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WATCH: New 911 calls and bodycam video released in Citibank Center shooting in Tampa A Citibank employee was shot and killed at a business complex in Florida on Wednesday, according to local authorities and company officials.
Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial Brand, 51, had denied the charges, pleading not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.
WATCH: Eiffel Tower closes amid protests in Paris ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Paris, where tens of thousands of police officers have been deployed to help maintain law and order.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international soccer Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he won’t play for Portugal anymore
Wendy's rejects buyout bid from activist investor and adopts 'poison pill' plan Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low
6 dead, several injured in Brooklyn house fire Six people died, and several others were injured after a three-alarm fire tore through a home in Brooklyn, New York, early Thursday morning.
WATCH: The wide-ranging reactions to election night After an Election Day so pivotal that votes were even being cast from space, there were many expressive reactions shared online.
Election 2026 live results: Democrat Colom leads Republican Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes House Democrats will hold leadership elections on Nov. 18.
House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people, injures 7, more than 200 firefighters respond A fire in a two-story home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others
Who won the redistricting war? So far, it looks like Democrats Dems were able to keep seats that Republicans redrew to make them GOP-friendly.
Black candidates from both parties made history in midterm elections Black candidates from both political parties made history in 2026, with six governors set to serve across U.S. states and new key milestones in Congress.
Judges to hear Trump's appeal of 2024 criminal hush money conviction Two and a half years after a jury convicted Donald Trump of 34 felony counts in his hush money case, the president's lawyers are seeking to have the verdict overturned.
Vance blames Iran war for GOP's midterms defeat. Trump says he would 'do it again' ABC News Voter poll found 34% of voters say the war was "crucial" to their vote.
Officials release name of US Marine who died after training incident in Japan Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland, died on Tuesday, officials said.
WATCH: David Muir on how a high school's auto shop is bringing Houston together A student-run automotive shop has opened to the public – giving high schoolers hands-on experience with oil changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections.
School bus driver arrested after dragging 5-year-old caught in door, authorities say A New York school bus driver was arrested Tuesday after police say a 5-year-old child was dragged along the road when the child’s backpack got caught in the bus door.
‘ER’ creator’s estate can sue over ‘The Pitt’ similarities, appeals court rules An appeals court ruled Wednesday that “ER” is similar enough to HBO’s “The Pitt” for Michael Crichton’s estate to continue its lawsuit against the Emmy Award-winning show.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sex assault British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty/not guilty of several charges of rape and sexual assault by a London court.
Bob Dylan Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican The great American songwriter Bob Dylan met the great American Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and exchanged gifts. The Pope previously quoted one of Dylan’s lyrics in a book published by the Vatican.
Melania Trump to host Russia and Ukraine representatives at the White House in a rare meeting First lady Melania Trump will host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday, her latest diplomatic initiative after an unprecedented humanitarian ceasefire she helped broker between the warring sides.
Wave of Bomb Threats Target Flights All Across Europe Flights across Europe have been targeted in a wave of alarming bomb threats. There have been no casualties, and no explosives have so far been found, but officials are taking precautions with bomb squads deployed in airports across the continent. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.
Kornacki: Why the Midterm Election Results Are Historic NBC’s chief data analyst Steve Kornacki stops by Studio 1A with his trusty big board to break down the latest numbers of the midterm election and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins with analysis on the results.
Democrats Preview Plan to Tackle Affordability, Investigate Trump Democrats are now preparing to step into power on Capitol Hill, and while some are promising to deliver on their affordability agenda, the House Oversight Committee is already vowing to lead new investigations into the Trump administration from immigration enforcement to alleged corruption. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Republicans Point Fingers After Midterms Defeat President Donald Trump is deflecting blame for his party’s sweeping midterm losses even as Vice President JD Vance says it was the Iran war that cost his party. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
How Trump lost control of Congress and Musk’s Texas businesses brace for blue wave: Morning Rundown The Republican missteps that led to the party losing control of Congress.
Wave of bomb threats against European airliners triggers diversions and tarmac searches A passenger plane flying from Dublin to Rome was on Thursday diverted to a French air force base after a bomb threat.
Rep. Ro Khanna allies launch a draft campaign for the 2028 presidential race Exclusive: The California congressman has been traveling the country and building prominence among progressives.
‘A Watergate-level repudiation’: Ted Cruz weighs in on midterm wave Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, urged his party to prioritize pocketbook issues after Democrats swept elections across the state.
Billionaire Leon Black sues Rep. Robert Garcia, alleging defamation over Epstein comments Garcia is poised to be the next chair of the House Oversight Committee, which has subpoenaed Black as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Why the Senate race in Alaska takes so long to count Alaska is one of the two states that still has yet to hear a decision on who their next Senator will be. NBC News' Steve Patterson is in Alaska and explains why the state may take a little longer to hear an official call.
First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high.
Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.
What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.
Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how? Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.
Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery process.