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Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate race Maine Democrats officially have a new U.S. Senate nominee. Troy Jackson, a veteran state politician and logger, secured the nomination Saturday.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan injured in car crash, team says San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week in Northern California, where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Superspreader event of invasive species originating near Strait of Hormuz possible A possible ecological catastrophe could be fueled by stalled ships as conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to block traffic on the passageway, scientists say.
Mangione prosecutors prepared to lobby for stiff sentence if he pleads guilty The statement from the district attorney’s office came in a letter made public Friday evening to the judge handling Mangione’s case in state court.
Ukrainian attacks on holiday camps in partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia kill 11 Relentless cycle of tit-for-tat attacks dims hopes for a diplomatic end to war.
How lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn 'Teen takeovers' have raised safety concerns in cities across the U.S.
Talarico trying to win back Hispanics along Texas border who swung to GOP Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico toured Texas's southern border
Pentagon lowers count of Iran war dead, sparking questions and outrage The Pentagon's public-facing casualty database lowered the reported number of U.S. troops killed in the Iran war on Thursday, according to an ABC News review of the data.
Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros
More workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care
New York City stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges A man is facing hate crime charges after allegedly stabbing two people in broad daylight in Manhattan's residential Upper West Side neighborhood, authorities said.
Trump lobs insults at political opponents, press during WH correspondents' dinner President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Friday night.
6 kids, 2 adults found dead in house fire incident: Authorities The incident occurred Friday in Grand Haven Township, located on Lake Michigan west of Grand Rapids.
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A liberal lumberjack may soon be Maine's Democrat Senate nominee. Who's Troy Jackson? Troy Jackson is Maine's former state senate president who comes from a logging family. He could take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Rick Moranis ends retirement with surprise Comic-Con appearance for ‘Spaceballs 2’ Lord Dark Helmet is so back!
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $20 Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $20, down from $35. Here’s what makes this upgraded, ultra-portable streaming device worth buying now.
‘Cockroaches won’: India’s youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protests on Saturday after the country’s education minister resigned and the government agreed to a number of the activist movement’s demands.
With plans to renovate a D.C. golf course, Trump tees off another fight with residents WASHINGTON — Unless a federal judge intervenes, President Donald Trump has said the administration will break ground on Sept. 1 for what the Department of the Interior is calling a new “world-class” golf course only a mile from the White House South Lawn.
Trump conditions a landmark nuclear agreement, and a unique critter goes viral: The news quiz Ukraine makes a big wartime shake-up after protests, an AI model breaks free, and a box-office smash attracts angry critics.
Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race Former state Senate President Troy Jackson officially became Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine Saturday, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his party.
Trump touts his accomplishments and relationship with the press at Correspondents' Dinner President Trump gave lengthy speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he insulted his political rivals and touted his accomplishments and relationship with the press. 
Bags in vehicle of man fatally shot by ICE did not contain drugs, Texas DA says HOUSTON — A substance investigators found in a van driven by a man fatally shot by ICE earlier this month was not an illegal narcotic, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office said Friday.
Trump says 'a lot was learned' from White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting President Donald Trump thanks reporters and recalls the events of the night of the first White House Correspondents' Dinner earlier this year, where a gunman attempted to storm the room at the Washington Hilton. 
Text messages show teen whom singer D4vd is accused of killing had an abortion LOS ANGELES — Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teen whom singer D4vd is accused of killing, had an abortion during their relationship, according to text messages prosecutors shared in court Friday.
Iran war and Trump tariffs fuel higher gas prices and renewed inflation risks The affordability crisis is revving up again. The war in Iran and Trump’s tariffs are pushing prices up and raising fears of renewed inflation.
LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers One of the NBA’s top talents, LeBron James, announced he plans to end his legendary career with the Philadelphia 76ers. In a social media post, James wrote “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team.” NBC News’ Sam Brock reports. 
Trump orders signage warning visitors of ‘inaccurate information’ at Smithsonian While he continues to seek control of the exhibits inside the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, President Donald Trump is trying a new tactic in the front yard.
U.S. military intentionally allowing some Iranian projectiles through defenses Two senior U.S. officials tell NBC News that military commanders are allowing some Iranian missiles and attack drones to get through air defenses amid an effort to preserve the Pentagon’s shrinking supply of missiles to shoot them down. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.
Cyclospora outbreak from tainted lettuce served at Taco Bell expands Investigators are now tying Cyclospora cases in Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin explains what people need to do to stay safe.
Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating on his memoir.
India's 'cockroach' movement ousts minister, but can Modi calm youth? Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office.
COMIC: Temps are predicted to hit 106 in Egypt this week. How do people stay cool? Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing?
Opinion: New Jersey pizza, the fuel of world champions What do World Cup champions crave after a win? Pizza from an Orange, N.J., bagel shop. BXJ made 46 pies for the Spanish team after their victory.
Some women who can't afford water are often pressured to provide sex for it Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
Cancer rates are rising faster here than anywhere else. Are healthcare systems ready? As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own.
Democrats in Maine formally nominate Troy Jackson as their new candidate for U.S. Senate Democrats are hoping to move past Graham Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Susan Collins. In Jackson, they chose a nominee with a similar economic populist message as Platner.
Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications Trump's determination to find new legal justifications for his tariffs threatens to prolong the uncertainty facing the U.S. and global economies.
'The show must go on.' Trump makes jabs at rescheduled White House Correspondents' dinner President Trump used his speech to attack his political opponents, members of the media and even members of his own cabinet.
Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out A dozen states and the Writers Guild of America had challenged the merger.
Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also hold early contests.
ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan The International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, the court's oversight body announced.
How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.
A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun. Originally published March 20, 2024.
Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs Oil surged to $100 per barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. And, President Trump overnight replaced expiring tariffs with a slew of new ones.