By Rob Wile Price growth sped up unexpectedly in January, posing an early challenge to President Donald Trump's economic agenda. Inflation for so-called core items, which exclude volatile food and energy prices, climbed 3.3% over the past 12 months, the Bureau…
By Rob Wile The U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than economists expected, but the unemployment rate inched down to 4% from 4.1%, beating forecasts. Forecasters surveyed by Dow Jones had anticipated 169,000 payroll gains in January, after a surprisingly large 256,000…
By Dareh Gregorian President Donald Trump, speaking at a White House news conference Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that the U.S. would seek ownership of the war-torn Gaza Strip after saying Palestinians have no choice but to leave their…
By Phil Helsel, Abigail Williams and Vaughn Hillyard The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Tuesday night that almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave this week. The move was announced on the organization’s website after days of attacks by the Trump…
By Yamiche Alcindor and Alexandra Marquez The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans told NBC News. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally abolish a federal agency without the approval of Congress.…
By David K. Li and Austin Mullen Singer Marianne Faithfull, one of the most prominent female voices of the British Invasion, died Thursday in London, her spokesperson said. The “As Tears Go By” singer was 78. "It is with deep sadness that we announce…
By Marlene Lenthang Despite a mammoth search-and-rescue operation, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said during a press conference early Thursday that there were not believed to be any survivors from the midair collision over the Potomac River. “We are now at a…
By Max Taylor and Henry Austin LONDON — Prince Harry and his legal team thrashed out a last-minute deal with Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group on Wednesday to settle claims of widespread wrongdoing at the publisher. The prince received a “full apology” but fell short of his…
By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON — With just hours remaining in office, President Joe Biden issued a slew of pardons Monday morning to preemptively protect people President-elect Donald Trump had threatened. Biden pardoned former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, Dr.…
By Kevin Collier and Ben Goggin TikTok said Sunday that it would be restoring service to U.S. users after blocking it the evening before. In a statement, TikTok said its video platform was coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump…
By NBC News An NBC News crew has witnessed Israeli hostages being transferred into Red Cross custody as part of a long-awaited ceasefiredeal that came after 15 months of near-constant war and the deaths of some 46,800 Palestinians and more…
By Amanda Terkel and Kristen Welker WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is moving indoors to the Capitol rotunda, because of a frigid weather forecast in the nation's capital Monday, the president-elect announced on social media Friday. Inauguration Day is often cold, but Monday…
By Lawrence Hurley and Kat Tenbarge WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a blow to TikTok by upholding a law that could potentially lead to the video-sharing social media platform being banned in the United States. The justices rejected a free speech challenge filed…
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Ozempic — the blockbuster diabetes drug that’s also used for weight loss. The drug has faced public backlash over its high price,…
By David K. Li Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into an decades-long stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died on Thursday, officials said. He was 90. "We are heartbroken…
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals. The dye is…
By Adam Reiss and Dareh Gregorian The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday sentenced the president-elect to an “unconditional discharge,” meaning he is now a convicted felon in the eyes of New York state law but will face…
By Lawrence Hurley President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to block criminal proceedings in his hush money case in New York, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday. The court has asked New York prosecutors to respond to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. A collection of hardline Republicans convened in the back of…
By Katherine Doyle Former President Jimmy Carter’s official state funeral will be held Jan. 9, the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for the former…
By Marlene Lenthang and Jay Blackman The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights the morning of Christmas Eve, as the airline said a "technical issue" was affecting flights. The FAA said the ground stop was…
By Adam Reiss and David K. Li Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to New York state charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as his defense complained about police parading him in “perp walks” that are “perfectly choreographed, utterly political.” Mangione wore a…
By Garrett Haake, Rebecca Shabad and Sahil Kapur President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling, a day after he came out against a deal reached by congressional lawmakers to fund the government before a shutdown occurs. In a phone…
By Alexandra Marquez and Kyle Stewart Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was injured and admitted to the hospital in Luxembourg while on a congressional delegation trip to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a Pelosi spokesperson said. "Speaker…
By Minyvonne Burke, David K. Li and Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in what police said appears to be a "premeditated, preplanned targeted attack" outside the New York Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. Brian Thompson, 50,…
By Evan Bush The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for patients seeking to treat obesity. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration on Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to…
By Ryan J. Reilly and Ken Dilanian WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to drop all four felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in connection with his effort to overturn his 2020 presidential election in the lead-up to the…
By Daniella Silva The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a case that became a flashpoint in the immigration debate earlier this year ahead of the presidential election. Jose Antonio Ibarra,…
By Patrick Smith Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull. The company said in a stock market statement that it had secured a…
By Marlene Lenthang Actor Dave Coulier, who played Uncle Joey on the beloved sitcom "Full House," has been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, he said Wednesday. "Five weeks ago I was diagnosed with stage three non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. And in that time,…
By Garrett Haake and Rebecca Shabad President-elect Donald Trump has tapped House Republican Conference chair and longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, a Trump transition official confirmed to NBC News on Monday. Stefanik is Trump's…
By Monica Alba, Yamiche Alcindor and Rebecca Shabad Vice President Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide. Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president…
By Daniel Arkin Quincy Jones, a maestro of American music and a titan of the entertainment industry who influenced nearly every popular genre, produced landmark albums and earned 80 Grammy Award nominations, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 91. Jones "passed…
By Marlene Lenthang Police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Walmart employee who was found dead in the store’s walk-in oven on Saturday in Canada. Halifax Regional Police in the province of Nova Scotia, were called to the Walmart at…
By Jane C. Timm The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that convicted felons who served their sentences are allowed to vote, after the state's top election official sought to keep them from casting ballots ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Nebraska has…
By Corky Siemaszko Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy, to assassins' bullets, and who channeled her grief into raising her 11 children and lifetime of public service, died Thursday. She was 96.…
By Daniella Silva The Hillsborough County sheriff’s office said this morning it was out cutting trees to reopen some of the roadways following the peak of the storm in the area. “There are downed power lines and trees everywhere,” Sheriff…
By Daniel Arkin Hoda Kotb, a beloved mainstay of NBC News' "TODAY" for nearly two decades, announced on Thursday that she will step down from the network's flagship morning show after six years as co-anchor. She said she made the decision after…
By David K. Li and Janhvi Bhojwani NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre said he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's, a stunning disclosure made to Congress on Tuesday while testifying about his potential misuse of taxpayer money. Farve, appearing before the House Ways and Means…
By Marlene Lenthang The man charged in connection with an apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Florida this month dropped off a box at a person’s home that included a letter that declared, "This was an assassination attempt," a new court document…
By Yuliya Talmazan Israel carried out what it said was a "targeted strike" on the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday after Hezbollah unleashed an intense barrage of fire across the border following a wave of stunning attacks targeting the group's communication devices. The prospect of an…
By Patrick Smith Tito Jackson, an original member of the hit-making pop group the Jackson 5, has died, his family confirmed Monday. He was 70. NBC Los Angeles spoke to a family member who confirmed the death. His sons also posted the news to…
By Ryan J. Reilly WASHINGTON — The very first rioter to breach the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison on Tuesday after telling a judge that he still believes Donald…
By Deon J. Hampton Phil Donahue — an innovative TV host who rose to fame in the late 1960s after being the first person to interact with a studio audience and bring new ideas into American living rooms — died on Sunday, his…
Simone Biles holds off Brazil's Rebeca Andrade in all-around, becomes oldest Olympic women's gymnastics champ since 1952. Suni Lee takes home the bronze. Biles’ win makes history — she is the only American gymnast to win gold in the all-around…
A Florida man fought off a black bear and managed to save his dogs. The video was shot by a doorbell camera at a home in Daytona Beach. It shows the…
President Biden says free masks and tests to deal with the current COVID surge are on the horizon for all Americans. Biden teased a plan to…
A much-feted, mine-detecting rat in Cambodia, who received a prestigious award for his life-saving duty, has died in retirement, the charity he had worked for has announced. Magawa, an African…
Two winning tickets were sold for Wednesday's $632 million jackpot in the Powerball drawing. One ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Sacramento, California, while the other was sold…
The oldest World War II veteran has died today at the age of 112. Lawrence Brooks had just celebrated his birthday in September. He was born in Norwood, Louisiana in 1909 as…
