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Trump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone
WASHINGTON — In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched an air war against Iran, the State Department issued...

Texas judge declines to close Camp Mystic, but bars construction on campus hit by flooding
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas judge on Wednesday declined to fully close Camp Mystic — the tragic epicenter of the July...

House lawmaker retirements hit second-most over past century
The number of retirements announced in the House this election cycle is the second highest since recordkeeping began nearly a...

A steel plant manager and an economist walk into a factory. They leave with a story about the U.S. economy.
There’s an air of optimism at the Irvin Plant southeast of Pittsburgh. The $14 billion investment from Nippon Steel, with...

Justice Department expects to extend plea deals to 12 in NBA-Mafia rigged poker case
Federal prosecutors are expected to extend plea deals to a dozen defendants in the sprawling, mob-linked poker case that led...

Ethics Committee launches probe into embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday it will open an investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who is...

DOJ shelves Biden autopen probe, failing to identify a relevant statute
The Justice Department shelved an investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen, a person briefed on the...

‘Brady Bunch’ house gets historic status in L.A.
The Studio City house used for exterior shots of “The Brady Bunch” was designated as a historic-cultural monument Wednesday by...

Nebraska becomes the latest to sue Roblox alleging child safety failures
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents...

GLP-1s could help curb addiction to cigarettes, alcohol and opioids, study suggests
Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. As...

One big takeaway for Democrats from the Texas Senate primary: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics...

Senate blocks restrictions on Trump using military in Iran war
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry...

Shipping slows to a crawl through Strait of Hormuz, threatening to snarl international trade
To keep cargo flowing, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy would...

Bronx daycare providers sentenced to 25 to life in prison for fentanyl death of toddler
A New York City daycare owner and her husband were sentenced Wednesday in the fentanyl poisoning death of a 22-month-old...

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dead at age 89
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to their last national championship in 1988,...

Michael Jackson accused of child sex trafficking in new lawsuit
Four siblings who were long-time friends of Michael Jackson are accusing the late pop star of being a “serial child...

Harry Styles says he still mourns Liam Payne and ‘really struggled’ with his friend’s death
Pop star Harry Styles says he is still grappling with the death of his former One Direction bandmate and friend...

Pam Bondi subpoenaed to testify on Epstein files by House Oversight Committee
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony on the department’s handling of...

Majority of voters disapproves of how Trump has handled Iran
A majority of registered voters disapproves of how President Donald Trump is handling the situation in Iran and believes the...

Arkansas man charged with murder wins GOP primary in sheriff election
A man awaiting trial on a murder charge for allegedly killing his daughter’s alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for...

Trader Joe’s recalls 36 million pounds of product after glass found in rice
A recall of Trader Joe’s items after glass was found in rice was significantly expanded on Tuesday to more than...

House kills effort to release all congressional sexual misconduct and harassment reports
WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday voted to scuttle an effort by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace to shed more light...

Who is set to be in charge in Iran now that Khamenei is dead? A powerful hard-line military corps
The Revolutionary Guard demonstrated its fealty to Khamenei most recently by orchestrating the crackdown in January that left thousands of...
