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Rep. Suozzi calls on Republicans to 'stand up' to stop 'anti-weaponization fund' Bipartisan co-chairs of House Problem Solvers Caucus call on Congress to block the implementation of the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund."
Iran live updates: Rubio says 'significant progress' made in Iran talks President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Spearfisher mauled in Australia's second fatal shark attack in a week A spearfisher has been mauled on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia’s second fatal shark attack in just over a week
9-story building under construction in the Philippines collapses; 21 missing A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital Manila
Suspect dead, bystander wounded after gunfire near White House: Secret Service The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots near the White House.
DRC Ebola outbreak 'spreading rapidly' with almost 750 suspected cases, WHO says The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "spreading rapidly," the head of the WHO warned during a press briefing on Friday.
Zelenskyy says intelligence indicates Russia could use hypersonic missile Ukraine is working to verify intelligence from the United States and others that suggests Russia is preparing to use a hypersonic ballistic missile system.
WATCH: Wedding ring recovered after Simi Valley fire With help from the Los Angeles Fire Department, Randy and Beth Boyle recovered a wedding ring after their home burned down in the Simi Valley fire.
WATCH: Celebrating Fleet Week at Disneyland Disneyland Resort kicked off Memorial Day weekend by hosting more than 100 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
WATCH: Quadriplegic U.S. army veteran surprised with life-changing gift A U.S. army veteran injured in the line of duty and his family receive accessible vehicle from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Wells Fargo.
Evacuation orders issued for 50,000 people in California over explosion threat Officials said Friday there is no active gas leak or plume, but that the tank is "actively in crisis" and is unable to be "secured."
6.0 magnitude earthquake detected off Hawaii coast A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has hit south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, though the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that there are no tsunami threats at this time.
Dems' 2024 audit prompts mixed feelings towards DNC chair's leadership Martin has faced criticism over the report, which was released this week.
82 dead, 9 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media The accident occurred Friday night local time at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, according to the Chinese state news agency Xinhua. 
Coal mine gas explosion in China kills at least 82 people: State media A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 82 people
María Corina Machado vows another run for Venezuelan presidency and eyes return from exile Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home country before the end of 2026
Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82 Authorities in northern China were investigating a coal mine operator with a focus on safety lapses, as rescuers searched for those missing in the country’s deadliest coal mine explosion in recent years that killed at least 82 people
At least 19 injured in a South Carolina stampede At least 19 people were injured in a stampede Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
How bizarre fish ‘experiment’ videos from China hijacked the internet’s worst impulses Of the hundreds of “LabGerm” videos posted and reposted to social media in recent weeks, most start out the same way: A pair of gloved hands appears against a white backdrop as an AI-generated voice narrates and upbeat music plays in the background
Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, “Fjord,” has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival ’s top honor for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.”At a 79th Cannes Film Festival that saw few films cause a stir, “Fjord” found wide admiration for…
5 Chicago police officers struck by a car while dispersing a crowd Five Chicago police officers were hit by a car early Sunday morning while on duty on the city’s west side, the department said.
Rep. Thomas Massie warns GOP will be ‘very vulnerable’ in the midterms Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., warned in a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press” that the Republican Party will be “very vulnerable” during the midterm elections
Massie says he’ll ‘stay engaged’ after primary loss, won’t rule out 2028 run Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) tells Meet the Press he “won't rule anything out” as he’s asked about his political future after losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger.
DR Congo’s neighbors impose Covid-style measures in push to limit Ebola’s spread Regional concern over the Ebola outbreak intensified Saturday as Uganda confirmed three new cases, while neighboring countries stepped up monitoring measures amid fears of cross-border spread.
Secret Service Takes Down Gunman Near White House The Secret Service shot and killed an armed suspect who opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House. The 21-year-old suspect was known to police and Secret Service with a history of mental health concerns, according to multiple senior law enforcement officials. A second person, who authorities believe to be a bystander, was…
Pope Leo will take on AI alongside an Anthropic co-founder Pope Leo XIV is set to release a landmark encyclical Monday focused on preserving human dignity in the face of AI
Reality check: Spencer Pratt seeks to convert online attention to real-life votes in L.A. The now-viral, AI-generated video opens with the iconic Hollywood sign on fire and features Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wearing makeup to look like the Joker.
White House shooting is latest incident in a string of political violence The shooting at the White House on Saturday evening is just the latest act of political violence carried out in President Donald Trump’s orbit in recent weeks
Special Report: Secret Service kill man who opened fire outside of White House The U.S. Secret Service shot and killed a person who opened fire at a security checkpoint in an exchange of gunfire that briefly locked down the White House, officials said. NBC News correspondents have the latest on the shooting. 
Chemical tank ‘on the edge’ of exploding in California as crews try to avert disaster Firefighters on Saturday were trying to cool a chemical tank “literally on the edge” of exploding in Garden Grove, California, as they worked to avert a disastrous “worst-case” scenario, the incident’s commander said.
DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections spill from eastern Congo into Uganda.
More than 500 children have died in an outbreak that the world is virtually ignoring The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding?
Mind-bending photos by anonymous cousins show the pain and dreams of Afghan women The young women make photos that look at life — how it is, how they wish it could be — under Taliban rule. The images are on display at the Photoville Festival in Brooklyn, New York.
Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship There's an effort on Capitol Hill to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which awards funding to houses of worship to harden their defenses. In 2024, roughly a third of those who applied actually received funding.
Nurse convicted in patient's death is now a national speaker on hospital safety RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide after dispensing the wrong drug to a patient. She now gives speeches about hospital safety in an era of automation and artificial intelligence.
Russia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attack At least two people were killed and 77 injured in the attack, which included the use of a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile called the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together At a time when hopes are dim for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, some Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs are partnering across the divide, hoping to prove what's possible.
The Enhanced Games are Sunday. Here's what to know about the controversial event Dozens of athletes — including former Olympians — will participate in the Las Vegas event while using performance-enhancing drugs.
'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born DHS was originally conceived in the interest of unity and harmony — and the phrase "homeland security" was originally meant to be reassuring.
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins top prize at Cannes Mungiu took home the prestigious Palme D'Or for his film Fjord, a culture-war drama set in Norway.
Trump touts Iran breakthrough but details remain unclear President Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. Iran did not officially confirm the deal, and state media contradicted parts of it.
What will Trump do next with Iran? Three months since the start of its conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is oscillating between strike threats and diplomatic overtures. Neither path has yielded a clear resolution.
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.
A little bit country, a little bit Desi: A Pakistani-American's hybrid music On May 31, Mo Sabri makes a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.