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U.S. Olympic figure skating team waits for silver medal that could turn to gold
If it's determined that Russia, the Beijing 2022 gold medalists, violated anti-doping rules, Team USA, the silver medalists, could be bumped up a notch.
Burt Bacharach, legendary pop composer, dead at 94 years old
Legendary composer Burt Bacharach, known for his pop hits, has died at 94 years old. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reflects on his career and legacy.
Does race impact home appraisals?
A home appraisal can impact your property taxes, insurance rates and how much a home can sell for, but some homeowners fear discrimination is a factor in the process. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah reports on one family's fight to get their home evaluated fairly.
New Jersey teen’s suicide days after school hallway attack sparks walkouts
14-year-old Adriana Kuch was a high school freshman who took her own life last week two days after being attacked by fellow students in the hallway at school. The four students involved were all indefinitely suspended and her father is calling for criminal charges. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk has more details on the questions over the district’s handling of the incident. (If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.)
Southwest Airlines questioned by Congress after holiday travel chaos
Southwest Airlines was in the Congressional hot seat today facing questions about the holiday meltdown that impacted nearly two million passengers. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has more details on the airline’s testimony.
Chinese surveillance balloon debris reveals antennas capable of collecting intelligence
The debris gathered from the Chinese surveillance balloon revealed “multiple antennas” capable of collecting signals intelligence, U.S. officials say. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell has the latest updates on what sensitive intelligence China could have gotten.
Teenage girl who was missing for more than a year found in Michigan closet
“She was pretty upset, she was crying and she was pretty scared,” officials said after finding the 14-year-old at a home in Port Huron.
A second N.J. council member is fatally shot in a week
Authorities have not made any connections between the slayings of Russell Heller and Eunice Dwumfour. Heller was found dead outside his job Wednesday, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office said.
'Finch-smuggling kingpin' gets one year in prison for bringing the birds illegally to the U.S.
It was Insaf Ali’s second time being sentenced in a Brooklyn federal court for a crime related to bird trafficking, and he vowed it would be his last.
Norovirus appears to be spreading as rate of positive tests spikes
The highly contagious virus' symptoms typically include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.
Former business partner of Pennsylvania mother charged with her murder
Jennifer Brown, 43, intended to invest money in a restaurant her alleged killer had planned to open.
