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The new strain, classified by the WHO as a "variant of concern," is blamed for a surge of cases in South Africa and has sparked fears over its high number of mutations.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., apologized after video surfaced of her making anti-Muslim remarks about her colleague Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports on Omar’s response to the comments. 

The royalty rate of 12.5 percent has been in place since 1920.

“Sad she thinks bigotry gets her clout," Omar said on Twitter after a video Boebert emerged.

Five U.S. lawmakers met with government officials in Taiwan despite warnings from Beijing as tensions between China and the democratic island continue to rise. NBC News' Josh Lederman reports.

'When news of our trip broke yesterday, my office received a blunt message from the Chinese Embassy, telling me to call off the trip,' Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin said.

President Biden gathered with relatives in Nantucket for Thanksgiving, a tradition for the family. The president spoke to all six military branches, recorded a video message to the nation and surprised TODAY’s Al Roker by calling during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

They're juggling finals and extracurriculars with special legislative sessions and injecting an unusual level of youth engagement into a typically wonky insiders' political routine.

An NBC News investigation in September reported concerns from nearly two dozen 9/11 first responders and survivors.

Director William Burns raised the issue during a visit to Moscow this month while he was speaking to top Russian intelligence officials, sources said.

An appeals court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case next week.