NBC News - Breaking News & Top Stories - Latest World, US & Local News | NBC News

Search and rescue teams, often made up of volunteers, search for human remains among the debris of burned down homes on Nov. 16, 2018 in Paradise, California.

Brock Stoneham / NBC News

'total destruction'

Volunteers dread what they may find searching for the missing in the ashes of Northern California

The number of people killed in California’s deadliest wildfire rose Saturday to 76, while the number of names on a list of people unaccounted for grew to 1,276.

Image: Playas de Tijuana

Pedro Pardo / AFP - Getty Images

Immigration

Asylum seekers — once welcomed in Mexico — met with fear, disdain in Tijuana

The border city welcomed Haitian refugees two years ago, but the latest migrant caravan is unpopular with the mayor and some residents.

Top Stories

Latest Stories

In this image made from video, Kate McKinnon plays Laura Ingraham on "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, Nov. 17., 2018.

TV

'SNL' parodies Fox News trying to explain away blue midterm wave

'very bad situation'

Trump says final report on Khashoggi killing expected in a few days

Image: Andrew Gillum concedes defeat in the race for the Governorship of Florida

Dan Anderson / EPA

Midterms 2018

Gillum officially concedes Florida governor race, congratulates DeSantis

Sports

King of the North will be decided on Sunday Night Football

The NFC North lead is on the line in Week 11 as the Vikings travel to face the Bears.

Cities Beat Back Silicon Valley's Great Scooter Boom Of 2018

David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

Tech & Media

'I've seen a lot of tears' — Electric scooter invasion generates safety concerns

Startups as well as hospitals and governments are grappling with questions about safety — particularly helmet use.

Joe Biden on Monday, November 13, 2017

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

Pets

Joe Biden adopts adorable rescue dog named Major — see the photos

holiday gifts

What you're giving away with those home DNA tests

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Apple Pie Crumble

One Small Thing

Healthier sides and desserts for your Thanksgiving table

Image: German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Sean Gallup / Getty Images

World

Europe's populists celebrated Merkel's exit. But they might miss her.

Peter Ellenstein

Dania Maxwell / for NBC News

the modern family

From sperm donor to 'Dad': When strangers with shared DNA become a family

Editors' Picks

gallery

The Week in Pictures: Trump's visit to Paris, season's first snowstorm and more

Image: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

Michael Reynolds / EPA

Analysis

Do Democrats really want to stop Nancy Pelosi from becoming speaker?

On May 11, 2017, FBI Agent Mark Hastbacka and Nashua Police Detective Joseph Rousseau brought Dana Lawrence in for questioning. Lawrence was still going by the alias Genna Kaplan at the time.

Nashua Police Department

'she was a ghost'

Serial con artist swindled victims and abandoned her children for decades

TOP VIDEO

Trump before California visit: 'We will be talking about forest management'

01:27

Trump before California visit: 'We will be talking about forest management'Trump before California visit: 'We will be talking about forest manage...Trump before California visit: 'We will be talking about forest management'

01:27

Saudi crown prince ordered killing of Khashoggi, CIA concludesSaudi crown prince ordered killing of Khashoggi, CIA concludesSaudi crown prince ordered killing of Khashoggi, CIA concludes

02:12

Matt Whitaker faces challenge in Supreme CourtMatt Whitaker faces challenge in Supreme CourtMatt Whitaker faces challenge in Supreme Court

01:05

As Florida recount deadline looms, Nelson’s chances of victory dwindleAs Florida recount deadline looms, Nelson’s chances of victory dwindleAs Florida recount deadline looms, Nelson’s chances of victory dwindle

02:01

Why comedian Robin Tran says comedy saved her lifeWhy comedian Robin Tran says comedy saved her lifeWhy comedian Robin Tran says comedy saved her life

06:03

Politics

Sports

U.S. News

Top news from around the country

Business, Tech & Media

Think

Sharply argued analysis & opinion

World

Better

Simple ways to change your life at work and at home.

Mach

How science and technology are transforming our lives.

Health

unknown

Local news around you

We apologize, we were unable to find your local news. Please try another location.

See local affiliates

In Focus