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U.S. Heat wave

At least 3 people die due to scorching weather

In Maryland, where at least two deaths are attributed to the heat wave, the governor reminded people "of the impact of this severe weather on their health and wellness."

In a heat wave, who lives and dies often depends on race and class

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Iran tensions

Iran releases video of masked commandos rappelling onto seized British oil tanker

Trump admin weighs new Iran policy that could kill nuclear deal for good
Opinion
The Navy's littoral combat ship to fight Iran took $30b and 16 years. Too bad it doesn't work.

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World

'Democracy is in danger': Fears of right-wing extremism grow in Germany

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Black Georgia lawmaker says white man told her to 'go back' where she came from

Movies

'Avengers: Endgame' passes 'Avatar' to become biggest movie ever

Nightly News

Does Huawei’s 5G pose a national security threat?

U.S. news

Hundreds protest plan to detain migrant children at former internment camp

2020 Candidates

Latino votes could swing the Democratic primary. And the candidates know it.

Good Cents

The unique budgeting system that helped this single mom pay off $77,000 in debt

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World

24-year-old U.S. woman, Australian boyfriend killed on Canada road trip

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Culture Matters

Sweden warns Trump rapper ASAP Rocky won't get special treatment

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Trump Effect

NBC News poll of the South: Support for Trump grows, residents see race relations improving

GOP vote on Trump's comments was an effort to absolve him, and themselves, on racism

Week in Pictures

A flying soldier and catastrophic flooding in Louisiana

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Original recorded footage of the moon landing found

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analysis

How Trump could lose by 5 million votes and still win in 2020

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'The people have spoken'

U.S. elected officials join protesters in calling for Puerto Rico governor to resign

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White House

Trump rebuffs Tehran's claim that U.S. did not destroy Iranian drone

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ANALYSIS

'Send her back!' chant blew the cover off Trump's conflation of race and country

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politics

House Dems demand answers from Hope Hicks over 'apparent inconsistencies' in testimony

congress

Mueller hearings to highlight 'shocking evidence of criminal misconduct' by Trump, Dems say

Aspen Security Forum

U.S. spy chief creates a new head of election security for intelligence agencies

Stormy Daniels saga

FBI believed Trump was closely involved in hush-money scheme, unsealed documents show

U.S. News

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Hundreds protest plan to detain migrant children at former internment camp

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U.S. news

3 members of white supremacist group sentenced for violence at rallies

Health news

Utah woman bled to death into a garbage can during botched heart surgery, lawsuit says

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U.S. news

Murderer released after being deemed too old to kill again, kills again

U.S. news

U.S. citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper and training fighters in Syria

Sports

NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son

U.S. news

Man scales 19-story Philadelphia high-rise during fire

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World News

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The U.S. is eager to end its longest war. Is the Taliban ready to change?

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Vatican mystery

Bones recovered in bid to solve 1983 cold case of missing girl

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Mideast

U.S. military has begun reoccupying Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia

World

Series of attacks fuel fears right-wing extremism is growing in Germany

Trump Effect

Merkel expresses 'solidarity' with liberal congresswomen attacked by Trump

National Security

Iran's Zarif says Saudi Arabia, not Iran, is to blame for Middle East instability

Business, Tech & Media

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Tech News

Hiding in plain sight: Behind Instagram's black market for counterfeit cash

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Culture Matters

'Game of Thrones' cast talks divisive finale, water bottles

analysis

Now the hard part: Why Netflix's toughest days are still ahead

Internet

As Area 51 raid becomes a joke, the U.S. Air Force issues a real warning

Culture Matters

Viral app makes you look wise beyond your years — but privacy experts urge caution

Consumer

The next World Cup? Fortnite. Here's everything you need to know

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NBCBLK

Black Georgia lawmaker says white man told her to 'go back' where she came from

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OUT News

Texas governor signs 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill

United We Dream

U.S. news

Hundreds protest plan to detain migrant children at former internment camp

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2020 Candidates

Latino votes could swing the Democratic primary. And the candidates know it.

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Danai Gurira, who plays the beloved Michonne on 'The Walking Dead,' leaving show

OUT Politics and Policy

Gay lawmaker says his congressional run against 'homophobe' is personal

Latino

Can sex education make a difference amid El Salvador's violence, conservatism?

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Relationships

Kittenfishing: The dating trend you're probably (slightly) guilty of

The online dating strategy is characterized by using little white lies — like misrepresenting your height, age or interests — to hook a potential date.

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Science

Earth's core has been leaking for 2.5 billion years and geologists don't know why

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Apollo 11’s small step and the next giant leap for human spaceflight

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Space

Buzz Aldrin says moon landing was chance to prove 'America's can-do spirit'

In Focus

From Armstrong to Cernan: The 12 men who walked on the moon

Space

#MyMoonshot: Everyone has a goal to change the world, big or small. We want to hear yours.

In Focus

From Armstrong to Cernan: The 12 men who walked on the moon

Space

#MyMoonshot: Everyone has a goal to change the world, big or small. We want to hear yours.

Health News

Nightly News

Concerns over health as heat wave hits much of U.S.

Health news

Utah woman bled to death into a garbage can during botched heart surgery, lawsuit says

Nightly News

Growing number of pregnant women using marijuana

Aging

A nursing home chain collapses amid allegations of poor care, unpaid bills

Health news

3 stages of heat stroke you need to know

Aging

A nursing home chain collapses amid allegations of poor care, unpaid bills

Health news

3 stages of heat stroke you need to know

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