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Michigan and Alabama restricting how players view game film ahead of Rose Bowl over sign-stealing fears

“It’s just a precaution thing,” Michigan receiver Roman Wilson said. “It’s just a feeling. Coach is trying to protect our players."
Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl

N.J. man inspired by Hamas attack arrested after allegedly seeking to join al Shabaab terrorists

Karrem Nasr "was prepared to kill and be killed" to support the jihadist cause and hoped to strike what he called "evil America," according to a criminal complaint.
Al-Shabaab fighters perform military exercises.
Al-Shabaab fighters perform military exercises.
9h ago

Colorado police searching for mother who is accused of killing two of her young children

An arrest warrant has been issued for Kimberlee Singler, 35, in connection with the slayings of her daughter, 9, and son, 7.
Kimberlee Singler.
Kimberlee Singler.
9h ago

Gypsy Rose Blanchard shares selfie in first Instagram post since prison release

Blanchard, who was sentenced to 10 years for her role in the the murder of her abusive mother, was released from prison three years before her initial release date.
10h ago

Woman sues Jermaine Jackson alleging he sexually assaulted her in 1988

The suit alleges that Jackson and others conspired to cover up the assault to keep their reputations and profits intact.
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson

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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For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes compound the trauma

North Carolina is one of at least 22 states that have passed laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Most face legal challenges.
Callum Bradford rows during a club team practice at Jordan Lake in Apex, N.C.,
Callum Bradford rows during a club team practice at Jordan Lake in Apex, N.C.,
13h ago

St. Louis mom's ex-boyfriend admits to killing her after he's found in her bloodstained SUV

Marquisha Williams, the mother of four children, was reported missing by her family on Dec. 20. Her body was found Thursday by Illinois State Police.
Trenton Ivey, 31, and his ex-girlfriend Marquisha Williams.
Trenton Ivey, 31, and his ex-girlfriend Marquisha Williams.
13h ago

Wisconsin university chancellor fired over ongoing porn career with wife as 'Sexy Happy Couple'

Joe Gow, former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, said the termination violates his First Amendment rights and the school's own policy on freedom of expression.
An entrance sign for the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse.
An entrance sign for the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse.
14h ago

Minn. woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

Kathleen Wilson filed the lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court, accusing Dr. Kevin Molldrem of Molldrem Family Dentistry in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, of providing negligent treatment in July 2020.
The Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 22, 2021.
The Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 22, 2021.

Suspect in Tupac Shakur's killing should be denied house release, prosecutors say

Duane “Keffe D” Davis “confessed over and over again that he is responsible, prosecutor Binu Palal wrote in a court filing.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis
Duane "Keffe D" Davis