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2020 Election

Is America ready for an 80-year-old commander in chief?

The age issue hits close to home for Biden, 76, whose shaky debate performances have raised questions.

Jimmy Carter says there should be an 'age limit' on presidency

Exclusive

Ex-Florida police chief: Epstein likely tipped off during 2005 child sex probe

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Analysis

Deny, divert, discredit: Trump turns to his scandal playbook once again

Top Stories

Latest Stories

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Made in Cambodia

How women in poverty are supplying America's market for hair

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middle east tensions

U.S. to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia after oil site attacks

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israeli election

How Netanyahu's campaign against Israel's Arab citizens backfired

Guns in America

2 dead, several injured in shooting at crowded South Carolina bar

U.S. news

Reward upped to $35K in search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Alavez

Opinion

Bernie Sanders' climate plan is radical and expensive — which is why it could work

U.S. news

Meghan McCain storms off 'The View' after sparring over Trump whistleblower

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resisting the discourse

How Barstool Sports focused on 'manliness' to uphold its values

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2020 Election

Next one out? Booker memo warns he may not be in 2020 race 'much longer'

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Sports

Irish Spring? Sorry no, Georgia store says ahead of Notre Dame game

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Culture Matters

Farm Aid was inspired by a farm crisis. Now in its 34th year, it faces another one.

OUT Life and Style

Homophobia, misogyny still problematic in world of dance, performers say

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Opinion

The Gen Xers on 'Friends' ruined the real world for millennials

From the Archives: ‘Friends’ stars on their surprising success

Real-life Atlantis

Lost continent found under Europe is revealing Earth's missing history

Research has turned up lost continents buried beneath Europe and in the Pacific Ocean, and there may be more.

Politics News

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Immigration

Trump admin says migrants passing through El Salvador must seek asylum there before asking U.S.

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2020 Candidates

Biden flubs transgender advocacy as candidates tout their pride at LGBTQ forum

Election security

Hack of voters' confidence in elections may be biggest threat to 2020, security experts say

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Donald Trump

Judge orders Trump to answer questions under oath in protesters' case

Guns in America

Department of Homeland Security strategy adds white supremacy to list of threats

2020 election

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio drops presidential bid

Trump Effect

Pentagon fights White House efforts to slash the number of refugees allowed in the U.S

U.S. News

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Weather

Fifth death in Texas following flooding caused by remnants of Imelda

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U.S. news

Three Mile Island, site of 1979 nuclear meltdown, shuts down for good

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1927-2019

Barron Hilton, hotelier and founding owner of LA Chargers, dies at 91

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U.S. news

Four dead after tour bus crashes in Utah, police say

U.S. news

Vallejo police have grappled with force complaints. Now comes a wave of fresh lawsuits.

Culture Matters

Suzanne Whang, 'House Hunters' host, dies at 56

U.S. news

SUV drives through mall in suburban Chicago; one in custody

Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle

special report

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

Think

Sharply argued analysis & opinion

World News

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Climate strike

Millions take to streets in youth-led rally for climate change action

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World

This Syrian camp shows the fight against ISIS isn't over

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World

Amid blackface uproar, Justin Trudeau announces plan to ban assault rifles

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israeli election

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

World

North Korea welcomes 'new method' from U.S. in nuclear talks

World

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

World

Can Justin Trudeau survive the blackface scandal?

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Climate in Crisis

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

Business, Tech & Media

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Economy

Trump lifts some tariffs, in sign trade war is inflicting harm on U.S. economy

Video Games

High school gamers are scoring college scholarships. But can esports make varsity?

Everyday people

How a massive picture database sparked a debate about AI and bias

Tech News

iPhone's latest software update is a broadside in Apple's privacy war with other tech giants

Auto industry reacts

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

Tech News

iPhone's latest software update is a broadside in Apple's privacy war with other tech giants

Auto industry reacts

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

#NBCLatino20

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Latino 20

Meet the Latinos proving 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

Illustration by Aaron Fernandez for NBC News

Latino 20

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

Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Cristina Martinez — Chef with a mission

Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Cierra Ramirez — Breaking Hollywood barriers

Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Cristina Martinez — Chef with a mission

Latino 20

#NBCLatino20: Cierra Ramirez — Breaking Hollywood barriers

Health News

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Vaping

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid outbreak of vaping illnesses

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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

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Science News

10 Visions of the Future: Robot planes and a sky-high pool

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Environment

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

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

Science

Pinky bone DNA yields first portrait of extinct human relative

Space

We keep looking for space aliens. Are they looking for us?

Science

Pinky bone DNA yields first portrait of extinct human relative

Space

We keep looking for space aliens. Are they looking for us?

Better

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One Small Thing

Flying with kids? Use this pre-flight checklist to stay sane

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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

What makes a great obituary? Embracing the beauty of the truth

Diet & Fitness

Should you try a meal delivery kit? A dietitian weighs in

One Small Thing

What makes a great obituary? Embracing the beauty of the truth

Diet & Fitness

Should you try a meal delivery kit? A dietitian weighs in

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