IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

U.S. News

Top stories from around the country.

More news

Shooting at Nashville elementary school kills three children and three adults

A 28-year-old fatally shot three children and three adults at a private elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities say. NBC News’ Kathy Park has more details on how the shooter got into the school.
Shooting at Nashville elementary school kills three children and three adults
Shooting at Nashville elementary school kills three children and three adults

Mississippi residents fear tornado recovery could take years

Residents in Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi were devastated by a tornado and are desperate for help. More than a third of the people that reside in these two small, rural towns live in poverty. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson speaks with those impacted and shares more about the rebuilding process.
Mississippi residents fear tornado recovery could take years
Mississippi residents fear tornado recovery could take years

Group of ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored for help in World War II

A group of surviving “Rosie the Riveters,” women who put their lives on hold to build bombers and tanks that helped win World War II, were honored today in Washington. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell shares more about the Honor Flight for the group.
Group of ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored for help in World War II
Group of ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored for help in World War II

Man suing Gwyneth Paltrow for ski resort collision makes emotional testimony

The man who is suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a collision at a Utah ski resort in 2016 explained to the court today that he suffered serious injuries and says he has permanent brain damage. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has more details on the trial.
Man suing Gwyneth Paltrow for ski resort collision makes emotional testimony
Man suing Gwyneth Paltrow for ski resort collision makes emotional testimony

Catastrophic tornado kills at least 22 people in Mississippi

Homes and businesses have been reduced to rubble in parts of Central Mississippi after a deadly tornado tore through. NBC News’ Tom Llamas speaks with residents and reports on the damage done to the area.
Catastrophic tornado kills at least 22 people in Mississippi
Catastrophic tornado kills at least 22 people in Mississippi

School Shooting Tracker: Counting school shootings since 2013

NBC News is tracking school shootings. Here’s what we found.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
21h ago

Severe storms continue to move through the Southeast after deadly tornadoes

Cities in the path of the severe weather include Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama.
satellite map
satellite map
22h ago

L.A. Chargers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day accuses TSA agents of sexual assault

The incident at John Wayne Airport in Southern California was "extremely unnecessary and dehumanizing," says the 28-year-old player.
Sebastian Joseph-Day
Sebastian Joseph-Day
22h ago

Shooting at Sikh temple in California leaves 2 in critical condition

A 21-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and another suspect, whose charges are pending, is hospitalized, Sacramento County authorities said of the shooting at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society temple.
2 shot at California Sikh temple
2 shot at California Sikh temple

Jeremy Renner walks in new video nearly 3 months after snowplow accident

The actor, known for his role as Hawkeye as part of Marvel’s Avengers squad, is recovering after breaking more than 30 bones in the January snowplow accident.
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner
23h ago

Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing missing lawyer whose firm was involved in business dispute

Largo police arrested Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, 44, on a first-degree murder charge in the disappearance of Steven Cozzi, last seen Tuesday at the law firm where he worked.