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Thousands of Australians flee to beaches as wildfires rage

Thousands of Australians took refuge on beaches from raging wildfires that turned the sky bright red and full of smoke on New Year's Eve. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36f21PS

'You just have to live with it': Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community responds to anti-Semitic attacks

An acquiescence has settled over many in Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish communities, deeply saddened by the violence but also fearful there is little to be done stop it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37rm3XE
More than a million people gathered around Sydney Harbor ahead of the new year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rIcdRO

Protesters storm U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad after Iraq airstrikes

President Donald Trump accused Iran of orchestrating the attack, but Democrats said it was the result of a failure of U.S. policy in the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SSHlcL

'Game changer': Top Democrats say bombshell report shows need for witnesses in Senate impeachment trial

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, then-national security adviser John Bolton and Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged Trump to release the aid, with Bolton saying it was "in America's interest," the report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QvZI4g

How did fugitive Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan for Lebanon?

There have been "many interpretations" about how Carlos Ghosn fled Japan to Lebanon but his new home said he did so "legally." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F80ezZ

Texas church shooter described by ex-wives as 'crazy' and 'violent'

"We knew he was crazy, but not like this," gunman Thomas Kinnunen's ex-wife said in reaction to the church shooting that left two congregants dead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36dUeSt

Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook case, judge rules

Jones is being sued for defamation in Austin, Texas, by the parents of a 6-year-old who was among the 26 people killed in the Newtown, Connecticut, attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37wsDfz

Trump's 10 biggest false claims in 2019 — and one that finally became true

Facing impeachment, Trump unleashed a torrent of baseless claims surrounding his dealings with Ukraine in the final months of the year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MKhiAe

The 12 most-read features on NBC News Digital in 2019

Take a look back at some of the year's top features and series on NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tjmx38

Fake health news went viral in 2019, with a focus on these misleading topics

The most viral health misinformation in 2019 was on the topics of cancer, unproven cures and vaccines, according to an NBC News review. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rOMbMY

The biggest stories of the decade — according to you

We asked and you answered: Here are the biggest news stories of the 2010s, and why they mattered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37mMaPp

How social media has changed in the past decade, according to its influencers

As the decade comes to a close, NBC News asked the content creators who've shaped internet culture to reflect on the 2010s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qc4XqW

The iPhone decade: How Apple's phone created and destroyed industries and changed the world

Analysis: The iPhone has propelled Apple from a large computer company with a profitable side business in MP3 players to a $1 trillion megacorp with operations around the globe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MHD7Ar

The Decade in Asian America

Asian Americans are moving past stereotypes of being apolitical and perpetually foreign, but there's still work to do. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39wpVrW

A very LGBTQ decade: Gay marriage, trans rights, 'rainbow wave'

From the legalization of same-sex marriage across the U.S. to the political "rainbow wave," the 2010s have been filled with LGBTQ milestones. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rNFkmW

College is at a crossroad. Will it increase social mobility — or class inequality?

Generations of social scientists and policymakers have relied on a narrow and idealized conception of college. This is changing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QEc0aT

Tarana Burke: The success of the 'me too' movement took work, not just a hashtag

What makes our work to end sexual violence different is that it speaks to the needs of all survivors and addresses sexual violence as a systemic issue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QyiSqh

Queerness burst into the mainstream in the 2010s — but stalled politically

The world can see us in more ways than ever before, but the world is a frightening place at the moment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZNd68s

Egg freezing and IVF are to the 2010s what birth control was to the 1960s

To control their own fates, women first needed to keep from getting pregnant; then they needed to be able to preserve their fertility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rFQKsG

How Netflix, Star Wars and Marvel redefined Hollywood

In the 2010s, people didn't stop going to the movies. That might be because as the screens got smaller, the movies got bigger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MLt919

Trump trend: LGBTQ mentions quietly axed from discrimination guidelines

The Trump administration has quietly but systematically removed mentions of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" from executive branch guidelines on discrimination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rNF07G

Black student at D.C. grade school asked to portray a slave during class assignment

Another student at Lafayette Elementary School was asked to pretend they were drinking from a segregated water fountain. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZHceSH

Netflix's top series, movies of 2019 reveals audience's penchant for crime

The top release for the year was "Murder Mystery," a comedy starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, who play a couple embroiled in a murder investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QzeNBX

Following backlash, Facebook disables misleading HIV medication ads

The decision comes a month after an open letter from LGBTQ advocates demanded removal of the advertisements, warning they could lead to a public health crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tgimoV

Chinese national charged with photographing Navy base in Florida

With Lyuyou Liao's consent, officers looked at the photos on his cellphone and found images of "government buildings within the vicinity of sensitive military facilities" at a Naval Air Station in Key West, a federal criminal complaint says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qbh87i

Greta Thunberg blazed a path for the year in climate change

“In a sense, we’re at a tipping point for world industries, but the hope is that we’re tipping in the right direction and not back to the Stone Age,” one climate scientist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SGAWBk

Winter storm dumps snow and rain ahead of New Year's Eve

More than 25 million people were under winter alerts from North Dakota to Maine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MG1tL0

Tariffs contribute to job losses in American manufacturing, Fed report shows

Tariffs implemented in 2018 alone cost Americans a collective $1.4 billion each month, one study showed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SEqH08

Sharon Stone's Bumble profile restored after users thought account was fake

"Hey @bumble, is being me exclusionary?" Stone tweeted Monday. "Don’t shut me out of the hive." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QakS8X

What science says about the best way to eat (and what we're still figuring out)

Confused about nutrition? Here are the science-backed principles that get the green light — and what we're still figuring out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sAGfav

Medical first responders say they're underpaid and overworked. Will anything change?

EMS workers earn far less than other first responders while also handling an increasingly larger burden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SDpPsI

Ex-Bolton aide's lawsuit against Congress and White House dismissed

Charles Kupperman was the deputy of national security adviser John Bolton. Both were told not to cooperate with House investigators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MFxlj6

'Game changer': Top Democrats say bombshell report shows need for witnesses in Senate impeachment trial

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, then-national security adviser John Bolton and Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged Trump to release the aid, with Bolton saying it was "in America's interest," the report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F7XqTE

Ousted Nissan exec Carlos Ghosn arrives in Lebanon as trial looms in Japan

It was not clear how Ghosn, who is of Lebanese origins, left Japan where he was under surveillance and is expected to face trial in April 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F65ynB

Alabama police officers pose with 'homeless quilt' made from cardboard signs

Mobile Police Chief Lawrence Battiste apologized for the image, calling it an "insensitive gesture." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37mNT7d

Bernie Sanders 'more than fit enough' for presidency despite heart attack, doctors say

"I am confident he has the mental and physical stamina to fully undertake the rigors of the Presidency," Sanders' longtime doctor wrote in a letter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35bbtT9

Jon M. Chu wants to make a series about Kelly Marie Tran's Rose Tico

The "Crazy Rich Asians" director had a pitch for streaming service Disney+. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZEm1sG

Seattle students must be vaccinated to go back to school

Seattle schools are closed for winter break, but some are opening their doors to offer vaccines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QbJWfU

Family of teen who died after Michigan trooper shot him with Taser gets $12 million

Damon Grimes died in August 2017 after Trooper Mark Bessner shot him with a stun gun while the teenager was riding an ATV. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MEWKsT

Less division, more happiness: Mental health experts share their 2020 resolutions

17 therapists share their New Year’s resolutions — and how they’ll make them stick. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SEskuP

California's sweeping digital privacy bill begs a question: Will people use it?

Because it applies to any company that meets a threshold for interacting with state residents, the California law might end up serving as a de facto national standard. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36clG2W

Lizzo, Beyoncé among Barack Obama's favorite musicians of 2019

Among the 35 songs included on the list were Lizzo's "Juice," Beyoncé's "Mood 4 Eva," Maggie Rogers' "Burning" and Solange's "Binz." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MGoI7V

DNC shoots down Andrew Yang's request for more qualifying polls ahead of January debate

Yang argued that a “diverse set of candidates might be absent from the stage in Des Moines for reasons out of anyone’s control.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QaK0wr

'Game changer': Top Democrats say bombshell report shows need for witnesses in Senate impeachment trial

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, then-national security adviser John Bolton and Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged Trump to release the aid, with Bolton saying it was "in America's interest," the report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36dcStp

Ousted Nissan exec Carlos Ghosn arrives in Lebanon as trial looms in Japan

It was not clear how Ghosn, who is of Lebanese origins, left Japan where he was under surveillance and is expected to face trial in April 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36hJBOA

Authorities name victims in deadly Hawaii helicopter crash

Among the dead were the pilot, from Kauai, and a 47-year-old woman and 13-year-old girl from Wisconsin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5gmsp

3 killed, including gunman, in shooting at Texas church during Sunday service

The gunman was killed as members of the congregation returned fire during services in the town of White Settlement, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3583INN

Ukraine, Russia-backed rebels swap prisoners in latest move to end war

The exchange was agreed upon by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin during peace talks in Paris earlier this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37cxgv0

A Dijon and honey pork tenderloin is the star of this relaxed Sunday dinner menu

A small handful of ingredients turns inexpensive pork loins into a terrifically flavorful main course. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39qnven

How online 'cloud buckets' are exposing private photos and other sensitive data

NBC News located a trove of personal information in online file storage systems left unprotected by the companies that use them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/359Rtjs

Bond, Wonder Woman, and more: 12 movies to see in the first half of 2020

Daniel Craig's dashing spy and Gal Gadot's superhero are just two of the familiar faces returning to big screens next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZwPTaq

How Netflix, Star Wars and Marvel redefined Hollywood

In the 2010s, people didn't stop going to the movies. That might be because as the screens got smaller, the movies got bigger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2svL2Ks

Ohio doctor charged with 25 murders sues hospital for defamation

William Husel allegedly ordered "significantly excessive and potentially fatal" doses of fentanyl for at least 27 near-death patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QuJU1D

'Are you kidding me?': Check out the price tags on 'combination drugs'

"It's an abuse of the system," said one critic. "[The] business model ... involves gouging insurers and health plans, which ultimately costs consumers." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MD2fsa

Officers use stun gun on Florida grandmother on her 70th birthday

Authorities had an arrest warrant for the woman's grandson, who she said doesn't live with her. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F681hL

1 person killed after small plane crashes into Maryland home

One person, who was on the plane, was declared dead at the scene. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q684Rc

Ohio boy still missing after disappearing on way to school

Harley Dilly, 14, was last seen on Dec. 20 walking to school in Port Clinton, Ohio. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SAuNq8

A very LGBTQ decade: Gay marriage, trans rights, 'rainbow wave'

From the legalization of same-sex marriage across the U.S. to the political "rainbow wave," the 2010s have been filled with LGBTQ milestones. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/369ejJA

California father, 3 children killed after Christmas tree sparks electrical fire

"This tragedy underscores how quickly a fire can spread," City of Hemet Fire Chief Scott Brown said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39m0EAM

Sydney's iconic New Year's fireworks to go ahead despite wildfires

About 12.35 million acres of land have burned across Australia during the wildfire crisis, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39ikxZD

Watch rescue of California woman who fell off 100-foot cliff

The woman told authorities that she fell at around 7 p.m. Thursday. She was rescued Friday morning after someone heard her calling for help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F2y7lI

Man, 60, dies after beating in $1 Christmas Eve mugging

The man was kicked and punched while defending his partner during the mugging. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZxeSKI

Winter storms expected to create holiday travel havoc

Storms are expected to sweep across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Southwest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39owBZi

Missing Oregon woman was last seen Sunday with her boyfriend

Allyson Watterson, 20, was last seen on Sunday with her boyfriend Benjamin Hunter Garland, who has been arrested on unrelated charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37lDUiG

5 dead, at least 2 injured in Louisiana plane crash; sports reporter among victims

McCord worked for NBC affiliate WDSU in New Orleans and was the daughter-in-law of LSU Tigers offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sznG6y

The worst passwords of 2019: Is yours on the list?

Cybercriminals have upped their game in recent years, and it’s time you did, too. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZzJfjs

Suspect in stabbing at N.Y. rabbi's home charged with attempted murder, burglary

The governor called the late-night attack in Rockland County an act of "domestic terrorism." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/356CTJC

2 killed, including gunman, in shooting at Texas church during Sunday service

The gunman was killed as members of the congregation returned fire during services in the town of White Settlement, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37k94Xt

Ex-U.S. soldier, now a double murder suspect, is a hero in Ukraine

Craig Lang, who is charged with killing a Florida couple in 2018, has become a cause célèbre in the country where he has fought as a mercenary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39nPQlO

Bond, Wonder Woman, and more: 12 movies to see in the first half of 2020

Daniel Craig's dashing spy and Gal Gadot's superhero are just two of the familiar faces returning to big screens next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39nPJGU

Remains of 6 people found at scene of tour helicopter crash in Hawaii

The grim announcement came hours after the wreckage of the helicopter, which had 7 aboard, was found on Kauai. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q6lg8y

Winter storms expected to create holiday travel havoc

Storms are expected to sweep across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Southwest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MAfeLq

U.S. military base sounds false alarm as world awaits North Korea's 'Christmas gift'

The siren was sounded instead of a bugle call in an act of "human error" at Camp Casey, near the North Korean border, a spokesperson told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/361pjsl

9 people shot, 2 fatally, in 'ambush' during music video shoot near Houston

Investigators believe a group of men were shooting the video in a parking lot when gunmen opened fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MD1uj3

Missing Oregon woman was last seen Sunday with her boyfriend

Allyson Watterson, 20, was last seen on Sunday with her boyfriend Benjamin Hunter Garland, who has been arrested on unrelated charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39nHPgw

Children's lives at risk as economic crisis in Venezuela deepens

With Venezuela in the grip of a severe economic crisis, children have been caught in the center as the humanitarian toll worsens, with no end in sight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q96L41

Airplane food may get too hot on the tarmac, say catering workers at Phoenix airport

On a tarmac that can top 120 degrees, workers said it can take 3 hours to get food to planes, and dry ice used to cool food can evaporate before delivery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37hwSLF

Watch rescue of California woman who fell off 100-foot cliff

The woman told authorities that she fell at around 7 p.m. Thursday. She was rescued Friday morning after someone heard her calling for help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37jCwx2

Man, 60, dies after beating in $1 Christmas Eve mugging

The man was kicked and punched while defending his partner during the mugging. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MDsWgu

18 sickened at popular New Hampshire primary campaign stop

One person later died, but it was unclear if the death was related to the norovirus outbreak at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZC1e91

A final chilly plunge for man who boosted ALS ice bucket challenge

Pete Frates, a former Boston College baseball player, died Dec. 9 after a seven-year battle with ALS. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sscf0s

Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue

The SEAL, who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave, has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QsfnkX

Tom Hanks receives honorary Greek citizenship

The 63-year-old actor has produced a number of films in the country and often spends his holidays on the Greek island of Antiparos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MChp0S

Truck bomb in Somalia's capital kills at least 78 people

It was the worst attack in Mogadishu in more than two years, and witnesses said the force of the blast reminded them of the devastating 2017 bombing that killed hundreds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qriolz

Producer of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' dies on Christmas Day at 86

Lee Mendelson wrote the lyrics to the show's signature song, "Christmas Time Is Here." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q3O2H0

U.S. contractor killed, service members wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base

The attack reportedly involved as many as 30 rockets fired into the base, which is hosting coalition troops. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2t9nfQs

Controversy hits Romance Writers of America over 'exotic' Asian women descriptions

A Chinese American board member called out the racist text and was originally suspended from her ethics position. The decision has since been reversed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2t8hN0e

Radio broadcaster Don Imus has died

He announced Jan. 22, 2018, that he was retiring, telling fans: “Turn out the lights ... the party's over." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tdj5XG

U.S. appeals court judge calls 17-year sentence in terrorism case 'shockingly low'

The court ordered a judge to re-sentence Fareed Mumuni, a New York City man who sought to aid the Islamic State group by trying to kill an FBI agent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2u1ANhp

Employees at Indiana pizzeria get 100 percent of Christmas Day profits

Seven employees who volunteered to work at Rockstar Pizza on Christmas made more than $700 each. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5lX1V

Bond, Wonder Woman, and more: 12 movies to see in the first half of 2020

Daniel Craig's dashing spy and Gal Gadot's superhero are just two of the familiar faces returning to big screens next year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39eSQAK

'Freaking evil': Leaked video shows SEALs who spoke out against pardoned platoon chief

“You could tell he was perfectly OK with killing anybody that was moving,” a platoon medic told the investigators, according to The New York Times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q4IkVf

The decade that doomed White Christian America

Of all the changes to identity and belonging, the century’s second decade has been particularly marked by a religious sea change. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ssr4uK

Wreckage of helicopter found in Hawaii

Two of those aboard the helicopter are believed to be minors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39kdmjF

In heavily white Iowa, Democratic candidates focus on minority communities

Blacks and Latinos make up about 10 percent of the population in the first-in-the-nation 2020 voting state. That could be the winning difference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tXRcDA

15 injured in explosion at Kansas aircraft manufacturing plant

A nitrogen line ruptured, leading to the explosion that caused part of the building to collapse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39j8YkR

Barnard faculty, staff receive racist robocalls after Tessa Majors slaying

The contents of the robocall messages related to Tessa Majors’ death "are abhorrent and viciously racist," a statement from university officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rCLtCk

One of the largest U.S. school districts to allow students day off to protest

"Skipping school and business as usual is to show that there's no point in going to school if we are having our future taken away from us," said one teen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Zzbzmm

Dad, 2 daughters die in apartment blaze after he rushes in to save them

The 41-year-old father "went back inside to rescue other family members that were not able to get out, and he wasn’t seen alive after that, unfortunately," a police lieutenant said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5ZF0d

Controversy hits Romance Writers of America over 'exotic' Asian women descriptions

A Chinese American board member called out the racist text and was originally suspended from her ethics position. The decision has since been reversed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MAGycj

U.S. appeals court judge calls 17-year sentence in terrorism case 'shockingly low'

The court ordered a judge to re-sentence Fareed Mumuni, a New York City man who sought to aid the Islamic State group by trying to kill an FBI agent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q17vYI

Employees at Indiana pizzeria get 100 percent of Christmas Day profits

Seven employees who volunteered to work at Rockstar Pizza on Christmas made more than $700 each. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZzbtLw

NYPD to step up patrols in wake of recent anti-Semitic attacks

The Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg will get extra attention from police, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2F2BR

From bankruptcies to stock market highs, this was a decade of turnarounds

The decade started off very ominously — and ended with record-breaking highs on the stock market. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/353is00

Federal judge to block latest North Carolina voter ID mandate

GOP leaders in charge of the Legislature have been trying for most of the decade to advance voter ID. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37cTRYi

A pickup truck crashed into a gas meter. Three homes got engulfed in flames.

A pregnant woman and her four children escaped from one of the homes that caught fire about 20 miles from Pittsburgh. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/351GAAg

From ride-hailing to cannabis, this wasn't the best year for IPOs

A health technology company focusing on early detection for eye diseases has the distinction of being the worst performing IPO of the year, with shares now worth just 18 cents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/351GA3e

What is HLH? ESPN reporter's diagnosis explained

The disorder can be inherited or triggered by certain conditions like an infection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35YL0t3

The most purchased books we covered this holiday season

We wrote a slew of shopping guides this holiday season. The most popular books include cookbooks, children's books and self-improvement books. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SwqLis

'Avengers', Billie Eilish among top Wikipedia articles of 2019

According to Wikipedia, the list largely centers around television and film with indie pop singer Billie Eilish as one outlier in the top 10. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rCLtlO

Civil rights groups sue North Carolina over felon voting restrictions

"People work and pay taxes," said Dennis Gaddy, one of the plaintiffs. "I just believe that they ought to have the right to vote." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FbkaCp

Minimum wage hikes hit 21 states in 2019 — and more are on the way in 2020

The federal minimum wage has remained unchanged since 2009, when it rose to $7.25 an hour. Since then, it has failed to keep up with inflation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2t87Xvr

Brazil investigates firebomb attack over gay Jesus Netflix film

A video posted to social media shows a Molotov cocktail targeting the Brazilian comedy group behind “The First Temptation of Christ." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/363OH0v

Boston mom in likely double murder-suicide with kids was biotech exec

Erin Pascal was found dead with her two young children at the bottom of a parking garage on Christmas Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/365ftWe

ESPN reporter's death: How often does pneumonia kill healthy young adults?

"Anyone can get pneumonia, and it can be severe." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sn369y

The biggest stories of the decade — according to you

We asked and you answered: Here are the biggest news stories of the 2010s, and why they mattered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MtkLmD

Teen wanted in connection with Barnard student's murder is found

The boy was taken into custody by the NYPD and later released into the custody of his lawyers. The NYPD said the "investigation remains very active." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36170Uf

Man who built 27,000 crosses to honor victims of tragedies has retired

In recent years, mass shootings and other attacks have seemed to become more frequent. This year was especially exhausting for Greg Zanis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2StTMeP

Christmas Day passes with no sign of North Korea's 'gift'

The U.S.-North Korea relationship has been on a roller coaster ride under President Donald Trump, who has made diplomacy with Pyongyang a centerpiece. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39hm1TK

Women claim they were sexually assaulted on Frontier flights

One of the alleged victims was not allowed to move her seat after reporting the sexual assault to a flight attendant, a lawsuit says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QfTzc8

Madonna cancels final 'Madame X' show because of 'indescribable pain'

Madonna said that, though she considers herself a "warrior" who never quits, she had to "listen to her body and accept that my pain is a warning." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ql70b4

Mom likely killed her 2 kids before jumping to her death, police say

"This entire family, in a matter of minutes, aside from the father who survives them, is gone," the Suffolk County district attorney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/379ro5F

Marlee Matlin calls out Delta for lack of accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing

"There is absolutely no reason for any video to be shown on airlines without captioning given the fact that all such videos have captioning elsewhere," one advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37bGZBB

Fleeting lesbian kiss in 'Star Wars' cut from Singapore, Dubai releases

Authorities in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates opted to cut the brief kiss between two female Resistance fighters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/363CpFm

'Star Wars' fans upset Kelly Marie Tran doesn't get much screen time

The actress, who was the first woman of color cast as a significant character in the franchise, appears in just over one minute in the newest installment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PXH7yQ

Exercise linked to lower risk of 7 cancers

Cancers of the kidney, liver, breast and colon may all be fended off by increased physical activity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EUsztB

Woman who texted she might be in trouble missing nearly a week

Paighton Houston was last seen leaving a bar with two men. She texted a person she knew that she did not know where she was. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rzhqeM

2-in-1 exercises that will tone your arms and abs

A workout routine to target two common trouble areas — in half the time! from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2t6jyea

Former NFL player turned entrepreneur Eddie George on the financial advice he offers athletes today

As a successful entrepreneur who knows about the value of saving and investing money, George has one piece of advice for young athletes today: “Begin with the end in mind." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34XLOgx

Missing 5-year-old autistic boy found dead in pond

Hundreds of volunteers searched for the boy, who went missing Christmas Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MwlxQa

N.C. governor seeks help for critically endangered red wolf

Once occupying much of the eastern U.S., they have been driven to near-extinction by trapping, hunting and loss of habitat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39i7184

3 high school cheerleaders killed in Christmas night crash in Alabama

Addyson Martin, Emilee Fain, Cassidy Dunn and two other friends were driving in a small SUV that left a road and crashed into trees, killing the three 16-year-olds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tPsLId

Japan carries out first execution of foreigner in 10 years

Chinese national Wei Wei, 40, who was convicted of robbing and killing a clothing store owner and his wife and two children at their home, was hanged in Fukuoka. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34WgJtG

26-year-old wife accused of trying to steal $1M from 77-year-old husband

Lin Helena Halfon first tried unsuccessfully to cash a $1 million check from her husband's account, then succeeded in cashing checks worth about $666,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZrplHl

Colin Kaepernick's new Nike shoe sells out on the first day

The $110 black-and-white shoe sports an embroidered portrait of Kaepernick on the heel tab, reflective Swoosh and his personal logo on the tongue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39c2FiW

Women claim they were sexually assaulted on Frontier flights

One of the alleged victims was not allowed to move her seat after reporting the sexual assault to a flight attendant, a lawsuit says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QfTzc8

What is serum? Everything to know about face serum and if you should use it

Dermatologists and beauticians weigh in on which serums are best for dry skin, redness, oily skin and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39hm6H2

How to realistically disconnect from work over the holidays

More than half of employees don’t fully disconnect from work when they are out of office during the holidays. Here are some strategies that may help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/375SH0L

What to know before you go to return those holiday gifts

75% of us will be heading to the return line after the holidays. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ETXZ3e

U.S. officials bracing after North Korea’s ominous warning of a ‘Christmas gift’

The U.S. deployed four American spy planes over the Korean peninsula today, South Korean media reports -- a sign of increasing concern over what Pyongyang is plotting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34XFKod

A special Christmas for a nurse and her adopted daughter

Liz Smith always wanted to be a mother, but her hopes faded after undergoing unsuccessful IVF treatments. Then, everything changed for her after a chance meeting at work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qq1Zy2

Top chess player reportedly won't play for Iran due to ban on Israeli players

Alireza Firouzja "has told us that he wants to change his nationality," the president of Iran's Chess Federation said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qi7LSa

How social media has changed in the past decade, according to its influencers

As the decade comes to a close, NBC News asked the content creators who've shaped internet culture to reflect on the 2010s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Srarzm

GOP Sen. Murkowski 'disturbed' by McConnell comments about impeachment trial

The Alaska lawmaker is seen as one of the few Republicans who could break from her party on a Senate vote to convict Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MsZ1HL

Months after devastating fire, Notre Dame 'is not out of danger'

Cathedral's congregation, clergy and choir held Christmas celebrations at the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church across from the Louvre Museum. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ETg6q6

'1917' is a beautifully shot rationalization of an irrational, unjustifiable war

"1917," with its immaculately composed carnage, makes war look beautiful and purposeful. World War I was neither of those things. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Srapre

Allee Willis, colorful songwriter behind 'September' and 'Friends' theme, dies at 72

She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for a sprawling catalog that included collaborations with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Pet Shop Boys. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PUB0eI

ESPN's Ed Aschoff dead at 34 after battling pneumonia

The reporter recently announced on social media that he had contracted an illness while covering the Ohio State-Michigan football game. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/367zSdD

Zambia says U.S. ambassador crossed line by defending jailed gay couple

The Southern African nation, which receives hundreds of millions in U.S. aid annually, sentenced the couple to 15 years under a colonial-era sodomy law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/351x0xz

The promised decade of tough consumer protections never happened

Ten years after the financial crisis, consumers arguably bear the brunt of responsibility to look after their own best interests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37dbuHz

Royal children center stage on Christmas as disgraced prince fades into background

The disgraced prince didn’t appear to attend the public church service, although he was earlier photographed walking with his older brother Prince Charles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QhILKN

Israeli PM Netanyahu hustled off stage at campaign event amid rocket attack

The rockets were fired while the prime minister was appearing in the southern city of Ashkelon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EUuE8O

Holiday survival guide: recipes, stress-relieving tips and last-minute gift ideas

Recipe ideas, cleaning tips and coping strategies to help you survive the holidays unscathed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39cS3jN

Christianity tore Native families apart but brings us together at Christmas

Christianity tore Native American families apart but unites us in celebrating as well. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QcUOc4

Suspect in Clayton Beathard stabbing arrested by Nashville police

Authorities believe the suspect made unwanted advancements toward a woman who was friends with Beathard and two other men who were attacked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rxlNHi

Burning Man alleges U.S. gov't rip-off, sues to get back millions

Organizers said the Bureau of Land Management hasn't provided justification for the nearly $3 million it charges annually for a permit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZyyX3r

Republican battle? Liz Cheney undecided on Wyoming Senate race, Lummis running

Four-term Republican Sen. Mike Enzi is retiring, leaving the seat open — with a potential contested primary in the offing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mq0a2I

Taliban ambush peace convoy in Afghanistan, abducting activists

The militants stage near-daily attacks targeting Afghan and U.S. forces despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35YSkom

Pope offers hope against darkness in Christmas Day message

There is darkness in economic, geopolitical and ecological conflicts, yet greater still is the light of Christ," the pontiff said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rqGF2I

U.S. has 'no right' to Syrian oil, adviser to President Assad says

Bouthaina Shaaban was referring to President Donald Trump’s declaration earlier this year that the U.S. would “keep” Syrian oil. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2St0Zvl

Why is so much traditional Christmas food kind of gross? Blame Charles Dickens

Channeling Dickensian nostalgia is fun for some, but there is simply no reason to crown the foods of Victorian England the go-to reference point for Christmastime cooking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EOdZ6L

From Hong Kong to Venezuela, protesters demanded change in 2019

Protests created a domino effect, crossing borders and bringing droves of people to streets around the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39dgEF5

They may be royal, but the queen's family had its own share of troubles this year

From an alleged rift between Princes William and Harry to a scandal around Prince Andrew, negative headlines have become the norm for the queen's family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EMK8f4

Nixon knew enough to resign. Here's why Trump will never stop fighting impeachment.

Nixon, a canny political analyst, knew the jig was up. But Trump will do almost anything to avoid acknowledging defeat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZiUg8W

Report: FBI looking into pardons by ex-Kentucky Gov. Bevin

A murderer and a child rapist were among those whom the gov pardoned during his final weeks in office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SoRsp6

Investigation into Michigan State's handling of Larry Nassar suspended

The probe, which began under Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's predecessor, has resulted in charges against three former school officials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MsFbfP

Halima Aden is first black woman to appear on Essence in a hijab

“It’s important for me to be visible and to do whatever I can to let girls know that they don’t have to change who they are," Halima Aden said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/375kRc5

Kidnapped Texas newborn to be reunited with family after mother's death

Heidi Broussard's body was found in a car trunk at a Houston-area home, where the infant was discovered safe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/373ngnN

Scramble to protect Galapagos' delicate ecosystem after barge sinks offshore

The South American archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is one of the largest protected marine areas in the world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ERpb2A

American newlyweds are 'progressing' from volcano burns

Authorities have called off the search for two bodies they believe were washed out to sea from the island soon after the eruption. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PVTbR6

Bahrain dissidents face possible Christmas Day death sentences

Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa were convicted in trials marred by allegations of torture and inadequate legal representation, rights groups say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35YtlBK

Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments

The former NHL forward made questionable remarks about fellow broadcasters in an appearance on a podcast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QeQPMp

Pentagon tells military personnel not to use at-home DNA kits

The Pentagon said that potential inaccuracies in at-home DNA kits pose more risk to military members than regular consumers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sWc6T9

35 civilians, 80 jihadists killed in attack in Burkina Faso

Seven members of the security forces who responded also were killed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39boP51

Bloomberg cuts ties with company using prison inmates to make campaign calls

The Democratic 2020 contender said he was unaware that incarcerated people had been hired. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/375l92M

SeaWorld Orlando plans to end centerpiece killer-whale show at start of 2020

The move comes more than four years after SeaWorld first announced it would refocus its orca shows on education instead of spectacle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QgYwl9

Trump doesn't rule out pardon for convicted confidant Roger Stone

The president trashed prosecutors and investigators who he said perpetrated "a big hoax." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZonXFn

German boy missing for years found in closet of child pornography suspect

There are currently no indications that the boy was held in the apartment against his will, police said in a Friday statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PTccUh

Trump says North Korea's 'Christmas gift' could be a 'beautiful vase'

"Everybody’s got surprises for me but let's see what happens. I handle them as they come along," Trump told reporters on Christmas Eve. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2roMXQn

Former Uber CEO leaving the company's board of directors

Kalanick was ousted from Uber in 2017, but he still remained on the company’s board. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2t4KsTJ

U.S. mass killings hit new high in 2019, most were shootings

In all, there were 41 mass killings. Of those, 33 were mass shootings. More than 210 people were killed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sWhTrQ

Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong demonstrators as violence breaks out in malls

"Lots of people are shopping so it's a good opportunity to spread the message and tell people what we are fighting for," according to a protester. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39c384A

Transform a tube of dough into these cheesy prosciutto stuffed biscuits

Cheese + ham + tender, flaky biscuits = happiness. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/396OP1g

Woman who called friend from cabin saying she was involved in shootout found dead

Adrienne Quintal, 47, made a frantic call to a friend before she disappeared Oct. 17. Police said her body was found submerged in more than a foot of water. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2roz3xR

Man charged in Chicago shooting that left 13 hurt grabbed gun 'out of fear'

Officers found the man with a Colt .347 Magnum revolver with five rounds and a spent casing inside, according to the document, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34RaHKL

North Carolina man accused of killing wife with eye drops

Prosecutors said Stacy Hunsucker's body contained a suspicious amount of an ingredient that is found in eye drop medication. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SkFZqP

Stormzy accuses media of 'intentionally spinning' comments about racism

The rapper originally told an Italian newspaper that people in Britain aren't always aware of racism and that it remains "under the skin." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34SAfHn

Instagram stars cut loose, draw criticism in Saudi Arabia

The PR campaign aims to showcase Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's reforms but also comes amid a sweeping crackdown on political expression. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/372fcn3

First measles case in 2 decades reported in Austin, Texas

Unvaccinated people who visited the airport, certain restaurants and a Target store in Austin may be at risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36XXuRI

Feral hogs, Baby Yoda, and Kidz Bop Karen: This is 2019 in memes

We ranked the top memes of the past 12 months, but only one could take the top spot and earn the title "Meme of the Year." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PRIori

Woman who intentionally drove over a Latina teen charged in 2nd incident, police say

The 42-year-old woman from Iowa has been charged with a hate crime for an incident that occurred shortly after she ran over the girl, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SmMBoG

N.Y. gov blocks some federal judges from officiating at weddings — because they might be Trump nominees

The seemingly innocuous measure had passed the state Legislature with overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/378kf5p

The procrastinator's guide to cheap, thoughtful gifts you can DIY

Here's how to finish up your holiday gift list without breaking the bank. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/398Adi3

Lizzo responds to social commentator who said she owes fame to 'obesity epidemic in America'

"Keep my name out ya mouth & look in the mirror before you come for me," Lizzo said in response to Dr. Boyce Watkins' remarks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QhmegX

NBA player permitted to play in Canada despite threat of arrest from Turkey

Kanter had planned to sit out a game against the Toronto Raptors on Christmas as the Turkish government reportedly sought Interpol Red Notice against him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34McCQI

Pentagon tells military personnel not to use at-home DNA kits

The Pentagon said that potential inaccuracies in at-home DNA kits pose more risk to military members than regular consumers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39c4NYb

Caregivers reflect on the pain and privilege of caring for loved ones

Stephanie Ruhle shares the untold stories of caregivers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EOGj9a

Pete Buttigieg releases immigration plan while campaigning in Iowa

Buttigieg promoted his solutions for America’s immigration challenges with a reminder of how the country’s economy is dependent on it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EPs8ka

A third of Trump's court nominees have anti-LGBTQ history, report finds

“The damage that is being done to our federal judiciary may be this administration’s most lasting and dangerous legacy.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tEgGpd

What to know about Boeing's new CEO as 737 Max crisis drags on

David Calhoun, 62, is no stranger to crises nor to aviation. His more than two-decade career at General Electric included a stint at the company’s important aviation unit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35SjgGn

An immigration question for Alexa? This teen Latina coder created a Skill for it

"Suguey's story proved to us students are capable of achieving so much more than what our current K-12 education system thinks." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/390AXFI

What's keeping Hollywood from meaningful LGBTQ representation?

While the TV landscape has exploded with LGBTQ characters, meaningful queer representation has remained conspicuously absent from Hollywood's biggest movies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MmNwBJ

A sunny Christmas Day is expected for much of the United States

It's expected be about 52 degrees in Chicago on Wednesday, making it the warmest Dec. 25 in 25 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QhYQ3f

Pentagon tells military personnel not to use at-home DNA kits

The Pentagon said that potential inaccuracies in at-home DNA kits pose more risk to military members than regular consumers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZlvuEV

North Carolina man accused of killing wife with eye drops

Prosecutors said Stacy Hunsucker's body contained a suspicious amount of an ingredient that is found in eye drop medication. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34SlX9N

Caregivers reflect on the pain and privilege of caring for loved ones

Stephanie Ruhle shares the untold stories of caregivers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34SlW5J

'We feel forgotten': Months after Dorian, Abaco Islands still completely devastated

Almost four months after Hurricane Dorian flattened and flooded Great Abaco Island, the devastation looks much as it did when the storm swept through. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EGFBLg

Buttigieg's unfinished business as mayor could haunt him

Black leaders in the 2020 presidential candidate's hometown are frustrated as their mayor heads out the door. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/374lov8

Newly released emails provide details in White House pause of Ukraine aid

Trump's July phone call with the Ukrainian president has served as the backbone of the impeachment proceedings against him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/394hHY8

Why Jewish parents need to concede defeat on Christmas

Both holidays have been commercialized up the wazoo, but I don’t want to pretend anymore and say Hanukkah is better. It’s just different — and ours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EQh1r7

Satellite photos show work on North Korean site linked to long-range missiles

The new evidence comes as U.S. military and intelligence officials are increasingly concerned that North Korea is poised to conduct a long-range missile test in the next few days or weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/394HCPd

Debbie Dingell on Trump's insulting her late husband: 'There are lines you don't cross'

Dingell said that Trump's remark "sort of kicked me in the stomach." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/371v7lC

I went makeup free for 2 weeks — here's what happened to my acne-prone skin

My acne-prone skin needed break. And two weeks sans cover up and concealer allowed my skin — and my confidence — to shine through. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/39676M4

13 people, including person of interest, shot at Chicago memorial party

Two people were in police custody Sunday, including a 25-year-old person of interest who was in serious condition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q9PKp4

Suspect in case of missing mom Heidi Broussard found dead acted 'concerned'

Broussard and her newborn daughter disappeared on Dec. 12. The 33-year-old mother's body was found in the trunk of a car in Houston, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZlOvqX

Eddie Murphy revives 'Gumby,' 'Mr. Robinson' in return to 'SNL' after 35 years

He was joined onstage during the opening monologue by fellow comedians Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock and Kenan Thompson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ELRsrq

So you watched (but didn't love) 'Rise of Skywalker.' Here's what's next.

If history is any guide, many entries in the Star Wars franchise will be uninspired, poorly thought through and even terrible. But fans will watch them anyway. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35KH1Aa

Death toll rises to 17 after New Zealand eruption

Two people are still missing after the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/374LJZZ

Starliner makes safe return to earth after clock error cuts trip short

"This marks the 1st time an American-made, human-rated capsule has landed on land," NASA stated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35On63x

Notre Dame fire highlights global danger of lead dust

The regulatory gap for lead dust became impossible to ignore as it created a toxic film on the cobblestones of Paris’ Ile-de-la-Cite following the fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZfDI1v

GOP senator defends Trump: Obama also made 'plenty of mistakes' on Ukraine

Another senator called the Democrats' impeachment case against Trump "thin gruel." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MmLSQx

International court to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas, pending jurisdiction

Netanyahu said the ICC had no jurisdiction in the case because "there has never been a Palestinian state." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EKQVWG

British retailer halts work at Chinese factory over prison labor claim

“We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China," read a message reportedly found by a six-year-old girl in a Christmas card. "Forced to work against our will. Please help us..." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37bpUYP

Afghan president Ghani wins 2nd term in preliminary vote count

President Ashraf Ghani and his government have been sidelined during the past year of direct talks between the U.S. and the Taliban. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rkiuDb

Australian PM apologizes for going on vacation amid devastating wildfires

The devastation has put pressure on Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who has received criticism for going on a family vacation in Hawaii during the wildfire crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35QcJfk

23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law

Nine people died Saturday during demonstrations against the new law, which critics say discriminates against Muslims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/390Qa9L

Berlin police evacuate Christmas market that was attacked in 2016

“Currently, our colleagues are working at the #Breitscheidplatz Christmas Market and are clearing it in order to follow up indications of a possibly suspicious object,” Berlin police tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZijELL

Are face oils right for you? Here's everything you need to know

Want to give them a try? We consulted top dermatologists to see what types of face oils work best and what potential benefits they can offer to your skin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mm1N1p

Death toll rises to 17 after New Zealand eruption

Two people are still missing after the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ShJM8c

Newly released emails provide greater details in White House pause of Ukraine aid

"Given the sensitive nature of the request," an official wrote hours after Trump's call with Ukraine's president. "I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38YPiT8

Inside 'brain training' centers that claim to rewire the brains of kids with autism and ADHD

Some families say they’ve seen transformative benefits from programs that claim to rewire the brain. But many researchers say the evidence is thin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/372YG6x

18-year-old getting breast-enhancement fell into coma-like state, suit says

The recent high school graduate suffered a brain injury due to a problem with the anesthesia and has been in a vegetative state since August, a lawsuit alleges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q8pJXh

Deputy put chokehold on man who later died, sheriff says

The man was pulled over by police investigating a car theft. What they didn't know is that he was the victim of a carjacking, not the culprit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sR4CAN

Cuba names a prime minister, for first time in over four decades

It “is a mechanism to have a more collective government and not have power concentrated in one person,” said a former Cuban diplomat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/379o0rF

Russia vows to push ahead with gas pipeline despite Trump sanctions

The U.S. has long opposed the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, arguing it will leave Europe overly dependent on Russia for energy supply and extend Vladimir Putin's influence over the continent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34KCP20

Bystander who used narwhal tusk to stop terror attack speaks out

"I hope that the part I played in these terrible events can be used for good," said Darryn Frost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Kfdux

U.K. PM to keep pressing U.S. on fatal crash involving diplomat's wife

"The law should take its course," Boris Johnson said a day after charges were laid against Anne Sacoolas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35P3nke

Warren's souvenir bottle pops up in Buttigieg wine cave debate

In Thursday's Democratic presidential debate, Warren lit into rival Pete Buttigieg for attending a fundraiser at a “wine cave” in California's Napa Valley. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tJqi2h

Pop artists need to stop remaking the same old Christmas songs

John Legend and Ariana Grande have done something original for the holidays. So can you. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/395irvR

Woman dialed 911 over KFC order, sparking bill against 'frivolous' calls

A Wisconsin woman called 911 over a KFC sandwich order. Now a state lawmaker introduced legislation to make it illegal for someone to call police when they are not reporting a crime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SfUkVn

Berlin police evacuate Christmas market that was attacked in 2016

“Currently, our colleagues are working at the #Breitscheidplatz Christmas Market and are clearing it in order to follow up indications of a possibly suspicious object,” Berlin police tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZldVFi

Are face oils right for you? Here's everything you need to know

Want to give them a try? We consulted top dermatologists to see what types of face oils work best and what potential benefits they can offer to your skin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sr9HdV

Man broke in to university dorm, set fires as students slept, officials say

No one was injured after a man set three separate fires inside Yeshiva University's dorm in Manhattan. Officials said there was no indication it was a hate crime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35N3WuO

Las Vegas apartment complex fire kills 6, injures 13

At least five of those injured were in critical condition, and dozens of people were displaced, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35M5cOR

A 12-year-old boy was bullied for being gay, lawsuit says. He died by suicide.

During one incident, days before the boy's death, a staff member at his middle school witnessed him being threatened by another student, a lawsuit claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MiL3bn

In Democratic presidential race, labor unions remain cool on 'Medicare for All' plans

Candidates have gone to great lengths to win over union support but members don't want to lose hard-earned health care benefits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/390oD8t

New Mexico GOP draws heat for 'complexion' remark about Dems

But state GOP officials say they were referring to changing the state from blue to red, not people of color to white. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Is9lQ

New Zealanders hand in 50,000 guns after assault weapon ban

The government banned the most lethal types of semi-automatic weapons less than a month after a lone gunman in March killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/372YFQ1

HUD estimates 2.7 percent rise in U.S. homelessness due to California housing crisis

Secretary Ben Carson said that if it weren't for the state's 16.4 percent increase in 2019, the U.S. would have experienced a decrease. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36WhDHS

Nearly 100 charged in New York in 'unprecedented' bust of MS-13 gang

More than 230 alleged MS-13 members were arrested worldwide in what is being called an unprecedented investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34N4QWN

DHS watchdog finds no wrongdoing in deaths of 2 migrant kids

The deaths last year ushered in a border crisis that caught immigration officials unprepared to manage a crush of Central American families seeking asylum. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PLikhl

Woman dialed 911 over KFC order, sparking bill against 'frivolous' calls

A Wisconsin woman called 911 over a KFC sandwich order. Now a state lawmaker introduced legislation to make it illegal for someone to call police when they are not reporting a crime. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34OnGN8

Missing Texas mom found dead, newborn found alive, family says; 1 charged

Broussard, 33, and her baby were last seen in Austin on Dec. 12, when she dropped off her 6-year-old son at an elementary school, police have said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36TzDCL

The best smart home assistant-ready devices for 2020

Put your smart assistant to work (and save time) with devices specifically designed to work with it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36XM9RL

Colorado school shooting hero Kendrick Castillo loved robotics. He's being loved back.

Castillo is being honored in a video at an upcoming national robotics competition. And NASA, where he wanted to work someday, is honoring him in a special way. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Ji0Ee

14 horses found shot to death in Kentucky in 'heartbreaking' mystery slaying

The local sheriff said it's "heartbreaking" that someone would gun down these "beautiful" animals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sQGQVi

WikiLeaks' Assange appears in court in Spanish spying investigation

Assange alleges that Spanish firm installed spy equipment into London’s Ecuadorian embassy when he lived there. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38WlrdX

Woman drove over teen because she was Latina, police say

Nicole Marie Poole Franklin "told investigators that she ran the girl over because, in her words, she was Mexican," the police chief said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36WYJAA

In landmark climate case, Dutch court orders government action on emissions

The government will now be forced to cut emissions by at least 25 percent by the end of 2020 from benchmark 1990 levels. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PItjbl

Russia names gunman behind shooting at security agency's HQ, death toll rises

Yevgeny Manyurov was a 39-year-old former security guard, investigators said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34KfFce

Shooting victims at Rhode Island senior-housing identified

Police sent a robot into the apartment of the suspected shooter, who was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rj13ms

Millions sickened with the flu as virus activity picks up across the U.S.

Nearly 2,000 people have died, including 19 children. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EIXtF2

DNC raises qualification thresholds again for January debate

The escalating thresholds have resulted in fewer candidates qualifying for the debate stage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Tzy1U

Wisconsin governor refuses to pardon Brendan Dassy of 'Making a Murderer'

Dassey's lawyers claim he is the victim of a “uniquely and profoundly flawed legal process.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EHu7Hn

Nerve drugs gabapentin, pregabalin linked to breathing problems

The agency will add new warning labels to the drugs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q8SC5s

'Fifty Shades of Grey' was the best-selling book of the decade

The series, which includes “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” sold 35 million print and e-book copies from 2011-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34JhKVM

FDA approves first Ebola vaccine in the U.S.

An earlier study found the vaccine to be 100 percent effective in preventing Ebola. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Kclhh

Boeing's new astronaut capsule fails to reach proper orbit in crucial test

The CST-100 Starliner successfully launched but then failed to reach the orbit that would have put it on track to meet up with the space station. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MgFzxY

Sanitation employee guns down co-worker he disliked in Winston-Salem, N.C.

"These two gentlemen had a long-standing dislike for each other," police Capt. Steven Tollie said of the killer and victim. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sLXvJM

Chinese pig farm jams drone of swine fever crooks

Criminals drop contaminated pork products as part of racket to profit from the health scare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Xje0c

'Knives Out' debate: Exploiting or promoting the immigration discussion?

The depiction of undocumented life in "Knives Out" has proved polarizing, inspiring discussion about how to tell immigration narratives. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sNGFKv

Parliament backs Brexit in decisive step to leaving E.U.

The vote is a significant breakthrough for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who swept to electoral victory last week on a pledge to “get Brexit done.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdaoXZ

U.S. service members can't file medical malpractice claims against the military. That's about to change.

After his cancer diagnosis, Green Beret Richard Stayskal began fighting to hold the military accountable for medical errors. His dream becomes law Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35KhabI

Pro-Trump media outlet used artificial intelligence to create fake people, Facebook says

Facebook took down more than 600 accounts tied to The Epoch Times, a media outlet that has spent heavily on digital ads to push pro-Trump conspiracy theories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35PRMS0

'They're selling hope': Companies claim they can rewire kids' brains. Does it work?

Some families say they’ve seen transformative benefits from programs that claim to rewire the brain. But many researchers say the evidence is thin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q6tbl3

Trump pays a historic price for doing business his way: Impeachment

Analysis: While the president and GOP loyalists insist he is a blameless victim, there will now be a big black asterisk emblazoned next to his name in the ledger of American history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M9LvZm

Widow, Republicans and Democrats blast Trump for crass Dingell 'hell' comment

The president spoke about the now-deceased lawmaker at a campaign rally in his home state of Michigan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ExImyq

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' faces a tall order: Satisfying legions of fans

"The Rise of Skywalker," the final installment in the nine-part film series, has to pull off a high-wire act like few Hollywood blockbusters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mecumv

Tom Hooper really, really wants you to love 'Cats.' (You probably won't.)

People either loved or hated Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway spectacular. Draped in digital fur and filmed close up, one begins to side with the latter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2W55z

He's accused of murdering 25 patients. Nurses say he never broke protocol.

William Husel allegedly ordered excessive doses of fentanyl to hasten the end of patients' lives. Some former colleagues at Mount Carmel are rallying around him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PCk2lb

Surveillance video from Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt is missing, lawyer says

Federal prosecutors told a judge that no one can locate the footage from that night in a special housing section in the Manhattan Correctional Center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34HZhJ8

J.K. Rowling faces backlash after tweeting support for 'transphobic' researcher

Some corners of Twitter want the “Harry Potter” author canceled after she stood up for a woman with a history of questioning the legitimacy of trans identities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z6DrOl

Lawyers say border agents keep writing false addresses on migrant papers, undermining asylum cases

Lawyers for migrants are filing a Supreme Court brief saying El Paso border agents are undermining asylum cases by using false addresses on migrant papers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q7nAuI

At least one feared dead after Philadelphia row houses collapse in three-alarm fire

Responders know of one person who is most likely deceased and are investigating reports one to two others in the buildings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ray8AR

Youth baseball, basketball coach hit with eighth sex abuse claim

Sagona's latest accuser says the coach began preying on him at 16 when he played for the Jersey Shore Warriors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36QieuE

7-year-old in domestic violence shelter asks Santa for 'very good dad'

The boy, identified only as Blake, concluded his letter to Santa by writing: "I also want a very very very good dad. Can you do that too?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EA6d0v

Med students photographed at plantation: We are our ancestors' wildest dreams

More than a dozen medical students from Tulane University posed at the former slave quarters in the hopes of inspiring others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z8kevI

Boris Johnson will finally pass a Brexit deal this week — but E.U. divorce is far from 'done'

Britain appears headed for at least another 12 months of potentially tortuous negotiations over the terms of its departure from the European Union. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZeqJ08

Radio host suggests 'nice school shooting' may be good distraction from impeachment

The AM station, 710 KNUS, is based in Aurora, where 12 people were killed in a mass shooting at a movie theater in 2012. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r9FK6D

Asians play leads, instead of typical sidekicks, in this year's holiday movies

Netflix, Universal and Lifetime all feature Asian leads in holiday movies this season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ScLp6X

Traveling for the holidays? These 5 stretches will relieve neck and back pain

Counteract the affects of that long car or plane ride with these simple stretches. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rblYYB

Top Democratic senator requests probe into border wall contracts

The request from Sen. Jack Reed follows the awarding of a $400 million contract to Fisher Sand & Gravel, a company whose work has been touted by Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r778lI

Former Polish model sues Harvey Weinstein

Sokola said in her lawsuit that she was 16 at the time of the alleged assault. She has filed her complaint under New York's Child Victim's Act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Z7gdHP

Iowa man sentenced to 15 years after burning church's LGBTQ flag

Adolfo Martinez said he tore down the pride flag because he opposes homosexuality. Hate crime and habitual offender charges enhanced his prison sentence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Q2KH5

College star James Wiseman ends amateur career after just 3 games

The 7-foot-1 prospect's unprecedented move still keeps him "one-and-done" eligible. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35GeifU

Billings, Montana, to change pioneer-themed ad campaign called out as racist

"The same language that was used to justify the genocide of Native Americans: onward pioneer, conquer, take, it’s ours." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EzaX6f

Vaping illnesses rise, and more teenagers vape

The number of kids who say they've vaped by age 14 has tripled in recent years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36YYANj

Five things to watch at the December Democratic debate

Analysis: Seven of the remaining Democratic presidential candidates will meet Thursday night in Los Angeles for the second-to-last debate before the Iowa caucuses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35DnnWU

The 14 best lines from the full House impeachment debate so far

Dozens of House members uttered tens of thousands of words during Wednesday's — still ongoing — historic impeachment debate. Here are some of the buzziest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Ffct2

'Learn some history': Mayor of Salem, Mass., blasts Trump over witch trials

The official said the brutal killings in her city bear no resemblance to what the president is talking about. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S7NvVY

NBC/WSJ poll: Public remains split on Trump's impeachment and ouster from office

About half of all voters also say they are certain to vote against the president next November. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PYabFs

Court strikes down Obamacare's individual mandate as unconstitutional

The Trump administration backed an effort by Republican attorneys general to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Tn0r9

Australia is on fire, literally — and so are its climate politics

Australia faces bushfires and record-setting heat, a double whammy of extremes that has amplified scrutiny of Australian climate politics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PB1uly

Diva or self-care icon? Adam Driver walkout prompts debate

Some say that Driver was simply practicing self-care and making his well-being a priority when he walked out of an interview with NPR’s “Fresh Air”; others argue he's not doing his job. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rOUjwZ

USDA tariff tracker removes Wakanda, fictional home of Black Panther, as free trade partner

"The Wakanda information should have been removed after testing and has now been taken down," a USDA spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38REExx

'Survivor' finale overshadowed by yet another ugly scandal. When will it end?

CBS says it has a plan to prevent future incidents, but there remains no solid, universal playbook yet for how accusations are handled in the industry. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PAfEDn

Church leader charged with soliciting prostitution — with an Arby's card

Barry Cole Poyner, a communications professor, is charged with using Grindr to solicit sex from an 18-year-old who was actually an undercover cop. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35xlpqS

17-year-old girl sneaks onto plane, crashes it at airport, authorities say

The girl allegedly breached a fence at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in California to sneak onto a propeller plane. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2qdxN

Misty Copeland calls out Russia's Bolshoi Ballet for blackface. They refuse to stop.

"It is painful to think about the fact that many prominent ballet companies refuse to hire dancers of color and instead opt to use blackface." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M6WR0o

Chicago gang members sentenced in execution-style killing of 9-year-old boy

Dwright Boone-Doty, 25, and Corey Morgan, 31, were found guilty of first-degree murder by two separate juries in October for the slaying of Tyshawn Lee, the young son of a rival gang member. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tsfaq8

'Asian glow' gene linked to progression of Alzheimer's, new study says

A study says a flush-red face after drinking may predict a faster progression of Alzheimer's. The author said human studies are needed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38WnChU

Missing 1-year-old's dad a suspect in her disappearance, mom's murder

"Finding Vanessa and bringing her home safely is our main priority," police in Ansonia, Connecticut, said in a statement Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ECXpXn

Pet store puppies linked to outbreak of drug resistant bacteria in 13 states

Pet stores can contain a perfect storm of risk factors for the animal-related outbreaks to happen, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sLoAwv

'This place is loaded:' Video shows Coast Guard seize over 3,000 pounds of cocaine

"Yeah this place is loaded," said one guardsman as he picked through bags of drugs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38P5F4C

Even if Baby Yoda's origins are never revealed, Native Americans already know

There’s not a lot of Native pop culture content, so we make it ourselves or give something that exists an indigenous flavor — including your favorite meme. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34EequR

You're probably washing your hands wrong

Believe it or not, there’s a right way to wash your hands. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Ve84F

New York City hit by snow squall. Wait, what's a snow squall?

The National Weather Service only began issuing snow squall warnings last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34zvYIE

Black cheerleader kicked off team over her natural hair, mom says

But the coach of the Colorado squad says it was due to "threats" from the mother. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mb5WFh

Uber to pay $4.4 million to resolve sex discrimination charge

Uber’s leadership allegedly allowed for discrimination and harassment in the workplace under former-CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38TI8j9

Georgia fires officials over Puerto Rican who was denied a driver's license

The state is revamping its policies after an investigation that followed a lawsuit alleging discrimination. “We appreciate DDS taking these abuses seriously," said an attorney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35B1NCp

Comedian Ronny Chieng thinks it's hilarious Americans claim everything 'sucks'

Chieng also weighed in on Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang's Asian jokes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PXFss1

Secret FISA court issues highly unusual public rebuke of FBI for mistakes

The criticism comes after a report by the DOJ inspector general that found "so many basic and fundamental errors." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M5tg7c

Hallmark's two-faced approach to LGBTQ equality is the definition of spineless

Hallmark can't have it both ways — it can't treat the LGBTQ community as a source of profits while simultaneously telling us we are too controversial to exist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sDPoyG

Top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine to leave post at end of year

Bill Taylor testified at the House Intelligence Committee's inquiry into President Donald Trump's hold on military aid to Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ErPOLx

Manafort hospitalized while serving seven-year prison sentence

The lawyer for Trump's ex-campaign manager said it was not clear what is wrong. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ErPNHt

Rain Dove admits to selling TMZ incriminating Asia Argento texts

The admission came in a lengthy video in which the nonbinary model and LGBTQ advocate also admitted to lying about going to UC Berkeley and being a firefighter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ErPLzl

PG&E paid execs bonuses for meeting safety goals before contributing to 2018 fire

PG&E paid top execs $17 million in bonuses from 2012 to 2017, partly for meeting safety goals. PG&E's poor maintenance has been linked to deadly fires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PUDEA6

Senate sends Trump defense bill with federal parental leave, 'Space Force' authorization

An agreement on the annual budget blueprint followed weeks of difficult negotiations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38RsFjg

'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actor Brian Tarantina died of accidental overdose

Brian Tarantina was best known as Bootsy on "Gilmore Girls" and Jackie on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PVBW1h

3 dead as suspected twisters, storms batter the South

The National Weather Service said the severe weather threat could last into the early hours Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35xnp2r

Falling 'debris' kills 60-year-old woman in New York City

"This is a tragedy," the city's Department of Buildings said. "No pedestrian should be at risk from dangerous façade conditions." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35ts714

Indicted Giuliani associate Lev Parnas can stay free on bail

Parnas was arrested in October along with Igor Fruman, another Giuliani associate, and pleaded not guilty to charges of funneling money from foreign entities to U.S. candidates in a scheme to buy political influence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35zi7Dv

Maria Butina, convicted in U.S. of being Russian agent, gets job as state TV host

Butina, 31, pleaded guilty in a U.S. court last December to one count of conspiring to act as an agent for Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EtGOW1

Google's top 50 most searched for gifts this holiday season

The top products and gifts Americans shopped on Google this 2019 holiday season include tech, home and kitchen, skincare and personal care. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rWXfYm

Yankee Candle shoppers' hopes snuffed out, shipments might miss Christmas

Yankee Candle says the company is "working to make things right,” blaming the blown deadlines on a higher-than-usual volume of orders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S3j2bB

Deputy who slammed middle school student to floor is charged with assault

Video showed the deputy at Vance County Middle School pick the 11-year-old up and slam him on the floor twice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S9vsid

More black men embracing yoga to ease emotional stress

To attract black men to the ancient discipline of yoga and its physical and emotional health benefits, black instructors have created spaces that are culturally sensitive, affordable and located in urban communities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EvaYIB

Pope abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases

“The carnival of obscurity is over,” declared Juan Carlos Cruz, a prominent Chilean survivor of clergy abuse and advocate for victims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S5s7QT

California groom killed by wedding crashers

Two men suspected of killing the groom came uninvited to the wedding reception and were asked to leave, the family said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M2S0gn

Actress Hilarie Burton says Hallmark 'penalized' her 'for standing up for inclusivity'

Burton says she walked away from a job with the Hallmark Channel in January after her requests for "diverse casting" were ignored. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EtrdWz

Video of Tessa Majors' last moments does not implicate 13-year-old stabbing suspect, lawyer says

A Manhattan Family Court judge ordered the 13-year-old suspect to be held without bail during a hearing Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35BqoH6

Facebook responded to concerns over its location tracking. Lawmakers aren't convinced.

Facebook said that even when location tracking is turned off, it can deduce users’ general locations from context clues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36IOfEX

Yankee Candle shoppers' hopes snuffed out, shipments might miss Christmas

Yankee Candle says the company is "working to make things right,” blaming the blown deadlines on a higher-than-usual volume of orders. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S3j2bB

'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actor Brian Tarantina died of accidental overdose

Brian Tarantina was best known as Bootsy on "Gilmore Girls" and Jackie on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PVBW1h

Judge rejects Michael Flynn's attacks on the FBI, accuses his lawyers of plagiarism

In a 92-page ruling, a federal judge dismissed Flynn's argument that he was targeted by politically motivated federal agents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35zfaTG

Genetic genealogy leads to arrest in 1980 cold case murder

Investigators used genealogy websites and DNA surreptitiously collected from a mug to identify the alleged killer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PWt2jY

Hallmark's same-sex marriage gaffe shows how social media is raising the stakes for marketers

"Whereas brands 10 or even five years ago might have specifically targeted only those consumers, today they need to be cognizant of the much larger market of people who view themselves LGBT supporters," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38NbRtJ

Indiana University investigating fraternity for bias incidents, assault

Indiana University Bloomington placed a cease-and-desist on Pi Kappa Phi while it investigates an assault and alleged derogatory remarks involving members. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YUsGOT

At least one person killed as tornadoes strike Louisiana and Deep South

The twisters were generated by a powerful, 2,000-mile-long system stretching from the Rockies to the Northeast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38NcymQ

Parents guilty of murder and raised by radicals, Chesa Boudin is San Francisco's next DA

He's a prosecutor with a life story unlike any other — and a very different view of the criminal justice system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M0U5JW

Pro-Trump conservatives decided the next front in their new culture war is porn

Yes, it would be ironic for Trump to lead a crackdown on the adult industry, but some conservatives believe that it could help him win in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36FIvvz

19-year-old man arrested in connection with Houston mercury spills

Dangers from exposure to the spills were "low risk" because the mercury was spilled on the ground, would evaporate and is only dangerous if ingested or inhaled. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RZWAjA

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' hits No. 1 after 25 years

The Christmas anthem hit the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the first time since it was released in 1994. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YYFMLk

Why is this tiny Pacific Ocean nation getting VIP treatment in Beijing?

In recent years, Micronesia has increasingly turned to Beijing for much needed investments and economic aid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rSaJoc

A 'forever chemical' contaminates drinking water near military bases

Communities nationwide have found levels of PFAS in their water hundreds, sometimes thousands, of times higher than the level recommended by the EPA. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38HgQwa

HBO's 'Watchmen' is a triumphant, twist-filled end to the superhero decade

“Watchmen” made race and injustice a central theme of its story — but with a radical twist for an ending. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Pt5pk1

Millions for gun safety research approved by Congress for first time in decades

Such funding has long been banned by the so-called "Dickey amendment," which was backed by the NRA. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2El4vQr

Tennessee man's disappearance remains a mystery two months after he vanished

Lucas ‘Luc’ Vance was last seen around 9:55 p.m. October 29, 2019, at his home on Marbleton Road in Unicoi, Tennessee. The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EpOMPW

Cuba: Some in U.S. govt. seek to 'sever' diplomatic relationship

"It’s not what the government of Cuba is seeking," a top Cuban diplomat said. "And, again, we know it’s not what the people of the United States would want.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YUUbrD

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announces she's running in 2020

"I come from the bottom," said Vázquez, having ascended to the position following the scandal involving ex-Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38GRTkF

California murderer Lawrence Bittaker, one of the 'Tool Box Killers,' dies at 79

Bittaker and accomplice Roy Lewis North kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered five girls in 1979. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35p4CWW

Rick Gates, former Trump campaign official and Manafort partner, to be sentenced Tuesday

Prosecutors aren't opposed to no jail time following his extensive cooperation with federal investigators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34oB6iJ

Netflix facing backlash over comedy special with gay Jesus

"The First Temptation of Christ," a Brazilian Netflix Christmas comedy special, portrays a gay Jesus and a weed-smoking Mary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38HaVal

Possible voter purge of hundreds of thousands has Wisconsin Democrats scrambling

The battle over who can cast ballots next year — over 200,000 could be removed from the roles — is key in a state Trump won by less than 23,000 votes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36EudLN

Here's how to rein in your kids' expectations this holiday season

Going broke by making 'holiday magic'? Here's what to do and say before and after the holiday to avoid disappointment and upset, according to experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YVuKXd

'Little tells': Why the battle against deepfakes in 2020 may rely on verbal tics

New technology is meant to work quickly out of fears that a viral deepfake will need almost immediate identification and response. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2suC2VI

Tennessee man's disappearance remains a mystery two months after he vanished

Lucas ‘Luc’ Vance was last seen around 9:55 p.m. October 29, 2019, at his home on Marbleton Road in Unicoi, Tennessee. The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38Ktuuw

Military investigating possible white power signs flashed by students during Army-Navy telecast

"West Point is looking into it and we do not know the intent of the cadets," a spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36AbCR5

Imposter scams employ new tech and techniques to steal retirees' savings

“They're retired, you know, they lost everything. And so they're still struggling with paying the bills and everything," said the daughter of one victim. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Pp9XrW

A soccer star criticized China's Muslim detention camps. The backlash was swift.

Özil's social media posts were met by criticism online in China and an apparent decision from Chinese TV not to broadcast Sunday's marquee game involving Arsenal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Poo14D

PrEP's unexpected side effect: reduced 'HIV anxiety'

Use of the HIV prevention drug is associated with lower levels of anxiety about contracting HIV. But for gay men who remember AIDS, the specter of HIV is a hard ghost to shake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RWvM3u

Vandalism at synagogue in Beverly Hills, California, investigated as possible hate crime

The suspect overturned furniture and damaged several "Jewish relics," police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tjQ10N

Seven candidates. One Issue. Here's what Democratic presidential candidates had to say about education

A Pittsburgh forum was among the first major events of the 2020 race to focus on education. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rSNPx1

Remains of 3 people discovered at the Alamo during renovations

Excavation of the site in San Antonio, Texas, where the bodies were found was halted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36HwyFV

A quick and easy Sunday dinner menu your whole family will love

Reclaim Sunday night (yes, even during the hustle and bustle of the holidays) one delicious dish at a time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PpLH95

Hallmark Channel pulls Zola same-sex marriage ad

Zola said it would no longer be advertising on the Hallmark Channel and that "all kisses, couples and marriages are equal celebrations of love." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qTdhlq

French New Wave cinema actress Anna Karina dies at 79

"Today, French cinema is an orphan. It lost one of its legends," France's Minister of Culture Franck Riester said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36EH6FK

Jack Dorsey created a walled Twitter garden. Then he realized he hated tending it.

Social media platforms have faced intense criticism related to everything from false political ads to privacy abuses. Twitter is no longer a walled garden — it’s a dangerous jungle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2svKKmi

Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat fetches more than $1 million at auction

The baseball legend gave the bat to a friend 75 years ago and it was often hidden in a closet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ElVU4

California volunteer dies during search efforts for missing hiker

Timothy Staples, 32, became separated from his search and rescue partner on Saturday afternoon. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35lnjL8

New Jersey man linked to Jersey City shooting suspect arrested on weapons charges

Ahmed A-Hady, 35, was arrested after police found his contact information in the pocket of David Anderson following the deadly attack on a Kosher market. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qYYdTw

South Carolina man who inspired the movie 'Radio' dies at 73

"Radio was the heart and soul of T.L. Hanna for over 50 years, and the impact he made in our community can't be overstated." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PpIq9A

Carbon dioxide pollution hits record high as planet warms

Natural gas use is surging across the world and fossil fuel emissions are hitting records that are unsustainable for the planet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38Ilf23

Comey takes responsibility for FBI 'sloppiness' revealed in DOJ watchdog's report

Later Sunday, President Donald Trump cast doubt on DOJ watchdog Michael Horowitz, and suggested Comey could face jail time over bureau missteps. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RSdfp7

Best 24 LGBTQ books of 2019, according to Lambda Literary

Find your next LGBTQ read with these works in fiction and nonfiction, poetry, science fiction and horror, graphic novels and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35lngyW

Newtown football team wins state championship on Sandy Hook shooting anniversary

Ben Pinto, whose brother Jack was among those killed in the 2012 elementary school shooting, played linebacker for Newtown. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LZyDVL

Florida woman leaves 3 kids alone in bus overnight to smoke pot on boat

The children, ages 3, 6 and 9, were left in a mini-bus which contained a propane tank and a five-gallon bucket meant to be used as a makeshift toilet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EnhWiA

Lebanese ruling parties' offices burned after night of clashes

The overnight confrontations in Beirut left more than 130 people injured, according to the Red Cross and the Lebanese Civil Defense. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36GbEXo

GOP's Toomey says USMCA agreement diminishes free trade

The Republican calls deal with Congressional Democrats a "complete capitulation." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PJw5vW

30 years of NBC/WSJ polls show growing divide

The nation has grown more pessimistic and partisan amid major cultural shifts over the past three decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S1FFND

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' might answer these burning questions

The Skywalker saga's final installment will almost certainly be a smash success at the global box office. But will it help fans solve these mysteries? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36BJJba

They'd never voted Conservative. Why these left-leaning strongholds shook British politics.

"I've always voted Labour before but I’m pleased we have a Conservative member of Parliament because now we can get on with Brexit," one local said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38EFHR8

Child marriage is a global scourge. Here's how one country is fighting it.

Banning the practice nationwide nearly two decades ago was only half the battle, advocates and experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PmZq0k

Slain Barnard College student fought her attackers in robbery, police say

A group of teens put Tessa Majors, 18, in a chokehold and were taking items from her pockets when she fought back, detectives said in court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YPHEWz

Trump's pick to lead the FDA has an appalling response to the vaping crisis

The new agency chief has no answer for stopping e-cigarette use and deaths. That should be disqualifying, not reason for bipartisan support. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PJFm7m

Shots fired in fight at crowded Atlanta mall spark panic; 1 injured

"It was a fight that escalated and got out of control," Cobb County Fire Department spokeswoman Denell Boyd said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34jeXm4

Greta Thunberg apologizes for 'against the wall' comment

“That's what happens when you improvise speeches in a second language. But of course I apologise if anyone misunderstood this,” Thunberg wrote on Twitter on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LTlEVi

Death toll rises in New Zealand volcano eruption after injured person dies

While the official death toll rose to 15, authorities have said that two more people are missing and presumed dead after the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ROrrQ1

Runner accused of groping reporter during live TV broadcast charged with sexual battery

WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian had asked Georgia police to pursue charges against the man who groped and slapped her in the incident, which went viral on social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PP7tSF

Lawsuit argues state is liable for children touched by gun violence

“I think the scars she carries keeps her from living her full potential,” one woman said of her 13-year-old granddaughter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34kKdBc

Mom whose baby was ripped from her arms by officers to get $625K

The woman's child, who was still breastfeeding at the time, was "brutally wrenched from his mother’s arms," a lawsuit claims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YQ3tFC

The only appetizer you need this holiday season

Think beyond your basic pepperoni and cheddar. Here's how to build the snacky graze board of your dreams. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34l6y1i

Endangered Mexican gray wolves getting help at a New Mexico zoo

A zoo in Albuquerque has had 72 pups born, though not all have survived. About 30 percent of all Mexican wolf pups die within the first year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YLmCs8
Tourists caught in a deadly eruption, an asylum-seeker nativity scene, a pet pig in the airport and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2stdjAO

At Army-Navy game, Trump touts new pro option for service academy players

To cheers in each locker room before the game, he said he was giving those athletes with pro potential the chance "to make a fortune" before they do active-duty service. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34mxiyH

3 dead after probation officer opens fire at her home, police say

The woman's husband was found outside the home with life-threatening gunshot wounds, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YOOUSp

Richard Hatcher, one of 1st black mayors of major city, dead at 86

Hatcher became the political face of Gary and a political force for blacks after his groundbreaking election. He served as chairman of Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign in 1984. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rLDsuR

Video shows deputy picking up, slamming middle school child to floor

Footage of the Vance County Middle School resource officer's action "stunned" and "shocked" the county sheriff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38DRqj4

Louisiana sues California over alligator ban

California has "attempted to destroy the market for American alligator products notwithstanding the fact that no such alligators live in California," the lawsuit says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36Etlaa

Bernie Sanders retracts Cenk Uyger endorsement after backlash

Sanders had come under fire from supporters for backing someone who had made demeaning and controversial comments about women, Muslims and African Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qRosLs

Ex-Sudan strongman al-Bashir gets 2 years for corruption

He is also wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and genocide linked to the Darfur conflict in the 2000s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVUPA9

Is Free Shipping Day worth it? Here's what you need to know

December 14 is Free Shipping Day. But is the retail holiday worth the hype? Experts say probably not. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LX7DGa

North Korea claims another 'crucial test' at once-dismantled rocket site

The announcement suggests that the country is preparing to do something to provoke the United States if Washington doesn’t back down and make concessions by the end of the year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RS0ScB

Pardon for killer by former Kentucky Gov. Bevin sparks calls for investigation

The killer's family reportedly raised funds and contributed to Bevin's campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PMArm9

Sergeant told to tone down 'gayness' will lead new diversity unit

The St. Louis officer, who in October was awarded nearly $20 million in a discrimination lawsuit, was also promoted to lieutenant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YMtjtP

High school students find hidden cameras in hotel rooms during school trip

A staff member at Madison East High School in Wisconsin was placed on leave "as a precautionary measure," the district said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ztZ8O

Flu activity picks up coast to coast, with unusual strain most prominent

There have already been 2.6 million flu illnesses reported, as well as 1,300 deaths from the flu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PHBK5M

How Boris Johnson used Brexit populism to storm to victory in U.K. election

Analysis: A simple message, changing behavior by voters and Brexit fatigue propelled the Conservatives to a big win. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34jQ4Xl

Doctors who misdiagnose child abuse can devastate families. Experts suggest changes.

“It’s so crucial that we get this right at the beginning and not after a child has been wrongly taken from parents," a Texas pathologist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LQoJ8U

High school football star accidentally shot by brother, dad is arrested

Suhail Gillard, 18, was accidentally shot to death by his twin brother, who was initially arrested before those charges were dropped. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EfaPc3

Michelle Obama has a message for Greta Thunberg after Trump insult

The teen climate change activist was named Time's Person of the Year on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36ztX0G

'An offensive cliché': Critics slam journalist using sex for tips in new Eastwood drama

Clint Eastwood's docudrama about the 1996 Olympics bombing depicts Kathy Scruggs as sleeping with an FBI agent to get tips — which those who knew her adamantly deny ever happened. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EhO3Ao

'Do the Right Thing' actor Danny Aiello dead at 86

Aiello broke into show business in the early 1970s, first acting in the Robert De Niro film "Bang the Drum Slowly." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EgWQm6

Meet your 'Jumanji: The Next Level' avatar, actress Dania Ramírez

"For a Dominican girl who played video games for the first time in the United States — now acting in a big movie about a video game, this is my American dream.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RQk8az

FDA approves first fish-oil drug for cutting cardiac risks

In patient testing, the drug reduced risks of potentially deadly complications including heart attacks and strokes about 25 percent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YLK0We

Murder of Marshall University journalism student remains a mystery 12 years later

Leah Hickman was last seen on December 14, 2007, by her half-sister Jessica Vickers at their apartment in Huntington, West Virginia. A week later, on December 21, 2007, her body was found in the crawl space under the apartment building. The Huntington Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LS6WOA

Texas men used Grindr to rob gay men

Daryl Henry, 24, and Pablo Ceniceros-Deleon, 19, pleaded guilty Thursday to using Grindr to target gay men, hold them against their will and force them to withdraw cash from their bank accounts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36vXYOM

Trump faces fight or flight moment in Senate impeachment trial

Analysis: With his legacy, his re-election and his movement on the line, it would be quite a retreat for the president to sidestep a full Senate trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38BjZ0y

Illinois man charged with making threat against Congressman Rodney Davis

The defendant, Randall E. Tarr, made the threat over a widely debunked conspiracy theory about Ukraine's role in the 2016 U.S. election, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LRgLfJ

North Carolina woman allegedly lied about kidnapping to steal truck

Virginia Saavedra, 37, drove away in the man's truck while he called 911 about the alleged kidnapping. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34jQ6OX

Indigenous leader Alberto Curamil, 'green Nobel' winner, acquitted in Chile

But supporters in Chile and elsewhere worry about his safety in a region where many environmental activists have paid with their lives. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/38v10EK

Latinas register higher 'worry' than other women on health, housing, jobs, survey finds

While 34 percent of all women said they are worried about affording rent or mortgage, 55 percent of Latinas said that concerned them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tgYVMG

FDA approves first fish-oil drug for cutting cardiac risks

In patient testing, the drug reduced risks of potentially deadly complications including heart attacks and strokes about 25 percent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ei9OjC

Murder of Marshall University journalism student remains a mystery 12 years later

Leah Hickman was last seen on December 14, 2007, by her half-sister Jessica Vickers at their apartment in Huntington, West Virginia. A week later, on December 21, 2007, her body was found in the crawl space under the apartment building. The Huntington Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PNFuT4

Texas men used Grindr to rob gay men

Daryl Henry, 24, and Pablo Ceniceros-Deleon, 19, pleaded guilty Thursday to using Grindr to target gay men, hold them against their will and force them to withdraw cash from their bank accounts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35l3KTg

Trump faces fight or flight moment in Senate impeachment trial

Analysis: With his legacy, his re-election and his movement on the line, it would be quite a retreat for the president to sidestep a full Senate trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RMYns5

Jersey City shooting that killed 4 probed as 'potential act of domestic terrorism'

Authorities said they are investigating the attack as potentially "fueled both by anti-Semitism and anti-law enforcement beliefs." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EiPH4x

Lawmakers say bipartisan funding deal reached, avoiding another shutdown

House and Senate appropriators said that they had reached the tentative deal Thursday to keep the government open. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLW2ty

University of Phoenix settlement 'drop in the bucket' for student debt, advocates say

"If you’re a student that is paying for costs out of pocket, presumably through a private loan, you're still on the hook for that," one advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sqb6WN

Olivia Wilde says she doesn't believe 'Richard Jewell' journalist 'traded sex for tips'

Wilde posted a lengthy Twitter thread defending herself against criticisms of her portrayal of real-life journalist Kathy Scruggs in "Richard Jewell." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36w0R2e

Boston Marathon bomber's lawyer argues jury pool was tainted

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense attorney Thursday asked an appeals court to throw out his death sentence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PhskyK

Transgender Latina makes history as Evangelical Lutheran pastor

“Nobody can question my faith, my devotion to Christ, my devotion to the church,” Pastor Nicole Garcia said. “Being trans is secondary.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34gtEWX

Nashville police catch fourth fugitive teen, find him with rifle and boxes of ammo

Police arrested the 17-year-old boy, the last escapee who was still at large, at an apartment where officers found a large gun and ammunition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EdgQpS

Florida man died from meth overdose before he was eaten by alligator

A "methamphetamine intoxication" killed Michael Ford before the reptile tore his body apart. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EoQIIJ

'An icon': Family mourns Ecuadorian man killed in Jersey City shooting

"He was a God-loving, honest and hard-working person was who always available to help others," said a relative about the former engineer who immigrated to the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LSvAyC

Vaping bans 'threaten public health,' some experts argue

Despite links to deadly lung illnesses, some vaping products may help adults quit smoking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34lKQul

Man faces murder charge for forcing girlfriend's miscarriage, police say

The 23-year-old man allegedly forced his girlfriend to take unidentified pills while he held her at gunpoint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Pf5ZSy

Senate OKs Trump's FDA nominee despite unclear vaping agenda

In his confirmation hearing last month, Hahn repeatedly sidestepped questions about the fate of the flavor ban. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PJzVFe

Jordan Peele's 'Us' Named Best Movie of 2019 by African-American Film Critics Association

“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ROlOBc

Yes, you can make your favorite Korean takeout dishes at home. Here's how

Make your own Korean barbecue, kimchi stew, bibimbap and more with these recipes from chefs and food pros. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PETq1F

Senate confirms new Trump ambassador to Russia

An unusually large number of Democrats supported the nomination in the current impeachment-charged partisan political atmosphere. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YHdZih

Detroit tops list of hard-to-count cities ahead of 2020 census

Almost 80 percent of Detroit is African American, and observers “know we are going to have an undercount among the black population.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PDdP7v

In emoluments case, court appears divided over Trump Hotel

"This case is a lemon," one of the judges declared. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EeH6Qq

Slain 3-year-old Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney had meth in system, prosecutors say

The young girl vanished from a birthday party at a home in Birmingham, Alabama, on Oct. 12, and was later found dead in a landfill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36neKQa

Toast the holiday season with these lower alcohol drink ideas

It’s easy to overdo it this time of year. If you choose to drink, these tips can help keep your intake under control. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/349Tgoo

Inside the jockeying to prosecute Donald Trump's impeachment

Behind the scenes, House Democrats battle to influence Speaker Nancy Pelosi's picks for the team that will take the case to the Senate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RJVsjI

Wall Street jumps to record close on reports U.S. and China are ready to strike a deal on trade

The U.S. may reportedly cancel new China tariffs and reduce existing levies on Chinese goods by up to 50 percent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34dvOXq

'Survivor' contestant previously accused of inappropriate touching removed from show

Dan Spilo is the first "Survivor" contestant to be ejected from the show without being voted off. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ee0HQM

Slain 3-year-old Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney had meth in system, prosecutors say

The young girl vanished from a birthday party at a home in Birmingham, Alabama, on Oct. 12, and was later found dead in a landfill. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36neKQa

Why New Zealand's deadly volcano eruption took people by surprise

While some warning signs were reported, scientists familiar with the area say they were not enough to halt public tours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YKSqNJ

Israel headed for third election in 12 months

It is the latest in a wave of firsts for Israel, after Netanyahu became the first sitting prime minister to be indicted last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34d1k7R

More people are choosing to die at home, instead of in a hospital

It's the first time in more than half a century that deaths at home surpassed deaths in the hospital. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLe1jH

Trump signs executive order targeting college anti-Semitism, Israel boycotts

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner pushed back on some early criticism of the measure, saying in an op-ed the action "does not define Jews as a nationality." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34iSnKo

Harvey Weinstein's bail upped to $2M over claim he mishandled ankle monitor

His defense team chose an option that lets him meet his bail obligation by putting up $2 million through a bail bondsman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YDMw0V

Polygamy, 'Roma' among U.S. Spanish speakers' top 2019 Google searches

"We often go to Google to look up the things we are curious about and the things we don’t dare to ask our friends,” Jesús Garcia of Google said about some search terms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E8m6uH

Facebook's 'inaccurate' HIV PrEP ads an 'imminent danger,' LGBTQ groups say

Dozens of LGBTQ and HIV and organizations signed an open letter claiming the ads are “causing significant harm to public health.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RKFCp4

University of Phoenix to cancel $141 million in student debt

The deal, announced Tuesday, settles a dispute over an ad campaign the for-profit college launched in 2012. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YDMuWR

TV reporter seeks criminal charges against man who slapped her backside on camera

"What is comes down to is that he helped himself to a part of my body," the reporter said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36BU5rR

Family of toddler who died falling from cruise ship window files suit

“This is not some freak accident,” the family's lawyer said of the death of the 18-month-old. “This is something that was a preventable accident.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35fv6tM

'Clever accounting and creative PR': Thunberg critiques emissions targets

"This is not leading. This is misleading," the Swedish activist told world leaders at COP25 in Madrid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YFe99L

Sinclair drops Boris Epshteyn and other political analysts

Sinclair, which owns 193 stations in the U.S., said it wants to focus on local news and investigative journalism. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2smJ7qZ

Fed holds rates steady for final meeting of the decade

The Federal Reserve said it does not intend to raise or lower rates until at least the end of 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35fv5pI

'Space Force,' parental leave for federal workers approved in bipartisan House bill

Trump has said he wanted to make sure the U.S. maintains its supremacy in the skies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35bfszS

'Why this small bodega?': Jersey City Jewish community mourns deadly grocery attack

The grocery store where the shooting occurred functioned as a hub for the small but growing Hasidic community in Jersey City. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rtkaKM

'Tickets to nowhere': Fake travel agent scammed people out of $400K

One accuser thought they were buying a trip to Disney World for a family with a member battling cancer, the Pennsylvania attorney general says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36vJSgb

Editors of Out magazine, The Advocate depart on same day

The sudden departures throw the future of the two Pride Media-owned LGBTQ brands into question, amid widespread reports of unpaid invoices for published work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35fIsX5

Trump wins! South Carolina GOP can cancel its 2020 primary, judge says

Several states have scratched GOP primaries and caucuses, an effort that helps the president consolidate his support. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PbE5a0

NYPD creates new unit to fight domestic extremism

The Racially and Ethnically Motivated Extremism or R.E.M.E unit will hone in on homegrown far right extremism, domestic terrorism and organized hate groups, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EbqJUJ

U.S. director is one of Laos' first female filmmakers bringing horror to screen

Laos had essentially no film industry to speak of, but Mattie Do is diving right in. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PbDNjs

Ex-Credit Suisse exec says she was fired and harassed when she wouldn't bend accounting rules

Colleen Graham, a 20-year employee, alleges the bank wanted her to mislead auditors to avoid multimillion-dollar losses for itself and data firm Palantir. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/349lLm1

Harrowing video shows man saving dog after its leash is caught in an elevator

Houston resident Johnny Mathis, 27, said he ran on pure adrenaline as he struggled to save the Pomeranian from being strangled by its own leash. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YC03pM

Are you sabotaging your financial goals with these money habits?

3 expert tips to avoid sabotaging your financial goals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RKbzhw

Barr thinks FBI may have acted in 'bad faith' in probing Trump campaign's links to Russia

"I think our nation was turned on its head for three years based on a bogus narrative," the attorney general said in an exclusive interview with Pete Williams. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36miXDG

Juice WRLD's death at 21 was as tragic as it was probably preventable

Like the deaths of Joplin, Hendrix, Morrison and Jones, the deaths of Juice, Peep and XXXTentacion are the product of a specific time and drug culture, as well as deeper social ills. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E2pqHT

Ed Smart, dad of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, says there's no gay 'cure'

Smart, who became a household name after his daughter was kidnapped in 2002, said he tried for decades to suppress his sexuality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34a0bxQ

Trump target Lisa Page sues DOJ, FBI for 'unwanted invasion of privacy'

Former FBI lawyer Page filed the suit one day after a DOJ inspector general found there was no evidence that her and agent Peter Strzok's complaints about Trump had an impact on the Russia probe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YFYrv1

Patriots admit video crew violated league policy, say it was unintentional

The Patriots indicated the filming was done for content on the team’s website, independently of the team’s football operations, and that there was no intention of gaining a competitive advantage over the Bengals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LFu032

Bill Cosby loses appeal to overturn sexual assault conviction

The disgraced comic claimed other accusers should not have been allowed to testify at his trial. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LI4Z7o

Exxon found not guilty in climate-change securities fraud trial

The lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general’s office alleged that Exxon deceived investors about the true cost of climate change. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E7UhTn

Jailed Citgo execs now on house arrest can begin 'healing,' family of one says

“Overall, this is a huge benefit to their physical health and their mental state," after two years in a difficult situation, a relative tells NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E9yPNy

American couple on honeymoon in New Zealand severely burned by volcano

At least six people are confirmed dead and eight others who are missing are presumed dead after the eruption on White Island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E7DoYO

Why anti-Semitism on the British left got so bad, so fast

His leadership has unleashed previously unthinkable attitudes on the British left that won't easily dissipate, whoever becomes prime minister. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qF7q33

'The most contentious area in the field': Scientists split on how climate change has affected hurricanes

While scientists say global warming is to blame for wetter storms, no consensus exists for such a link to storm strength. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E8eati

Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates should get probation, prosecutors say

Gates testified against former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone. Both were convicted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RGWddo

Ex-Mexico top cop charged with protecting El Chapo's cartel

Genaro Garcia Luna was charged with accepting millions of dollars in bribes in exchange for providing protection to the Sinaloa cartel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36olqNO

What do you think is the biggest story of the past decade?

We witnessed the rise of streaming services, influencers, podcasts — and the demise of free time itself (thanks to smartphones). from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34a7Zzq

Fatally wounded Texas officer may have been struck by vest-penetrating bullet

The disclosure came after Houston's police chief berated Republican senators and pro-gun advocates over the Violence Against Women Act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RLzBst

Texas teen allegedly carved his name on girlfriend's forehead

The victim told San Antonio police that Jackub Jackson Hildreth, 19, attacked her because he was angry over her supposedly texting other men. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RFmXuJ

Missouri teacher on leave after asking kids to 'set your price for a slave'

"You begin to get involved in the slave trade industry ... your product to trade is slaves," the St. Louis grade school assignment stated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RFmWXH