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FBI offers $25,000 reward for arrest in string of interstate shootings The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in a string of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri.
Iran live updates: Trump says Iran is 'FINISHED' as talks postponed President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Reflecting Pool renovations to cost more than $16 million The cost to repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has ballooned to more than $14.65 million – exceeding the original estimated cost by more than $4 million.
WATCH: Music superstars help celebrate Obama Presidential Center opening Jennifer Hudson kicked off the festivities with a rendition of the National Anthem along with performances from Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Common, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.
Anne Hathaway pregnant, expecting baby No. 3 Actress Anne Hathaway, 43, is pregnant with her third child, a representative confirmed Friday.
WATCH: Scientists warn of invasive jellyfish on East coast Scientists are warning about an invasive jellyfish with a painful sting appearing in waterways ahead of the busy summer season.
WATCH: New TSA warning for Juneteenth travelers The TSA is warning travelers to prepare for major crowds over the holiday weekend, especially on Sunday, as more than 3 million passengers pass through security nationwide.
Flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio after Hegseth ends mandatory vaccination The basic training facility for the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas, is experiencing a flu outbreak with at least 159 cases, two sources told ABC News.
WATCH: Questions surround $14M Reflecting Pool renovation as new paint peels off the bottom Washington’s iconic Reflecting Pool is still green from algae – and now the “American Flag Blue” paint is peeling off the bottom.
Some of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner appears to be falling apart The "American flag blue" coating appears to be peeling away in some sections.
How a mother's phone calls to police helped uncover the alleged UFC Freedom 250 plot Her son, Tycen Proper, has been charged in the alleged plot.
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup
WATCH: 'Robin Hood' oak tree dies in the U.K. A 1,200-year-old oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died, according to scientists in the United Kingdom.
Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' has died, charity says A giant, ancient oak tree located in the Sherwood Forest -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, a UK wildlife charity says.
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws intention to invoke psychiatric defense Luigi Mangione's legal team on Thursday withdrew its intention to invoke a psychiatric defense in the state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Louisiana braces for more heavy rainfall as millions are under flash flood watches across the South Louisiana is bracing for more heavy rainfall that could lead to damaging flash flooding across the state
From The Sports Desk: World Cup co-hosts Canada, Mexico both have reason to celebrate The co-hosts have had quite the World Cup so far.
Trump ‘totally fabricated’ claim she begged him for a photo, Italy’s Meloni says After President Donald Trump said Giorgia Meloni had “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit earlier this week, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was quick to hit back.
3-year-old critically injured by crocodile after ending up in its enclosure in British zoo LONDON — A toddler in the United Kingdom remains in a critical condition after an incident that saw him injured by a crocodile at a zoo, police said.
New York Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade: See All the Highlights! An estimated two million people lined the streets of Manhattan for the New York Knicks Championship parade. Players, coaches, family members and even some celebrity fans made their way up the parade route, known as the “Canyon of Heroes,” ending with a celebration at City Hall.
Obama Shares Vision for His New Chicago Presidential Center In a wide-ranging interview, former President Barack Obama sat down for a conversation with TODAY’s Craig Melvin where he opens up about the inspiration behind his new Presidential Center in Chicago and weighs in on Iran, the nation’s political polarization, the splintering of media and more. He also discusses Michelle Obama’s legacy and her impact…
Obama says U.S. may be ‘worse off’ now than before Iran war Former President Barack Obama said it seems like the United States has either returned to the status quo or is “worse off” now than before President Donald Trump launched the war on Iran in February.“We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military.
US-Iran Talks Postponed as JD Vance Cancels Trip to Switzerland Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to travel to Switzerland to meet with Iranian negotiators for the next round of peace talks. The abrupt cancellation comes after President Donald Trump signed a preliminary deal that could end the war. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
U.S. knows not to underestimate Australia as it bids to clinch knockout spot How does a team follow up its best performance in the World Cup in nearly a century?
Maryland Senate president faces primary after snubbing Democratic redistricting effort Maryland state Senate president Bill Ferguson is facing a primary challenge in the wake of his decision last year not to pursue a new Democratic gerrymander in the state, in a rebuke to national Democrats and the governor.
Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles advance to general election in Maine governor’s race Maine’s major primaries were resolved early Friday morning after the state tabulated its ranked choice votes: Democrat Hannah Pingree will face off against Republican Bobby Charles in the race for governor, while Democrat Matt Dunlap will advance to the general election in the pivotal 2nd Congressional District race, NBC News projects
Andy Burnham wins highly watched British local election Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the “King of the North,” secured a seat in Parliament in a highly watched special election. Burnham’s victory clears a path to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is struggling with some of the worst popularity ratings of any British leader.
Americans see improved race relations since 2020, but divisions remain Americans say race relations in the U.S. have improved significantly since the summer of 2020, amid protests calling for racial justice and police accountability after George Floyd’s death.
U.S.-Iran talks postponed as Vance cancels trip and Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon The first peace talks between the United States and Iran were postponed Friday, as Vice President JD Vance canceled his planned travel to Switzerland and intense new Israeli strikes in Lebanon cast doubts on the deal to end the war.
México se roba los reflectores del Mundial y es el primer equipo en la siguiente ronda Comenzó la segunda jornada del Mundial y la Selección Mexicana fue la gran protagonista con su victoria de 1-0 sobre Corea del Sur, amarrando su boleto a dieciseisavos antes que nadie, poniendo a celebrar a millones de personas.
Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to give some local police access to ICE facial recognition technology.
What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump Here's a look at the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and the challenges that remain to find lasting peace.
Big dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.
Meet the law students working to bring workplace protections to federal courts A student-led group at Emory Law School has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the judiciary's system for policing bad behavior within its own ranks.
Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE surveillance.
How the 1874 Freedman's Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank, which was created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War. Originally broadcast Nov. 7, 2024.
It's toys vs. tech in 'Toy Story 5.' Here are 4 ways to keep tech in check this summer Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have fun IRL this summer.
Why did the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool turn green? The quiz knows Plus, keep an eye out for our World Cup pun, intrigue around a tarp, and the Obama Presidential Center.
These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it The war in Iran was a costly blunder, according to Wisconsin swing voters who participated in two online focus groups that NPR observed.
The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic The left winger Pulisic was key to the Americans' fluid and effective attack in last week's win over Paraguay. But he was kicked in the calf, left at halftime, and hasn't trained with the team since.
Juneteenth: How news of the Emancipation Proclamation spread through the South While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves.
Get with the times — here's what a 'Luddite' means today It's often a derogatory term used to describe digital dinosaurs and technophobes. That wasn't always the case. NPR's Word of the Week looks back at the not so backwards-looking Luddites.
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in early September.