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Judge temporarily freezes payments from administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' A federal judge has ordered a temporary freeze on any payments coming from the Trump administration's "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
WATCH: 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner live on ‘GMA’ Shrey Parikh from Rancho Cucamonga, California, correctly spelled 32 words in 90 seconds, breaking a Spell-Off record, in the 101st anniversary of the game.
WATCH: New warning on fake party invites The FTC is sounding the alarm about a growing scam this graduation and summer party season involving fake online invitations that could end up costing Americans money.
Amtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters An Amtrak fire erupted in a Hudson River tunnel between New York and New Jersey early Friday.
Russian drone hits Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border, officials say A Russian drone hit a Romanian residential apartment building overnight in the eastern town of Galati close to Romania's border with Ukraine, injuring two people.
Ken Paxton's victories and scandals: His political career timeline Backed by President Donald Trump, Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate this week. A look at his political career.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said.
Kenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire Kenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school
Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say Administration officials have pushed to move forward with designing a $250 bill with Donald Trump's portrait and signature, should legislation pass.
3 dead, including child, after explosion, massive fire at Dallas apartment complex The blaze broke out shortly before 1 p.m. local time and continued to "escalate and upgrade" to a fire-alarm fire, authorities said.
Immigration attorneys say some courts are holding over 100 case hearings daily Master calendar hearings are when immigrants in deportation proceedings first appear before a judge and are informed of their rights and the charges they may be facing.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo
Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases
WATCH: Inside the skyrocketing ticket prices for the NBA Finals and World Cup ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ESPN investigative reporter TJ Quinn about why tickets to the hottest sporting events are breaking the bank and what it could mean for the future of ticket prices.
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll: Sources The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former Elle magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault.
Pam Bondi tells lawmakers ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee on Friday that the Justice Department made “redaction errors” in its release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a copy of her opening statement obtained by NBC News
Five killed, 34 injured after bus crashes into six cars in Virginia Five people were killed and dozens hospitalized after a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia, authorities said Friday
Judge halts Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after Jan. 6 prosecutor files suit Judge halts Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after Jan. 6 prosecutor files suit
JFK Airport will screen passengers from Ebola-stricken countries John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will begin Ebola screenings for passengers flying in from countries impacted in the outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Why U.S. allies aren’t taking Trump seriously after his push for Arab-Israel normalization It was the kind of sweeping, last-minute demand that would have torpedoed most diplomatic talks: President Donald Trump insisting this week that in exchange for him ending the war with Iran, several Arab and Muslim countries should sign on to his Abraham Accords to normalize their diplomatic relations with Israel.
Powerful Gas Explosion in Dallas Apartment Building Kills 3 A powerful gas explosion tore through an apartment building in Dallas on Thursday, killing at least three people and sparking a five-alarm fire. An urgent search for the missing is underway. Officials say they believe a contractor was working at the building and struck a gas line, triggering the violent blast. NBC’s Ryan Chandler reports…
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Block, Drawing Outrage A drone crashed into an apartment building in Romania early Friday during a Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine. The incident is sparking a wave of alarm and condemnation from European powers and NATO. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
US and Iranian Negotiators Close in on Preliminary Peace Deal After several days of renewed strikes on both sides, the United States and Iran are closing in on a preliminary agreement that extends the ceasefire for 60 days, begins negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and opens the Strait of Hormuz. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY. 
The NBA Finals are a reward for long-suffering Knicks fans — and this broadcaster ESPN’s Mike Breen will be the play-by-play man for his record-extending 21st straight NBA Finals this year. And for the first time, the New York native will be calling the team he grew up rooting for in the championship round.
Vomiting virus is spreading across most of the U.S. Flu season may be mostly behind us, but levels of norovirus, the nasty, highly contagious stomach bug, are rising, according to wastewater data.
Russia denounced after drone hits Romanian apartment building A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Romania early Friday, injuring two people and setting the building ablaze, exactly the type of spillover from the war in Ukraine that many in Europe have long feared
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during engine-firing test in Florida Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test in Florida, which shook nearby homes in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. In a brief statement, Blue Origin said it "experienced an anomaly" during the test and “will provide updates” as more is learned.
Indicted terrorist commander allegedly spoke of wanting to target Ivanka Trump The commander of a terrorist organization is alleged to have discussed wanting to target Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump’s oldest daughter, as part of a series of attacks, according to three sources familiar with the matter
GLP-1 overdoses increase at an alarming rate as weight loss drugs become easier to buy online Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she said
6 bodies recovered after paper mill implosion as effort to dilute contaminated water is underway The bodies of six of nine missing people have been recovered from the site of a chemical tank implosion and rupture in Washington state, officials said Thursday, and efforts were being made to dilute contaminated water
Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine.
Israel, Lebanon officials to meet. And, judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting order Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Photos show the world's 'uncounted' people -- and what it takes to be counted Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created.
Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2 A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday.
WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus.
Which first lady feared her husband might be having a stroke? The quiz knows This week, the pope took aim at AI, a fancy carmaker dipped a toe in the EV market and a first lady made a surprising comment.
Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.
Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files Bondi was ousted from her role as attorney general in April. She will testify Friday in a closed-door interview about the release of the Epstein files.
Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
Morning news brief The U.S. says it's moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war despite continued fighting, DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, Bari Weiss wants to reinvent CBS' "60 Minutes."
How a friendship grew from an agoraphobia diagnosis About 10 years ago, Naomi "Nonie" Lynn was diagnosed with agoraphobia or the fear of public places. She sits down with Mandy Lashay to share how Mandy's visits turned into a friendship.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week.
Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off' This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021
Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump's face on it Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing