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Empire State Building climbers released from jail after court appearance The two climbers, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, now face multiple charges, according to police.
Heat wave forecast: Amtrak cancels some trains as intense heat continues A dangerous heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to more than two dozen states across the Midwest, the South and the East Coast.
WATCH: Nashville gears up for 'Star-Spangled Bash' WKRN-TV’s Danielle Breezy takes “GMA” viewers behind the scenes of how the city is preparing for “Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash,” hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
WATCH: New drones to search for sharks off East Coast beaches Officials are ramping up their efforts to keep beachgoers safe from the shore and sky with a fleet of drones to patrol the waters from above for sharks.
WATCH: Millions are expected to fly for July 4th holiday: TSA The Transportation Security Administration is expected to screen more than 3 million passengers on Thursday ahead of an expectant busy travel weekend for Independence Day.
WATCH: Statue of Liberty ceremony marks America’s 250th anniversary ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos sang the national anthem at the event, which also included a flyover by the French Air Force.
Hiring worse than expected in June amid elevated inflation Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists' expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market amid elevated inflation set off by the Iran War.
US posts 2-0 victory, advances in World Cup, despite controversial red card The U.S. is slated to take on Belgium in the round of 16.
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know President Donald Trump is launching Trump Accounts on July 4, aiming to boost financial independence for children born during his second term
'Stretched to the limit': Heat wave prompts US electrical grid emergency The U.S. Department of Energy has declared an emergency as a heat wave bears down on a huge part of the nation's electrical grid.
Questions grow about why ICE arrested a Texas nun The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville said Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by agents as she was walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Texas.
Kyiv comes under fire from missile, drone attack in Russian strike: Mayor Kyiv came under attack from a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles and drones overnight, the city's mayor said, describing multiple explosions across the capital. 
US won't renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada that Trump struck in 1st term The Trump administration says the U.S. will not renew the USMCA, a key trade deal that President Donald Trump negotiated in his first term. 
WATCH: Phone addiction spotlight: New research on excessive screen use About 70% of adults say they spend too much time on phones. Marios Iacocou discusses therapy for phone addiction, while Dr. Megan Moreno explains warning signs and ways to cut screen time.
Venezuela earthquakes latest: Nearly 50,000 unaccounted for as death toll climbs Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for in the wake of Venezuela's powerful earthquakes as the death toll continues to climb, officials said.
From The Sports Desk: The U.S. advances, but loses Folarin Balogun to costly red card After its biggest World Cup win in decades, the U.S. will have to do it all again without its top scorer after Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Democratic primary Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is throwing her support behind former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed in the hotly contested Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
FBI says it’s still investigating some notes in Nancy Guthrie case as legitimate The FBI is still evaluating some notes relating to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as potentially “legitimate,” it said in an update.
New Details Emerge on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce NYC Wedding The stage is being set for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce highly anticipated wedding festivities which NBC News has learned will take place over two days in the heart of New York City. A source at Madison Square Garden says the arena will welcome a group of 100 people on Thursday night, followed by a…
Couple Who Climbed Empire State Building Face Multiple Charges A man and a woman who scaled to the very top of New York's Empire State Building on Thursday, identified as internet daredevils 32-year-old Ivan Kuznetsov and 33-year-old Angelina Nikolau, are facing multiple criminal charges including felony burglary, reckless endangerment and trespassing. NBC’s Valerie Castro reports for TODAY.
More Than Half the US on Alert for Extreme Heat: What to Know More than 200 million people are feeling the heat with dangerous and punishing temperatures enveloping the Northeast ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Forecasters predict several cities could set record highs through the holiday weekend from Detroit to Nashville to Bangor, Maine. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.
U.S. advances to round of 16 and the influencers who pulled off a sky-high stunt in NYC: Morning Rundown U.S. men secure their biggest World Cup win in a generation.
U.S. economy adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracks below inflation for a third consecutive month.
Russia launches deadly hourslong attack on Kyiv Russia launched an hourslong missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed more than a dozen people across the Ukrainian capital. Military officials said damage was reported in 30 locations across the city, adding that mainly residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were struck.
After biggest World Cup win in decades, the U.S. must go again without its star forward The United States beat Bosnia 2-0 at the World Cup with goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman, but must now face Belgium without the star forward.
Estados Unidos avanza con carácter y sueña con seguir haciendo historia Mauricio Pochettino destacó el carácter de Estados Unidos tras avanzar a octavos. Christian Pulisic y sus compañeros celebraron el pase y el apoyo de la afición. Bosnia lamentó el error del primer gol y reconoció el esfuerzo del equipo.
Team USA avanza, Kane rescata a Inglaterra y Bélgica firma una remontada épica Estados Unidos venció 2-0 a Bosnia y se unió a México y Canadá en octavos de final. Inglaterra remontó ante RD del Congo con doblete de Harry Kane y Bélgica eliminó a Senegal en la prórroga tras una dramática reacción.
Pulisic: “[Balogun] ha hecho mucho por nosotros; ahora nosotros daremos la cara” Pulisic explica que tras la lamentosa tarjeta roja a Balogun, el equipo tuvo que trabajar más duro en la defensa y fue exitoso. También recalcó que Balogun hace mucho por el equipo, ahora les toca a ellos dar la cara por él en el próximo partido.
Team USA, Inglaterra y Bélgica viven otra fiesta en las tribunas La emoción se apoderó de Santa Clara, Atlanta y Seattle con miles de aficionados alentando a Estados Unidos, Inglaterra, Bélgica, Bosnia, RD del Congo y Senegal. Banderas, cánticos y color acompañaron otra vibrante jornada del Mundial 2026.
Bélgica resucita al final y se clasifica a octavos de final Senegal ganaba 2-0 a cinco minutos del final, pero Bélgica empató con dos goles en tres minutos. En la prórroga, un penal de Tielemans selló una remontada histórica y el pase a los octavos.
Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.
Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn't made the latest information public.
The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say.
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
U.S. job market slows in June Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department said on Friday, as jobs growth slowed from the previous two months, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%.
Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach A string of high-profile victories by democratic socialists is posing a challenge for Democrats as they look ahead to midterms and seek a path back to the majority in Congress.
The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in the Democratic Party.
Russia hits Ukraine's capital with a massive drone and missile attack, killing at least 18 Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.
U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.
A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector Loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations. Emergency crews were digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in search of victims.
Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.
Lone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here's what you need to know It's a tick that hunts you down and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the lone star tick and the risks of alpha-gal syndrome.
Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.
Funerals held for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center collapse Police are investigating whether negligence during construction work caused the collapse in the eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday.