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Edward Peng was caught acting as a courier for China’s Ministry of State Security after the U.S. launched a “double agent operation” in March 2015. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oHhRBL

NFL suspends Raiders' Vontaze Burfict for rest of season over helmet-to-helmet hit

Burfict was ejected from the Raiders' game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday after a blow to tight end Jack Doyle's head. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oH4Fgg

Midair video shows United plane's engine exposed before emergency landing

The flight made a safe emergency landing and passengers on the Denver to Orlando flight boarded a different aircraft. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2negaLS

Man apparently dies by suicide at Grand Canyon Skywalk

The Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped glass walkway that juts about 70 feet over the canyon overlooking the Colorado River. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2neQCye

GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns ahead of expected guilty plea on insider trading charges

The New York Republican was the first member of Congress to back Trump's presidential bid. Collins' resignation will be effective Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mp4MfG

Walgreens, CVS suspend sales of heartburn drug due to cancer-linked contaminant

The move to suspend sales of the over-the-counter heartburn drug was taken out of caution while the FDA continues its review. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2o4HtIp

Tennessee teen dies by suicide after being outed online

Classmates shared sexually explicit messages sent by the victim and he killed himself shortly after, according to his brother. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2o0btVY

Calif. governor signs bill allowing college athletes to sign endorsements

In ripping the NCAA, Gov. Gavin Newsom said: "Colleges reap billions from student athletes but block them from earning a single dollar. That’s a bankrupt model." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2muqv64

Black girl who said 3 white boys cut her dreadlocks at school now says she was lying

School security camera footage viewed during the investigation showed that the attack did not happen where and when the 12-year-old alleged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oLGOMA

Amber Guyger's murder trial heads to jury after closing statements

"It's one of those cases where there are no winners," defense attorney Toby Shook told jurors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oMovH7

Ancient ape fossil yields surprising new insights about human evolution

A fossilized pelvis found in Hungary suggests human ancestors were able to stand upright much earlier than anthropologists had realized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2o5QOjd

Ultra trail runner dies after being struck by lightning near finish line

Moments after a storm rolled in, race organizers heard that a runner had been struck by lightning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2muPDcW

Daughter still searching for New Mexico mother who vanished four months ago

Jean Johnson, 70, was last heard from on May 26, 2019, at her home in Capitan, New Mexico. Her door was found ajar and her purse and phone were found locked inside her car. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oEeuLU

China's National Day was meant to be a big bash. But Hong Kong looks set to spoil party.

"The Communist Party of China does not forget and does not forgive, so don't spoil their 70th anniversary," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n4EK1T

4 ways to put the sexual spark back in your relationship

Here's what you can do to prioritize physical intimacy with your partner — starting right now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ne7tBd

First vaping-related death in Nebraska brings national death toll to at least 15

The state's first vaping death comes amid more than 800 cases of the lung illness that have been reported across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oMorHn

Convicted murderer escapes a second time from Arkansas prison

The Arkansas Department of Corrections said Calvin Adams, 49, was confirmed missing after a search of the 1,650-inmate East Arkansas Regional Unit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2neOZk6

Man charged in 'horrendous' attack on victim activists say is transgender

Eric Shaun Bridges, 34, allegedly tied the victim by the legs to a minivan and dragged her behind the vehicle for two blocks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nZQMtr

NYPD officer fatally shot during arrest was killed by friendly fire

Brian Mulkeen, 33, was trying to arrest a suspect when he was shot three times during a struggle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oJS389

20 kangaroos run over by vehicle in Australia in possible 'deliberate act of cruelty'

The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service said it was "horrified" by the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oNmoTz

Montana Governor declares emergency as September storm pounds Rockies

Gov. Steve Bullock said as much as three feet of snow had fallen in some parts of the state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nIBJUH

A cold call from someone she never met changed Elizabeth Warren's life. It was Harry Reid.

The ex-Senate majority leader boosted the 2020 contender's career at key points. Even she's not quite sure why. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2osIudT

Video shows school bus driver accused of DUI rambling, screaming at students

"I'm totally crazy" because "I love life," Catherine Maccarone said during the ride on Sept. 12. A fifth grade student called 911 to report her being intoxicated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mTICCA

Saudi king's bodyguard shot dead in personal dispute, state TV reports

Officials offered few details on an incident that shocked the kingdom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2opp8Gh

Dallas man went back to bed after killing burglar, police say

James Michael Meyer was charged with murder in the shooting at his home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nGumNG

Trump is winning his war with California — and Dems have themselves to blame

California's overzealousness could threaten its credibility in the many legitimate fights it is waging against Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nL7RqC

Four Ohio inmates escape from county jail after overpowering guards

This is the third escape at Gallia County Jail in Gallipolis, Ohio since August. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nO8rE3

Crossing a line in gang wars: Chicago gang members on trial for execution-style murder of 9-year-old

“This was unheard of, even in the streets,” a gang expert said. “This is not typical and people who are involved with street life unequivocally felt like this was way out of bounds.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nO8kbB

'SNL' returns for 45th season, targets Trump impeachment

Rudy Giuliani, played by Kate McKinnon, comforts Trump on live TV: "Nobody is going to find out about our illegal side dealings with the Ukraine." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m97Psp

On Twitch, women who stream say their biggest obstacle is harassment

“There’s definitely days where I’m like, ‘I can’t even stream because there’s so much mean stuff,’” said Lisa Vannatta, who goes by STPeach on the site. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nGOu24

Drought exposes long-submerged 'Spanish Stonehenge' monument

Water levels in a manmade lake dropped significantly this summer after record heat and dry conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nMN5a4

Terrorism charge against SUV driver in suburban Chicago mall

Video of the Sept. 20 incident posted on social media shows shoppers running for safety in the corridors of the Woodfield Mall as the black Chevy Trailblazer plowed through. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mX4A7A

Veteran activists have hope Greta Thunberg's generation can continue fight after young idealism burns out

Youth have "unbounded energy and optimism coupled with idealism." That energy, however, can't be sustained without organization, activists warn. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKGAor

Why tap water is better for your body — and your wallet

Tap water is usually the best choice for your body, your wallet and the environment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2opp5dz

A frog in a raindrop, a teen titan in New York, the Soyuz rocket launch and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mdxrV4

Montana Governor declares emergency as September storm pounds Rockies

Gov. Steve Bullock said as much as three feet of snow had fallen in some parts of the state. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nIBJUH

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Chilean coast

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 40 miles west-southwest of the city of Constitucion and about 225 miles south of Santiago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m8yTb8

Hooked on true crime shows like 'Mindhunter' or 'Unbelievable'? Binge on these books next

Because sometimes the the truth is stranger, uglier and so much deadlier than fiction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nNbGvr

Charred remains of unidentified woman found inside Florida port-a-potty

Investigators are unsure how the fire started, and believe the woman might have lit a cigarette inside the portable toilet, which sparked the blaze. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mHruA1

Meet the drag queen revolutionizing the streaming world on Twitch

"I wasn't a drag queen .. until I started my Twitch channel," said Deere, who is paving the way for drag video game streamers on Twitch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mek07m

NYPD officer shot and killed during Bronx arrest

Officer Brian Mulkeen's gun was fired multiple times as he wrestled with the suspect, but authorities are unsure whether Mulkeen pulled the trigger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ommCR3

It's National Coffee Day. Use these hacks to save money at Starbucks.

Never pay 5 bucks for a coffee again. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mUFLJE

More violence grips Hong Kong ahead of China's National Day

Protests are planned again Tuesday despite a ban, raising fears of violent confrontations that could embarrass China as the Communist Party marks 70 years since taking power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mcGAx6

Trump blasts 'savages' — AOC, three other women of color, Schiff, Nadler

"Savages" started to trend on Twitter after the president's post, which comes amid a House impeachment inquiry into his dealings with Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2odQb7w

How did Ukraine get to be in the middle of America's impeachment inquiry?

Why is Ukraine in the middle of impeachment? Because it’s in the middle of Europe and Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nuGS2K

American retirees in Mexico say their life savings vanished from a Mexican bank

Nine American families told NBC News that they trusted a local banker in San Miguel de Allende only to find millions missing from their accounts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nDcLWD

Boris Johnson faces probe over alleged links to U.S. businesswoman

The request for an investigation cites allegations that Jennifer Arcuri and her business received favorable treatment as a result of her friendship with Johnson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oe61yY

Metallica's James Hetfield enters rehab; tour dates canceled

A statement says Hetfield has struggled with addiction for years and has re-entered a treatment program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lXYBPv

Iran slams U.S. for barring top diplomat from New York hospital visit

The State Department said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif could only visit a diplomat in hospital if Tehran released a detained American citizen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oet10L

Fugitives admitted to 3 slayings in Canada before killing themselves, authorities say

The videos the pair recorded before they were found dead Aug. 7 included their plans to kill others, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lXXiQC

Father of 'affluenza teen' Ethan Couch charged with assault

Frederick Couch was charged in connection with an alleged choking incident involving a girlfriend, it was reported Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2og0oQZ

Soldier stationed at Mar-a-Lago pleads guilty to lying about child porn

Richard Ciccarella was in charge of all White House communications for the U.S. Army at Mar-a-Lago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mHciCQ

A teen's fatal stabbing was filmed: Is social media to blame?

“We see these terrible stories, and they are terrible, and we all immediately wonder, if this were happening to me, would people come to my aid?" one media expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ny44gn

Black children in St. Louis are about 10 times more likely to visit an emergency room for asthma than white kids

“It should come as no surprise that black St. Louisans are disproportionately harmed by lead poisoning, asthma, mold, and high energy costs." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKlPZI

Watch 'French Spiderman' scale skyscraper

It took him only 20 minutes to push and pull his way to the rooftop of the building that is 502 feet high. Police met him upon his descent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mGzXDi

Family of grandma allegedly killed by appliance deliveryman sues Best Buy

A deliveryman is accused of attacking Evelyn Smith Udell, 75, with a mallet and setting her on fire in her Boca Raton home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nvJspa

Sikh lawman killed in Texas shooting

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez called it a "cold-blooded murder, ambush-style." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mHc4eY

A frog in a raindrop, a teen titan in New York, the Soyuz rocket launch and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2o75AX0

5 injured in random knife attacks near Baltimore

The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2oesUCn

Florida city commissioner confronts deputy at awards ceremony over arrest

"You're a bad police officer and you don't deserve to be here," Tamarac City Commissioner Mike Gelin told Broward County Deputy Joshua Gallardo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nxxD1L

Mexican music icon José José dies at 71

"Prince of the songs ... you created your own kingdom, capable of going around the world and hearts," said 2019 Latin Grammy nominee Alejandro Sanz. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mHbXA4

11-month-old dies after he and sister are left in hot car at dad's job

The police chief said the children had been in the car for more than three hours at a car dealership where their father works. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKlGFE

Lights off for acclaimed playwright's U.S. premiere after visas denied

Veteran actress and playwright Conchi León had been set for a U.S. premiere of a play at Chicago's third International Latino Theater Festival. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKKf5x

Warren hoping black voters will part ways with Joe Biden during 2020 presidential race

“When black voters are paying close attention, support for Warren goes up." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ocvyIJ

Swing right for Trump, left for Biden: It's all in fun at golf course

A driving range in Cape May, New Jersey, put up large posters of politicians and pundits for golfers to aim for. "Remember, it's about having fun while you are here," the course said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m1OWYk

9 tips for talking politics (or anything else) with people you disagree with

Whether it's about who does the dishes or takes out the trash, impeachment or gun control, the same rules apply. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lXXdwi

Why investors don't need to worry about a potential Trump impeachment

“It’s relatively clear that a Republican Senate is not going to remove President Trump from office. I think markets are largely holding that narrative as the standard,” one financial analyst said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nieVei

Judge blocks Trump administration from indefinitely detaining migrant children

The judge found the regulations violated the terms of a 1997 settlement that set standards for the treatment of migrant children, including that they must be released from nonlicensed facilities within 20 days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nUh3ZW

Tests show bootleg marijuana vapes tainted with hydrogen cyanide

NBC News commissioned laboratory tests of knock-off marijuana vapes that found a pesticide linked to hydrogen cyanide in 10 out 10 products. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nh1qM2

A viral fake news story linked trans health care to "thousands" of deaths

Hormone blockers used by some transgender people have multiple uses, including treating prostate cancer in terminally ill patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mhyweF

ACLU files complaint against returning pregnant asylum-seekers to Mexico

The complaint called for a full investigation and an "immediate end" to the practice of returning pregnant asylum-seekers to Mexico. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nidi0g

Navy appoints new head of cyber after scathing cybersecurity reviews

Two reviews in the past year found the Navy could not compete in cyberwar with Russia and China and had "significant breaches" in its cybersecurity systems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lPqTf8

Military suicides reach record high among active-duty members

The Army, Navy and Marine Corps all saw the rate of suicides go up, with only the Air Force showing a decrease, according to data released by the Pentagon on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nidgpa

Senate Democrats accuse NRA of promising access to U.S. officials in exchange for Russian business

The investigation by Senate Finance Committee Democrats says NRA may have violated numerous tax laws. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nRxGW7

Renée Zellweger finds her rainbow in brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland

Choosing not to don prosthetics or dramatically modulate her voice, Zellweger remains unmistakably Zellweger throughout. But when she steps on that stage, magic happens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nUha7O

Stormy Daniels to receive $450,000 settlement over arrest at strip club

The porn star claimed in her suit that officers arrested her in a bid to protect President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mtbukL

Skydiver dies after crashing into big-rig trailer

The 28-year-old woman from Colombia was parachuting with about six other people when she hit the truck in the Lodi area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lPqIR0

'Spider-Man' will return to Marvel universe as Sony, Disney make up

The pact comes a month after the two studios parted ways amid a reported disagreement over profit-sharing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2muKlhx

'Porvenir, Texas' details massacre of Mexican Americans by U.S. soldiers, rangers

“People say the past is the past, and you’ve got to move on. Unfortunately, that is just not the case. Violence against Latinos ... has become more relevant." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2muK5PB

How one couple paid off $130,000 in student loans in four years

A one-two punch of minimalism and the debt snowball method enabled the Baldwins to pay off their debt, and buy a house. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nieKzE

Saudi Arabia gets ready to open up to foreign tourists

"It will change the perception, they have to come and see us," the chairman of the kingdom's commission for tourism and national heritage said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lPqBF4

Ex-Dallas officer takes witness stand at murder trial: 'I hate myself every single day'

At the heart of the trial is whether Guyger's use of force was reasonable when she opened fire inside Jean's apartment, believing it was her unit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2muK2TV

Princeton graduate gets 30 years to life for slaying father

Thomas Gilbert Jr. killed his hedge fund manager father after his allowance was reduced from $600 to $400 a week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nhnrKH

A young Latino dreamed of Harvard. He made it happen.

"All of high school, even as a freshman, I told people I wanted to go to Harvard," he said. "There’s something powerful about verbalizing what you want." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2npygdp

Majority of Texas Latinos want stricter gun laws, poll finds

The online poll of over 1,000 Latino voters found big interest in the 2020 elections; 88 percent said they will vote next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nid4Gs

Justice Department backs Catholic Church in firing openly gay teacher

Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband says the First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion and gives faith-based schools the right to associate with some people and not others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mhyaol

Police seek public's help solving murder of postal worker

South Carolina postal worker Irene Pressley, 64, was shot and killed on Monday while on her delivery route. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mtbdyf

Judge blocks Trump administration from indefinitely detaining migrant children

Federal investigators unable to find cause of California boat fire

The Coast Guard, FBI and U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles are leading a criminal investigation into the blaze, and the National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a safety inquiry. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mi5Z8K

Read the full text of the whistleblower complaint

The complaint, which the administration initially withheld from Congress, was declassified with minimal redactions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lXwy2V

Trump says those who gave info to the whistleblower are like spies, reports say

"The spies and treason, we used to handle it a little differently than we do now," the president said, according to the LA Times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mZzfB8

Trump impeachment inquiry could be pivotal in Warren-Biden primary fight

Analysis: The former vice president's name has been at the center of the Ukraine issue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n0TMoO

10 things to know in the whistleblower complaint about Trump and Ukraine

The nine-page document was made public on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m9kxap

Pelosi on handling of whistleblower complaint: 'This is a cover-up'

“Our focus is on this allegation,” the House speaker said at her first news conference since announcing a formal impeachment inquiry this week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lwLche

Democrats jumped the impeachment gun last year — now they're going to pay for it

Trump’s political allies are going to frame the current inquiry as an illegitimate expression of unhinged partisanship — and they do not lack for supporting evidence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n6VoNC

Trump's Biden-Ukraine conspiracy theory has been debunked. So what really happened?

Trump's claims appear to be at the center of a scandal involving a phone call with Ukraine's president, in which Trump reportedly pressed for a probe of his political rival. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lXwro1

Majority of House members now back some type of impeachment action against Trump

Democrats reached the milestone following claims Trump might have withheld aid to Ukraine to pressure officials there to investigate Joe Biden and his son. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m6MRKw

Trump admin sets lowest cap on refugee admissions in four decades. Again.

The State Department said it was slashing the number of refugees allowed into the U.S. from 30,000 ⁠— already a historic low ⁠— to 18,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n2raM1

Texas lawmakers want to protect families wrongly accused of child abuse

In response to an NBC News investigation, lawmakers want families to be allowed a second medical opinion before a child is taken from a home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m6MXBS

'Joker' director pushes back against 'outrage,' 'far-left' criticism

"What's outstanding to me in this discourse in this movie is how easily the far-left can sound like the far right when it suits their agenda," the director said in a newly published interview. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lYIHEL

Virgin Islands cliffs where missing American's backpack was found focus of search

University of Louisville med school grad Lucy Schuhmann has been missing for a week now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lsxBr5

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to perform Super Bowl LIV halftime show

The two pop stars tweeted photos of themselves with the captions "This is happening" and "Get ready." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n0YbrO

Childhood cancer patients' stem cells destroyed after freezer malfunction

Here's why the stem cells had been saved. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2macXMG

Dunkin' sued for cyberattacks resulting in tens of thousands of dollars stolen

Beginning in early 2015, hackers accessed money stored on Dunkin’ value cards of nearly 20,000 customers who created accounts through Dunkin’s website and mobile apps. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lXGCJe

On fifth anniversary of Mexico's missing 43 students, families still seek answers

“We still don’t know what happened. We are overwhelmed, stuck,” one father said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nzFED7

A female reporter kissed on live TV says: 'This is not OK'

"This embarrassed me, and it made me feel uncomfortable and powerless," the TV reporter said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2m9rnwz

'For the rest of my life, Jamal's murder will be an agony,' Khashoggi's fiancée says

"It took me a long time to enter into mourning," Hatice Cengiz said. "After a long delay, I experienced this huge shock wave." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ly9Z4A

Third man charged with drug counts in Mac Miller's death

Court documents show Stephen Walter is suspected of selling counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that Miller possessed before he died. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nCQGHP

Video shows inmate getting drone delivery in the jail yard

The package dropped a few feet away from the inmate at a Cuyahoga County jail. He retrieved it, wrapped it in an orange jail shirt and stepped away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lV1mBj

50 years later, the Beatles' 'Abbey Road' remains the greatest mic drop in history

Lennon’s murder in December 1980 would dash any hopes of a Beatles reunion, leaving “Abbey Road” as the group's last musical statement to the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n0vfAk

Cheaper, healthier versions of your favorite Indian takeout dishes

Pickup or delivery? No thanks. Make your own chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, garlic naan and more with these pro recipes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2loVLmi

A raindrop-covered frog, a Colorado “lamb jam”, the Soyuz rocket launch and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2macNF4

Democrats view 'deeply disturbing' whistleblower complaint about Trump

"I think it's a travesty that this complaint was withheld as long as it was because it was an urgent matter and it is an urgent matter," Schiff said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mJkm5I

Barr's relationship with Trump called into question again by Ukraine call

Analysis: Trump's call with Ukraine's leader raises questions about whether he thinks the attorney general's job includes advocating for him personally. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lNOTza

Trump allies voice concerns about Rudy Giuliani's involvement in Ukraine

Giuliani's role as the president's personal attorney and his claims that the State Department asked him to contact Ukrainian officials have Trump allies concerned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mNOigS

Trump promotes conspiracy theory: Clinton's deleted emails are in Ukraine

Trump, according to the text of his call with the country's president in July, asked for a "favor" involving cybersecurity company CrowdStrike and "a server." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nk4U0e

Top lines from the text of Trump's phone call with Ukraine's president

The record shows that Trump Tower, Rudy Giuliani, draining the swamp and much more were discussed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2niOgxT

Graphic: A detailed look at the Democrats who support an impeachment inquiry

Track how many Democratic representatives support some type of impeachment action against Trump, and where they come from. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lbGWnb

White House appears to inadvertently send Ukraine talking points to Democrats

In a separate email obtained by NBC News, a White House staffer sought "to recall the message." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKUsP7

What is impeachment and how does it work?

Two presidents, Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, were impeached, but the Senate voted not to convict either of them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nmaBuD

'Nobody pushed me': President of Ukraine denies being pressured by Trump

In a meeting between President Trump and the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, both said that during a phone call between them, there was no pressure given by Trump to investigate Vice President Biden's son. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nfFwbL

4 key questions about the political fallout from the Trump impeachment inquiry

Democrats, Republicans and the president enter uncharted territory as the 2020 race heats up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mHYgRd

I've changed my mind. Democrats should impeach Trump.

I once worried that my party would be punished at the polls like the GOP was for going after Bill Clinton. But now, I believe we'll be thanked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lBovZn

Trump vents over Pelosi impeachment push over Ukraine call

The developments were met inside the president's inner circle with a mix of trepidation and defiance, according to multiple sources. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mQgqzZ

Trump won't be prosecuted for the Ukraine conspiracy. But Rudy Giuliani can.

While Attorney General William Barr has made it clear that he will not prosecute Trump due to current DOJ policy, Giuliani enjoys no such privilege or immunity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lblIWq

Trump's Ukraine conduct may not be criminal, but it could be impeachable

Legal analysis: The singling out of Joe Biden’s son ultimately could compromise the president's possible defense. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nlGhjL

Israel's president taps Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form next government

Netanyahu, already Israel's longest serving prime minister, now has 42 days to try and cobble together a government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKUkiB

U.S. signs asylum deal with Honduras that could force migrants to seek relief there

The Trump administration announced an agreement with Honduras that could force migrants to seek protection in one of the most violent nations in the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lPQHrj

Army sergeant charged in West Point crash that killed cadet

Staff Sgt. Ladonies P. Strong, who was charged Sept. 13, was driving the 2.5-ton Light Medium Tactical Vehicle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lMX5zF

Second man arrested in connection with Mac Miller's death

Miller, 26, was found unresponsive in his Studio City, California, home Sept. 7, 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lPQBzX

Woman hospitalized after mistaking wasabi for avocado

It triggered a condition called broken heart syndrome. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKYOph

Premature baby boy found abandoned in zipped suitcase in Texas

The baby was only about two hours old and is said to be doing well. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2nlG9Rj

Vaping illnesses soar past 1,000 with investigators no closer to pinpointing cause

"This is an epidemic, and it's getting worse." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mGEgyd

Fake FedEx worker ties up Brooklyn family, steals more than $100K in cash, jewelry

Home security footage showed a man in a purple FedEx uniform and his accomplice entering the family's home and tying them up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mPIx2d

Meet the indigenous Alaskans watching the Arctic disappear before their eyes

Global leaders would do well to pay attention to the warnings of the indigenous residents of tiny Fort Yukon, Alaska. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mKUh6p

First systematic review and meta-analysis suggests artificial intelligence may be as effective as health professionals at diagnosing disease

Artificial intelligence (AI) appears to detect diseases from medical imaging with similar levels of accuracy as health-care professionals, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis, synthesizing the available evidence from the scientific literature. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2l2QVem

Juul CEO steps down amid intense company scrutiny

The e-cigarette company also announced it will pull all advertising in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mFHXUG

After historic defeat, Boris Johnson flies back to U.K. to face Brexit music

"Holding the government to account and asking questions about what the government is doing is what Parliament is all about," said a former Conservative Party lawmaker. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mAJyv6

First systematic review and meta-analysis suggests artificial intelligence may be as effective as health professionals at diagnosing disease

Artificial intelligence (AI) appears to detect diseases from medical imaging with similar levels of accuracy as health-care professionals, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis, synthesizing the available evidence from the scientific literature. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2l2QVem

Black mannequin was dragged by rope at Nevada high school football game

A school district is investigating after the incident was captured on video during a halftime homecoming parade Friday evening in Reno. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2kYKQzw

Pesticide exposure may increase heart disease and stroke risk

Occupational exposure to high levels of pesticides may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, even in generally healthy men. The study emphasizes the importance of using protective gear when handling pesticides on the job and including pesticide exposure in your medical history. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ltKiCe

Scientists identify benefits, challenges to using film in public health research

The research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just a medium to disseminate scientific findings after a study's conclusion. A powerful tool, film can engage study participants and become an integral part of the scientific process, when deployed thoughtfully. To guide this emerging practice, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health scientists performed the first review of studies on use of film in public health research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2n6zLNy

Man who faked being teen doctor is freed from prison

Malachi Love-Robinson, known as "Dr. Love," illegally practiced medicine out of a West Palm Beach office and even treated an undercover officer, authorities said.. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lGWcZt

Pesticide exposure may increase heart disease and stroke risk

Occupational exposure to high levels of pesticides may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, even in generally healthy men. The study emphasizes the importance of using protective gear when handling pesticides on the job and including pesticide exposure in your medical history. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ltKiCe

Slash emissions or watch cities vanish, rivers run dry, marine life collapse, study warns

"Everybody in the world will be affected by the changes we are seeing," said Michael Meredith, one of the report's authors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l1bKH3

Watch late night comedians take on Trump impeachment inquiry

After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, comedians including Seth Myers, Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and others tried to find the funny in the latest scandal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lzpk4L

L.A. executive sentenced to 4 months in college admissions scandal

As part of the same college admissions scandal that ensnared Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, Devin Sloane was sentenced for paying $250,000 in bribes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2kUBipc

Could a Thomas Cook-like travel nightmare happen here? Here's what you need to know.

It’s unlikely. But there’s one simple thing all travelers should do to be safe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2kY318v

House Speaker Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump saying “the president must be held accountable, no one is above the law.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lmzFBb

Kamala Harris on impeachment: Trump is the least patriotic president in history

Senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris talks to Lawrence about the historic impeachment decision by Nancy Pelosi and her role on the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary Committees in the ongoing effort to get to the truth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mC4At9

Politicians react to impeachment announcement

Members of Congress reacted to the announcement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mZfrxy

Biden: Trump keeping information from Congress is 'an abuse of power'

Former Vice President Joe Biden held a news conference to discuss reports that President Trump may have withheld aid from Ukraine in order to have them investigate the business dealings of his son. Biden called the President's actions an "abuse of power," and added that if the president did not comply with congress they should move forward with an impeachment inquiry. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lmKjrC

Trump claims he will release transcript of call with Ukraine's President

Larry Pfeiffer used to listen in on President Obama's phone calls in his capacity as Director of the WH situation room. He tells Lawrence how transcripts of calls were created and what to expect from the Ukraine call transcript. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mwGa4x

'Can you believe this?': Trump vents over impeachment push

Tuesday's impeachment developments were met inside the president's inner circle with a mix of trepidation and defiance, according to multiple sources. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lvojuo

4 key questions about the political fallout from the Trump impeachment inquiry

Democrats, Republicans and the president enter uncharted territory as the 2020 race heats up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mwI9FR

Domingo withdraws from Met Opera after sexual harassment allegations

The opera legend, who has denied the accusations, indicated that he would never again perform at the Met. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l0scra

Black mannequin was dragged by rope at Nevada high school football game

A school district is investigating after the incident was captured on video during a halftime homecoming parade Friday evening in Reno. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mtSP8n

Transcript: Nancy Pelosi's public and private remarks on Trump impeachment

Read the full text of the House Speaker's remarks announcing a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lvOdhC

Prosecutors reveal Amber Guyger was on phone with partner before shooting neighbor

Guyger was in a sexual relationship with her partner on the Dallas police force, and the pair were on the phone on the night of the 2018 shooting, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mGshki

'Fleabag' ruined HBO's Emmys sweep. But it wasn't the biggest loser.

Big wins for "Fleabag" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" ruined what might otherwise have been a swan song for HBO. But the biggest loser of the night was the audience. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l0lG3O

Boris Johnson calls for new Iran nuclear deal, says Trump is the 'one guy' to get it done

In an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, the Conservative prime minister praised President Donald Trump's negotiating skills. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mes47L

U.S. soldier allegedly spoke of targeting Beto O'Rourke, bombing major news network

Jarrett William Smith allegedly told an undercover agent that he wanted to build a "large vehicle bomb" to attack a major news outlet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2kEFlpx

FDA expands blood pressure drug recall, again

The voluntary recall involves an additional five lots of the generic drug losartan made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mIpMy1

'Write something funny': Teacher investigated for slavery assignment

An investigation was opened into an assignment given to eighth grade students at a middle school in Freeport, N.Y. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mCXYuE

Chanel Miller, woman sexually assaulted by Brock Turner, speaks out in first interview

Miller's emotional victim impact statement went viral, serving as a rallying cry for those who suffered sexual abuse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mi7FhQ

Florida officer fired after arresting two 6 year olds

Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón said there was "no choice" but to fire the reserve officer after he arrested the children in violation of policy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2meOJ3F

'We're going to get you home': 'Huge operation' to help stranded Thomas Cook travelers

After the world's oldest travel firm collapses, U.K. launches "Operation Matterhorn" to bring home the more than 150,000 British vacationers affected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l0lIIY

It's the beginning of fall. Here's why this season is secretly awful.

You might think fall is just about pumpkins and sweater weather. But it's also the season when Americans are repeatedly reminded of racism against Native Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mjQHzF

DNC raises qualification threshold for November debate

The new criteria will most likely winnow the debate stage, though it's unclear by how much. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mi7Auy

Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands bracing for Tropical Storm Karen

The National Weather Service warned residents Monday to seek higher ground. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l9tKPB

Rats, roaches, mold: Under USDA's watch, some rural public housing is falling apart

Decades of underinvestment and limited oversight could jeopardize housing for poor rural families, an investigation found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2meOFkr

Sid Haig, character actor best known for cult horror flicks, dies at 80

The prolific actor cropped up in more than 50 movies over his six-decade career, from blaxploitation classics of the 1970s to Rob Zombie horror flicks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mCXOU4

Your cat really does like you, science shows

Cats form attachments to their owners that are similar to those that dogs and babies form with their caregivers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mi7x1Q

New Hampshire man still missing five months after disappearing from nightclub in Nashua

Michael “Mike” McClain, 29, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was last seen in the early hours of April 21, 2019, outside the Tropical Lounge nightclub in Nashua, New Hampshire. The Nashua Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2kXHVHz

Manhattan DA asks judge to toss Trump bid to keep tax returns secret

Trump is "seeking to invent and enforce a new presidential 'tax return privilege,'" the New York prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2lcbg0L

Arrest made in murder of Hawaii mother five years after her disappearance

Moreira Monsalve was last seen by her ex-boyfriend Bernard Brown on January 12, 2012, in Wailuku, Hawaii. The mother of three was 46 at the time. More than five years later, on Friday, September 20, 2019, Brown was indicted by a Maui grand jury for her murder, according to the Maui Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mj2SN7

Kansas family's pride flag burned down in suspected hate crime

“I don’t have a lot of words to whoever did this,” Zach Gingrich-Gaylord said. “They are acting out of fear and bigotry and intolerance.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l9tVdJ

2nd vaping-related death in Kansas brings national death toll to 9

Another person has died and the CDC says 530 have fallen ill in the U.S. from a severe respiratory illness linked to vaping. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mHWj7f

'Fredo': Trump mocks CNNs Chris Cuomo with 'Godfather' name

Cuomo sparred with Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani last week in an interview that devolved into a shouting match. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2kFh42N

PBS film tells story of farmworker leader who preceded Cesar Chavez

Maria Moreno was forced into union activism following an April 1958 flood that left many farmworkers near starvation, the film's producer says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mj2M8d

MyPayrollHR CEO arrested and charged in $70 million bank fraud scheme

MyPayrollHR abruptly shuttered earlier this month, leaving hundreds of small businesses across the country scrambling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2l9Ptqw

How do you text? Inside the battle between 'raindrop' and 'waterfall' texters

In texting, as in all writing, there is no rule or guideline that can ever supersede the value of knowing your audience and knowing yourself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IkhZ13

'Thrones' and 'Veep' eye farewell wins, and other Emmy Awards storylines

Is there more glory in store for HBO's heavyweights? How will the ceremony unfold without a host? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VgAkBC

Antonio Brown says he will no longer play in the NFL

The star wide receiver was cut by the New England Patriots last week amid sexual assault allegations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IhC1Ju

American man dies during underwater marriage proposal

The resort where the couple were staying confirmed to NBC News that a male guest drowned while freediving alone outside the underwater room on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Jxes5

Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz dies at 44

“No words can fully express our sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother,” his restaurant, La Cubana, said on Instagram. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VaME6i

Woman arrested after allegedly kicking dog in viral video

"You're hanging your dog," a man's voice is heard on the video telling the suspect in Tarpon Springs, Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IiFV53

Why the focus of autism research is shifting away from searching for a 'cure'

More attention is on identifying autism in children as early as possible and support for the health and well-being of autistic adults. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ACOQKv

Homeless services in Alaska face uncertain future as state cuts back

In the freezing and sparsely populated state, safe housing is the key to survival. But what happens when budget cuts make providing such shelter untenable? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VblkEN

After 'all the suffering': Young pastor forced to wait in Mexico wins U.S. asylum

"I’m just so happy to know all my sacrifices, all the tears in the night, all of the suffering, has turned into a great reward," the pastor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IjtNk8

Mistake or murder? Trial opens of ex-Dallas police officer who killed neighbor in his own home

Amber Guyger and Botham Jean were neighbors. His fatal shooting last year ignited conversations about racial bias, police use of force and being safe in one's own home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V8ck3v

Here's how one of the last Trump critics in the Senate GOP was brought to heel

Sasse could have been a thought leader of post-Trumpian conservativism. What is he now? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IhBF5C

Ex-Florida police chief: Jeffrey Epstein likely tipped off during 2005 child sex probe

Former Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter spoke out to NBC News in one of his most extensive interviews to date. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VbljRf

I took a sword fighting class. It's not the workout you think it is.

Yes, my arms and abs ached. But focusing my brain on the task at hand proved to be the most challenging work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IjH38n

Warren's big rallies, Biden's smaller events: What crowd size can tell you

The headcount in early-voting states doesn't always indicate who's on the way to the nomination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ACzsNU

These wealthy Democratic women have a plan to beat Trump at his own game

The progressive group Way to Win was co-founded by an heiress to a Texas oil fortune. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjdHgL

Florida officer suspended after arresting two children at school

The 6-year-old's grandmother said the girl was acting out because of a sleep disorder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AAgWWy

Arab party backs Netanyahu rival for prime minister, Israel president floats unity government

Benny Gantz got a boost from the Arab-dominated Joint List, which said it was ending it usual policy of not supporting the main candidates after elections. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjdDxx

As Indian PM Modi comes to the U.S., Kashmiri Americans fear for life back home

Tensions have risen and daily life there has worsened since India revoked the contested region's autonomy last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ACzkho

4 Chinese tourists killed, 5 in critical condition after Utah bus accident

Three women and one man perished in the crash on a highway running through the red-rock landscape of southern Utah on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjdASn

3 dead and 4 hospitalized in Pittsburgh, police fear deadly batch of drugs

All seven victims were wearing orange paper wrist bands and police are trying to locate the venue that was distributing them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AFau0s

Voters go left on issues, but not candidates

If Democratic candidates push too hard in the primaries they may find themselves with problems in the general election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjdwC7

Why the focus of autism research is shifting away from searching for a 'cure'

More attention is on identifying autism in children as early as possible and support for the health and well-being of autistic adults. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ACOQKv

Greek police make arrest in 1985 hijacking of TWA flight

The hijackers shot and killed U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem, 23, after beating him unconscious. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QoDq7Q

Deny, divert, discredit: Trump turns to his scandal playbook once again

Analysis: The president has a canned approach for trying to fend off bad news. This time, it's a whistleblower report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30fn9Xn

How women in poverty are supplying America's market for hair

Third-world poverty pushes Cambodian women to sell their hair, feeding American demands for first-world vanity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31T3oBm

Billionaire pays $34 million to settle Morehouse student loan debt

Experts say more needs to be done about the nation's student debt crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30c9tMG

'She passed three red lights': 5th-grader calls 911 on 'drunk' bus driver

"Her eyes, you could tell she was drunk. Her breath sort of smelled like alcohol," the boy told a 911 dispatcher. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Ipl66

U.S. to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia after drone attacks on oil sites

"The president has approved the deployment of U.S. forces which will be defensive in nature," Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30awnnw

2 dead, several injured in shooting at crowded South Carolina bar

"This was a violent incident of huge magnitude that was witnessed by lots of people," the sheriff said of the shooting at a bar in Lancaster. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31HNKsL

Bernie Sanders' climate plan is radical and expensive — which is why it could work

The climate is just one of a range of serious issues that needs a progressive president ready and willing to implement a serious crisis plan in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30hEv5R

Man with Down syndrome dies in hot car after caregiver takes drug, sleeps

"Let's just call it what it is, this poor guy baked in that car," the Pinellas County sheriff said. "It had to be absolutely horrific in that car for that man." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31HntL6

Resisting the discourse: How Barstool Sports focused on 'manliness' to uphold its values

“I think Barstool is a nostalgic callback to the idea that the more offensive you are, the more free you’re being," an expert on digital media and gender said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30fm5m5

How Netanyahu's campaign against Israel's Arab citizens backfired

After being vilified, “Arab voters didn’t like that, and they decided to do something about it,” one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31IpczA

Reward upped to $35K in search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Alavez

The little girl vanished from a park in New Jersey on Monday afternoon, police said. A man was seen leading her to a red van. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30dCXcU

Farm Aid was inspired by a farm crisis. Now in its 34th year, it faces another one.

“Now we have another farm crisis and unfortunately, I think we’re going to lose as big a percentage of farmers as we did in the 1980s," one farm advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Ip9DU

Homophobia, misogyny still problematic in world of dance, performers say

Male dancers say they face bullying offstage — and heteronormativity onstage. The trending hashtag #BoysDanceToo recently drew attention to the issue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30hEtef

The Gen Xers on 'Friends' ruined the real world for millennials

The TV show's most lasting legacy might well be the false portrayal of the real world that it bestowed on millennials watching it as they grew up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31JWA9a

Real-life Atlantis: Lost continent found under Europe is revealing Earth's missing history

Research has turned up lost continents buried beneath Europe and in the Pacific Ocean, and there may be more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30iah2w

Suspect arrested in shootings of Chicago police officer, woman

Michael Blackman, 45, had been considered armed and dangerous, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31GQ03p

Arson attacks at 3 churches serving Hispanics in El Paso probed by FBI

“We are counting on assistance from members of the community to keep our city safe,” the FBI said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Er9NK

Taylor Swift cancels show at Melbourne horse race that drew protests

The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses had asked Swift not to perform at the Melbourne Cup. She hasn't commented on the reason for her cancellation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30i0mtW

What makes a great obituary? Embracing the beauty of the truth

Why do some obituaries go viral? There’s nothing quite so moving as an obituary that truly captures and honors the spirit of the deceased. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M6B73F

From an inflatable lunar colony to a plane that looks like a bird, here are some glimpses of what could be in store for us in the near and distant future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34TnKfQ

Next one out? Booker memo warns he may not be in 2020 race 'much longer'

The Democratic presidential candidate's campaign manager warned the NJ senator might not stick around if he can't raise nearly $2M in days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M6B3Rt

Security experts: Hack of voters' confidence in elections may be biggest threat to 2020

“If we keep telling voters that elections are screwed up then they’re going to start believing us and stop voting,” Ohio's elections chief said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34TnGg6

Fifth death in Texas following flooding caused by remnants of Imelda

The two deaths reported Friday bring the total to five related to the storm, which caused massive flooding in Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9IK9A

Patriots release Antonio Brown after just one game amid rape allegations

The controversial wide receiver told his now-former team: "Thanks for the opportunity." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35110KQ

Millions take to streets in youth-led rally for climate change action

Coordinated action is expected in some 150 countries, organizers said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4uy1x

At least four dead after tour bus crashes in Utah, police say

About a dozen to 15 people were critically injured in the crash, the Utah Highway Patrol. Tourists on the bus were Chinese speakers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/358psKC

Real-life Atlantis: Lost continent found under Europe is revealing Earth's missing history

Research has turned up lost continents buried beneath Europe and in the Pacific Ocean, and there may be more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4ECaX

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid outbreak of vaping illnesses

The retail giant cites "regulatory uncertainty" regarding e-cigarettes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/353sqQD

Why I'm not surprised that Justin Trudeau wore blackface

People can do racist things but believe they’re not racist in part from conditioning that says burning crosses and lynchings are racist but little else is. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4Eybd

Judge orders Trump to answer questions under oath in protesters' case

The protesters allege Trump's security guards roughed them up. The judge said Trump's testimony is 'indispensable' to the case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34XuPft

Ben Carson allegedly called trans women 'big hairy men'

The Housing and Urban Development secretary made the controversial remarks while visiting HUD’s San Francisco office, according to The Washington Post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4Eubt

Trump admin says migrants passing through El Salvador must seek asylum there before asking U.S.

"El Salvador isn't safe for its own citizens. To deem it safe for refugees seeking asylum would be laughable if it wasn't so dangerous," one advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34WgNL2

Meghan McCain storms off 'The View' after sparring over Trump whistleblower

"Don't scream at me, I'm two feet away," Ana Navarro told Meghan McCain, which drew audible gasps from the audience. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4EsAn

SUV drives through mall in suburban Chicago; one in custody

Woodfield Mall is in the Village of Schaumburg, a community outside Chicago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34WgM9W

'Storm Area 51' day is here. Two music festivals are hoping to cash in.

The weekend events reportedly have some locals worried about overcrowding and potential safety issues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9rGkh

Suzanne Whang, 'House Hunters' host, dies at 56

"For thirteen years she confronted cancer with courage, humor, determination and optimism," her partner, Jeff Vezain, wrote in a Facebook post on her page. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4EqZh

Vallejo police have grappled with force complaints. Now comes a wave of fresh lawsuits.

The newest suits allege officers of the Bay Area city have routinely violated people's civil rights — including a man who said he was physically attacked while filming a police stop. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34XCVEW

Video shows devastating flooding from Imelda

Backyard trampolines peek out from under floodwaters, trucks are submerged up to their flatbeds, and people wade through chest-high water. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4Eng3

Whitey Bulger's family filing wrongful death claim against government

The 89-year-old died in prison of blunt force injuries to the head. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35054v9

'Ad Astra' may be Brad Pitt's Oscar comeback. But it's the same old story.

Pitt's newest movie goes a long, long way around the universe to find a predictably boring, cold-hearted action hero. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4El7V

2 Muslim men from Texas say they were racially profiled on flight

American Airlines says it had responded to "safety and security concerns." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Z5OAA

Should you try a meal delivery kit? A dietitian weighs in

Is a meal kit right for you? A nutritionist shares her tips on who should try one — and who should skip it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M92pXl

Three Mile Island, site of 1979 nuclear meltdown, shuts down for good

Dismantling the remaining working unit and removing spent fuel could take six decades and cost more than $1 billion, its owner estimates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34YDKxm

California, 22 other states sue Trump over change to auto emission rules

The Trump administration's decision does not just affect California; 13 other states and the District of Columbia have adopted the state's emission rules for cars and trucks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9rvW9

Before Central Park jogger conviction, he dreamed of a school that's honored him

Kevin Richardson told Oprah Winfrey he had dreamed of attending the private New York university and playing in its marching band. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34SNJUR

Department of Homeland Security strategy adds white supremacy to list of threats

Recent mass shootings have "galvanized the Department of Homeland Security to expand its counterterrorism mission focus beyond terrorists operating aboard," acting DHS Sec. Kevin McAleenan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M3jt0V

Schiff: Trump or 'people around him' likely behind effort to keep whistleblower details from Congress

"I believe that there is an effort to prevent this information getting to Congress," the House Intelligence Committee chairman said Thursday of a recent whistleblower complaint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31CvBwh

Apple's privacy battle against rival tech giants is coming to your home screen

Apple on Thursday released the latest version of its iPhone operating system, which includes a new feature meant to notify people when apps are tracking them in unexpected ways. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30c56QP

Can Justin Trudeau survive the blackface scandal? Canadian political experts weigh in

"This scandal could lead many of his supporters to wonder if the prime minister is more talk than action," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31zPDaI

Green new ride: 2020ers race toward an electric car future, but Trump has other ideas

The candidates' proposals set up a clash with the president, who has mocked electric cars and tried to deregulate the industry to allow vehicles to pollute more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30lBBwh

The doctor's diagnosis: Child abuse. It wasn't — but CPS took the baby anyway.

The Timmermans lost custody of their 4-month-old son after he suffered a seizure. It took months for them to get him back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31z39vq

More hot nights the sign of an off-kilter climate, scientists say

In a stable climate, the number of high-temperature records would be even with the number of low-temperature records. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/308RMfZ

After falling short in Israel's election, Netanyahu set to confront his legal fate

“In these 2019 elections of April and September, escaping court and possibly jail was Netanyahu’s political raison d’etre," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31BItTl

Delta flight descends nearly 30,000 feet in minutes

"Out of nowhere, I had four oxygen masks drop down into my lap," said passenger Harris DeWoskin. "Of course it was sort of an instant panic." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30boo8R

Topless women win big as Colorado city drops ban

Officials in Fort Collins decided it's not worth the money to fight for its ordinance banning women from appearing topless in public. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31NBGG8

Colt will stop making AR-15s for civilian sale, says there's already plenty on market

The gun-maker said the decision is purely market-driven and made no mention of any public pressure over the AR-15's use in several mass shootings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31C6vxG

Iranian foreign minister promises 'all-out war' in event of U.S. strike

The minister was speaking five days after oil fields were struck in Saudi Arabia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/308RDZZ

A looming teacher strike in Chicago is about far more than just salaries

“We’re actually asking for real demands," a Chicago special education teacher said. "Real demands that will change things.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/308RBRR

Christian activist group demands criminal probe of Jerry Falwell Jr.

The Liberty University president has 'hijacked the Gospel' to enrich himself, Faithful America contends. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31C6fPe

U.S., Canada have lost 3 billion birds since 1970. Scientists say 'nature is unraveling.'

“It's an empty feeling in your stomach that these same birds that you grew up with just aren't there anymore.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30c54Zd

Missouri man is eighth vaping death

The FDA is also launching a criminal investigation into what's making people sick. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31C6rOs

Trump, Mark Zuckerberg hold surprise White House meeting

Trump has previously accused Facebook of having a bias against conservatives and even threatened to sue the tech giant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IeFXuJ

Detroit police can keep using facial recognition — with limits

The police chief cheered the vote, but civil liberties advocates warned that the technology was flawed and would infringe on residents' privacy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31BIqXF

New Jersey man charged with helping Hezbollah plot terror attacks on U.S. landmarks

Alexei Saab allegedly took photos and video of sites such as the United Nations, the Statue of Liberty and Boston's Fenway Park as potential targets. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30gPhbw

Candidates to address an LGBTQ community changed by a decade of progress

The last time presidential candidates gathered to address LGBTQ issues specifically was 2007. Since then, there’s been a sea change in rights and acceptance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/309GJDs

Betsy DeVos visits school with explicit anti-transgender policy

"Given DeVos’ track record, it appears a deliberate decision to champion a school with an anti-trans policy,” GLSEN's Eliza Byard said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31M7T0V

DHS formally backs off plans to deport sick immigrant children

After backlash from Congress and the public, the administration says it will resume consideration of deportations on a "case-by-case" basis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30lBAIJ

Everyday people: How a massive picture database sparked a discussion about AI and bias

After an art project showed how AI can categorize people in offensive ways, a major research database is discarding half its images of people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31M7OdD

McConnell changes position and backs $250 million for election security

Democrats said the Senate majority leader had finally caved into their pressure to safeguard the voting system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/304NGWo

This report tallied the human and economic toll of gun violence in all 50 states. The cost is staggering.

2017 marked the first time firearms killed more people than motor vehicle accidents, the report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QeFpve

Netanyahu cancels trip to U.N. as he appears to fall short in Israel elections

Netanyahu was slated to speak at the U.N. next Thursday, just three slots behind Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, according to the schedule. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Avp3Ug

Trump axes California's right to set own auto emissions standards

California originally was granted authority to set tougher standards as an acknowledgement of the poor air quality in cities such as Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qi39hZ

Fed slices interest rates for second time since the 2008 recession

"Powell and the Federal Reserve Fail Again," tweeted President Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Avp0ry

Trump names Robert O'Brien as national security adviser

O’Brien is the State Department's special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjCYHP

Drug maker stops distribution of popular heartburn drug

Medication already in stores will still be available as FDA reviews safety of ingredient linked to increase in cancer risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwvLJE

Referee who forced N.J. high school wrestler to cut dreadlocks gets suspension

"Racial discrimination in the enforcement of the rules of any sport is inconsistent with the spirit of fair play," the state Attorney General's Office said in its decision. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QgJmiZ

Tensions rise on day three of GM strike

Three days in, negotiators appear to be no closer to reaching a deal to end the labor action. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AvoSs4

Judge barred for post of noose with 'Make America Great Again'

“If we want to make America great again we will have to make evil people fear punishment again,” the caption said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QgP0So

Felipe Vazquez booked for juvenile sex crimes

The suspect described his 2017 interaction with young victim as "sex but not really," police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwvSF4

'Bachelor' franchise gets its first same-sex proposal

Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty became the first same-sex couple to get engaged in the “Bachelor” franchise’s 17-year run. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QjvQvb

A common numbing medication turned a woman's blood blue

"I'm weak and I'm blue," the woman told ER doctors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Awvt5w

My night stranded at one of Greenland's fastest-melting glaciers

I was reporting on climate change at a glacier. Then I got stuck there. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qgrjtv

No, teens on TikTok are not super gluing their lips

The challenge involves using eyelash adhesive on the upper lip and then pressing the top lip up to give the appearance of a plumper look. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ar2XCu

'AHS: 1984' transports fans back to the 1980s — the peak of the campy slasher

The more Murphy is allowed to explore the complicated nature of terror without meddling from execs, the longer “American Horror Story” will remain a relevant TV show. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QdKN1E

Sandy Hook parents release chilling 'back to school' PSA

The group's "Back to School Essentials" takes a dark look at the threat posed by guns on campus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwvhmO

Pentagon says visits to Trump's Scotland resort cost nearly $200,000

The disclosures came in response to a House panel's investigation into military spending at Trump Turnberry. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qh7VfP

Teen e-cigarette use has doubled within past two years

The new data come amid a spate of illnesses linked to vaping that has killed 7 people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AsW8jF

Will combo pill catch on in U.S. to prevent heart attacks?

Results published Wednesday suggest the so-called polypill can lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QizF3O

Sitting in a noisy, open office space? Here's how to stay focused

Working in a workspace without walls? Combat the constant chatter and chiming cell phones with these expert strategies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwWq9s

Instagram cracks down on posts touting 'miraculous' weight loss

The problem of health misinformation has become so pervasive on social media that Harvard published a report with advice on how health professionals can push back on influencers from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QrV4Yq

Women occupy most same-sex households, except in cities

The U.S. had nearly 1 million same-sex households in 2017, with female couples making up almost 52 percent of those households, the Census Bureau reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwI4pv

Cases of deadly mosquito virus reach 10-year high

The mosquitoes that spread eastern equine encephalitis like to feed at dusk, prompting a call from some health officials to stay inside. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qh41U2

The FBI botched its Kavanaugh investigation. Now Congress must pick up the pieces.

The FBI’s apparent failure to fully investigate Kavanagh’s background and interview all witnesses in all incidents raises critical questions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LCclcM

New York first state to enact ban of flavored e-cigarettes amid deaths linked to vaping

New York became the first state in the country to enact the ban as seven people have died and hundreds of are sick from a vaping-related illness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31tFZX6

DOJ sues Edward Snowden over new memoir

The government argues the book violates the nondisclosure agreements its says Snowden signed with the CIA and NSA. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/305RiXX

Kevin Hart named in $60 million suit by woman in 2017 sex tape

Montia Sabbag says the 2017 tape was recorded without her permission and she believes Hart "conspired" to have it leaked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O88aY2

Flu season is upon us. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

There are already signs the U.S. may be in for a nasty flu season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OaDmpl

Polls close in Israel's tight election as Netanyahu seeks to keep power

Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party was polling neck-and-neck with the centrist Blue and White party when Israel headed to the polls Tuesday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3087Xen

Trump says 'no one loves Hispanics more.' Looks like unrequited love, according to polls.

Most surveys show at least 7-in-10 Latinos are not embracing the president with open arms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/308OD0I

Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez charged with solicitation of a child

The 28-year-old "had a reported sexual relationship with a 13-year old female victim," according to police in Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O888PU

Cokie Roberts, renowned journalist with ABC News, dies at 75

She was "a true pioneer for women in journalism" who will be dearly missed, said the ABC News president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3047sSF

'SNL' alum Rob Schneider, actress Sandra Oh weigh in on Shane Gillis' firing

Actress Sandra Oh praised "SNL" for its decision not to "legitimize and/or give a platform" to "purveyors of racist homophobic content." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O7te0L

Three founding Women's March leaders leaving board after anti-Semitism accusations

“Grateful for the brilliant movement leaders who have stepped up to continue to shepherd this organization and water the seeds that we planted,” they said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3087U2b

Alex Trebek reveals he is undergoing chemotherapy again for pancreatic cancer

The 79-year-old TV host first revealed his diagnosis in a YouTube video in March. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O2Gkwd

Oklahoma teen accused of threatening to shoot '400 people for fun'

Alexis Wilson was allegedly in possession of an AK-47 with six high-capacity magazines and several rounds of ammunition, along with a 12-gauge shotgun. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/309r1ZV

Global Climate Strike: Which companies are closing their doors?

"We know that reaching zero emissions by 2030 won’t be easy. But this is not the time to shy away from the challenge," Amazon Employees for Climate Justice said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O8GLF6

Trump administration set to end California's ability to regulate auto emissions

The move comes after the Justice Department opened an antitrust investigation into a deal between California and four automakers over pollution standards. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O7jAuN

FBI offers $5,000 reward for help capturing 'Mummy Marauder'

A man who wrapped himself in white gauze before robbing a Houston-area bank on Friday the 13th has been dubbed the "Mummy Marauder" by authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/306Go5o

Trump says homelessness hurting real estate prestige, will destroy cities

The homeless are living in "our best highways, our best streets, our best entrances to building," Trump said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OaDjKb

FBI agents raid home of CEO connected with payroll processing fraud

MyPayRollHR abruptly shuttered earlier this month after diverting millions in small-business payroll funds to one of its own bank accounts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30dtFOp

Men sound off on #MeToo: 'I definitely look back and cringe'

This week's "Modern Ruhles" podcast looks back at how the #MeToo movement has changed our dating culture … and how it hasn't. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OduqPU

Facebook details rules for its new 'Supreme Court' that will handle controversial posts

The new “Oversight Board” will govern appeals from Facebook users and questions from the company itself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/32Op2XO

Microbiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults

New study suggests the gut microbiome has a role in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults. Researchers found differences in bacterial profiles of older adults with high and low physical function, bacterial and strength differences in mice colonized with fecal samples from the adults. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34MTNhr

Microbiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults

New study suggests the gut microbiome has a role in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults. Researchers found differences in bacterial profiles of older adults with high and low physical function, bacterial and strength differences in mice colonized with fecal samples from the adults. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34MTNhr

Electronic nose can sniff out which lung cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy

An electronic nose that detects chemicals in the breath of lung cancer patients can identify with 85% accuracy those who will or will not respond to immunotherapy, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O53txR

Attack on a major Saudi oil facility originated from Iran, U.S. intel indicates

A congressional source says Democrats familiar with the details don't dispute Iran carried out the attack — an important signal of bipartisan agreement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31sUVF3

'SNL' fires Shane Gillis after video surfaces of comedian using Asian slur

"We were not aware of his prior remarks that have surfaced over the past few days. The language he used is offensive, hurtful and unacceptable." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/304TY8n

Firefighter killed in explosion at Maine center for adults with disabilities

All that was left of the building was a hole in the ground. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31uIloH

Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars, died from heart disease

Emphysema also contributed to the death of the renowned singer-songwriter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303Yfcf

Nadler: Judiciary too busy impeaching Trump to focus on Kavanaugh claims

"We have our hands full with impeaching the president right now and that’s going to take up our limited resources and time for a while," Nadler said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31oZpwi

Lilly Singh is ready to get weird with the premiere of 'A Little Late with Lilly Singh'

“It was very important for me to have an inclusive writers room — not because I had to, but because I could," she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303Ilyq

Many women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens

The experiences amount to rape, the authors say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31sYYkz

A key tax deadline is today. Here's how to make sure you don't botch it.

Paying quarterly taxes? Today — Sept. 16 — is the third deadline for the 2019 tax year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303IiTg

Ben Roethlisberger will miss rest of year after elbow surgery

The Steelers announced that an MRI was done on Roethlisberger’s right elbow on Sunday night and that doctors evaluating the results decided that surgery was the best course of action. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31sZzCX

Tens of thousands of GM auto workers go on strike

Union leaders said negotiators remained far apart on a range of issues. GM said it had put forward a "fair offer." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/301ZIjg

Meet the future residents of Trump Heights, Israel's tribute to U.S. support

As the name Trump Heights shows, the Trump administration's full-throated support of Israel’s right-wing government goes much further than any other U.S. administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31s25tf

Cara Delevingne says Harvey Weinstein told her to 'get a beard'

The “Carnival Row” actress claimed the disgraced movie producer told her she’d “never make it” in Hollywood “as a gay woman.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31tHN2v

Most men clueless about cancer risk related to HPV, study finds

Majority of men don't know they are at risk of HPV-related cancers, research shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303IdyW

Huge, mysterious 'bubbles' discovered at the heart of the Milky Way

The radio-emitting bubbles are near our galaxy's supermassive black hole. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31vaRqq

10-year-old Texas girl dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba, family says

Because of the rarity of the infection and difficulty in initial detection, about 75 percent of the diagnoses are made after the death of the patient, the CDC says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303IbqO

Celebrities, young activists, CEOs and more make up NBC's #Latino20

From celebrities to CEOs, from scientists to young activists and scholars, meet the #NBCLatino20 who are using their voice, talent and passion to empower our communities and show that America’s strength lies in our diversity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31s25cJ

No trace of missing Massachusetts grandmother 40 days after she vanished

Sandra Crispo was last seen on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Her daughter arrived at her Hanson, Massachusetts home to find the lights and A/C still on, but Sandra was gone. The Hanson Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/302YYdG

Remains of four children and mother are found in Georgia; husband charged

“How someone could do this, I do not know,” Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31tPDJj

GM strike not likely to be resolved anytime soon: experts

UAW leaders want to show the rank and file they're "tough guys," while management wants to avoid being "locked in." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303I7HA

Virginia basketball coach turns down raise after winning a national title

"I have more than enough, and if there are ways that this can help out the athletic department, the other programs and coaches, by not tying up so much [in men's basketball], that's my desire," Bennett said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31tHYuC

Tent court hearings for migrants ramp up in Texas as lawyers decry lack of access

About half the migrants scheduled to appear in a tent courtrooms in Texas showed up for their first hearings as part of a new Trump administration tactic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/304TW0f

Move over, kale. The lowly cabbage has become a culinary star.

Cabbage is cheap, versatile, has a long shelf life ... and it's having a moment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31tPDsN

A Texas hospital helps children build resilience after trauma

There are significant long-term effects of not addressing trauma early. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/307WqLe

Antonio Brown's behavior should've been a warning. The NFL was too busy laughing.

Now that Brown has gotten involved in a situation that is truly disturbing, everyone is putting their hands in the air. But just one week ago, we couldn’t get enough of his antics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31ljtQd

Flashbacks mix with reflection as New Zealand strives to recover from mosque attacks

“We weren’t as tolerant a society as we cared to think," a lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3019EJI

UAW calls strike against General Motors for first time since financial crisis

The United Auto Workers union plans to strike against General Motors following the two sides not reaching a tentative deal before a Saturday night deadline. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31pXFTD

Helicopter pilot discovers villagers stranded in debris in the Bahamas

"He had this intuition that he had to fly back over," his wife said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/304Ei4Z

Democrats speak out about impeachment as House inquiry ramps up

"I really feel confident that they are in the process of getting everybody else who is still lagging to come along," said Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31pXEix

'Instruments of terror': Beto O'Rourke defends mandatory gun buyback plan

"We’ve got to do something about" gun violence, the Texas Democrat said. "And I'm proposing we do something about it.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/304vOuG

Ex-NFL player accused of staging hate crime at his own bakery

Police in Georgia arrested Edawn Louis Coughman for allegedly staging the crime to make an insurance claim and sell off the undamaged appliances. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31qVeQL

Parenting a child with disabilities doesn't cause divorce. Even for a Palin.

The premise that marriage and having children with disabilities are incompatible has its roots in ableism, but can become a self-fulfilling prophesy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZXk9Oh

California woman eats engagement ring in sleep while dreaming about it

"I popped that sucker off, put it in my mouth and swallowed it with a glass of water," Jenna Evans wrote in a Facebook post about the ordeal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31q4Jj5

Twitter mocks Boris Johnson after he compares himself to the Hulk

The Prime Minister said in an interview with the Daily Mail that the U.K. would exit the European Union like the Hulk: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZZszom

Omar defends comments after criticism from 9/11 mourner

"I think it is really important for us to make sure that we are not forgetting, right, the aftermath of what happened after 9/11," Omar said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31q4GDV

Vapers seek relief from nicotine addiction in cigarettes

“Juul made my nicotine addiction a lot worse,” one user said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZUqz0H

A Boy Scout leader sang 'Hakuna Matata' while naked, suit claims

The allegation is part of a $320 million civil lawsuit filed in March 2017 by the parents of two teens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31qPc2u

Viral video shows Florida students hugging Hurricane Dorian survivor

“He thought Dorian was a monster,” the 3-year-old-boy's mother said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303pjbE

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo moves to enact statewide flavored e-cig ban

The ban would go into affect as soon as the state's health council votes to approve the measure and would start being enforced in as soon as two weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31q4CnF

Yang defends $1,000 giveaway contest as 'perfectly legal'

"If I gave a million dollars to a media company or consultants or hired like a small army of canvassers, no one would blink an eye," Yang said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZYQjsN

Dramatic images show on-field blaze before Titans-Colts kickoff

Pyrotechnical equipment was reportedly to blame for the sideline fire at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31q4BjB

Man held in connection to fire that destroyed 119-year-old Minnesota synagogue

Duluth police arrested Matthew Amiot, 36, on Friday, but said at this time they have “no reason to believe” the fire was a hate crime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303piV8

Biden delivers most significant speech yet on race, says silence on hate 'is complicity'

"There can be no realization of the American Dream without grappling with the original sin of slavery," Biden said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31q4zbt

Violence flares again in Hong Kong after protesters defy police ban

The ongoing unrest is seen as an embarrassment to China, which has accused foreign powers of fomenting the protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/300CD0s

Need a Sunday dinner idea? Try these slow cooker turkey meatballs

Make a little meatball magic at home with recipes and tips from Giada De Laurentiis, Kelly Senyei, Alex Snodgrass and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31q4vIL

Climate change's costs by the numbers

When you tally it all up, the costs are likely to end up at three quarters of a trillion dollars or more. And that’s just for this decade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303kT4o

Biden to take on white supremacy in speech on race in America

Former Vice President Joe Biden plans to make his most expansive comments to date on the subject of race Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31C1Yeo

Trump brings up possible defense treaty that could boost Netanyahu's re-election bid

The potential treaty between Israel and the U.S. could boost Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election bid days before Israelis go to the polls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Aio2ia

Teen allergic to dairy died after burger joint said birthday meal safe

"Parents are terrified for them to eat out in restaurants because that is the key place where they are at risk," said the teen's mother about families of children with food allergies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q7NfH1

Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on major Saudi oil sites

The attack will likely heighten tensions further across the wider Persian Gulf amid a confrontation between the U.S. and Iran over its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinYyW

Couples in Virginia will no longer have to disclose race to obtain a marriage license

The change comes after three couples filed a lawsuit calling the requirement "offensive" and "unconstitutional." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q9OA04

A Boy Scout leader sang 'Hakuna Matata' while naked, suit claims

The allegation is part of a $320 million civil lawsuit filed in March 2017 by the parents of two teens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AkVlRO

Former British PM Cameron 'truly sorry' for Brexit divisions

"I worry desperately about what is going to happen next," Cameron said in an interview published Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QllGdc

Parent dispute leads to gunfire at youth football game in Texas

The son of one of the parents began firing a handgun during a "pee wee football game," a Fort Worth police spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinUPI

Antonio Brown loses endorsement deal after sexual assault allegations

The Patriots wide receiver has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting and raping his personal trainer in 2017 and 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QdtE8m

N.Y. officials: We found $1 billion in Sackler family wire transfers

The N.Y. attorney general said the owners of Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma "continue to lowball victims" in suits seeking billions over the opioid crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinRDw

Prosecutor cites Ohio mom in plea for Felicity Huffman prison time

Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying a college consultant $15,000 to boost her daughter’s SAT score. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QaUUo3

'Hustlers' is one of the best movies of the year — thanks to Jennifer Lopez

"Hustlers" is not the beginning of a “Showgirls” redux. Rather, it is a thesis statement about America’s conspicuous consumption at the height of the Wall Street bubble. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AlbLK4

Solid gold toilet worth $1M and titled 'America' stolen from U.K. palace

The toilet, an artwork, was reportedly offered at one point by the Guggenheim Museum to President Donald Trump and the first lady for the White House. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QdtDRQ

Fake gravity and 'supersized basketball': A look inside the space hotel experience

The planned Von Braun Station could open as soon as 2027. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinMjc

Amazon chief fighting to protect rainforest put forward for Nobel Prize

At 89, the chief took to the road again this year seeking help to stop a surge in fires destroying the forest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QkReAi

A capsized ship off Georgia, a squirrelly hug, New York’s Tribute in Light and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinKrA

Boy beat up at school as other students watched and videotaped it

A student faces a battery allegation in connection with the locker room attack, police in Lakeland, Florida, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AlbEOE

Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira to adapt Chimamanda's 'Americanah' for TV

"I am honored to bring her incredible novel to life on the screen. I'm thrilled to collaborate once again with Lupita," said Gurira. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q91VWo

Former gov. candidate says he's being investigated for girl's murder

The former candidate said he is innocent and that he never knew the girl or that she had disappeared until days afterward. "I have nothing to hide," Steve Pankey said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinHfo

Trump to have dinner with Otto Warmbier's parents

Warmbier was convicted of trying to steal a propaganda poster while in the North Korea capital and spent 17 months in prison. He died at age 22, days after being returned to the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qdlw7Z

How to avoid problems when one spouse handles all the money

Stress, resentment, and other negative feelings can flare up when couples don't have a clear plan in place for how they handle joint finances. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AlbB5q

Handle the money in your relationship? Here's how to make sure your partner can take over.

What happens if something happens to the money person? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q7nO8l

Acclaimed immigration film 'El Norte' returns, more relevant than ever

"People said this movie could have been made yesterday," said filmmaker Gregory Nava of the harrowing movie of two Guatemalan siblings coming to the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AinBo2

2 arrested in racist attack on black student at University of Arizona

Protesters criticized what they said was campus police initially directing the two white assailants to a diversion program instead of facing charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QdtFJs

Castro accused Biden of 'forgetting.' Did he go too far?

The exchange during Thursday night's debate was interpreted by some as an attack on Biden's age and memory, but others saw Castro's comments as fair game. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LOyHqq

Sam Smith will now use gender-neutral 'they/them' pronouns

“After a lifetime of being at war with my gender, I’ve decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out,” Smith wrote in an Instagram post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34IkAeJ

California assembly votes to ban private, for-profit prisons

The bill would ban new contracts with private prison facilities in California starting next year, and would phase out their use entirely by 2028. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LOXdYy

'We are family by every definition': Gay dads' baby is denied citizenship

Roee and Adiel Kiviti, a gay couple, are suing the State Department over its refusal to grant citizenship to their baby born via surrogacy in Canada. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Iky6B

Eddie Money, 'Two Tickets to Paradise' singer, dies at 70

Money, whose real name was Edward Joseph Mahoney, revealed in August that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LQ03fL

Bahamas, ravaged by Dorian, brace for second hit as tropical storm looms

The U.S. National Weather Service issued an advisory Thursday, less than two weeks after Dorian, warning of tropical storm conditions by late Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Ikwvv

Low levels of contaminant found in popular heartburn pills

The FDA says this is the same cancer-linked chemical found previously in blood pressure medications. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LNno1L

Appeals court revives lawsuit against Trump over his businesses

In July, a federal appeals court tossed a similar challenge to Trump's ownership of a luxury hotel near the White House. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34F4qCV

AOC's face is consumed by fire in new Republican PAC ad

"This is the face of socialism and ignorance," the ad's narrator says as the image melts away to reveal skulls and, a few seconds later, corpses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LOGUe3

Report: NFL won't put Antonio Brown on exempt list before Sunday

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the NFL will not place Brown on the Commissioner-Exempt list before this weekend’s game. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34DD6Fj

Wave of fatal shootings near St. Louis claims two more children

Twenty-three children have died by gunfire in and around St. Louis so far this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LMjZjE

Family of slain DNC staffer can sue Fox News, appeals court rules

Joel and Mary Rich, of Omaha, Nebraska, claimed Fox News exploited their son's slaying as a "political football." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34JvBN2

One giant lift: A space elevator to the moon could be doable — and surprisingly cheap

New study suggests that a lunar space elevator could be built for about $1 billion using existing technology. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LTauPx

Trans cafe worker fired after kicking out conservative activist

The conservative activist was with the Nebraska Family Alliance, a “pro-family” lobbying group that campaigns against LGBTQ rights. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34JcXVo

Ex-bouncer emerges as torchbearer for secular Israelis ahead of elections

The former defense minister has tapped into a wellspring of resentment of the ultra-Orthodox, attracting a new base of voters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LTyeU1

'Saturday Night Live' cast member's ethnic slur exposes show's race problem

The controversy surrounding Shane Gillis highlights criticism of the show's lack of diversity and opens up a wider discussion on what is acceptable in comedy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34I3Vbo

DNA match links family to woman missing for 20 years

Allean Logan was last seen on September 15, 1999 at her home in Washington, DC. Her body was found a year later less than two miles from her home, but was unidentified for nearly two decades. In 2019, a DNA match confirmed the remains belonged to Allean. Her death is being investigated as a homicide by the Metropolitan Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LOZ7bF

Ohio gamer sentenced to 15 months prison for fatal 'swatting' case

Casey Viner, 19, of North College Hill, Ohio, also is restricted from gaming activity for two years, U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren said in announcing the sentence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34F4jY1

Hospital employee killed after Ohio man 'intentionally' crashes truck into ER

The truck driver, Raymond Leiendecker, faces a charge of aggravated murder, the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LTasHp

Ratings for third Democratic debate underscore continued interest in 2020 election

The debate was boosted by the inclusion of all three Democratic front-runners on the same stage for the first time in the election cycle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34LLT7V

Man who fatally stabbed D.C. jogger sentenced to 30 years in prison

Anthony Crawford, 24, pleaded guilty in June to first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Wendy Martinez in the vicinity of the Logan Circle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LRubY6

MoviePass to shut down for good on Sept. 14

The company notified subscribers that it plans to close down the service because its “efforts to recapitalize MoviePass have not been successful to date.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34LjSNM

Some states are charging extra for drivers who buy electric vehicles

Colorado and Wyoming charge $50 a year, California an added $100, and Illinois tried to introduce a flat fee of $1,000 for owners of electric vehicles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLn1EQ

They're telling us there's a chance: Why the debate nonqualifiers won't quit (yet)

Why the longest long shots of the still-bloated 2020 Democratic presidential field say they're staying in the fray. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34DEyHE

5 things to watch at Thursday's Democratic debate in Houston

Analysis: Biden vs. the left, and four more subplots as the culling continues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLXMSJ

Before Democratic debate, Trump says 'it's too bad I'm going to miss it'

The president was scheduled to deliver remarks at the House GOP annual retreat dinner Thursday evening in Baltimore. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34BjLVf

Leading 2020 Democrats set to face off for first time

Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren will be on stage together, but aides to both insist they're not gunning for a fight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LMc063

Democrats prep for debate: Watch the clock, no cursing, who will strike first

The third faceoff takes place in Houston on Thursday night, and features the top 10 candidates on stage together for the first time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Jr0KA

Andrew McCabe appeal to avoid criminal charges rejected

A DOJ watchdog said former FBI Deputy Director McCabe made unauthorized releases of information and then misled investigators about it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LGoZGk

U.S. officials worried about Chinese control of American drug supply

"Basically we've outsourced our entire industry to China," retired Brig. Gen. John Adams told NBC News. "That is a strategic vulnerability." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34BjLEJ

Two skydivers in freefall were nearly hit by U.S. fighter jets

The parachutists "could clearly see the F15s passing beneath," according to a safety board report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LNzEPH

Man hailed by Trump for El Paso bravery 'inaccurate' about his actions, cops say

Chris Grant was honored for his "courage" in a ceremony at the White House, but police say video evidence "does not support Mr. Grant’s assertions." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34QylIC

'SNL' adds Bowen Yang as show's first Asian cast member for 45th season

Chloe Fineman and Shane Gillis are also among the latest recruits as the show gets set to return for Season 45 on Sept. 28. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LMbSU7

Woman in semi-comatose state due to mercury poisoning from skin cream

Officials said a third party added methylmercury to the Ponds-labeled skin cream, causing extremely dangerous levels of the poison to build up in her bloodstream. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34KxnO6

Gay 'chemsex' is fueling HIV epidemics in Europe, experts warn

Chemsex refers to the use of drugs such as crystal meth to enhance sexual arousal and performance. Experts say it's pervasive in some European cities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LKUiQB

Designed to distract: Stock app Robinhood nudges users to take risks

“I liken it to giving the keys of a sports car to a 12-year-old,” said Tara Falcone, a certified financial planner and the founder of ReisUP, a financial education company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34GHQKh

Gay married couple sues after daughter denied U.S. citizenship

The Maryland couple’s infant daughter was born in Canada to a surrogate mother earlier this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LQLE2L

Millions of years ago, this 'frozen dragon' as big as a fighter jet soared over Earth

Scientists say the newly discovered species had a wingspan of up to 33 feet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34FJWKq

Police release disturbing picture of day care worker dangling 5-year-old by her ankle

Police in Columbus, Ohio, said they released a photo of Joshua Tennant holding the girl upside down to share the severity of what she endured. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LMDg4C

Husband-and-wife murder suspects captured two weeks after escape

Blane and Susan Barksdale have been on the run since they overpowered guards as they were being extradited to Arizona late last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34L9GoT

Bahamas, ravaged by Dorian, brace for second hit as tropical storm looms

The U.S. National Weather Service issued an advisory Thursday, less than two weeks after Dorian, warning of tropical storm conditions by late Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLqK5j

A squirrelly hug, a capsized ship off the coast of Georgia, New York’s Tribute in Light and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34BjL7H

Influencer Caroline Calloway speaks about grief, friendship and stepping into her own power

“I get so much s--- for being a mess but the truth is everyone is f----- up. I just talk about it,” Calloway said in an exclusive interview with NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LOXUkq

White Colorado State students won't be punished over blackface photo, school says

In the picture, four students are seen blackface paint as two of them cross their arms in front of their chests in a "Wakanda Forever" salute. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34FoOE1

Michigan police officer who had KKK memorabilia in home is fired

Charles Anderson was placed on leave last month after a prospective home buyer said they saw a Ku Klux Klan application and Confederate flags in his house. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLsPhK

House committee subpoenas Trump's envoy on Taliban talks

Rep. Eliot Engel of New York accused the Trump administration of keeping Congress and Americans “in the dark” about the negotiations with the Taliban. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34DExn4

Trump admin won't give temporary protected status to Bahamians who fled Hurricane Dorian

The status would have let Bahamians work and live in the U.S. until it is deemed safe to return home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HXpT0j

Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes

Federal health authorities have reported an outbreak of mysterious illnesses tied to the popular devices. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UOvYRO

Authorities ponder what to do with the Golden Ray

With the capsized cargo ship blocking commerce and threatening the environment, "this is definitely something that we want to get right the first time." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZRjduR

Uber says drivers aren't core to its business after California bill moves forward

California lawmakers passed a landmark bill on Wednesday that threatens to reshape how companies like Uber and Lyft do business. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/309X07l

Spirit Airlines must face lawsuit over 'gotcha' carry-on bag fees, judge rules

The plaintiffs accused the Spirit of knowing that its online travel agents hid the "gotcha" bag fees they would have to pay at the airport. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZQNEkF

Girlfriend of Cleveland Browns' Chris Smith killed after being struck by car

"Our entire organization mourns," the Browns owners said. Petara Cordero and Smith were pulled over to the side of a highway in Cleveland during the accident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30aspq0

Alarm bells should be ringing at Trump HQ after N.C. House scare

Analysis: It's always better to win than lose — but Republicans holding onto a GOP seat by a hair is reason for the president to worry heading into 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZTZkDh

Probation report could help Felicity Hoffman

Prosecutors have said she should spend one month in jail and pay a $20,000 fine for her role in the scandal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30epRHP

Cohen said to be providing info on Trump Org

Prosecutors are looking into whether or not the Trump Organization falsified business records. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZT6ckw

Ban on flavored e-cigarettes won't help youth already addicted

More than a quarter of high school students admit to vaping. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30brdmi

Yellow cars fill street at Bumblebee birthday party for 4-year-old cancer patient

The Transformers surprise was arranged to celebrate Whitaker Weinburger's first birthday party since being diagnosed cancer-free. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZVQMfk

Ohio rep wants to put Rep. Jim Jordan on hot seat

State Rep. Tavia Galonski wants to grill Jordan about the Ohio State sex abuse scandal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30fm9xC

Five takeaways from Republicans' narrow escape in North Carolina's 9th District

Analysis: If Trump were to replicate Dan Bishop's performance all over the state next November, he'd clearly lose North Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZR9B31

Mobile units treat children affected by Hurricane Harvey

"The PTSD and grief are showing up more now because, in the immediate aftermath after a natural disaster, people go into survival mode," Dr. Julie Kaplow said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30fm3Gg

How to get the smell out of gross gym clothes

Bacteria lingers on gym clothes even after they go through the laundry. Here's how to wash your workout clothing to actually kill bacteria and keep them smelling fresh. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZR9F2L

'Nobody is immune': Suicides of two mental health advocates serve as grim reminder

This week, the deaths of pastor Jarrid Wilson and Gregory Eells, head of mental health services at UPenn, highlighted an alarming reality for those in mental health. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/305T07X

Who is Caroline Calloway? The Instagram influencer Twitter can't stop talking about

Caroline Calloway has been the hottest topic on Twitter since an article written by her ghostwriter was published by New York Magazine's The Cut. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZMYacQ

Ohio State University loses 'the' trademark bid

Columbus school told that its request to protect 'the' isn't necessary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30flU5G

Counterfeit NBA championship rings seized at LAX airport

Officials say if the rings were real, the collection could be worth more than $550,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZSLRM4

Trump expected to make decision on gun control measure as soon as this week

The president said he was working with senators who support stricter background checks to “come up with something that is acceptable to everybody.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30flKeA

Strange alien world found to have water vapor and possibly rain clouds

Exoplanet K2-18 b lies in the habitable zone of its host star some 110 light-years from Earth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303qojP

New Jersey fertility clinic ordered to reveal sperm donor list after baby mix-up

The couple suing is white and said during in vitro fertilization, which cost them $500k, the clinic used the sperm of an Asian man accidentally. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30flHzq

Trump is pushing for interest rates of 'zero or less' — but do they work?

Negative interest rates are essentially a way to discourage financial institutions from stockpiling cash at the central bank. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZRLIsi

Apple event: A new iPhone and details on subscriptions services

With smartphone sales slowing globally, Apple has begun to emphasize its subscription services — but it also rolled out an iPhone with a dual camera system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/301YyEB

Polls close in closely watched N.C. special election

Trump's standing is on the line as Democrat Dan McCready takes on Republican Dan Bishop in the state's 9th Congressional District. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/301LU4c

Train derails and catches fire in Illinois, triggering evacuations as smoke is seen for miles

Authorities evacuated a number of homes in Dupo, Illinois, after a derailed Union Pacific train caught fire Tuesday afternoon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZLuI72

Israel's Netanyahu seeks to annex parts of West Bank 'in coordination' with U.S.

The announcement was an apparent last-ditch attempt to attract right-wing voters before the country heads to the polls next week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038Jo5

Court rules VA must pay veterans' ER bills, a decision that may be worth billions to vets

"All of this is unacceptable," said an appeals court in a decision that plaintiffs' attorneys say may yield up to $6.5 billion for veterans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZW0nT6

More Hurricane Dorian deaths confirmed in the Bahamas

At least 50 deaths have been confirmed, Health Minister Duane Sands said Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/305BtfZ

School bus driver dead, eight children injured in Mississippi rollover

Four of the children were airlifted to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZQgvWq

Female swimmer disqualified over bathing suit. Critics cite body shaming.

"This young lady and her sisters are being targeted not for the way they wear their suits but for the way those suits fit their curvier, fuller figured bodies," a coach at another school said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038FER

Two brothers die within minutes of each other in separate ATV crashes in North Dakota

Alcohol is suspected in the deaths of Jeremie Foster, 47, and Kyle Foster, 43, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZW0mP2

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

An NBC News investigation found that at least 13 public housing residents have died from carbon monoxide poisoning since 2003. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038DwJ

YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview accused of deceiving kids into watching sponsored content

A complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission accuses the online wunderkind of subjecting preschoolers to ads disguised as toy reviews. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZW0lKY

Gay penguins at London aquarium are raising a 'theyby'

The 4-month-old, who has two moms, will be the first Gentoo penguin at Sea Life London Aquarium "not to be characterized as male or female." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038AB3

FEMA official among those arrested in post-hurricane Puerto Rico fraud case

"They took advantage of the most vulnerable moments the people of Puerto Rico were living through to enrich themselves," said lead federal prosecutor Rosa Emilia Rodríguez. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZW0jCQ

Jerry Falwell Jr. wants FBI to probe 'criminal conspiracy' against him

The Liberty University president said former board members stole Liberty emails and "provided them to reporters." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038yJr

One of Antarctica's most unstable glaciers may be thinning faster than previously thought

The disturbing conclusion comes from a new look at vintage film from an aerial survey of the icy continent from the 1970s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZW0gHa

Student borrowers are 'treated like deadbeats,' comedian Hasan Minhaj tells Congress

A House financial committee heard testimony as part of a hearing on student lending — the first time the full committee has taken up the issue in at least two decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038w4h

How Target's new loyalty program could change family shopping habits

The company also announced it will hire more than 130,000 seasonal workers for the busy holiday shopping season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZVBYgB

It just got a little easier for low-income women in this Texas city to access abortion care

Austin's latest budget includes funds to help women who live there overcome barriers to access, like the cost of travel to and from a clinic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30aDCqB

Couple accused of spending $120,000 mistakenly deposited in their bank account

The couple allegedly used the wrongly deposited money to pay off debts, but also used it on lavish items such as a race car and four-wheelers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZWeWGk

Interim Philadelphia police chief apologizes for wearing T-shirt referring to Rodney King beating

The picture of Christine Coulter from the 1990s shows her wearing a T-shirt with the slogan “L.A.P.D. We Treat You Like a King.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/303EugY

Jennifer Dulos investigation highlights hurdles in cases with no body

The Connecticut mother of five has been missing since May 24. Her estranged husband and his girlfriend have been charged with tampering with evidence related to the case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZRbHA4

HPV vaccine protects men who aren't vaccinated, study finds

The vaccine provides herd immunity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3038oBP

John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate Reagan, interested in music industry job

A prosecutor said allowing Hinckley to relocate to California for a music industry job would give the government "great pause." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/300XRLK

Juul warned over claims e-cigarette safer than smoking

The Food and Drug Administration issued a stern warning letter to the company Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UNboRN

These easy shifts in your mindset can help you save more money

Most people don’t even know about these ridiculously simple money moves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7tOMm

'Nothing to do with me': Trump distances himself from business controversies as scrutiny grows

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called Trump's properties "a cesspool of corruption," and "a black hole for taxpayers’ money." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UORohJ

More GOP challengers line up against Trump, more states cancel their primaries

Republican Party leaders defended the decision not to let voters have a say about who they want on the ticket next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7ffIq

Video shows motorist asleep behind wheel of self-driving Tesla

The Tesla website says its autopilot feature is to be used "with a fully attentive driver." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UHBMfQ

Trump complains 'boring' John Legend, 'filthy mouthed' Chrissy Teigen didn't credit him for criminal justice bill

"Imagine being president and spending your Sunday night hate-watching MSNBC hoping somebody — ANYBODY — will praise you," Legend responded. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N8KCCu

David Ortiz throws first pitch at Boston Red Sox game after recovering from being shot

"First of all, I want to thank God for giving me a second opportunity in my life to be able to be here with all of you," Ortiz told fans at Fenway Park. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UKy98V

After Trump kills Taliban deal, Afghanistan faces more violence, longer odds for peace, experts say

Analysis: The only thing that seems certain after Trump's cancellation of a deal with Taliban is more bloodshed, foreign diplomats and experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7yxgK

1 to 2 naps a week may help keep your heart healthy, study finds

Three or more naps a week had no health benefits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N5vkhK

Alabama high school removes bathroom stall doors to stop vaping

Wilson High School Principal Gary Horton said the best way to prevent students from taking smoke breaks was to remove some of the stall doors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UJjQl3

How to edit your own resume (and land the job)

According to Glassdoor, recruiters and hiring managers scan resumes for a whopping 6 seconds before moving onto the next. Here's how to make sure yours stands out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7PB6h

NOAA's chief scientist to probe agency's defense of Trump's Dorian claims

"This intervention to contradict the forecaster was not based on science but on external factors ... or simply put, political," said NOAA's Craig McLean. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UHBJAG

Uber driver banned after kicking lesbian couple out of car

“Are you kicking me out because I’m gay?” one of the riders asked. “Yes, I am,” the driver responded. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7qEYS

With DragCon booth, Elizabeth Warren goes after LGBTQ vote

Warren has taken a proactive approach to winning the support of LGBTQ voters, providing more potential paths to victory. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UJ8eym

Americans love snacks. What does that mean for their health?

Health officials are reviewing research on snacking and health. Their findings could potentially be reflected in next year's updated dietary guidelines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N5K40j

Black unemployment rate drops, queries posed

Black unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent as economists say it's a negative development for black citizens from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UJleUH

Trump presents medal to Ohio mass shootings responders

"These incredible patriots responded to the worst violence and most barbaric hatred with the best of American courage character and strength," Trump said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7fh30

Once or twice weekly daytime nap linked to lower heart attack/stroke risk