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DOJ says no action to add Trump's name to Kennedy Center before October In a filing late Thursday, the DOJ said the effort to add President Donald Trump's name to the facade and plaza will "not be effectuated before October 8, 2026."
WATCH: Inside the largest private collection of Dolly Parton memorabilia Harrell Gabehart and Patric Parkey, owners of the world's largest private Dolly Parton collection, discuss their memorabilia and the moment Dolly saw it herself.
FAA looking to fire air traffic controllers after deadly March collision: Sources The FAA is looking to fire two LaGuardia air traffic controllers who went home early the night a plane slammed into a fire truck killing two pilots.
At least 66 Americans missing in Nepal-Tibet floods, officials say amid rescue op At least 389 people have been confirmed killed by the massive flash flooding that ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday.
WATCH: Yayoi Kusama, 'Friends' reunion, Busy Phillips: Here's what's trending ABC News' Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing in pop culture, including the art world losing its queen of polka dots, a "Friends" reunion and Busy Phillips saying she's "grateful to be alive."
Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Trump can change the name, but can't dictate what other countries or international bodies call it.
WATCH: Author discusses how to escape living paycheck-to-paycheck Anthony O’Neal, personal finance expert and author of “Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck,” shares tips to avoid financial stress if your paycheck isn’t getting bigger.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Tropical Storm Dolly, the fourth tropical cyclone of the 2026 hurricane season, formed in the Atlantic Thursday.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury deliberations are underway The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children in January 2023, has reached its final stages.
WATCH: Seattle Storm makes 1 girl's dream become a reality Eleven-year-old Charlotte, with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, became a Storm player for the day.
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies in prison at 84 Ratko Mladic, the notorious Bosnian Serb general, has died at 84 while serving a life sentence for war crimes
WATCH: Flight evacuated after 2 tires blew while taxiing for takeoff An American Airlines flight blew two tires while taxiing at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, the fourth plane to blow out its tires this month.
WATCH: Dolly Parton Scholarship winner on loss of the country legend Kendra Fleming shares how the Dolly Parton Foundation has benefited her and her children.
Northeast braces for severe weather, potential flooding: Forecast More than 38 million people from New York City to Washington, D.C., are bracing for severe weather on Thursday.
WATCH: Kinley Rasmus ends record-setting run at the Little League World Series With Ohio ending Alabama's Cinderella run with an 11-2 victory, "GMA" spotlights Kinley Rasmus' record-setting run and her performance with Alabama.
Jake Reiner says he hasn’t spoken to his brother as he opens up about grief “I will never understand why this happened,” Jake Reiner told KABC-TV of Los Angeles about the murders of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner. His brother has been charged in their deaths.
‘Big questions’ and few easy answers for Fed chair at annual retreat Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the bank’s Jackson Hole retreat offers him a chance to outline an inflation strategy and boost his credibility.
Judge blocks Trump’s Postal Service regulation on mail-in ballots The judge said the regulation is most likely unlawful because the president can’t insert the federal government into elections without Congress’ approval.
Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed ‘Lake America’ President Trump’s order to rename Lake Ontario comes amid the growing trade war between the U.S. and Canada. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Americans missing in deadly flood disaster The State Department tells NBC News that 90 Americans are among the hundreds still missing after deadly floods along the Nepal/China border. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports.
Judge hits DOJ lawyers with barrage of questions on Kennedy Center changes Justice Department lawyers said in a court filing this week that keeping Trump’s name off the performance center could lead to its being demolished.
Patient battles insurance over coverage for tumor removal Patient battles insurance over coverage for tumor removal In our series “The Cost of Denial,” NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports on short-term insurance plans, which, unlike most other health plans, are not required to cover pre-existing conditions. If you have a story to share, email us at costofdenial@nbcuni.com
Coroner says baby with measles in Pennsylvania died of a ruptured spleen After the Pennsylvania Health Department announced that an infant’s death was associated with measles, the coroner involved has said he does not consider measles to be the cause of death.
The GOP’s underlying midterm problem: From the Politics Desk In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen breaks down the greatest obstacle facing the Republican Party in the midterms.
Rockstar Games pulls back the curtain on ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ after leak The company teamed up with Netflix to offer fans an extended look at Jason and Lucia’s life of crime in Vice City, days after a hack leaked material from the long-awaited game.
CIA chief asked Russia not to share intel with Iran during visit to Moscow CIA Director John Ratcliffe asked Russia’s top spy chief not to share intelligence that could be used against the U.S. with Iran. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on what was discussed in that meeting.
Peter Cullen, known for voicing Optimus Prime, dies at 85 Actor Peter Cullen, who is best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" movies and television show, has died at 85.
Callaway severs ties with golf brand after controversial ad sparks outrage Callaway and Good Good’s collaboration on Callaway’s Quantum Driver drew criticism for appearing to promote violence against women.
Drone video shows aftermath of deadly floods in Nepal Deadly flash flooding and mudslides left villages near the Nepal-Tibet border devastated. More than 1,400 people remain missing after the floods, including 65 Americans.
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Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless' A judge issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Defense's views on AI use. The government is expected to fight the ruling.
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
Helicopter pilot describes what he's seen rescuing people in Nepal Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada .
The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, has died at 84 Ratko Mladic was one of the most notorious figures of a war that killed over 100,000 people in the 1990s. He commanded his troops to "scorch the brains" of the Bosnian Muslims and boasted of being a "Serbian God."
The real cause of most wildfires? People More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson.
Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing?
Floods kill more than 400 people in Nepal and Tibet, with 90 Americans among the missing Many of the missing are foreign tourists after deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away entire villages.
School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking.
Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.
NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.