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DNC panel recommends South Carolina hold the 1st presidential primary in 2028 The Democratic Party took a key step Friday towards determining its calendar for the first set of presidential nominating primaries and caucuses in the 2028 election.
Trump's hunt for leverage over Saudi Arabia fuels nuclear proliferation concerns The historic nuclear energy deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia has raised concern from nuclear proliferation experts.
WATCH: Comic-Con returns with costumes, fans and major movie reveals Yasmeen Ludy takes us inside Comic-Con, where fans gather for epic cosplay, franchise news and a preview of Marvel's next Avengers film.
Teen pleads guilty to committing mass shooting at his high school A teenage boy accused of carrying out a mass shooting at his Georgia high school pleaded guilty Friday to all 55 counts against him, including murder.
WATCH: Video shows seaplane crash off Washington state Dramatic video captured the moment a tourist floatplane carrying 11 people crashed off the Washington coast near Seattle. Everyone on board survived.
US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year's total, CDC data shows The number of confirmed measles cases in the U.S. has hit 2,318, surpassing the total reported for all last year, according to newly updated data from the CDC.
WATCH: Real-life Spider-Man has superhero moment caught on traffic camera An Arkansas State University student, dressed like Spider-Man for his job at a trampoline park, jumped out of his Jeep to help a man in a wheelchair cross a busy two-way street.
WATCH: How brands are cashing in on viral Jimothy sensation The raccoon, which appears to have a rare spinal deformity, has taken the internet by storm, attracting brands like Google and Goodyear as companies cash in on the animal’s popularity.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs involved in prison fight, sent to solitary confinement: Source Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sent to solitary confinement after an altercation.
A liberal lumberjack may soon be Maine's Democrat Senate nominee. Who's Troy Jackson? Troy Jackson is Maine's former state senate president who comes from a logging family. He could take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 9 states The CDC expanded the outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce to an additional four states, a CDC official told ABC News on Friday.
Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire
Trump set to impose sweeping tariffs on 60 trade partners The tariff closely resembles a proposal issued in June.
GOP uses New Jersey voting glitch to push to pass SAVE Act before Congress' recess Trump points to a case of incorrectly registered voters in New Jersey in final push to pass the SAVE Act before Congress’ summer recess.
Franchise fatigue gives original stories a boost at Comic-Con Comic-Con kicked off in San Diego on Thursday, and in a sign Hollywood may be moving beyond Peak IP, some of this year’s buzziest panels aren’t for superheroes or cute droids, but for visionary creators.
Small businesses sue Trump administration to stop latest wave of tariffs A group of small businesses on Friday sued the Trump administration over its latest tariffs on 60 U.S. trade partners, less than a day after they were enacted.
No basic services and nowhere to go: How Venezuelans are living a month after the earthquakes We visited the ruins of a housing complex built by the Chavista regime: the now homeless residents brave the heat, humidity, and flies from their tents, as they’re promised a house by 2027.
DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries South Carolina is poised to hold the first Democratic presidential nominating contest in 2028 after the Democratic National Committee’s powerful rules committee moved to keep the state at the front of the line.
Trump to deliver ‘unifying yet vicious’ remarks at Correspondents’ dinner, White House says The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner with President Donald Trump that was disrupted earlier this year when a gunman charged past Secret Service agents is scheduled to be reheld in a different, smaller and more secure venue Friday night.
Lebron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James has signed a 2-year $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after becoming a free agent following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. NBC News' Rohan Nadkarni reports on James' "last decision."
How the cyclospora lettuce outbreak sparked a massive consumer trust crisis The cyclospora outbreak has people avoiding salads and burrito bowls. Now, for many Americans the question is whether any lettuce can be trusted.
Shoppers say this now-$40 Dutch oven delivers Le Creuset-quality results This popular Dutch oven is similar to a Le Creuset, but it’s 50% off, bringing the price to $40. Shop this Deal of the Day while it lasts.
‘My last decision’: LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United States has logged 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289.
How the cyclospora outbreak is impacting the food industry A rise in cases of cyclosporiasis is causing people to steer clear of lettuce, while forcing salad restaurants and major fast-food chains to set the record straight.
The best self-tanners for dark skin in 2026 Finding a self-tanner for dark skin depends on your undertone — find the best options from Isle of Paradise, Tan-Luxe, Jergens and more.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 9 states The massive, multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded to nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Outrage Boils Over in Fatal Police Shooting of Man in Wisconsin Authorities have now identified the man who was shot to death by a police officer in Madison, Wisconsi, during an attempted arrest that was captured on multiple videos. It comes as protesters are demanding answers and an investigation gets underway. Warning: Some of the video is disturbing. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster reports for TODAY. 
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Returns Under High Security President Donald Trump is gearing up to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner Friday night, after the initial event back in April was targeted by a gunman. The Secret Service says it’s confident in the security plan for the dinner while also acknowledging an alarming rise in threats. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun. Originally published March 20, 2024.
Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs Oil surged to $100 per barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. And, President Trump overnight replaced expiring tariffs with a slew of new ones.
Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran as the war nears the 5-month mark The U.S. continued airstrikes in Iran while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf, as President Trump said he was close to deciding whether to launch "a massive attack."
U.S. allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump's forced labor claims Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who criticized the tariffs.
What animal is the deformed-but-adorable Jimothy? The quiz knows — do you? Also: Ryan Gosling's regrets, Zohran Mamdani's exhortations and the Smithsonian's alleged wokeness.
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
West Virginia paid digital nomads to move there during COVID. Many are staying Ascend West Virginia is one of dozens of relocation initiatives across the country offering cash and other incentives to move to states needing an economic boost. Here's how they're working out.
Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the old, global tariff ended.
Morning news brief U.S.-Iran strikes escalate, affecting global energy markets, Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries, Vigil held in Madison, Wisconsin, for man killed by police.
He was falsely accused in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing. How it changed his life When a bomb exploded at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta 30 years ago, security guard Richard Jewell was named the primary suspect. His friend and attorney reflects on how that changed Jewell's life.
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed to continue until the education minister resigns.
Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and factors have changed to make that possible."
Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after sharp questioning Thursday from a federal judge.
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.