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Investigations

Trump communication reportedly at center of whistleblower complaint

The complaint the administration is withholding from Congress was filed by an intelligence officer after a phone call the president had, according to a former official.

World

Justin Trudeau darkened face for 'Aladdin' costume in 2001 photo

Trudeau apologizes for darkened face photo: ‘It was something racist to do’

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Middle East tensions

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

Trump says he told Mnuchin to 'substantially increase' sanctions on Iran

Top Stories

Latest Stories

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'aerial phenomena'

Yep, those are UFOs, Navy says about 3 videos of strange sightings

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politics

John Bolton criticizes Trump foreign policy in closed-door speech

Opinion

Anti-abortion advocates don't want you to know the true cost of banning it

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Military

Pentagon says visits to Trump's Scotland resort cost nearly $200,000

israeli election

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

Health news

Cases of deadly mosquito virus reach 10-year high

One Small Thing

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

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immiration

Trump's border visit draws few spectators, for or against his wall

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Guns in America

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

Justice Department circulating proposal to expand background checks

U.S. news

American Airlines mechanic who allegedly sabotaged plane has ISIS ties, prosecutor says

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Vaping

CBS, WarnerMedia, Viacom ban e-cigarette advertisements

Culture Matters

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

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Tech News

Instagram cracks down on posts touting 'miraculous' weight loss

Tech News

Online dating site bans users from posting photos with face filters

Politics News

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Economy

Fed slices interest rates for second time since the 2008 recession

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trump administration

Trump names hostage negotiator as new national security adviser

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Climate in Crisis

Greta Thunberg tells Congress: 'Unite behind the science'

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Climate in Crisis

Trump axes California's right to set own auto emissions standards

Trump Effect

Rep. Ilhan Omar says Trump tweet 'spread lies that put my life at risk'

Donald Trump

Trump: 'Dummy' O'Rourke's assault weapons pledge is making it harder to get a guns deal

ANALYSIS

Corey Lewandowski pumps life into Trump obstruction story

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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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U.S. news

Tensions and tempers rise on the picket lines as General Motors strike enters day three

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U.S. news

Felipe Vazquez booked for juvenile sex crimes

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U.S. news

Judge barred for post of noose with 'Make America Great Again'

U.S. news

3-year-old found on N.Y. porch while parents from Florida are missing

U.S. news

A teen was fatally stabbed as dozens watched, some rolling video

OUT News

Merriam-Webster adds nonbinary 'they' pronoun to dictionary

Think

Sharply argued analysis & opinion

World News

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World

Netanyahu appears to fall short of a governing majority

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World

Pompeo calls Saudi oil field attack an 'act of war'

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World

Hope for Iceland's melting glaciers as scientists bury carbon

World

Taliban car bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

World

Justin Trudeau darkened face for 'Aladdin' costume in 2001 photo

World

Taliban car bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

World

Justin Trudeau darkened face for 'Aladdin' costume in 2001 photo

Business, Tech & Media

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News

NBC names its new streaming service 'Peacock'

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U.S. news

No, teens on TikTok are not super gluing their lips

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Tech News

Smart TVs, smart-home devices found to be leaking sensitive user data

Economy

Fed slices interest rates for second time since the 2008 recession

Tech News

Plenty of Fish bans users from posting photos with face filters

Economy

Fed slices interest rates for second time since the 2008 recession

Tech News

Plenty of Fish bans users from posting photos with face filters

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

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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

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Vaping

CBS, WarnerMedia, Viacom ban e-cigarette advertisements

Nightly News

Michigan officials confirm another fatality from mosquito-borne disease

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Vaping

Teen e-cigarette use has doubled within past two years

Heart Health

Drug maker stops distribution of popular heartburn drug

Heart Health

Will combo pill catch on in U.S. to prevent heart attacks?

Heart Health

Drug maker stops distribution of popular heartburn drug

Heart Health

Will combo pill catch on in U.S. to prevent heart attacks?

Better

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One Small Thing

Am I mourning Ric Ocasek? Or my youth?

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One Small Thing

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

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One Small Thing

Focusing on food he likes, not what he limits, helped this man lose 70 pounds

Modern Ruhles

Men sound off on #MeToo: 'I definitely look back and cringe'

better

Almost every successful person has failed. Here's why it matters.

Modern Ruhles

Men sound off on #MeToo: 'I definitely look back and cringe'

better

Almost every successful person has failed. Here's why it matters.

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