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Aircraft associated with military crashes in Las Vegas valley

The Nellis Air Force Base said that it was aware of the incident involving an aircraft "associated" with the base in a tweet.
Image: Police investigate the crash scene of a military aircraft in Nevada.
Image: Police investigate the crash scene of a military aircraft in Nevada.
1h ago

Current and former Texas constable's deputies file lawsuit alleging abuse from commanding officers

The lawsuit alleges that “prostitution stings soon grew into a booze-fueled playground for sexual exploitation."
1h ago

Rhode Island's Nellie Gorbea becomes first Latina in New England to run for governor

"I am the only candidate who's actually transformed an agency of government, and that's something that nobody else has done."
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea before giving the oath of office to the State Representatives at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, R.I., on Jan. 5, 2021.
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea before giving the oath of office to the State Representatives at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, R.I., on Jan. 5, 2021.

Pandemic created 'perfect storm' for eating disorders in teens

Many patients "would never have developed an eating disorder if it weren't for the pandemic," one expert said.
Image: Chloe Melton
Image: Chloe Melton
1h ago

Husband of Connecticut mom found dead said she died as they fought, police said

The couple had been arguing over new pet guinea pigs, the husband of Jessica Edwards told investigators.
Jessica Edwards
Jessica Edwards

Tracking coronavirus case surges in the United States

New coronavirus cases are rising across the country. Not all upticks are the same.

Covid-19 cases are surging around the country. See where the hot spots are.

NBC News is following Covid-19 case numbers in states and territories in the United States. The data will be updated daily.
2h ago

Jewish groups meet with White House to discuss wave of antisemitism

A coalition of Jewish organizations have several suggestions for the Biden administration to address the rise in anti-Jewish bias, including filling the role of a White House liaison.
Image: Israel flag, Pittsburgh
Image: Israel flag, Pittsburgh
3h ago

Man accused of multiple rapes in Philadelphia is potential suspect in 8 other states

The man is accused of frequenting night clubs to scout potential victims and then stalking them back to their homes to assault them.
Kevin Bennett, 28.
Kevin Bennett, 28.
3h ago

'He died like an animal': Some police still 'hogtie' people despite risks

The Justice Department warned 25 years ago that people can die when police tie handcuffed wrists to bound ankles. Some police are still doing it.
Marcus Smith's parents, Mary and George, and his sister, Kim Suber, outside of City Hall in Greensboro, N.C.
Marcus Smith's parents, Mary and George, and his sister, Kim Suber, outside of City Hall in Greensboro, N.C.
4h ago

Noted anti-government activist Ammon Bundy running for governor of Idaho

Bundy is currently banned from entering Idaho Capitol grounds.
Ammon Bundy
Ammon Bundy