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8h ago

2 dead, 8 injured in crowd crush at GloRilla concert in New York

Fans were leaving the concert in Rochester on Sunday night when the crowd began to surge and rush for the exit, with some reporting they heard gunfire inside the venue, police said.
GloRilla In Concert - Atlanta, GA
GloRilla In Concert - Atlanta, GA
8h ago

Founder of the Chicago Italian beef shop that inspired ‘The Bear’ dies at 69

Joseph Zucchero founded Mr. Beef, a no-frills sandwich joint in Chicago’s River North, which has been a neighborhood staple for decades.
Mr. Beef Deli in Chicago.
Mr. Beef Deli in Chicago.
10h ago

Texas executes man in the deaths of his estranged wife and her daughter

Gary Green, 51, received a lethal injection for the September 2009 deaths of Lovetta Armstead, 32, and her 6-year-old daughter, Jazzmen Montgomery, at their home in Dallas.
Man faces execution in death of estranged wife and her daughter
Man faces execution in death of estranged wife and her daughter

Desperation growing to reach stranded as California deals with snowfall

As California deals with historic snowfall, there is growing desperation to reach those stranded in the mountains 80 miles outside of Los Angeles. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has the latest on the extreme weather and residents’ growing concern.
Desperation growing to reach stranded as California deals with snowfall
Desperation growing to reach stranded as California deals with snowfall

Two Americans killed, two return to U.S. after Mexico kidnapping

The two Americans who survived the brazen kidnapping in Mexico are back on U.S. soil. Authorities confirmed the two others had been killed. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez has more details on the harrowing incident.
Two Americans killed, two return to U.S. after Mexico kidnapping
Two Americans killed, two return to U.S. after Mexico kidnapping

WeightWatchers buying subscription company providing weight-loss drugs

WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, announced it is buying the company Sequence for $100 million. Sequence is a subscription service that helps overweight customers access groundbreaking medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.
WeightWatchers buying subscription company providing weight-loss drugs
WeightWatchers buying subscription company providing weight-loss drugs

Man stabs flight attendant, tries to exit plane in midair attack

During a United flight, a 33-year-old man went on an incoherent rant, tried to open one of the plane’s emergency exits, and stabbed a flight attendant with a broken spoon. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more details on the midair attack and other travel chaos.
Man stabs flight attendant, tries to exit plane in midair attack
Man stabs flight attendant, tries to exit plane in midair attack
13h ago

California hiker dies after falling off perilous Oregon bluff

Authorities said Henry Minh Hoang of the Los Angeles area was hiking beyond a safety fence at a state natural area 96 miles west of Portland when he fell.
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area.
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area.
14h ago

Federal safety board to investigate Norfolk Southern after train derailments

"Given the number and significance of recent Norfolk Southern accidents, the NTSB also urges the company to take immediate action today," the agency said.
A conductor walks past a Norfolk Southern Corp. freight locomotive during a crew change in Burnside, Ky., on Oct. 17, 2017.
A conductor walks past a Norfolk Southern Corp. freight locomotive during a crew change in Burnside, Ky., on Oct. 17, 2017.
15h ago

WeightWatchers buys telehealth platform Sequence, facilitating access to Ozempic and Wegovy

The diet company hopes to offer members the ability to meet with clinicians who can prescribe obesity and diabetes medications.
Weight Watchers International Inc. food products in New York
Weight Watchers International Inc. food products in New York

Justice Department sues to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

Spirit agreed to sell itself to JetBlue last summer after a long battle for the carrier between JetBlue and Frontier Airlines.
A JetBlue airliner lands past a Spirit Airlines jet on taxi way at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on April 25, 2022, in Florida.
A JetBlue airliner lands past a Spirit Airlines jet on taxi way at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on April 25, 2022, in Florida.