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Father shares final texts from 24-year-old runner who collapsed during NYC marathon Rachel Apa died Sunday before she could cross the finish line during her first marathon.
Inside the Decision Desk: When will we know Senate and House control? In 2024, Donald Trump’s election night wins in the presidential battlegrounds of Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Florida meant that most Americans went to bed on Tuesday with a good idea of the result of the election — and woke up to the networks having called enough states to declare Trump the president-elect.
Bose QuietComfort headphones are at a Black Friday low — they’re 53% off today The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are 53% off ahead of Cyber Monday, saving you $190. Plus, shop a major discount on the newer second-generation model.
Utah teen found safe in Oregon, man taken into custody in connection Utah teen Kylie Arellano vanished from Garden City in May 2025. She has now been found safe in Oregon, and a 39-year-old man has been taken into custody.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments from State of Colorado and Catholic plaintiffs Watch live coverage as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments from the State of Colorado and Catholic plaintiffs.
U.S. will stop $4B in aid to Israel at the end of the year, Trump says President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States to stop sending $4 billion in aid annually to Israel, without providing details.
U.S. carries out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island The U.S. carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island despite President Trump saying that strikes would not be carried out on Iran before the midterms. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports. 
Rebecca Gayheart Opens Up About Eric Dane’s Life and Legacy Rebecca Gayheart sits down for her first broadcast interview since Eric Dane's death, opening up to Maria Shriver about the memoir he penned in the last year of his life, the couple's relationship and her journey with grief.
In top Senate race states, gas and grocery costs rose faster than the national average From gas and groceries to housing and wage growth, midterm voters who are being squeezed by inflation say the economy is their top issue this Election Day.
Voting gets underway in the midterm elections Voters are heading to the polls in a critical midterm election that will decide which party controls Congress. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
Supreme Court hears Catholic plea to participate in Colorado preschool program The Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Catholic entities should be exempted from Colorado’s anti-discrimination rules for its taxpayer-funded preschool program.
What you need to know about zombie skin cells, according to dermatologists Zombie skin cells, or senescent cells, can contribute to fine lines and loss of firmness. Dermatologists explain what causes them and how to treat them.
Floods and severe weather beset parts of the U.S. on Election Day Flash flooding, heavy rainfall and tornadoes have forced election officials in three different regions across the United States to move polling locations, scrambling Election Day plans in hot-button races.
NBC News Exit Poll: How it works and how we use the results on election night Before votes are tallied on election night, exit polls offer an early look at who is voting and what is motivating their choices.
Inside OpenAI’s ‘election war room’ and AI's impact on the midterms Josh Lawson, Head of Civic and Strategic Risk at OpenAI, speaks with NBC News’ Tom Llamas about the safeguards planned for Election Night and the role AI is playing in the midterms.
For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."
Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia he operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft and marine commandos. The hijacking followed a resurgence of Somali piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.
Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
From 'model minority' to target, anti-Indian hate on the rise A massacre allegedly targeting Hindu Americans was recently thwarted, but researchers say it helps to illustrate a growing and increasingly mainstream hate directed at South Asians in the U.S.
A new cold war: hackers target fridges across the globe NPR investigated cyberattacks on the digital devices that control industrial refrigerators, revealing the extent to which operational technology is exposed to damage and disruption.
'Messy,' 'divided' and 'scary': swing voters rate the country ahead of Election Day One last check in with the Swing Shift voters before Election Day. All of them voted for President Trump. Now, they're rating his presidency and deciding who to support when he's not on the ballot.
It's Election Day. Control of Congress is on the line, and what else you need to know There are a lot of variables for how things will go today. Results will start to come in at 6 p.m. ET in Kentucky and Indiana, and then it will be off to the races.
How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.
Connect250 creates a time capsule of life in America We hear some of the results of StoryCorps teaming up with Morning Edition to connect listeners across America for a series of conversations about the country on the 250th anniversary of its founding.
This woman defied lethal cancer. Can mRNA vaccines make that possible for others? Researchers have been chasing the dream of a cancer vaccine for decades. Some recent successes with mRNA technology are garnering excitement from patients, doctors, government and investors.
AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.
Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise The U.S. has become more politically polarized, but research shows people overestimate their differences and there is 'messy middle' majority of Americans who share overlapping political views.
WATCH: On the ground in Maine on Election Day ABC News’ Will Reeve reports from Maine, where Democrats are trying to unseat longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel by end of year Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu "made a deal months ago."
Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team’s goalkeeper in a second-division match
Election Day 2026 live updates: DOJ says election monitors will be in all 50 states There are key House and Senate races that could determine control of Congress.
High-stakes midterms are test for future of Congress and Trump's presidency Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
WATCH: New states in play as record gas prices hit on Election Day ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl and Chief Business Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis break down why states in deep-red territory are in play and the state of the economy on Election Day.
WATCH: State of the race: Paths to victory ABC News’ Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott has the latest on the state of the races as voters head to the polls across the country.
WATCH: David Muir shares New Jersey students' determination in 100-Yard Food Drive Challenge Students at Howell High School filled their football field with over a quarter million pounds of food for the nonprofit, Dermer Dreams. David Muir reports on the volunteers that delivered.
WATCH: Lucky fisherman catches fish worth $1M ABC News' Danny New talks to a mechanic in Australia whose life just changed by a fishing contest.
WATCH: Man complete 31,000-mile walk around the world after 28 years A British adventurer who has been walking around the world for almost three decades returned to his childhood home Monday.
High-stakes midterms are test for future of Congress and Trump's presidency Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
Control of Congress is up for grabs. What's the math for Democrats and Republicans? Republicans currently hold majorities in the House and Senate. How many seats must Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer flip to seize control of Congress?
These House races could determine which party is in control in the next Congress All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here are the races that ABC News rates as Tossup.
Helicopters collide near Mount Everest, killing 1, Nepal Police say The helicopters were attempting to land at a helipad in the Solukhumbu district.
WATCH: 5 people at Chili's in North Carolina suffer burns after margarita mix-up Three customers and two employees at a Chili's restaurant suffered chemical burns after an employee mistakenly used a cleaning powder instead of sugar to make the drinks, health officials say.