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It’s estimated that nearly 5 million people have been displaced from their homes in the past five years because of natural disasters triggered by the climate crisis. As people are either forced to leave or choose to relocate, many cities may face challenges with infrastructure and gentrification. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday headed to the International Space Station. It was the first time SpaceX reused a capsule and rocket to launch astronauts for NASA. » 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 …

“Minari” follows a Korean-American family that moves to Arkansas to pursue the American dream. NBC News’ Kathy Park speaks with director and writer Lee Isaac Chung and actress Yuh-Jung Youn about the process of creating the film and its impact. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

The mission is its first to reuse a rocket and spaceship to make space travel more cost effective. This comes as NASA selected SpaceX to build the ship that will carry astronauts back to the moon. » 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 …

Daunte Wright, 20, who was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop, was remembered by friends, family and community members in an emotional funeral service in Minneapolis. Relatives of George Floyd were also in attendance. » 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 …

A report by the office of the inspector general of the Department of Housing and Urban Development found that tensions between their department and the Office of Management and Budget caused delays in getting approved hurricane relief funds to Puerto Rico. NBC’s Nicole Acevedo has details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

A new poll shows that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause hasn’t impacted vaccine hesitancy as much as health care professionals first thought, with 20% of Americans still saying they won’t get vaccinated. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at Saint Joseph Health, joins News NOW to break down the vaccine hesitancy numbers in …

The fatal shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant in Ohio has sparked outrage and questions about policing. A police officer shot and killed the 16-year-old while responding to a 911 call about a disturbance. Investigators say she was armed with a knife. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

Greta Thunberg testified at a House hearing on subsidies for the use of fossil fuels. She told members of Congress that continuing to pay for these is a “disgrace” and “clear proof we have not understood the climate emergency at all.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

The Justice Department has notified federal judges that it expects to charge more than 500 people for taking part in the Capitol riot on January 6. NBC’s Pete Williams has details. » 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 …

Growing debate over CDC guidance on wearing masks outdoors, Daunte Wright remembered in emotional Minneapolis funeral service, and alternate juror in Chauvin case speaks out after guilty verdict. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:09 CDC ‘Looking’ At Revising Outdoor Mask Guidance 02:53 U.S …

The House of Representatives passed legislation along party lines to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state, but the bill faces a tougher road in the Senate where Democrats will need more than a simple majority to make it a law. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

Watch as White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing. » 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, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing …

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer spoke out ahead of the House vote on statehood for Washington, D.C. Pelosi said voting for statehood reaffirms a truth that “all deserve a voice in our democracy.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

As the country reacts to the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian speaks to the crowds that gathered at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Many felt mixed emotions after the murder conviction, but others feel hopeful for further police reforms. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …