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Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate
The new survey shows the state’s Hispanic voters shifting away from President Donald Trump after Republicans made gains in 2024.
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Wednesday awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”
Live updates: The absolute best October Prime Day deals, hand-picked by a shopping reporter
NBC Selected editors are tracking the best October Prime Day deals on the final day of Amazon’s sale, with live updates on deals actually worth buying.
Israeli kibbutz marks three years since the Oct. 7 attack
Residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza held a memorial at 6:29 a.m. to make the exact time Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which killed 1,200 Israels with another 251 taken hostage in Gaza. The attack triggered Israel’s war in Gaza, which has killed more than 75,000 Palestinians and resulted in widespread…
Zach Lahn’s residency history and Rob Sand’s party come under fire in first Iowa governor debate
Lahn, the Republican nominee, and Sand, the Democratic state auditor, are running to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Georgia governor candidates spar over the economy and Trump in lone debate
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night during their only scheduled debate of this fall’s race for governor in Georgia.
Fuel industry warns truck stops not to sell red dye diesel after Trump lifts restrictions
“We do not expect most reputable diesel retailers and fuel marketers to do this,” said several industry groups. “There’s limited upside.”
Republican John James seeks some distance from Trump in Michigan governor debate
Democrat Jocelyn Benson repeatedly tried to tie James, a Trump-backed congressman, to the president during their first showdown ahead of the November election.
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
The two candidates clashed repeatedly over their records and national politics in the first of four debates in the key battleground race.
What Trump's new executive order on diesel means
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at bringing down diesel prices by easing restrictions on red-dye diesel. NBC News' Brian Cheung breaks down what is in the order and what it means for Americans.
CIA officer who stashed $40 million in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
For the first time, NBC News is seeing the 298 gold bars seized from CIA officer David Rush’s home, along with stacks of cash and luxury watches. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports.
‘A Skydance Corp.’: David Ellison immediately puts his stamp on Warner Bros.
The deal blends two historic film studios, two streaming platforms and two news organizations.
U.S. monitors suspected Russian plague case as Trump plans call with Putin
Trump has said the U.S. is willing to help Russia, where the death of a staffer at an anti-plague lab has sparked global public health concerns.
U.S. resident charged with helping Canadian school shooter in rampage that killed 8
Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, killed her mother and stepbrother and then five students and a teacher at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in February.
Sally Yates, former acting attorney general who defied Trump, to lead Cornell investigation
The longtime federal prosecutor became known for refusing to enforce Trump’s ban on travelers to the U.S. from predominantly Muslim countries.
Christa Pike now conscious and speaking following failed execution
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who was unconscious and on a ventilator after a failed execution, is now awake and speaking, according to her lawyers. In a statement, attorneys for Pike said she remains handcuffed and shackled.
Why Democrats may need a gut check on their midterm ambitions: From the Politics Desk
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Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest,’ dies at 102
She was one of the last surviving luminaries of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Record Pacific temps fuel a ‘super’ El Niño with grave global consequences
Sea surface temperatures have spiked to record levels in the tropical Pacific this fall, a sign that El Niño continues to strengthen.
Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Pike was rushed to the hospital in Tennessee last week after she survived two injections of pentobarbital. Her prognosis is unclear, her lawyers said.
Freddie Jackson, R&B star who sang ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70
Jackson’s silky voice earned him two Grammy nominations and a slate of platinum and gold records.
Dolly Parton’s estate alleges nephew used barbed wire and caution tape to avoid being summoned
She’s Alive, the entity that manages and protects Parton’s professional property, is suing Bryan Seaver, accusing him of threatening the late music icon’s legacy.
California couple with 21 children, most born via surrogates, charged in ‘house of horrors’ abuse case
Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan were arrested after authorities served a search warrant at their Arcadia mansion as part of a child abuse investigation.
We tracked it: Here’s what everyone’s buying this October Prime Day
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Semi-synthetic kratom products linked to four deaths in Utah, state officials say
Officials found that some products sold under the label “cat’s claw” instead contained potent opioid-like chemicals.
FBI says contractor failure led to hack of its jobs website
WASHINGTON — The FBI’s internal review of a hack of its jobs portal last month has so far determined that a “security failure” by a contractor managing the site caused the breach.
President Trump announces submarine shipyard in Maryland
Watch live coverage as President Trump announces submarine shipyard in Maryland.
CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits he exposed secret intelligence source to a foreign official
David Rush, who was fired, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and will be sentenced Jan. 28.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ soap opera star, dies at 62
Soap opera star Robert Kelker-Kelly has died, according to a Missouri medical examiner’s office.
Jury selection begins for Ohio father charged with murdering deputy with car after son killed by police
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of Rodney L. Hinton, the Ohio father accused of striking a deputy with his vehicle hours after viewing body camera footage of a Cincinnati police officer fatally shooting his son.
Consumers sue Starbucks over ‘sugar-free’ drinks containing up to 21g of sugar
A consumer lawsuit is accusing Starbucks of adding sugar, sometimes as much as that in a Kit Kat bar, to drinks marketed as sugar free.
Woman dead and baby critically injured after being pushed from Bronx balcony
A 23-year-old woman and a baby fell from a Bronx apartment in New York City on Tuesday, a fall that left the woman dead and the baby in critical condition.
Everything we bought during October Prime Day (so far)
Our editors reveal what they bought during Amazon Prime Day 2026, including deals on beauty, home, tech, kitchen and everyday essentials.
US Calls for Transparency on Reported Russian Plague Death
Russian officials are facing mounting questions after the mysterious death of a 28-year-old Russian researcher at a lab in Siberia that studies plagues. Now, U.S. health officials are calling for Russia to release more information about the death and prevent a potential outbreak. “Something like that gets out, it…
What to know about nationwide protests in India over voter list changes
Protests have spread across India in the past week as opposition parties and civil society groups demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over alleged manipulation of voter lists.
Paramount Skydance completes $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros., creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on the details of the merger.
S&P 500 closes at record high as Nvidia nears $6 trillion milestone
The S&P 500 hit a record high, supported by rising technology stocks, declining oil prices and hopes for a positive earnings season.
Top Republican super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate race
The top Republican super PAC involved in Senate races is planning to spend $5 million in South Carolina, a source familiar with the spending confirmed.
The best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Up to 50% off Apple, Samsung and more
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The 27+ best deals on home essentials to stock up on for fall Prime Day
Everyday household, pantry and personal-care staples worth buying in bulk during the sale.
Spain’s government approves new urgent housing measures after unrest in Barcelona
Spain’s government on Tuesday approved urgent measures on the country’s housing crisis, after an outbreak of violence the night before in the coastal city of Barcelona saw tens of thousands taking to the streets.
Emmy Awards exit broadcast television for Amazon’s Prime Video
The television industry’s marquee awards show is heading to streaming starting next year.
California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”
Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died
Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week, with 60% of the identified group tested so far, officials in Russia said Tuesday.
Two key groups launch Latino voter turnout operation in South Texas
The Voto Latino Foundation and the Hispanic Federation are spending six figures to get voters to the polls in the Rio Grande Valley.
Cornell faculty senate introduces no-confidence resolution over handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University faculty introduced a resolution declaring a no-confidence vote in the university administration’s handling of the alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house.
Flydubai pilot planned a 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, source says
The pilot who tried to bring down an Israel-bound flight had been planning a 9/11-style attack, a Middle Eastern official has told NBC News.
Jim Bakker, Controversial Televangelist, Dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the charismatic preacher who built a Christian television empire with his wife Tammy Faye before it collapsed in scandal, has died at the age of 86. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY with a look back on the many highs and lows of his life.
Cornell Faculty Plan Vote of No Confidence Against Administrators
As protests intensify at Cornell over the university’s handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault, members of the faculty are now reportedly planning a vote of no confidence against school administrators. It comes as university disciplinary records show the fraternity members allegedly tried to coordinate their…
Amazon fall Prime Day Apple deals: AirPods, watches and more are up to $120 off
NBC Selected editors are tracking the best prices on AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, MacBooks and other Apple products.
NBC’s Steve Kornacki Breaks Down Where Midterm Numbers Stand
With midterm elections just a month away, NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins TODAY to discuss the latest poll numbers, where the Senate and the House stand, what battleground states to keep an eye on, the major issues on the minds of voters, and more.
Trump Hits 4 States in 5 Days in Final Push to November Midterms
With four weeks to go until the crucial midterm elections, President Donald Trump is making an all-out push to rally Republicans, trying to appeal to voters on the economy. The president also made rare reversals on mail-in voting and who will pay for the controversial political ads about himself. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez…
GOP spends big on midterm ads and Jim Bakker dies at 86: Morning Rundown
Republicans funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into midterm races.
Tons of retailers are having sales this week — these are the best deals we’ve seen at Best Buy, Target and more
The strongest deals from Walmart, Target, Best Buy and other retailers, compared against Amazon prices.
I’ve been covering Target Deal Days for years – these are 31 deals you don’t want to miss
Shop the best Target Circle Week 2026 deals happening now, including discounts on home, beauty, tech, kitchen essentials and more.
October Prime Day is here: Shop the best kitchen appliance deals on Keurig, Breville and more
Deals on small appliances, cookware, food storage and kitchen tools recommended by NBC Selected editors.
30+ Prime Day lightning deals you won’t want to miss: Samsung, Hexclad and more
Shop the best Amazon Prime Day Lightning Deals before they expire, with limited-time discounts updating throughout the sale.
These Prime Day deals just hit record-low prices — most over 50% off
The deepest discounts and verified price lows NBC Selected editors have found during the event.
The undefeated NFL team that can’t score touchdowns
The Minnesota Vikings are one of three undefeated NFL teams left despite an offense that has scored just one offensive touchdown in its last three games.
FBI whistleblower says White House pushed unconstitutional probe of protesters
The former analyst says supervisors were told not to put things in writing, so many of the directives came in face-to-face meetings.
Apple AirPods are $70 off for Prime Day — grab them before they sell out
The best current prices on AirPods, checked against recent sale history by NBC Selected editors.
Political polarization is spiking in local communities ahead of the midterms, survey finds
Cost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.
Republicans fight red-state midterm chaos with hundreds of millions in late money
Republicans have made more than $700 million of new advertising bookings in congressional races since Sept. 1, with the Trump-aligned super PAC pouring in funds.
Nobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm
The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced Tuesday by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
47+ October Prime Day vacuum deals: Up to 56% off Dyson, Shark, iRobot and more
I found the best vacuum deals from October Prime Day. Shops deals from Dyson, Shark, Bissell and other staff favorites.
The best Prime Day beauty deals to shop right now
Expert-vetted discounts on skin care, hair care, makeup and beauty tools worth shopping now.
43+ Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Save over 50% on top products from Apple, Sony, Bose and more
The strongest Prime Day deals on tested and trusted tech products, with non-Apple coverage limited to clear price lows and proven sellers.
The best October Prime Day deals under $50 from Medicube, Casper, Olaplex and more
NBC Selected editors found the best Amazon deals under $50 across home, beauty, tech, travel and more.
Live updates: The absolute best October Prime Day deals, hand-picked by a shopping reporter
NBC Selected editors are tracking the best October Prime Day deals live, with prices and recommendations updated throughout the event. Here’s what’s worth buying.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at age 86
Jim Bakker, the televangelist who rose to fame with the PTL network in the 1970s, but was later convicted of fraud and conspiracy, has died at the age of 86.
Jim Bakker, whose PTL ministry fell to scandal and fraud, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the charismatic evangelical preacher who built a Christian television empire, only to see it collapse in scandal, recrimination and prison, died Monday, his wife said.
Ex-Army major who killed 13 at Fort Hood set to be executed by firing squad
Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad would mark the first time the U.S. military has put someone to death using the method since World War II.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to selling radioactive material from Russia
Jacob D. Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to illegally importing plutonium and selling it.
MAGA activists protest AI data centers at Big Tech headquarters in San Francisco
The group, called Humans First, advocates for better guardrails on data center construction and AI in general.
Aiming at fuel costs, Trump opens tax-exempt ‘red dye’ diesel to all drivers
Trump signed an executive order intended to help bring down sky-high diesel prices by allowing anyone to purchase tax-exempt “red dye” diesel.
Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina
Annie Andrews is a physician running against Sen. Darline Graham.
After bipartisan criticism, Trump says taxpayers’ dollars will no longer be used for TV ads promoting him
The president said the ads, which the White House has defended, will be funded by him and his super PAC, MAGA Inc.
Trump says U.S. bombers pulled from British base due to threats
The U.S. military moved all its bombers from RAF Fairford in part because of the threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base and the aircraft, according to two U.S. officials. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.
Mystery death in Russian lab
U.S. officials are closely monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman died last week. Authorities say she worked at a lab that studied the plague. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
Caleb Flynn broke down in tears in court as his daughters’ victim impact statements were read aloud, as he continues to maintain his innocence. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.
3 takeaways from our new poll of Latino voters: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life in prison without parole for wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio pastor and "American Idol" contestant, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports on their children's response as Caleb Flynn maintained his innocence.
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the country’s largest in three decades
More than 1,000 people have been infected and nearly 200 have been hospitalized as the state struggles to contain the spread of the extremely infectious disease.
Cornell students protest handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault
Students at Cornell University are protesting on campus over the handling of the alleged 2024 sexual assault. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa spoke with a sophomore who is calling for the resignation of administrators.
Chicago woman shot 5 times by CBP officer files federal lawsuit
Attorneys for Marimar Martinez alleged a new analysis of the bullets’ trajectories shows Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum wasn’t in front of her vehicle and the last shot went through the rear passenger seat.
White House removes Politico from press pool for Trump’s trip to Nebraska
The administration took similar action last week against CNN. The cable news network, MS NOW and Politico sued after they were banned from the White House grounds.
Skylight Calendar, Frame and Buddy: Worth it?
From color-coded scheduling to screen-free morning routines, here’s an honest look at how Skylight’s Calendar, Frame and Buddy actually work for busy families.
Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life without parole in wife’s murder
The “American Idol” contestant and music pastor was found guilty last week in the shooting death of his wife in their Ohio home.
NFL suspends two referees for ‘unprofessional conduct’ toward players
Line judge Jeff Seeman will miss two games and referee Adrian Hill will miss one for altercations during Sunday’s games.
What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness
The death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.
DNA confirms body found in Texas creek is missing flight attendant
The roommate of 47-year-old Rana Nofal Soluri has already been charged in connection with the death.
Supreme Court hears arguments in climate change case seeking to hold companies liable
The Supreme Court began its new term by hearing arguments in a case seeking to hold energy companies liable for damages caused by climate change. NBC News' Gary Grumbach has details on the cases presented and potential implications.
Cyklar products look great on the bathroom counter, but are they actually effective? We tested them to find out
Cyklar is viral on social media, but is it worth the hefty price tag? Our NBC Selected editors tested its most popular products to find out what’s worth buying and skipping.
Walmart Deals is here — these are the 27+ best deals to shop now
Walmart Deals includes discounts on your favorite appliances, tech, home goods and more — here are the best deals to shop now.
These 9 travel pill cases will make you ditch the sandwich bags for good
These travel pill cases can help you keep prescription medications, vitamins and supplements organized and easy to access while at home or traveling.
Affording America: How a single mother in Chicago turned to gig work to survive
Jade Crossfrench is a single mother supporting three children with a day job selling insurance. But that isn't enough to provide for her family. For over a year she's been making extra money as a gig worker, doing DoorDash food deliveries around Chicago, often with her kids sitting in the back seat of the car.
As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them
An NBC News Decision Desk Poll found that 69% of respondents oppose building AI data centers in their areas, with 45% saying they “strongly oppose” the idea.
‘Fed up with a war they didn't want’: Midwestern voters air frustrations impacting the midterms
Senior National Politics Reporter Jonathan Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his conversations with frustrated voters on the ground in Iowa and Ohio ahead of the midterms in his Drive to Decision Day series.
Trump ‘doesn’t have a plan’ on Iran: Voters in key Pennsylvania district upset with handling of war
NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road for his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. Jon Allen starts his road trip in New Jersey’s 7th congressional district and Pennsylvania’s 7th and…