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ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot at Mall of America thwarted, FBI says The FBI arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack at the Minnesota mall, U.S. authorities announced.
Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow award before ship returns home Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier
What the Supreme Court has said about survivors of botched executions As Tennessee officials consider another execution attempt for Christa Pike, legal scholars say a 1947 Supreme Court decision could be a key factor in any legal challenge.
Flight attendants' union flags safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch The union representing flight attendants has raised safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
WATCH: Philly man crowned city's parallel parking champ The competition was fierce as Mario Zucca was crowned Philadelphia's top parallel parker.
WATCH: California scientist wins Nobel Prize Dr. Karl Dyeser-Oth shares the discovery that led to his Nobel Prize win and how his kids reacte
Judge grants motion to preserve evidence in Christa Pike's botched execution Christa Pike was sentenced to death after being convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.
What Jane Doe told Cornell hearing panel about alleged 2024 gang rape Seven months after the Cornell student known as Jane Doe said she was gang raped in a frat house, she gave her account of the incident to a hearing panel, records show.
Federal Reserve officials expect another rate hike will be needed this year, according to minutes Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, minutes released Wednesday from the central bank’s most recent meeting showed
Expert tips for parents to prepare as flu season begins Here's what parents need to know as flu season begins.
WATCH: Woman sues over police use of license plate tracking cameras A woman is suing after police wrongly accused her of package theft, raising questions about the use of license plate tracking data.
Trump sons' investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election The contract for a new plant in Baltimore is the latest linked to the brothers.
WATCH: Will your Halloween gourds cost more this year? With Halloween just over three weeks away, it's time to get decorating -- but the price of pumpkins may be on the rise.
WATCH: French protests as hundreds of schools partially shut down this week More than a quarter-million people are taking to the streets across the country, demanding more resources for schools they say are underfunded.
Dems push back on Trump admin's 'brazen' attempt to roll back education standards Democrats are urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to stop proposed changes to Head Start, calling the reforms illegal and "antithetical" to the mission of Head Start.
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NFL swallows $15K fine against 49ers Kyle Juszczyk for pretending to chug beer on field Star San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk appears to have some serious juice with the NFL.
Christa Pike's lawyers speak after emergency hearing: She woke up 'to the shock of everyone' Christa Pike's attorneys, Luke Ihnen and Randy Spivey, discuss the ruling that Tennessee must preserve evidence from the failed execution, Pike's condition at the hospital and how they plan to proceed with her case.
Christa Pike has pneumonia and no function in her arms after failed execution, lawyer says Christa Pike has a “long road to recovery” after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt that left her unconscious and on life support for six days, her lawyer, Randy Spivey, said at a news conference Wednesday.
Trump claims world’s lowest drug prices, but report shows a ‘mixed bag’ Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, President Donald Trump has increasingly touted his drug pricing deals, claiming the U.S. is now paying the world’s lowest prescription drug prices.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 21 civilians, including four children, and wounding around 60 in Moscow’s latest devastating barrage, Ukrainian officials said.
Christa Pike’s attorneys hold a press conference Watch live coverage as Christa Pike’s attorneys hold a press conference following the hearing in Davidson County Chancery Court.
Cornell students hold sit-in over alleged 2024 fraternity assault ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University students began a seven-hour sit-in Wednesday in solidarity with Jane Doe, the woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity nearly two years ago.
Global bond sell-off pushes U.S. Treasury yields to fresh 24-year highs The yield on key U.S. Treasury bonds rose to fresh 24-year highs Wednesday, as the latest global bond sell-off picked up steam.
Republican Candidates in Tight Races Try to Distance From Trump As candidates across the United States square off in debates, some Republicans are looking to distance themselves from President Donald Trump and the rising costs from the Iran war, with polls showing affordability and the cost of living are top of mind for voters. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
Exclusive: Promising Brain Cancer Vaccine Gives Hope to Patients Each year, some 15,000 Americans are diagnosed with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. Only 7% live more than five years but a new vaccine still in development could offer patients more time. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.
Lionel Messi Scores in Emotional Argentina Farewell Fireworks, family and drones marked Lionel Messi’s final match in Argentina’s colors, closing the curtain on one of the greatest international careers the sport has ever seen. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and MLS analyst Taylor Twellman joins TODAY to reflect on Messi’s remarkable career.
Israel Marks Three Years Since Oct. 7 Attacks With Remembrances Israel is marking a somber milestone, three years since the Oct. 7 attacks, pausing to remember the deadliest day in its history. A moment of silence was held for the 1,200 killed and 251 kidnapped in the 2023 Hamas-led attack. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
They were a historically bad team. Now they’re a threat to make the World Series. The Chicago White Sox are up 2-0 in the American League Division Series, a shocking turnaround after three straight 100-loss seasons.
Sen. Ruben Gallego rolls out an economic agenda as he weighs a 2028 White House bid The Arizona Democrat told NBC News he’s “absolutely thinking about” running for president. He’s pitching a New Deal-style jobs program funded by data center and AI taxes.
What is the pneumonic plague? The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.
Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."
Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now? The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee.
Why Trump just loosened the rules on 'dyed diesel' — normally a farm fuel Trump is temporarily allowing this fuel to be used on highways, although it's typically just for off-road farm and construction vehicles. Could that lower the price of diesel?
How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transgender people.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt' As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?
Greetings from Lahore, Pakistan, whose high court offers an oasis for chatter and chai The Lahore High Court is a near-perfect specimen of British South Asian colonial architecture and its main square is a pleasant spot shaded by banyan trees.
DIY fertilizer is a blessing as farmers face steep prices due to the Iran war It's hard enough being a small-scale farmer. Then the Iran war drove up fertilizer prices. So farmers are using a traditional Asian recipe to make their own. They call it a "labor of love."
U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7 A possible Iranian threat led the U.S. to remove long-range bombers from a U.K. base. And, Israelis are learning that their prime minister may have been warned before the Oct. 7 attacks.
Who will win the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics? A thinly traded prediction market offers a starting point. We explore potential winners and the big ideas that could earn them economics' biggest prize.
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks On the three-year mark since the Hamas-led deadly attack, Israelis are grappling with reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was repeatedly warned by regional allies ahead of time.
An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.