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4 men arrested in the U.S. in assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

11 people face charges in Southern Florida in connection with the investigation into Moïse's 2021 death, which unleashed chaos in the small Caribbean country.
A guest holds a picture of late Haitian President Jovenel Moise during a ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on July 20, 2021.
A guest holds a picture of late Haitian President Jovenel Moise during a ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on July 20, 2021.

Black patients face historically longer waiting times for kidney transplants due to outdated test

Historically, Black patients have had to wait longer for kidney transplants than other races, in part because of an outdated test that overestimated their kidney function. Now, a new national rule will remove the test, which is seen as racially bias, in determining who gets a transplant. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor shares more.
Black patients face historically longer waiting times for kidney transplants due to outdated test
Black patients face historically longer waiting times for kidney transplants due to outdated test

Michigan State University shooting leaves three students dead, five wounded

Three students were killed and five critically wounded in a shooting on Michigan State University's campus. The 43-year-old suspect had no known connection to MSU and took his own life hours after the shooting, according to police. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has the latest updates.
Michigan State University shooting leaves three students dead, five wounded
Michigan State University shooting leaves three students dead, five wounded

Songwriter creates personalized, tiny anthems for everyday people

Mike Long is a songwriter, creating ballads about ordinary, everyday people. He charges about $300 per song and spends more than 20 hours on each composition. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz shares more about his work.
Songwriter creates personalized, tiny anthems for everyday people
Songwriter creates personalized, tiny anthems for everyday people

Maggie Murdaugh’s sister testifies Alex ‘didn’t seem to be afraid’ after murders

In Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial, his wife Maggie’s older sister took the stand, testifying through tears about the night she learned her sister and nephew were killed. NBC News’ Catie Beck has more details on her testimony.
Maggie Murdaugh’s sister testifies Alex ‘didn’t seem to be afraid’ after murders
Maggie Murdaugh’s sister testifies Alex ‘didn’t seem to be afraid’ after murders

White House speaks on unidentified objects being shot down

The White House said today that those unidentified objects shot down last week could be for benign commercial or academic research. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell reports more on how members of Congress are responding.
White House speaks on unidentified objects being shot down
White House speaks on unidentified objects being shot down

Michigan State students take comfort in one another amid deadly shooting

“I live at MSU, and I shouldn’t be scared to walk out of my front door, but from now on I will be," one student said.
People leave flowers, mourn and pray at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus Michigan State University on Feb. 14, 2023 in East Lansing, Mich.
People leave flowers, mourn and pray at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus Michigan State University on Feb. 14, 2023 in East Lansing, Mich.
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Court to reconsider Connecticut's transgender athlete policy

A federal appeals court will rehear a challenge to the state's policy of letting trans girls compete on female sports teams after it was upheld by a three-judge panel.
Bloomfield High School transgender athlete Terry Miller, second from left, wins the final of the 55-meter dash over transgender athlete Andraya Yearwood, far left, and other runners in the Connecticut girls Class S indoor track meet at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn., in 2019.
Bloomfield High School transgender athlete Terry Miller, second from left, wins the final of the 55-meter dash over transgender athlete Andraya Yearwood, far left, and other runners in the Connecticut girls Class S indoor track meet at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn., in 2019.

Possibility that unidentified flying objects were weather balloons deepens the mystery

The National Weather Service confirmed that none of the objects shot down in recent days belonged to the agency. And science balloons are usually well-tracked, an industry leader said.
Photo Illustration: Images of an airborne balloon, a man with binoculars, and the recovery effort
Photo Illustration: Images of an airborne balloon, a man with binoculars, and the recovery effort

3 killed in shootings at Michigan State University; gunman is dead

The suspect, identified as Anthony Dwayne McRae, 43, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a manhunt, police said.
Image: Police officers with weapons drawn enter Phillips Hall at Michigan State University in East Lansing after reports of a shooting on campus on Monday.
Image: Police officers with weapons drawn enter Phillips Hall at Michigan State University in East Lansing after reports of a shooting on campus on Monday.

South Dakota becomes the 6th state to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

Gov. Kristi Noem said the bill seeks to protect minors from “harmful” medical procedures.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs a bill on Feb. 3, 2022, at the state capitol in Pierre that will ban transgender women and girls from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs a bill on Feb. 3, 2022, at the state capitol in Pierre that will ban transgender women and girls from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity.