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WATCH: How Jackie the bald eagle brought millions of people together ABC News' Danny New speaks with Friends of Big Bear Valley about the legacy and impact of the mother eagle who died nearly one month after a fight with two other birds.
Darline Graham faces battle for her brother's seat in South Carolina senate primary Republican voters in South Carolina return to the polls Tuesday for the second time in two months to decide who will take the place of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead
In test of Democratic Party's future, next stop is in battleground Wisconsin Candidates are vying to win the first open gubernatorial seat since 2010.
Tyler Boebert arrested on child sexual exploitation charges Tyler Boebert, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s oldest son, has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.
Congo says 2,000 people have died in Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded at least 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest growing on record
Trump reportedly used catering truck to sneak off Air Force One amid Iranian threats Trump reportedly underwent an elaborate plan to hide his flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom last month using a catering food truck and a military aircraft
Colombia earthquake: Dozens dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Deadline passes for embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller to drop off ballot The deadline has officially passed for embattled Republican Max Miller to drop off the ballot for reelection in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
WATCH: Video shows moment tractor trailer hits overpass The top of the 18-wheeler was nearly sheared off in Rockland County, New York, with the semi truck overturning and landing on its side.
WATCH: David Muir remembers Big Bear's bald eagle Jackie Big Bear's bald eagle Jackie, who captivated birdwatchers around the world, has died after sustaining an injury in a fight with other birds, the Ojai Raptor Center announced.
Severe COVID-19 linked to reactivation of some dormant viruses, study finds Severe COVID-19 may reactivate some dormant viruses that remain in the body after previous infections, a new study suggests.
WATCH: Top college quarterbacks to watch this season ESPN senior writer Adam Rittenberg reports on the most-talked-about college quarterbacks chasing a championship in the 2026 season.
WATCH: Can Myspace make a comeback? Sirius XM radio host Mike Muse and The New York Times' Gen Z reporter Callie Holtermann discuss plans for the platform to make a comeback and how it ties into Gen Z leaning into nostalgia.
Injured bald eagle presumed to be Jackie has died: Wildlife rescue The eagle died nearly one month after she was brought to a rehabilitation center for treatment following a fight with two other birds, the Ojai Raptor Center said Monday.
Captain of boat that capsized near Statue of Liberty charged in deaths of mother and baby Manuel Hernandez was charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death in the accident, which killed Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia.
Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son is arrested on child sexual exploitation charges The allegations are linked to a video Tyler Boebert is accused of recording in 2024 with a 17-year-old.
Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead in Indiana state Senate primary State Sen. Spencer Deery, who now trails Republican Paula Copenhaver by three votes, said he will appeal.
N.C. GOP committee picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November ballot Edwards dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over sexual harassment allegations. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Trump responds to Iran’s new demands President Trump responded after Iran made a new set of demands before it will stop attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
Boat captain charged after vessel capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and her child The captain of an unlicensed boat that capsized in the New York harbor near Liberty Island, killing a young mother and her baby, has been charged in their deaths. NBC News' Marquise Francis reports.
Trump signs order to change child vaccine recommendations President Trump signed an executive order that would change the recommendations for childhood vaccines. He said the new recommendations give more choices to parents. But top pediatricians said it could spark dangerous confusion. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist 'surprised' that she called suicide hotline months before alleged murders Lindsay Clancy's former psychiatrist took to the witness stand and said that she was "surprised" to learn that Clancy called the suicide hotline months before the alleged killing of her children. NBC News' Misty Marris reports.
‘Re-Fyre Festival’: LA Jazz Festival called off just days before scheduled kickoff “People are joking that this is L.A. Fyre Festival,” saxophonist Leah Concialdi said of the event, which was supposed to have big acts like John Legend and Janelle Monáe.
As Francesca Hong surged, Democratic rivals held their fire: From the Politics Desk In today’s edition, we take a look at the lack of attacks Francesca Hong has faced on the Wisconsin airwaves. Plus, Allan Smith dives into an unexpected bipartisan pairing in Pennsylvania.
Mark Zuckerberg’s mega-yacht didn’t respond to call for help from small boat in Alaska When the captain of the boat that did respond announced Zuckerberg’s cruiser was closer and hadn’t answered the call, “there was near unanimous booing,” a passenger said.
The U.S. just had its hottest month on record NOAA’s report said last month was not only the warmest July but also the warmest month in the agency’s 132 years of record-keeping.
Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccines President Trump signed an executive order that aims to reduce the number of universally recommend vaccines for children and separate the MMR vaccine into individual shots. NBC News' Monica Alba and Dr. Akshay Syal have details on the order and the changes it could bring to a child's vaccine schedule.
Trump order aims to cut number of diseases all children should be vaccinated against from 18 to 11 The order reaffirms the dramatic overhaul to the vaccine schedule that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this year. Those changes have been blocked in court.
West Nile virus season peaks in late August — here’s what you can use to stay safe West Nile virus cases typically peak in late summer. Here’s how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for and expert-backed tips to avoid mosquito bites.
Alabama holds second primary Tuesday, leading to confusion, concerns about low turnout After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it's time to vote and there are concerns confusion will dampen voter turnout.
In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP can pick up moderates.
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time As educators in the nation's second-largest district prepare for the new limits on classroom screen time, some teachers say it will be a difficult adjustment.
A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.
Morning news brief Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
Turkey's parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants Turkey's parliament approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government's peace initiative with their insurgent group.
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and rubble down a long line of volunteers.
Alabama heads into a second primary election after redistricting Alabama voters are again selecting candidates for four Congressional districts after the state changed the district map to favor Republicans. The redistricting is causing confusion among voters.
After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.
Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule.
'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics' Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.
Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage Despite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festival
Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal.
Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.