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Mom of N.H. boy missing for six months arrested

Danielle Denise Dauphinais, the mother of Elijah Lewis, and Joseph Stapf are charged with witness tampering and child endangerment. Lewis, 5, was not reported missing until Oct. 14.
Image: Elijah Lewis
Image: Elijah Lewis

Trump sues National Archives over documents related to January 6th riot

Former President Donald Trump is suing the National Archives and the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol to stop the handover of documents related to the attack. NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos reports. 
Trump sues National Archives over documents related to January 6th riot
Trump sues National Archives over documents related to January 6th riot
3h ago

Tense school board meeting follows Southlake administrator’s Holocaust remark

Monday’s school board meeting was the first time residents had a public forum to raise concerns about the school administrator's comment.
Image: Carroll Administration Center in South Lake, Texas.
Image: Carroll Administration Center in South Lake, Texas.

Supply chain shortages made farm equipment scarce. Could the John Deere strike make things worse?

Farmers say they sympathize with the desire for better wages, but they face equipment and parts shortages. A long strike could affect the food supply chain and their bottom lines.
Operations During A Wheat Harvest As Crop Report Shifts
Operations During A Wheat Harvest As Crop Report Shifts

Crackdown on Chinese spying at American universities backfires

A Justice Department effort to root out Chinese espionage at universities has run into controversy. A series of criminal cases brought by prosecutors against professors and researchers as part of the “China Initiative” have fallen apart. Critics are accusing the government of overreaching and Asian-American groups are concerned the FBI has engaged in racial profiling. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports. 
Crackdown on Chinese spying at American universities backfires
Crackdown on Chinese spying at American universities backfires

Former president Donald Trump gives deposition in lawsuit over 2015 protest

Donald Trump was ordered to testify under oath in a civil deposition. The former president is facing a lawsuit from protesters who say they were assaulted by members of Trump’s security staff during an immigration protest in 2015. NBC News’ Tom Winter explains what the protesters are seeking and how Trump is reacting. 
Former president Donald Trump gives deposition in lawsuit over 2015 protest
Former president Donald Trump gives deposition in lawsuit over 2015 protest

Boogie Board creator Tom Morey dead at 86

Morey was praised for opening up the world of wave-riding to almost anyone.
Image: \"Y\", formerly known at Tom Morey, flashes his signature pose with his new surfboard design. He is ma
Image: \"Y\", formerly known at Tom Morey, flashes his signature pose with his new surfboard design. He is ma
10h ago

Dozens of NYC officers should be disciplined over response to George Floyd protests, watchdog says

The Civilian Complaint Review Board said 65 officers should be disciplined for abuse of authority, use of force and other misconduct.
Image: New York
Image: New York
10h ago

Over half of Washington, D.C., Metro rail cars pulled after derailment

Last week's derailment prompted Metro to take all of the system's 7000-series train cars, or 60 percent of its rail cars, out of service until they are deemed safe.
Image: A passenger wears a mask while aboard a Washington Metro Rail Car in Washington
Image: A passenger wears a mask while aboard a Washington Metro Rail Car in Washington
11h ago

Wisconsin boy, 3, still missing after mother slain, suspected killer found dead

Major Harris' mother was found killed in Milwaukee on Thursday, and on Sunday, the suspect apparently died by suicide as officers were outside a home.
Image: Major P. Harris
Image: Major P. Harris

Washington State University fires football coach for refusing Covid-19 vaccine

“This is a disheartening day for our football program,” a school official said.
Head coach Nick Rolovich of the Hawaii Warriors watches his team warm-up before the game against the Washington Huskies on Sept. 14, 2019, in Seattle.
Head coach Nick Rolovich of the Hawaii Warriors watches his team warm-up before the game against the Washington Huskies on Sept. 14, 2019, in Seattle.