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Daughter of American woman missing in Bahamas speaks with ABC News More than two weeks after American Lynette Hooker went overboard and disappeared in the Bahamas, her daughter is speaking out to ABC News.
Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home Authorities say a mother and six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fire at a central Pennsylvania home
WATCH: Man puts new twist on Adirondack chair for kitties Retiree Curtis McIff volunteers his woodworking skills to build chairs for cats at a local animal sanctuary in Utah.
WATCH: Small plane crashes into residential neighborhood in Florida Urgent investigation underway in connection into a pilot’s death after crashing a small plane in the yard of a Tampa, Florida, home.
Iran live updates: Tehran has 'no plans' for new round of talks, spokesperson says President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
WATCH: Skydiver slams into Virginia Tech scoreboard, dangles by parachute A parachutist performing during a Virginia Tech spring football game crashed into the stadium's scoreboard and was left dangling in the air Saturday.
What to know as war with Iran stretches into week 8 The United States, Israel and Iran are now in their eighth week of conflict. 
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite US focus on Iran The United States and the Philippines have kicked off of their largest combat exercises in an annual display of allied military might
Trump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven Cyprus is upgrading key military installations with U.S. taxpayer help to strengthen its role as a safe haven in the eastern Mediterranean
WATCH: Sea lion borrows tourists’ backpacks for naptime A sleepy sea lion decided that some tourists' backpacks lined up on a bench in the Galapagos Islands made for the perfect spot to take a nap.
8 children fatally shot in Louisiana domestic violence incident: Police 8 children were fatally shot in what police say was a domestic violence incident, while others were injured.
WATCH: Pope Leo's historic and poignant trip to Africa The first American Pope called for peace and unity in front of a crowd of 100,000 worshippers, advocating for social justice as he wrapped the first week of his landmark Papal trip to Africa.
WATCH: Hot air balloon and its passengers end up in a tiny backyard A backyard in Temecula, California, became an unexpected landing pad for a hot air balloon with a basket of 13 passengers, who masterfully landed.
WATCH: ‘Penguin under your car?’ sign proves effective A sign reminding drivers to check under their cars for penguins proved its worth at a South African beach known for its penguin population.
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast
Inside Look at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico Reporting for TODAY, NBC News' Hallie Jackson sheds light on Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico property, Zorro Ranch, that the late sex offender owned for decades and is being remembered as a house of horrors by survivors of his abuse. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ
Louisiana Man Fatally Shoots 8 Children, 7 of Them His Own Officials say a gunman executed eight children, seven of them his own, inside his Shreveport, Louisiana, home before leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then being killed by officers in an exchange of gunfire. The man also shot his wife and another woman believed to be his girlfriend. Both of them…
Sirens blare as tsunami warning issued after earthquake off Japan’s coast Sirens blared and tsunami warning announcements were heard on loudspeakers in the coastal Japanese town of Ofunato after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s east coast.
U.S. military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship U.S. military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
AI chatbots are giving people alternatives to chemotherapy, study finds Artificial intelligence chatbots will tell you where to find alternatives to chemotherapy if you ask them, a new study finds
Epstein survivor says it's not too late to expose what happened at his New Mexico ranch Rachel Benavidez is among at least 10 girls and young women who have alleged they were groomed or assaulted at Zorro Ranch, Epstein’s gated compound.
U.S. Marines board and seize Iranian-flagged cargo ship Video released by the U.S. military shows what it said were Marines seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Arabian Sea after it “failed to comply with repeated warnings.”
Robots take on humans in half marathon in China Robots take on humans in half marathon in China
1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard 1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard
Oklahoma principal crowned prom king for his heroism Oklahoma principal crowned prom king for his heroism
8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting
Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship amid rising tensions Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship amid rising tensions
2 U.S. Embassy staffers, 2 Mexican law enforcement officials die in accident in Chihuahua Two U.S. Embassy staffers and two Mexican law enforcement officials died in an unspecified accident following a drug eradication operation in Mexico, authorities said Sunday.
Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action "We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.
U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.
Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.
The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.
Voters say they feel confused and misled on Virginia's redistricting vote Contradictory election mailers, conflicting TV ads and vague wording on the ballot have Virginia voters saying that the campaigns on either side of the redistricting vote are muddying the waters.
Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him The Trump administration asserts that a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.
Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
Morning news brief Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds.
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.
U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night.
Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Will the DHS shutdown affect security for the World Cup? The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.
8 children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say The suspect was the father of seven of the children killed, police said. The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, according to police in Shreveport, La. A total of 10 people were shot.