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Raúl Castro’s indictment marks important new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba: From the Politics Desk In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the next chapter in U.S.-Cuba relations after Raúl Castro’s indictment.
Los Angeles-area wildfires left lead in soil, but how much and where remains contentious The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said residents should feel assured that most properties cleared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers don’t have hazardous amounts of lead. At least one outside scientist is skeptical.
Raúl Castro indictment brings back history of Cuba’s downing of U.S. civilian planes Cuba shot down two Brothers to the Rescue U.S. civilian planes in 1996, killing four Cuban Americans and drawing swift condemnation from the U.S. and the international community.
Four swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, too Control of the House of Representatives could come down to four pivotal battleground races in Pennsylvania
Lay’s and Doritos maker to raise prices on small bags of chips The company behind snackbrands including Lay’s and Doritos said it’s raising prices on some of its smaller chip bags.
SpaceX confirms plans for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire SpaceX confirmed plans to sell shares of its stock to the public for the first time, according to a securities filing Wednesday outlining the company’s fundamentals
San Diego mosque suspects’ writings reveal influence of online extremism, experts say The two teenage suspects in this week’s deadly attack on a San Diego mosque appear to have written a 75-page document replete with neo-Nazi ideology, incel rage and racist meme culture drawn from the darkest corners of the internet
Arizona college skips several graduates after an AI malfunction at commencement The president of Glendale Community College in Arizona was met with loud booing by students last week after she admitted the artificial intelligence that was being used to read names skipped over some graduates at the commencement ceremony.
Jan. 6 officers sue over Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund Two officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports.
Child who died after alleged bullying incident had pre-existing medical condition, medical examiner says A 12-year-old California girl who died in February after allegedly being struck in the head during what her family said was a bullying incident had a pre-existing medical condition that led to her death, according to the medical examiner.
End of an era as Schlitz, the beer that made Milwaukee famous, pours its last It’s last call for Schlitz, the beer that made Milwaukee famous.
From The Sports Desk: Knicks mount epic fourth quarter comeback, stun Cavaliers In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers by 22 points in the fourth quarter last night with under eight minutes to play.
Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season: ‘This is it’ Four-time NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the upcoming season, ending a career that saw him become a fixture in the league for more than two decades
Fed officials’ concerns about inflation sparked talk of rate hike during last meeting Federal Reserve officials’ concerns about inflation being stoked by the Iran war intensified last month.
The haunting final words from Texas’ death row after five decades and 600 executions An NBC News analysis of final statements from prisoners on Texas’ death row shows that some convey a readiness to die. Others are defiant. Many seek salvation.
Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI Commencement speakers who bring up the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence is driving are facing boos from the Class of 2026.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files paperwork for what's likely to be the biggest IPO in history The company is on track to pull off the largest IPO in history — making CEO Elon Musk even wealthier.
Supreme Court voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.
How to help children cope after shootings like the San Diego mosque killings Children closest to an incident of gun violence have the most risk of lasting psychological effects. Here's what all parents should know about how to buffer trauma.
The U.S. threatens to revoke the Palestinian U.N. ambassador's visa A leaked State Department memo shows the U.S. threatened to revoke Palestinian visas if they pushed for a senior United Nations post.
Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as it pivots towards AI Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.
After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them to disclose its affiliations to a Jewish charity based in the Northeast.
U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago.
Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up more homes to rent out.
The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement D.O.J. gave Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of "government weaponization." Former government lawyer Andrew Weissmann explains the settlement.
The San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as 'heroes' for protecting children Amin Abdullah, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha distracted and delayed two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Their actions saved the many children and staff inside the mosque and cost them their lives.
Greetings from Bali, where a kecak dance shows the triumph of good over evil The kecak dance involves a retelling of one of the stories in the Ramayana, the Hindu epic poem. At the story's climax, there is an eruption of fire as tufts of dried coconut husks are set aflame.
A rare Ebola strain is spreading with no vaccine. Here's what you need to know This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?
Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86 The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy."
How one Oregon city has raised a billion dollars for climate change The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.
Judge orders Trump administration to comply with Presidential Records Act A federal judge is ordering the White House to follow the Presidential Records Act, rejecting the DOJ's recent opinion that the Watergate-era law is unconstitutional.
Iran live updates: Trump says he’s in 'no hurry' to make a peace deal with Iran President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
DOJ indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro The shootdown killed four U.S. nationals.
Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport The runway, one of two at the airport, is expected to be closed until 6 a.m. ET Thursday,
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2 officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to stop Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Trump's $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
DOJ charges prosecutor with trying to steal report on Trump's classified docs case The DOJ has charged a federal prosecutor with trying to steal special counsel Jack Smith's sealed report on President Trump's alleged retention of classified documents.
WATCH: Tips to protect skin from the sun this summer Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe breaks down some of the biggest sun and skin care myths as people prepare their skin for summer.
WATCH: Hacky Sack craze makes a comeback The classic beanbag game is gaining renewed popularity with Gen Z more than 50 years after its debut, thanks in part to TikTok.
Trump helps oust Massie and other takeaways from Tuesday's primaries Here are key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they might mean for 2028.
WATCH: Emotional father-daughter reunion at graduation High school senior Jazlyn Ardoin had no idea she was about to go viral after her father surprised her at graduation following his deployment in Europe.
Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86 The Democratic lawmaker served as chairman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.
WATCH: Hero officer rushes to rescue choking toddler Sgt. Thomas Cain rushed to help after police received reports of a choking child at a playground.
Pennsylvania 2026 election results Pennsylvania held primaries for governor and the U.S. House.
WATCH: Biggest moments from Knicks-Cavs Game 1 The New York Knicks staged a historic overtime comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.