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Louisiana restaurant destroyed by hurricane reopens and inspires community

Reta Durgan’s restaurant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was destroyed by a Category 4 Hurricane in 2020 but she decided to open a new drive-thru in her childhood home earlier this year. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson visited Mama Reta and shares her story of resilience.
Louisiana restaurant destroyed by hurricane reopens and inspires community
Louisiana restaurant destroyed by hurricane reopens and inspires community

Texas school district accused of inaction over racist bullying of Black students

In Texas, a group of Black students say they have been suffering from constant racist harassment, leading their parents to file a civil rights complaint against school districts in Lubbock and Slaton. NBC News’ Antonia Hylton shares more about the students’ experiences.
Texas school district accused of inaction over racist bullying of Black students
Texas school district accused of inaction over racist bullying of Black students

Deadly winter storm system headed for Northeast

The deadly storm system that caused both tornadoes across the South and blizzard conditions in the Northern Plains, is now headed for the Northeast. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer, Morgan Chesky and Dylan Dreyer have more coverage.
Deadly winter storm system headed for Northeast
Deadly winter storm system headed for Northeast

White House restarts free Covid test program amid tripledemic fears

The White House restarted its program to make available four free at-home Covid rapid tests per household. As tripledemic fears soar, NBC News’ Peter Alexander has more on the government’s new efforts to combat illnesses ahead of the holidays.
White House restarts free Covid test program amid tripledemic fears
White House restarts free Covid test program amid tripledemic fears
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Feds settle with California city and sheriff's department over discriminatory rental housing program

Black people and Latinos were evicted from their homes based on allegations they committed crimes in Hesperia in San Bernardino County.
Encore Threat
Encore Threat
6h ago

Viral video shows Black N.C. college student being led out of class in handcuffs after a dispute with her professor

The arrest at Winston-Salem State University, which has been viewed millions of times on TikTok, has prompted online debate about whether police intervention was necessary to de-escalate the situation.
Winston-Salem State University police cars.
Winston-Salem State University police cars.

Does your state have abortion restrictions? See our breakdown of each state's rules

NBC News is tracking the status of state-level abortion laws and restrictions across the country, as well as exceptions in places where bans are in effect.
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Former officer Aaron Dean found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson

Dean, who resigned from the Fort Worth Police Department before his arrest, was indicted by a Texas grand jury in December 2019.
Aaron Dean
Aaron Dean

See a state-by-state breakdown of mpox cases across the U.S.

NBC News is tracking U.S. cases of mpox, which the World Health Organization labeled an international “public health emergency.” This story will be updated weekly.
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Pennsylvania school board member resigns after saying she was against voting for a 'cis, white male' for board president

Jennifer Solot, who has served five years on the school board for the Upper Moreland School District, apologized for her "poorly chosen words," the district said.
Jennifer Solot at a school board meeting in Philadelphia
Jennifer Solot at a school board meeting in Philadelphia
7h ago

Mother accused of killing newborn 4 years after 'Baby June' found at Boynton Beach Inlet

The 29-year-old Florida woman told detectives her newborn was already dead before she threw her into the inlet.
Forensic artist's rendering of "Baby June."
Forensic artist's rendering of "Baby June."