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The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by one quarter of a percentage point, marking the first reduction in 11 years. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, …

NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports from France on the annual gathering of world leaders at the G-7 Summit, where news of the arrival of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif appeared to catch White House officials off-guard.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that …

Leaders at the G7 summit in France pledged $20 million to assist Brazil’s firefighting efforts today, despite the growing tensions between European countries and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, who suggested the other countries are only offering their assistance to take advantage of Brazil’s natural resources. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

Accusations of child sex abuse have plagued the organization for over a decade, but a new complaint — filed on behalf of one anonymous accuser — alleges 350 new victims have come forward this year, and that the Boy Scouts of America hid the scope of the problem for decades to protect its reputation and the alleged abusers. » Subscribe …

Life Rolls On is a non-profit devoted to helping people living with disabilities experience the thrill of surfing and skating — giving them a new sense of freedom and confidence. Jesse Billauer founded the organization to share his love for both skating and the ocean after he was paralyzed in a surfing accident.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

A Malaysian man is facing charges of video voyeurism aboard an aircraft after another passenger spotted the blinking device in the lavatory on a recent flight and gave it to flight attendants. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse …

Wrongly convicted Brian Banks talks about the movie based on his life. The former high school NFL prospect shares details about his long road to exoneration and how he fought for his freedom. NBC News’ Lawrence Jackson sits down with Banks to discuss his remarkable journey and the criminal justice system. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

Severe weather across Midwest and Plains, more than 60 killed in blast at a wedding in Afghanistan, and a breakthrough heart surgery gets FDA approval. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 0:34 Severe Weather Rips Across Midwest 1:10 Hundreds Of Flights Delayed Due To Weather 1:54 …

NBC News NOW speaks to “Rolling Stone” Contributing Editor Joe Levy about the Iconic “Abbey Road” photo, breaking down the history of the image and what was happening behind the scenes. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and …

Kasie Hunt, Pat McCrory, Eliana Johnson and Eddie Glaude Jr. join the Meet the Press roundtable in the aftermath of deadly mass shootings and rising domestic terrorism.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News …

Protesters gathered around the world to voice their outrage over the fires devastating the Amazon rainforest and call on Brazil’s leadership to take action. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features …

A new study links owning a dog to better heart health, finding that participants with pets had healthier diets, blood sugar levels and were more physically active. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

Exxon plant inferno triggers shelter in place order outside Houston, Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time in over a decade, and Trump administration reveals plan to allow drug imports from Canada. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 1:26 Massive Inferno At Exxonmobil Plant, At …

Wall Street went into a nosedive after China said it will retaliate against U.S. tariffs with tariffs of its own on American-made products, specifically targeting cars, farm products, oil, and clothing, making them more expensive in China. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news …

A new group of injectable drugs inhibit a protein thought to trigger migraines, but not all insurance plans cover it — and many people can’t afford the $575 a month price tag. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse …