the discovery of two sets of bones under a stone manhole. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y10jRo

At least 1 American among the 27 dead in hotel terrorist attack in Somalia

The U.S. State Department is working to confirm if any other Americans were among the dead or injured in the attack that lasted more than 14 hours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQpTUJ

As Juul grapples with teen vaping 'epidemic,' CEO tells parents 'I'm sorry'

CNBC interviewed Burns for a documentary, “Vaporized: America’s E-cigarette Addiction,” which premiers Monday at 10 p.m. ET. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6r5aI

Jeffrey Epstein paid $350K to 'influence' possible co-conspirators: prosecutors

Prosecutors said the payments were made last November just days after the publication of a bombshell Miami Herald story. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lbxHmr

Trump's clash with U.K. ambassador highlights a special relationship in danger

Trump has "consistently disparaged the U.K. and shown disrespect," according to a former British ambassador to the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y4Hywf

Everyone loses when women like Serena Williams are forced to play fewer sets than men

Expecting women to deliver the kind of intensity and theatrics that can build over five sets — when they have nearly half the time to do so — is laughable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQMFw5

Dreams of movie stardom? Nah. More teens today long to be influencers

"A lot of my friends say, 'I don't want to go off and work in a cubicle. I want to be a YouTuber,'" Madison Brass, 16, of Ohio, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfXKcd

Teen fatally shot by officer on freeway had replica handgun, police say

The handgun turned out to be a replica. The girl's family said that they want families to be more quickly informed of details in similar situations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lbxFLl

Man attacks immigrant detention center, found dead after police shooting

The man threw incendiary devices and tried to ignite a large propane tank next to a Tacoma detention center that holds up to about 1,500 migrants. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfXLgh

Neither male nor female: Why some nonbinary people are 'microdosing' hormones

The goal is to appear "somewhere in the middle" on the gender spectrum, one nonbinary Los Angeles resident said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6F40g

Suspect arrested in shooting of NFL Giants draft pick Corey Ballentine

An 18-year-old is facing murder and battery charges for the attack that wounded Corey Ballentine and killed his Washburn University teammate, Dwane Simmons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQpMsh

Dreams of movie stardom? Nah. More teens today long to be influencers

"A lot of my friends say, 'I don't want to go off and work in a cubicle. I want to be a YouTuber,'" Madison Brass, 16, of Ohio, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lfXKcd

As Juul grapples with teen vaping 'epidemic,' CEO tells parents 'I'm sorry'

CNBC interviewed Burns for a documentary, “Vaporized: America’s E-cigarette Addiction,” which premiers Monday at 10 p.m. ET. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6r5aI

Hong Kong protests target China border as demands for change evolve

Mass demonstrations began weeks ago in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that would allow for suspects to be sent to the mainland to face trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQpIJ3

Taiwan defends U.S. arms deal after China sanctions threat

The U.S. does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but U.S. law requires that it provide Taiwan with sufficient defense equipment and services for self-defense. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lcrlmN

Four months after Christchurch shooting, New Zealand gun owners turn over their weapons for money

New Zealand lawmakers rushed through new legislation to ban so-called military-style weapons after a lone gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y2lkLg

As crews battle Maui brush fire, second blaze breaks out

"We thought we had pretty much one controlled, then a new one just broke out,” Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino said. No injuries have been reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQpH7X

Teen fatally shot by officer on freeway had replica handgun, police say

The handgun turned out to be a replica. The girl's family said that they want families to be more quickly informed of details in similar situations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lbxFLl

Guatemalan girl says Iowa couple accused of human smuggling sexually assaulted her

The girl was found wandering the streets of Sioux City last month, according to an affidavit filed in federal court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6r3j6

Mario Batali says accuser's photos will prove innocence in groping case

Batali's lawyers want the accuser's cellphone data to be preserved. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2le700s

Is the key to Alzheimer's disease brain inflammation?

The past decade of Alzheimer's disease research has been fraught with disappointment. But some scientists say they're more hopeful than ever a cure will be found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVzlnP

At least 18 migrant children under age 2 separated from parents, House report finds

“The Trump Administration’s child separations were more harmful, traumatic, and chaotic than previously known,” the report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XIa6wl

'Stuber' is a mediocre buddy comedy — but a telling commentary on the gig economy

“Stuber” inadvertently makes an important point about the intersection of labor and masculinity in modern capitalist society. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jG3UlK

Mario Batali says accuser's photos will prove innocence in groping case

Batali's lawyers want the accuser's cellphone data to be preserved. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVzhV7

Facebook to pay $5 billion to settle FTC privacy investigation

The vote puts Facebook and the FTC on the cusp of a record-setting agreement, with a financial penalty that’s bigger than anything the FTC has collected previously. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJwkOk

Former special counsel Mueller's Hill testimony may be delayed a week

A number of lawmakers, especially Republicans, had complained about the limited time available for questions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGTjqH

#MyMoonshot: Everyone has a goal to change the world, big or small. We want to hear yours.

The Apollo 11 moon landing changed history — and it all started with one ambitious idea. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVzMhX

Some military families have to choose between buying groceries or paying bills

At Dewey Elementary in San Diego, where most kids have military parents, the line forms early at the food pantry for free produce, snacks and staples like bread. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJwjtK

R. Kelly's federal charges say he took underage girls across state lines for sex

Once Kelly had convinced victims to be with him, they "were not permitted to leave their room" without permission, "including to eat or go to the bathroom," one of the indictments says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGThPB

Arizona gov has change of heart for Nike after Betsy Ross flag controversy

Ducey previously tweeted in regard to Nike that "we don't need to suck up to companies that consciously denigrate our nation's history." Now he's saying, "welcome." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVzffX

Trump, Kamala Harris come to Pelosi's defense after AOC criticism

Their comments came after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the speaker had been 'outright disrespectful' to newly elected women of color. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGTgv1

Call to raid Area 51 draws hordes of alien hunters

Presumably tongue-in-cheek Facebook post calls on people to "storm" the restricted area, which has captivated generations of conspiracy theorists. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jG4hfM

Manta ray rescued after seemingly approaching Australian snorkelers for help

"So I knew as soon as she started to interact with us, it was something very special," Jake Wilton said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XNj32z

Turkey begins to take delivery of Russian missile system, raising tensions with U.S.

Washington says the S-400 could compromise its Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets, an aircraft Turkey is helping build and plans to buy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZtJPx

AOC proposal calls for safer cleanup efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico

The House passed an amendment introduced by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that would limit the use of open-air detonation in Vieques, a former Navy site and Puerto Rico's most hazardous waste site. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGhnK1

For bitcoin proponents, Trump's critiques offer validation

The president’s comments come amid a strong run for bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry that has included rising prices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQO7P2

Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant, putting patients at risk

C. difficile has shown antibiotic resistance in people. Now it's shown to be resistant to efforts to destroy it on surfaces by cleaning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y2DVXB

Police officer who fatally shot sobbing man collects $31K a year pension

The shooting of Daniel Shaver by Mesa, Arizona, Officer Philip Brailsford last year was caught on bodycam in a case that drew national scrutiny over the use of deadly force. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGhgy5

Democratic senators tout slight increase in staff diversity

The issue has received greater scrutiny as Democrats represent an increasingly diverse constituency. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XGckr2

Former Mets ace Dwight Gooden arrested on cocaine possession charge in New Jersey

The Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion has battled substance abuse issues for decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y3liD4

Kentucky Fried Chicken in North Carolina explodes, blast caught on camera

The explosion happened around 12:30 a.m. Thursday when nobody was in the store, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGh9CF

House approves 9/11 victims bill with support from Jon Stewart, sends it to Senate

Lawmakers from both parties hailed the vote, which comes a month after the comedian sharply criticized Congress for failing to act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XKUmDZ

Prominent Latino labor leader Héctor Figueroa has died

Figueroa was the president of 32BJ, the nation's largest property service workers union. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2jGhq8F

NBC/WSJ poll: Biden, Warren top 2020 Democratic field

Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders round out the top four candidates in the first NBC/WSJ post-debate poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JJmdzs

Video shows Coast Guard leaping onto submarine carrying 17,000 pounds of cocaine

Crew members can be seen jumping onto a moving narco-sub and busting open the hatch in the USCG video. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Li9AhI

South Carolina teachers moonlight as factory workers to make a living wage

Lawmakers in the state, which ranks among the worst for education in the country, recently approved a raise for teachers. Advocates say it’s not enough. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JEwaxQ

Trump touts the 'power' of extremist social media activists at White House summit

The president blasted social media companies for “terrible bias” and accused them during remarks at the White House on Thursday of manipulating his content. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LgKT5h

Uranium, a rattlesnake and whiskey found during Oklahoma traffic stop

The uranium was not weapons-grade, according to authorities. It is unclear why it was in the vehicle or how it was obtained. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCBD8j

Denise Nickerson, who played Violet Beauregarde in 'Willy Wonka,' dead at 62

Nickerson starred as the gum-obsessed, self-centered Violet opposite Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LgF2Ng

Construction of huge telescope to resume after protests, court battles

The Thirty Meter Telescope is being built atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest mountain from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JJaCA6

American Airlines apologizes to woman required to cover up on flight

A spokeswoman for American Airlines said the company has apologized to Tisha Rowe and her son and issued a refund for their travel expenses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LguJJm

'They just saw me as a dollar sign': How some certificate schools profit from vulnerable students

An investigation into Premier Education Group shows how for-profit schools with questionable track records are able to fly under the enforcement radar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JBNP9B

CEO to resign, employees fired at Ohio hospital where doctor accused of murder

The decision comes after William Husel, a former intensive care doctor at Mount Carmel Health System, was charged last month in 25 deaths. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LeuPkw

Epstein's charges are a direct rebuke of Alex Acosta. Why is Trump defending him?

The DOJ is taking a welcome stand against influence peddlers who have long attempted to use their status to undermine justice. But what about the prosecutors who enable them? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JBNGTB

Amnesty International calls on S. Korea to end bias against gay soldiers

The human rights group said South Korea’s military code "does not comply with the international human rights obligations the state has signed on to." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LgSkti

Deputy who resigned over anti-LGBTQ Facebook response to gay teen's suicide gets new police job

“Officer Graves may not have the same views as everyone else, but that doesn’t prevent him from doing his job as an officer,” his new employer says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JBNrYH

Tackling America's loneliness epidemic

Nowadays, we are more connected to people than at any other time in history. And yet many Americans report feeling lonelier and more isolated than ever before. from NBC News Top Stories https://youtu.be/V4Pb3dbdQ5o?cid=public-rss_20190712

How to get the most out of Amazon Prime Day without overspending

Navigate the chaos, land the hottest deals and maximize your savings with these expert tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lo4hO7

Florida mom arrested for felony after daughter licks tongue depressor, puts it back

The woman's arrest comes a week after a girl was filmed in a viral video licking a tub of ice cream and returning it to a grocery store shelf. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JyXSfu

'Know your rights': Advocates, attorneys mobilize ahead of planned mass ICE raids

“People should understand that they have rights regardless of their immigration status,” one lawyer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lh1zd8

Former Florida deputy arrested for planting drugs on drivers during traffic stops

During most of these stops, the deputy would turn off his body camera and “tailor his recordings to conceal his criminal activity,” authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JHjpCz

Skydiving company behind Hawaii plane crash did not have proper permits

Eleven people were killed in the June 21 crash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LjEkij

Anxious families brace for Trump's announced mass immigration raids

“That is one of the scariest things not only my family has to face but others who are in this ICE raid situation,” a son of undocumented immigrants said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JwLvQU

Severe turbulence injures almost three dozen on Air Canada flight

The flight was heading from Vancouver to Sydney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LjEkPl

Brigham Young University announces changes to its honor code after protests

The university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints requires students to sign and adhere to a strict code of conduct. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JCiHXj

Reporters got a tour of a new facility for migrant minors in Texas

The conditions appeared clean, though the facility was way under capacity and had been open for less than two weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LisGo6
Fresh off winning their fourth World Cup title, the U.S. women's team celebrated with fans in a ticker-tape parade and was awarded keys to the city of New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30pjX75

Flash flooding hits New Orleans as Mississippi River forecast to rise to dangerous levels

"This was next-level in terms of the absolute deluge of water coming down so fast," a teacher visiting New Orleans said of the heavy rain that caused the flooding. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XFwZ3q

Second judge hands Trump census defeat, won't allow lawyers off citizenship case

The Maryland federal judge said the current attorneys have to stay on the job unless the Justice Department provides more information. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJTvZ7

Trump's costly July Fourth event bankrupted Washington's security, anti-terror fund

Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a letter to the president that she wants the federal government to reimburse D.C. millions of dollars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30xryAD

Couple says fertility clinic that mixed up their embryos put them 'through living hell'

They say at least one of their embryos was given to a Korean American couple, who gave birth to two boys not of Asian descent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XEOdO8

Mississippi candidate for governor says woman reporter must be joined by male colleague

Robert Foster said on Wednesday that he won't be alone with any woman other than his wife, even while working or campaigning. He said being alone with a man is no problem. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30zn7oZ

Vaping is hurting teenage athletes, dashing their future in sports

"The moment I started using nicotine, it turned off my future goals completely." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XDkPbo

As McConnell's family shows, the legacy of slavery persists in American lives

Analysis: The vast gap in wealth between white and black families is only the most visible sign of slavery's economic and social impact. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30qV7Uj