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Iran live updates: US strikes oil tankers, Tehran claims attacks on US-linked vessels The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.
Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin to discuss Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for three hours Saturday about the war with Ukraine.
Severe weather to impact parts of US over Labor Day weekend Severe thunderstorms are targeting parts of the Southeast on Saturday afternoon, with portions of Virginia and the Carolinas on alert.
Judge indicates Trump pressure campaign could permanently sink Reflecting Pool case The judge asked whether prosecutors were still investigating Hearn's conduct -- and prosecutors said they were not. 
WATCH: Travel tips for Labor Day weekend Travel expert Gabe Saglie discusses the best way to avoid travel headaches and pitfalls while enjoying the final getaway of the summer.
WATCH: Dog tries to grab the bacon GMA showcases a viral TikTok of 11-month-old pup Monty being mischievous in the kitchen.
Putin orders 72-hour pause in Kyiv strikes as US envoys visit U.S. envoys are trying to revive a stalled push to end Russia's invasion.
ICE whistleblower alleged agency was shortcutting vetting process for new hires An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits warned that the agency was shortcutting vetting procedures for new hires, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Lindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on defense attorney, prosecutors The trial ended in a mistrial after over five weeks of testimony and seven days of deliberations.
Federal judge extends block on new USPS mail ballot rules The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules extended her block of the rules for the November midterms.
WATCH: 9|11 statue being moved to public park in Pennsylvania ahead of 25th anniversary The 6,700 lb. sculpture depicts hands holding up a beam from the World Trade Center.
White House launches Arcade.gov with game that lets players 'deport' migrants The White House announced the launch of what it called "Arcade.gov," a website of five versions of classic computer games promoting the president's agenda. 
State GOP candidate allegedly tried to plant drugs on primary opponent: Investigators A GOP candidate for a Missouri State House seat was hit with a federal charge after he allegedly tried to plant drugs on his primary opponent, federal prosecutors said.
WATCH: Video shows train in Poland slam into big rig stuck on tracks Polish Railway Lines said that while the truck driver was unharmed, the driver of the train was taken to hospital. No passengers were injured.
Vietnam vets ask judge to block excavation work on Trump's 'triumphal arch' Excavation work for the construction of President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" will begin over the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced Thursday.
Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaiian islands with life-threatening surf Hurricane Lowell is expected to create life-threatening conditions even as it’s forecast to sidestep the major Hawaiian islands west of the archipelago by Monday night.
U.S. strikes Iran oil tankers after Iran fires at Naval ships The U.S. military destroyed several Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, in retaliation for Iran firing ballistic missiles at U.S. Navy ships. The latest back-and-forth adding to economic issues here at home, as gas prices continue to rise. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.
Prosecutors weigh second trial for Lindsay Clancy After Friday’s mistrial, Massachusetts prosecutors now must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy in the killing of her three children. While they work out next steps, Clancy remains at a Massachusetts state hospital under psychiatric care. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.
Millions under severe weather threat over Labor Day weekend Nearly 10 million people are facing severe weather threats over the holiday weekend, including torrential downpours, powerful winds and huge hail. In the Detroit area, tens of thousands are without power after storms there. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
Putin orders 72-hour ceasefire in Kyiv Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, as U.S. envoys are in Moscow for talks. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to make their first visit to Kyiv tomorrow. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from inside Ukraine.
Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race MAGA Inc., the super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump, plans to spend $10 million dollars in the Texas Senate race, according to a report filed with the FEC.
‘Evil Dead’ star Bruce Campbell says he has five years to live after cancer diagnosis Actor Bruce Campbell said he has five years to live amid treatment for cancer.
Man duct-taped to plane seat after hurling slurs and attacking other passenger, witness says A passenger aboard a Newark, New Jersey-bound American Airlines flight was duct-taped to his seat on Thursday and later arrested after allegedly hurling racial slurs at staff and fighting with another man. The passenger was “thrashing around” in his seat as the flight crew and other passengers tried to restrain him at the rear of…
Dolly Parton’s sister slams ‘fake AI garbage’ flooding the internet since icon’s death Dolly Parton’s sister has condemned the AI deepfakes circulating in the wake of the beloved American icon’s death.
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets Navy warships, military says U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S.
Save up to 50% off Lululemon’s most popular leggings Lululemon’s Align High-Rise Leggings are on sale, with one color 50% off and several others discounted closer to 40%. Here’s what to know before they sell out.
Walmart is having a secret Lego sale, with sets priced as low as $8 Walmart’s annual Bricktember sale is here, with Lego deals across Duplo, Creator, Marvel, and more. We rounded up the best discounts, with sets starting as low as $8.
Trump gets a big win at the Supreme Court and the NBA hands out a massive punishment: The news quiz A former congressman got hit with a ban, an artist had his upcoming Met Gala exhibition pulled, and a record carrier deployment finally came to an end.
Illinois mother charged with murder in death of her 2-year-old A suburban Illinois mother who had become interested in the Lindsay Clancy case has been charged with murder after she allegedly killed her 2-year-old son then attempted to harm herself, according to police and court records.
Burning Man attendee dies at festival after medical emergency A man died while attending the annual Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert this week, the festival said Thursday.
Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
Jazz legend John Coltrane's Philadelphia house to become a cultural heritage site On the centennial of father's birth, Ravi Coltrane talks about turning the home where the jazz legend spent a crucial period in the 1950s into a cultural heritage and community space.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for missile attacks on Navy ships One of the Iranian tankers struck was near a key area in Iran's oil-export system, according to U.S. Central Command.
Opinion: A sculpture in perpetual motion, removed "Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for 7 years has been dismantled and removed.
Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bind Venezuelan opposition members are uneasy with new oil deals with the U.S., worried that agreements with authoritarian regime in Caracas could undermine democratic progress.
Whatever happened to the floating schools of Bangladesh? It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing?
U.S. envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded.
Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posts bail after arrest Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has posted bail after order issued for her arrest on charges she publicly threatened to arrange assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April.
'Hidden tribunals': Immigration court due process in tumult with new locations The new effort appears to be another tactic in a broader Trump administration strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already limited due process options in order to speed deportations.
'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this' That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interrupted routine care and is affecting mental health.