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17h ago

Ex-police chief convicted of rape and murder captured after escaping Arkansas prison

Grant Hardin, 56, walked out of the North Central Unit on May 25 after authorities say he disguised himself in a "makeshift" law enforcement uniform.
A footage screenshot of a person walking outside while wheeling items
A footage screenshot of a person walking outside while wheeling items

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial recap: Combs' ex testifies she feared she'd lose her home if she refused sex with strangers

Jane said she got urinary tract and yeast infections “almost every week” from the drug-fueled "hotel nights" she said Combs orchestrated and that took antibiotics for constant pain.
Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as Maurene Comey questions "Jane" in a courtroom sketch.
Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as Maurene Comey questions "Jane" in a courtroom sketch.
19h ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals twice every week.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
19h ago

Family of slain Florida teen sues Grindr for failing to protect minors

The lawsuit accuses Grindr of nine counts, including wrongful death, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and participation in a sex trafficking venture.
Miranda Corsette.
Miranda Corsette.
20h ago

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

These former college athletes were told a coach may have hacked into their private photos

They know they were caught up in the data breach in which former University of Michigan coach Matt Weiss has been charged, but they don't know much else. Now they want answers.
Various computer window screens showing female student athletes.
Various computer window screens showing female student athletes.
20h ago

'Mass shooting' thwarted at Michigan high school graduation; 2 suspects arrested, officials say

Oakland County authorities arrested two suspects in connection with what they believe was an attempted mass shooting in Pontiac, Michigan.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard speaks during a press conference on June 6, 2025.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard speaks during a press conference on June 6, 2025.
21h ago

New details about 2023 Titan submersible implosion revealed in Netflix documentary

The underwater vessel disappeared after officials said it suffered a "catastrophic implosion." All five people aboard died.
Titan submersible.
Titan submersible.
21h ago

OUT News

OUT News

National Park Service closes D.C.'s historic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride

The park has been the site of some of the capital’s earliest Pride celebrations, LGBTQ protests and AIDS memorial services.
Workers put up fencing around Dupont Circle ahead of the World Pride Parade, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Workers put up fencing around Dupont Circle ahead of the World Pride Parade, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
21h ago

Immigration

Immigration

U.S. Salvadoran family's tough journey to Canada: 'We didn't want to be deported'

Aracely Serrano was eligible to seek asylum in Canada, where her brother is a citizen, but numerous setbacks illustrate the complexities of the process.
Marcos Guardado with Aracely Serrano and one of their daughters.
Marcos Guardado with Aracely Serrano and one of their daughters.
22h ago

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

Former federal inmate pardoned by Trump tapped as Bureau of Prisons deputy director

Joshua J. Smith, a Tennessee businessman whom the president pardoned during his first term, now advocates for inmate rehabilitation.
Entrepreneur and national prison reform advocate Josh Smith
Entrepreneur and national prison reform advocate Josh Smith
22h ago

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

Use of Community Notes on Elon Musk's X has plummeted in 2025

From cratering note counts to technical glitches, many obstacles have beset the social media site’s context-adding tool.
This bar chart shows monthly counts of Community Notes created on X from January 2021 through May 2025. The trend is a steep, sustained increase after late 2022, followed by a pull-back in the early months of 2025 — the series peaks at 119,000 notes in January 2025 before tapering to less than 60,000 notes in May.
This bar chart shows monthly counts of Community Notes created on X from January 2021 through May 2025. The trend is a steep, sustained increase after late 2022, followed by a pull-back in the early months of 2025 — the series peaks at 119,000 notes in January 2025 before tapering to less than 60,000 notes in May.