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Weather

Imelda slams southeast Texas, killing one amid flash floods

As much as 40 inches of rain could fall in the region by Friday. Crews rescued more than 1,000 people in the Houston area because of rising waters, officials said.

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White House

Schiff: Trump or 'people around him' likely behind effort to keep whistleblower details from Congress

Trump denies 'inappropriate' talk with foreign leader after whistleblower complaint

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Tech News

Apple's privacy battle against rival tech giants is coming to your home screen

Top Stories

Latest Stories

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World

Can Justin Trudeau survive the blackface scandal? Canadian political experts weigh in

Trudeau admits to blackface after three instances emerge, won't rule out more

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Climate in Crisis

Green new ride: 2020ers race toward an electric car future, but Trump has other ideas

2020 candidates share plans to combat climate change in MSNBC forum

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special report

The doctor's diagnosis: Child abuse. It wasn't, but CPS took the baby anyway.

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Data Graphics

A hint about Earth’s unstable climate lurks in the heat of the night

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israeli election

After falling short in Israel's election, Netanyahu set to confront his legal fate

Tiffany O. Sawyer

Midair Scare

Delta flight descends nearly 30,000 feet in minutes

U.S. News

Topless women win big as Colorado city drops ban

Guns in America

Colt will stop making AR-15s for civilian sale, says there's already plenty on market

middle east tensions

Iran's top diplomat promises 'all-out war' in event of U.S. strike

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Education

A looming teacher strike in Chicago is about far more than just salaries

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U.S. news

Christian activist group demands criminal probe of Jerry Falwell Jr.

mach

NASA took tree seeds into space nearly 50 years ago. Here's what happened.

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Environment

U.S., Canada lost 3 billion birds since 1970. Scientists say 'nature is unraveling.'

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Vaping

Missouri man is eighth vaping death

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Climate in Crisis

Blast the A/C? Throw out half your lunch? Share your Climate Confession

U.S. News

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Latino

Amid government mess, Hurricane Maria survivors lack access to aid

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'aerial phenomena'

Navy confirms UFO sightings — but calls them by another name

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Culture Matters

One dead, several injured after bus carrying singer Josh Turner's road crew crashes

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U.S. news

Michelle Carter, convicted in texting suicide case, seeks early release from prison

Guns in America

This report tallied the human and economic toll of U.S. gun violence. The cost is staggering.

NBCBLK

Referee who forced N.J. high school wrestler to cut dreadlocks gets suspension

Latino

Most low-income Latino parents work. They need support in other ways, study finds.

Think

Sharply argued analysis & opinion

World News

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World

Iranian foreign minister promises 'all-out war' in event of U.S. strike

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Middle East tensions

Pompeo calls attack on Saudi oil sites 'act of war' as Trump increases sanctions on Iran

Oded Balilty / AP file

World

Netanyahu cancels trip to U.N. as he appears to fall short in Israel elections

World

Taliban car bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

World

Belgian F-16 fighter jet crashes in France, pilot hits power line

World

Taliban car bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

World

Belgian F-16 fighter jet crashes in France, pilot hits power line

Business, Tech & Media

Technology

Everyday people: How a massive picture database sparked a discussion about AI and bias

Karen Bleier / AFP / Getty Images file

Guns in America

Colt will stop making AR-15s for civilian sale, says there's already plenty on market

Chelsea Stahl / NBC News

Tech News

Apple's privacy battle against rival tech giants is coming to your home screen

Sports

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault allegations

Autos

Trump's new fuel economy rules won't lead to 'cleaner and safer' cars, say industry experts

Sports

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault allegations

Autos

Trump's new fuel economy rules won't lead to 'cleaner and safer' cars, say industry experts

Celebrities, young activists, CEOs and more make up #NBCLatino20

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Latino 20

Meet the Latinos who are using their voice and talent to show America’s strength lies in diversity

Illustration by Aaron Fernandez for NBC News / Photo by Emanuel Hahn

Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Elizabeth Acevedo — The literary light

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Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Mark Hugo Lopez — The facts-based Latino expert

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Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Cristina Martinez — Chef with a mission

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Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Cierra Ramirez — Breaking Hollywood barriers

Health News

Nightly News

Eighth death linked to vaping in the U.S. amid growing epidemic

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Vaping

Missouri man is eighth vaping death

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U.S. news

An OB-GYN shortage is most likely in these cities, survey finds

Health news

U.S. to spend $3 million to find out if CBD can relieve pain

Vaping

CBS, WarnerMedia, Viacom ban e-cigarette advertisements

Health news

U.S. to spend $3 million to find out if CBD can relieve pain

Vaping

CBS, WarnerMedia, Viacom ban e-cigarette advertisements

Better

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One Small Thing

How to fly with kids ... without losing it

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One Small Thing

Practical ways to tackle climate change, starting in your kitchen

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Diet & Fitness

How sore is too sore? Here are some signs you're working out too hard

One Small Thing

Sitting in a noisy, open office space? Here's how to stay focused

One Small Thing

Am I mourning Ric Ocasek? Or my youth?

One Small Thing

Sitting in a noisy, open office space? Here's how to stay focused

One Small Thing

Am I mourning Ric Ocasek? Or my youth?

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