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Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers seek new trial after juror reveals they were sexually abused
The lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell are calling for a new trial after a juror revealed to Reuters that they were sexually abused as a child. NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos explains whether the juror’s comments could be enough to retry Maxwell after she was found guilty of sex trafficking charges.
Men convicted in killing of Ahmaud Arbery to face sentencing
The three men convicted in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery are due back in court today for sentencing, each facing life in prison. NBC News’ Catie Beck explains what to expect from today’s hearing.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Biden’s Covid vaccine mandates
As the omicron variant drives Covid-19 cases to unprecedented levels, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over President Biden’s vaccine mandates for certain businesses and medical facilities. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian breaks down who is challenging the president’s vaccine policies and how lower courts have already reacted to mandate challenges.
Confused about how to stay safe during the omicron wave? Experts describe their own precautions
NBC News asked four public health experts about their personal behavior and risk calculus during this omicron surge.
East Coast braces for possible 'bomb cyclone' amid winter storm
The National Weather Service warned that a combination of snow and ice could cause hazardous road conditions.
Fire that destroyed Knoxville Planned Parenthood was intentional, officials say
The health center in Knoxville that burned on Dec. 31 was a total loss, the organization said.
WWII soldier's letter to mother delivered 76 years later
“I just I couldn’t believe it," the soldier's widow, Angelina Gonsalves, now 89, said. "It was just so amazing.”
Two winning tickets for $632M Powerball jackpot sold in California, Wisconsin
Whoever owns them will split the grand prize, which has not been won since October.
Connecticut high school hockey player dies after on-ice collision
The student who died fell on the ice, and another player was unable to stop and hit him, Greenwich police said.
Judge OKs using Boston Marathon bomber’s Covid payment to pay victims
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was ordered to pay more than $101 million in criminal restitution and a $3,000 special assessment.
The U.S. recorded the highest number of rabies deaths in a decade last year.
Health officials said some of the five people didn’t realize they had been infected or refused life-saving shots.
