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The Senate map expands (again): From the Politics Desk In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman looks at the latest red state Democrats are making a play for in the battle for the Senate.
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is condemning a new ad circulating online featuring her estranged mother. NBC News national politics reporter Henry Gomez discusses how close the race between Acton and Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has become in the campaign's final two weeks.
Woman accused of holding stepson captive over 20 years in abusive conditions to go to trial in February Kimberly Sullivan’s 32-year-old stepson told police last year he had spent almost his entire life being abused, starved and held in captivity, according to an affidavit.
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42 Kyle Francis Kennedy, an educator and granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died last month after suffering a severe spinal cord injury.
Wayfair’s fall Way Day sale is coming: Dates, discounts, and what’s on sale Wayfair’s Way Day sale is coming back this fall and will have tons of deals on storage, furniture, appliances and more. Here’s everything you should know.
1.5 million pounds of bacon and other meat were just recalled — here’s what you need to know More than 1.5 million pounds of meat was just recalled after possibly being stored unsafely — here’s what you should know if you have the affected products.
Spotify says it removed 50 million ‘slop’ and spam AI tracks this year Spotify removed more than 50 million tracks created by AI so far this year, as it works to keep AI-generated music from crowding out human artists.
Former Cornell student alleging sexual assault addressed faculty senate in letter A former Cornell student at the center of a sexual assault case that has rocked the campus says she felt unsupported by the university’s president, detailing her concerns in a letter to Cornell faculty. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos breaks down the legal and institutional fallout. 
Jane Doe says Cornell president appeared to question her allegations in letter to faculty senate In the letter obtained by NBC News, Jane Doe said the university’s president seemed to brush off her report of a gang rape when he met with her sorority’s leader.
Pennsylvania warns of rise in congenital measles and infection during pregnancy The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert Monday to doctors about an increase in measles infections in pregnant women, as well as a concerning rise in congenital measles — a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S.
Democrats jump into Mississippi Senate race Senate Democrats’ top super PAC announced Tuesday it is launching a new ad campaign in the Mississippi Senate race, as Democrats seek inroads in Republican-leaning states to try to flip the Senate majority.
Top baby names heading into 2027 inspired by ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Heated Rivalry’ BabyCenter released the most popular baby names of 2026 and the trends it expects to shape 2027, including “The Odyssey,” “Yellowstone” and “Heated Rivalry.”
Elderly couple pleads not guilty to murdering son-in-law, a NYT executive, at local park The couple accused of killing their son-in-law, New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, a defense attorney said Monday.
How France’s far right is using a weekend of riots and chaos to seize power In the streets, rioters looted shops, torched cars and set fire to buildings.
‘Call Her Daddy’ host Alex Cooper welcomes her first baby Alex Cooper, the host of “Call Her Daddy,” is now a mom.
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What's on her to-do list? A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging but not "daunting."
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records show.
What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses? Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn The new scholarship tax credit program could help public school families pay for some educational services, but advocates worry it could do more harm than good.
TikTok staff raised child safety alarms. Court records show executives failed to act The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the harms are severe enough," wrote one executive.
Why these 5 everyday items fluctuate in price at the grocery store Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.
Morning news brief Trump presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine while courting Russia, campaigning reaches fever pitch with Election Day two weeks away, DOJ charges 28 people in California with voting crimes.
Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.
Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Carney's push for national unity.
A new poll shows what voters are thinking 2 weeks out from Election Day Midterm election day is just over two weeks away. What are some numbers on the mind of voters?
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.
Between the coasts, populist Democrats see room to reclaim lost ground in red states In parts of the Great Plains and Midwest, Democrats are betting that harnessing anger at corporate power and both parties might succeed when voters believe the economy and government are not working.
Schools struggle to measure how much AI experiments are helping Schools are experimenting with AI, and a lot of them are encountering the same problem: It's hard to measure whether the technology is good or bad for students.
SpaceX revenue soars 161% as AI business grows Elon Musk-led SpaceX issued its second-ever quarterly earnings report on Tuesday.
WATCH: Trump says what Russia is doing to Ukraine is 'fine' Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the latest comments from President Donald Trump on Russia as questions grow over America's support of Ukraine.
US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans: Sources Sources say the talks have centered on freeing Stephen Hubbard.
NJ food importer files lawsuit challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods A New Jersey food importer filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s power to invoke a Depression-era law to levy a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
WATCH: DHS: Ukrainians Retain Protection Pending TPS Decision While the temporary protected status for thousands of Ukrainians has expired, the DHS says they can remain for now. Ukrainian student Mariia Hlyten discusses her unclear future in the U.S.
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Couple charged in fatal shooting of 17-year-old on her way to zoo A husband and wife from Texas have been arrested and charged in the killing of a 17-year-old who was shot on Interstate 170 last week.
Trump attacks Democratic challenger Hamilton at Kansas rally as Senate race tightens President Donald Trump took the stage in Kansas on Monday night to campaign for Sen. Roger Marshall, a one-term incumbent facing a close race against Adam Hamilton.
Christina Applegate says learning she doesn't have MS is ‘very unnerving’ Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with the neurological and autoimmune disorder multiple sclerosis.
Iran live updates: Trump says US is winning war, 'can leave right now' President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
Man arrested for alleged threats to shoot President Trump at Kansas rally Authorities allege the man posted several threatening messages on Facebook.
DOJ charges 28 with unlawful voting, other election-related offenses in California The DOJ has charged 28 individuals in California with election-related offenses, and did not rule out prosecuting election workers who are "processing the ballots" there.
WATCH: Jake Bauers speaks out before World Series with wife ABC News exclusive: Brewers playoff hero Jake Bauers and his wife, Lauren, speak with Will Reeve about how he revived his career after nearly walking away from baseball.
Some older siblings left raising family members after parents' deportation: Advocates Some older siblings have been left to care for their younger family members following the deportation of their parents, advocacy groups say.
WATCH: Wirecutter shares top picks after 15 years of product testing Jason Chen of The New York Times' Wirecutter shares the technological products that are most loved by readers.