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Appeals court to hear arguments over whether Trump's ballroom plans can continue President Trump's White House ballroom plans are in the hands of three appellate judges who will hear arguments over whether construction should be allowed to continue.
WATCH: New lung cancer discovery may aid prevention ABC News’ Dr. Tara Narula explains a discovery that could help doctors predict and prevent the world’s deadliest cancer.
Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72 Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72
WATCH: Woman rescued from burning car speaks out Police body camera video shows a South Carolina deputy rescuing Carlette Bush from a burning vehicle.
WATCH: Elmo sparks NBA Finals chaos on social media The “Sesame Street” star rooted for both the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs in a post on X that divided fans.
Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill The Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47.
US measles cases surpass 2,000 for the 2nd year in a row, CDC data shows Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 2,000 for the second year in a row, according to data updated Friday from the CDC.
Veteran actor James Handy fatally stabbed in Los Angeles, police say Actor James Handy has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, police said.
WATCH: $200,000 LEGO collection sparks legal battle The dispute involves Bryan Mansell, the owner of a LEGO collection worth roughly $200,000, and Chrystal Law, a former toy store owner.
WATCH: Meet the Knicks and Spurs superfans hoping for a win ABC News' Danny New profiles senior superfans of the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Several Republicans vote with Democrats to pass Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions package The House of Representatives voted 226 to 195 to pass a sweeping Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package on Thursday.
What former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House committee investigating Epstein Former Attorney General Pam Bondi said then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ's Epstein files.
ICE will stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees The policy, issued during the Biden administration, directed the agency to review and report all detainee fatalities, including those that occurred post-release.
18-year-old killed, 3 wounded in high school graduation shooting A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in California.
Trump appointees vote to address gaps in 'triumphal arch' plan in heated meeting The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a list of concerns about the president's proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch.”
Stocks sink as interest rate hike worries rattle tech amid nonstop AI spending Major stock indexes fell sharply after a strong jobs report set the stage for the Federal Reserve to hike rates.
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ actor, dies at 72 British actor Anthony Head, known to generations of American TV viewers through polar opposite characters named Rupert on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died, his family said Friday
Former CIA officer accused of stashing gold bars ordered to remain jailed pending trial ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The former CIA officer who was found with $40 million in gold bars stashed at his Virginia home was in court Friday, where a judge ordered him held behind bars until he goes on trial for criminal theft of public money
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim say they’ll stay at ‘60 Minutes’ “60 Minutes” correspondents Leslie Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said Friday that they planned to stay on at the newsmagazine, capping days of turmoil.
Brendan Banfield receives life sentence in elaborate au pair double murder plot The former IRS agent convicted in a deadly catfishing scheme targeting his wife and a stranger was sentenced Friday to a mandatory life term in prison
Karen Read says she doesn’t ‘pay for meals’ as support continues after acquittal Nearly a year after she was acquitted of murder charges in the death of her police officer boyfriend following two highly publicized trials, Karen Read said Friday that she still receives overwhelming support from legions of loyalists who believe she was framed.“No matter where I go — the grocery store, a restaurant, Newbury Street in…
Karen Read reveals decision behind new lawsuit against city and police Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman who was acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend last year after two widely publicized murder trials, revealed Friday why she filed a lawsuit alleging misconduct and negligence in the investigation that led to her prosecution.“This was always our plan, that I had to save my own life first,” Read…
Karen Read Breaks Silence on Explosive Lawsuit Against Police Karen Read, along with her attorneys Alan Jackson and Charles Waters, exclusively join TODAY to speak out about their sweeping new lawsuit accusing Massachusetts State and Canton police of creating and tolerating a culture of bias and corruption, one year after a jury acquitted Read of the murder of her police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe.…
Senate Passes Bill to Fund ICE for Remainder of Trump's Term President Donald Trump scored a victory on Capitol Hill when Republicans in the Senate narrowly passed a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the remainder of his term. Meanwhile, the president is unveiling a planned pedestrian bridge between the Lincoln Memorial and the Potomac River. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Putin to Deliver Address Amid Pressure to End War in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to deliver a major address in St. Petersburg just days after the city was targeted by Ukrainian drones. It comes as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for a face-to-face meeting with Putin to end the years-long war. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
An ‘anti-weaponization’ fund workaround and May jobs report predictions: Morning Rundown A Treasury fund could allow the Trump administration to pay Jan. 6 rioters.
The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup didn’t do it alone Curaçao will make its World Cup debut this month as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, thanks to its connection to the Netherlands.
DOJ could still pay Jan. 6 rioters even without ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Trump’s DOJ could still pay Jan. 6 rioters even without ‘anti-weaponization fund’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to suspend tax breaks offered to data centers Pritzker, who is widely viewed as having 2028 White House aspirations, is tapping into an issue seen as important to voters.
Senate passes $70B immigration bill, without limits on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund The Senate passed legislation early Friday to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies after intense bipartisan backlash over a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund threatened to derail the bill.
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.
China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.
Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.
The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.
The quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly? Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?
A global World Cup tradition catches fire in the U.S.: Panini sticker collecting Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.
My husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked For a smooth, rewarding and drama-free couples trip, take as much stress out of the equation as you can — and get comfortable with the fact that a fight may arise (and that's OK).
The Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.
Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
Scientists in 'autonomous laboratories' are starting to outsource work to robots Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.
Morning news brief Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.
Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.