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Gov. Hochul calls for 'independent review' of Cornell response to alleged group rape New York Gov. Hochul called for a 'transparent, independent review' of Cornell University's response to an unidentified student's allegations of gang rape.
Cornell student who made rape allegations said encounters 'felt like coercion' The DA said he decided not to file charges based on the statement.
Iran live updates: Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, UKMTO says President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
Execution of lone woman on Tennessee's death row paused by federal appeals court Christa Pike, 50, was sentenced to death after being convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.
Ken Paxton heard saying Trump's GOP midterm convention hurt him: Report GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton told donors at a fundraiser that President Trump’s midterm convention had hurt him politically ahead of the midterm elections.
FTC opens probe into safety of AI, including Anthropic and OpenAI: Source The Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad probe into the safety of AI systems, the source said.
Tel Aviv flight passengers sprang into action after pilot stabbed copilot: Officials Passengers aboard a FlyDubai flight sprang into action on Wednesday after a pilot allegedly stabbed another, Israeli officials said.
3 shot at workplace in Virginia, gunman at large: Police Three people are in critical condition after they were shot at a workplace in Virginia, and the suspect -- believed to be a coworker -- is at large, police said.
Toddler found with loaded gun at daycare: Police A parent has been arrested after a toddler was found with a loaded gun inside a Michigan daycare facility, authorities said.
WATCH: Snow leopard baby reveal An exclusive reveal at the Bronx Zoo of a new snow leopard cub named Sarka, which means "shark" in Nepali.
WATCH: WNBA playoffs: Fever force Game 3 as NY Liberty advance ABC News' Lara Spencer has all the action from the high-octane matchups, including the New York Liberty's ousting of the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx and a history-making win.
US economy grew 2.2% in the second quarter, govt says, upgrading previous estimate The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells lawmakers 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trump Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his two criminal probes into President Donald Trump.
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' causing upheaval for homelessness programs The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy
Last US troops expected to leave Iraq on Wednesday following 12-year ISIS fight It's the second time the U.S. has withdrawn all military forces from Iraq.
ASU hockey coach is put on leave as hospitalized player remains on life support Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed during a workout in the hot Arizona sun on Aug. 20. and suffered extreme heatstroke.
Judge allows Paramount to close $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery A California judge on Wednesday formally approved Paramount Skydance’s settlement with California and other states, the final hurdle required for it to close its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state Pennsylvania health officials reported on Wednesday the death of an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County who tested positive for measles.
Passengers on diverted plane arrive in Tel Aviv Passengers on a rescue flight arrived in Tel Aviv after the Flydubai plane they were on needed to make an emergency landing when a pilot stabbed his fellow pilot and tried to crash the flight, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on the reaction at Ben Gurion Airport.
Senate Democrats block Sen. Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’ WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting consumers from paying higher prices when new data centers are built in their communities.
U.S. ends ISIS-fighting mission in Iraq as regional security fears mount The last American troops assigned to fight ISIS in Iraq pulled out of the country Wednesday, ending the mission that dismantled the extremists’ self-declared caliphate but raising fears about what might fill the vacuum as the Iran war grinds on.
For the same ticket on StubHub, different prices for different people The same seat at Harry Styles’ recent MSG concert could cost $455. Or it could cost $517. The difference comes from the fees that ticket broker StubHub adds.
Britain believes Iran was involved in incident near air base used by U.S., prime minister says There are strong indications that Iran played a part in an incident outside a U.K. airbase that U.S. forces use to strike Iran, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.
Iron deficiency often goes undiagnosed and untreated. New guidelines could change that. Iron deficiency, which is often overlooked in girls and younger women. New recommendations for screening could
Watchdog finds no criminality in Fed renovation that drew Trump’s scrutiny The Federal Reserve’s watchdog said it found no grounds to believe federal law was violated in a project that drew criticism from President Donald Trump.
The best bathrobes our editors actually wear at home We asked experts what to look for when buying a bathrobe, then rounded up NBC Selected editors’ favorite plush and lightweight robes to shop now.
74-year-old Army vet sues hospital after surgeons amputate wrong leg An Ohio woman is suing a hospital, accusing its doctors of amputating the wrong leg. Sharon Jacks, 74, filed a lawsuit this month in Washington County Common Pleas Court in Marietta, Ohio, claiming that her left leg was amputated at Selby General Hospital in September 2025.
Federal court halts Christa Pike's execution Christa Pike, 50, has spent three decades on death row for a murder she committed at 18. Hours before her scheduled execution, a federal appeals court issued a temporary stay, halting the process as the court reviews her case. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch and Misty Marris report on Tennessee attorney general's effort to move forward with…
Cornell student body president describes what it's like on campus right now Cornell University is at the center of national spotlight as a 2024 investigation into an alleged gang-rape resurfaces. Student Assembly President Eeshaan Chaudhuri speaks to Morning News NOW about the atmosphere on campus, calling the case a “nightmare scenario.”
Passengers helped subdue attacker on Israel-bound flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia Passengers on an Israel-bound flight helped subdue a pilot who seemed to be attacking another, causing the flight to drop thousands of feet and reach near-mach speeds. NBC News' Matt Bradley and law enforcement analyst Evy Poumpouras report on the flight's emergency landing in Saudi Arabia and what comes next in the investigation.
Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say.
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message The Trump administration has taken government equity stakes in more than three dozen private companies.
After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.
A pilot stabs another pilot and tries to crash their flight to Tel Aviv, Israel says As the plane went into a spin and began to plunge, a passenger and crew members got into the cockpit, subdued the pilot and diverted the flight to land in Saudi Arabia, Israel's leader says.
FBI hunting the hackers who stole its employees' sensitive data The FBI says it's addressing a massive data breach, vowing to go after the hackers it believes are responsible.
U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.
The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.
The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric? Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs?
Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.