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U.S. to sanction Russia, expel diplomats over 2020 interference, SolarWinds hack

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U.S. news

What happened to Bernie Madoff's family? Where Ruth Madoff and the others are now

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Opinion

I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Monday and took a selfie. Then things got weird.

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Democrats to introduce legislation to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive
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After George Floyd
Brooklyn Center mayor, a Liberian refugee, faces defining moment in Daunte Wright shooting
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Royal family shares new Prince Philip photos as U.K. prepares for funeral
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Psychedelic drug worked for depression as well as common antidepressant, small trial finds

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World

Blinken makes surprise visit to Afghanistan after Biden announces U.S. troop withdrawal

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Congress

House panel votes to advance bill on slavery reparations

Texas State Capitol

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OUT Health and Wellness

Texas bill could send parents to prison for providing gender-affirming care

White House

Biden's rejection of Whitmer's vaccine pleas puts both in fragile positions, experts say

Congress

Capitol Police watchdog set to testify about failings on Jan. 6

White House

Biden's rejection of Whitmer's vaccine pleas puts both in fragile positions, experts say

Congress

Capitol Police watchdog set to testify about failings on Jan. 6

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

A key component of J&J vaccine could explain link to extremely rare blood clots

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Business News

Office landlords don't take return to work for granted

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Coronavirus

'Red' states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations

U.S. news

Global suicide rates did not increase at the beginning of the pandemic, study finds

Coronavirus

Real-life Professor Snape goes viral for leading Covid-19 vaccine study

U.S. news

Global suicide rates did not increase at the beginning of the pandemic, study finds

Coronavirus

Real-life Professor Snape goes viral for leading Covid-19 vaccine study

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World

After death of Prince Philip, royals brace for the perils of succession

Inside Instagram's Master Class For Future Tech Tycoons

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Social Media

Child safety groups ask Facebook to scrap plans for Instagram for kids

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Majority of emoji users want more inclusive representation, survey finds

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Plan Your Vaccine

Everything you need to know about getting a Covid-19 vaccination

NBC News has designed a tool that tells you everything you need to know about getting a Covid-19 shot, based on your unique situation. Plan your own vaccine — or help a loved one.

World News

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Ukraine Crisis

Russia is massing troops near Ukraine border, sending shivers of unease through the West

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National Security

China, other countries now top U.S. intel's global threat list, not terrorist groups

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World

Iran says it will enrich uranium to highest level ever after Natanz attack

World

Biden, Putin discuss possible meeting amid Ukraine tensions

World

Japan decides to release Fukushima water into sea, angering fishermen and residents

World

Huge ship that blocked Suez Canal stuck again as Egypt demands $900 million compensation

NBC THINK SPECIAL: What to keep post-pandemic

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Opinion

What I learned about myself taking short Covid walks — even when I didn't want to

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Opinion

I moved in with my mom during the pandemic and realized I'd looked at success all wrong

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Opinion

Let's keep every outdoor dining option post-Covid. It's time restaurant culture evolved.

Opinion

I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

Opinion

Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

Opinion

I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

Opinion

Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

Federal health agencies recommend pause of J&J vaccine after 'extremely rare' blood clots

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Coronavirus

Michigan governor urges halt of high school classes, youth sports

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U.S. news

Coney Island attractions reopen after losing year to virus

Coronavirus

Pfizer requests FDA clearance for vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15

Latino

Cuba says it's 'betting it safe' with its own Covid vaccine

Coronavirus

Pfizer requests FDA clearance for vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15

Latino

Cuba says it's 'betting it safe' with its own Covid vaccine

Business, Tech & Media

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Tech News

Jeff Bezos says Amazon needs to do a better job for employees in final shareholder letter

Inside Instagram's Master Class For Future Tech Tycoons

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Social Media

Child safety groups ask Facebook to scrap plans for Instagram for kids

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NBCBLK

Majority of emoji users want more inclusive representation, survey finds

Tech News

Instagram launches test where users can choose to see — or not see — likes

Business News

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase valued at close to $86 billion in its Nasdaq debut

Tech News

Instagram launches test where users can choose to see — or not see — likes

Business News

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase valued at close to $86 billion in its Nasdaq debut

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Science

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Space

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches and lands rocket New Shepard

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Latino

Liftoff for Bronx Latino students' names carried into space on NASA Mars rover

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Science News

Vaccinations were already leveling off. Experts fear J&J pause is bad news at a crucial time.

Marcos Bostho receives a Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccination on April 7, 2021, in Elgin, Ill.

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Coronavirus

What to do if you got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

World

Japan decides to release Fukushima water into sea, angering fishermen and residents

Science News

U.K. variant isn't linked to more severe disease or death, study finds

Space

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

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Mind & Body

6 tips for reconnecting with friends you haven't seen during the pandemic

How going green is good for your mental health

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Health

Why going green can have a positive impact on your mental health

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On the Money TODAY

Why you might be 'comfort shopping' during the pandemic — and how to stop

Women's Health

Is your at-home spin addiction causing UTIs or yeast infections? Experts discuss

Diet & Fitness

Want to lose weight? Drop 10 pounds with this healthy meal plan

Women's Health

Is your at-home spin addiction causing UTIs or yeast infections? Experts discuss

Diet & Fitness

Want to lose weight? Drop 10 pounds with this healthy meal plan

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