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BREAKING: Wall Street conman Bernie Madoff dies in federal prison at 82

Bernard Madoff, founder of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, leaves federal court in New York on March 10, 2009.

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Bernie Madoff, mastermind of largest Ponzi scheme in history, dies at 82

Once hailed as a Wall Street icon, the ex-Nasdaq chairman had bilked investors out of an estimated $65 billion at the time of his 2008 arrest.

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'I wish I had more time': Family mourns Daunte Wright's death

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

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Elections

Hundreds of CEOs, celebs, corporations unite to oppose 'discriminatory' voting legislation

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Congress

'Your dad was a hero': Biden, congressional leaders pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer

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White House

First lady Jill Biden to undergo 'procedure,' White House says

Joe Biden

Pelosi invites Biden to give first address to joint session of Congress on April 28

World

Biden's climate envoy John Kerry to hold talks with China

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Pelosi invites Biden to give first address to joint session of Congress on April 28

World

Biden's climate envoy John Kerry to hold talks with China

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Guns in America

How one sentence (and $5 billion) could reshape America's approach to gun violence

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Asian America

White women had already co-opted yoga. And then YouTube's algorithm kicked in.

Olga Krigman, the founder and owner of Offensive+Delightful Greeting Cards, in her Los Angles office.

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Business News

Paper Source requests $1 million in bonuses amid bankruptcy as vendors languish without pay

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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.

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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

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World

Biden, Putin discuss possible meeting amid Ukraine tensions

World

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

World

Police hunt rabbit thief after giant celebrity pet goes missing

World

William and Harry pay tribute to Philip for his service to the U.K., queen — and BBQ

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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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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OUT Pop Culture

Former 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Bernard Madoff, founder of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, leaves federal court in New York on March 10, 2009.

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U.S. news

Bernie Madoff, mastermind behind largest Ponzi scheme in history, dies at 82

People shop in Fiesta supermarket on Feb. 16, 2021, in Houston.

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Coronavirus

Most stimulus checks aren't going to travel and luxury goods, but groceries and rent

Elections

Hundreds of CEOs, celebs, corporations unite to oppose 'discriminatory' voting legislation

Business News

Coinbase's blockbuster debut is 'watershed' for crypto — but there are risks ahead

Elections

Hundreds of CEOs, celebs, corporations unite to oppose 'discriminatory' voting legislation

Business News

Coinbase's blockbuster debut is 'watershed' for crypto — but there are risks ahead

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

Image: A U.S. Army soldier prepares to administer Johnson & Johnson Janssen Covid-19 vaccines at a vaccination center at the Miami Dade College North Campus in North Miami on March 10, 2021.

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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

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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

Science News

Beast of five teeth: Scientists unearth skunk that walked among dinosaurs

BETTER

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Health & Wellness

Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson: Everything to know about the 3 COVID-19 vaccines

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Travel

What I wish I knew before staying in a hotel during the pandemic

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Groceries

Food prices are rising. Use these 6 expert tips to slash your grocery bill

Diet & Fitness

Meet Philly's triplet trainers — and try their 12-minute workout

Food

Check your freezer: USDA issues health alert for ground turkey due to salmonella risk

Diet & Fitness

Meet Philly's triplet trainers — and try their 12-minute workout

Food

Check your freezer: USDA issues health alert for ground turkey due to salmonella risk

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