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Iran live updates: Sanctioned ships cross the Strait of Hormuz toward Tehran President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
'Massive' Russian attack on Ukraine kills 16, injures at least 100, Ukraine says Deaths were reported in Odesa, Kyiv and Dnipro amid a "massive" Russian attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.
WATCH: Woman fatally shot by officers after slashing boy outside Walmart: Police A woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday after slashing a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart outside a Walmart store in Nebraska, authorities said.
WATCH: JD Vance heckled during Turning Point event Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA college event in Georgia on Tuesday by people criticizing either the war in Iran or American support for Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.
WATCH: Struggling delivery robots get a boost from helpful humans in Finland A couple of food delivery robots got an assist from some helpful humans who spotted them struggling to get over a curb in Turku, Finland.
WATCH: California woman finds herself on edge of advancing rain shower A San Diego woman captured the moment she found herself right on the edge of an advancing shower.
New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London
Justice Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh for public criticism of immigration opinion Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a rare public apology Wednesday over what she called "inappropriate" remarks aimed at Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
DHS employee killed while walking her dog in Atlanta shooting spree A DHS employee was "brutally shot and stabbed to death" Monday, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, in a shooting spree across the Atlanta.
WATCH: Spring allergies may worsen as warmer weather arrives Dr. Leonard Bielory, allergist and immunologist, explains what is driving seasonal allergies and how people can best manage symptoms.
1st 90-degree day for NYC, Philly and DC as severe weather hits Midwest and Plains It's feeling like a summer afternoon for millions across the East on Wednesday.
WATCH: MLB marks Jackie Robinson Day across the league Johnny Smith, professor of sports history at Georgia Tech, discusses Robinson’s legacy and the tradition of wearing No. 42 to honor his impact on breaking baseball’s color barrier.
US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
Live Nation illegally monopolized the market for tickets, jury finds A jury has reached a verdict in the antitrust case against Live Nation, the live event entertainment company.
Block of ice falls from sky and crashes through house in 'suspicious circumstance' A California resident reported that a large chunk of ice fell from the sky and crashed through the roof of a house and landed on a couch.
Morning news brief President Trump's timeline for an end to the Iran war continues to shift, U.S. and Iran block the Strait of Hormuz, trapping the Gulf's oil and gas, Trump's allies defend his remarks about Pope Leo.
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours killing at least 16 people.
French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12 The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.
A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers Without qualified interpreters at doctors' offices, non-English speakers can face bad — even fatal — health outcomes. A hospital in rural Colorado is training its existing bilingual staff to address the service gap.
Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.
Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.
Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who led network to new heights, has died Klose led NPR for a decade starting in 1998, a period of incredible growth for the public media network.
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank.
Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride The moment you board, the music grabs you. These privately owned, brightly painted minibuses are moving canvases, mobile sound systems — rolling declarations of what young Nairobi finds cool.
Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.
Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days. And, Democrat Eric Swalwell faces new allegations as a second woman comes forward accusing him of rape.
Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.
Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Kenyan court jails Chinese man in ant-smuggling case A Kenyan court on Wednesday ordered a Chinese man to pay a fine of 1 million shillings ($7,746) and gave him a 12-month jail term for trying to smuggle live ants out of the country
Ukrainian robots capture territory from Russian troops Ukrainian robots capture territory from Russian troops
480 rescued ducks up for adoption in California 480 rescued ducks up for adoption in California
Cuban Celia Cruz makes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame history Cuban Celia Cruz makes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame history
Kanye West postpones France show Kanye West postpones France show
FAA investigating pilots who made animal noises on radio FAA investigating pilots who made animal noises on radio
Husband of woman missing in the Bahamas leaves country Husband of woman missing in the Bahamas leaves country
NYPD investigation opened over 'disturbing' video of officers' use of force during arrest The New York Police Department has opened an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man who authorities initially believed to be a suspect in a drug deal but later said was not
House advances bill to shield Haitian immigrants in defiance of Trump The House voted Wednesday to advance a measure that would reinstate temporary protections for Haitians living in the U.S., with six Republicans voting alongside Democrats to oppose a key component of President Donald Trump's immigration policy.
Former Trump attorney disbarred in California over 2020 election interference efforts A lawyer for Eastman, who played a key role in devising a plan to overturn the 2020 election results, said they will seek review before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mom of 5 in ICE detention in Texas was taken to ER, sparking urgent calls for her release A court filing says authorities at a detention center in Dilley, Texas, refused for weeks to get Hayman El Gamal a CT scan after she found an abnormal growth in her chest.
This CEO wants to cover weight loss drugs for employees. They're just too expensive. For Dr. Joseph Cacchione, the math on GLP-1 drugs stopped making sense.
'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper says social media spat with Alix Earle is 'not a PR stunt' Three of social media’s biggest stars are taking their spat to the court of public opinion
White House and DOJ separation changes under Trump NBC News' Laura Jarrett stops by "Here's the Scoop" to discuss her interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and how he sees the future of the Justice Department.
Dangerous tornadoes rip across Midwest Monster twisters charge across several states, leaving homes destroyed and debris flying. Flooding is also a major concern in parts of Michigan and Wisconsin. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster has the latest on the threat and the clean up.