Investigators say the car bomb that killed the daughter of President Putin’s allies, Alexander Dugin, may have been a contract killing. Russian authorities say she was likely murdered, but the motive remains unknown. Russian state-run media cited witnesses saying Dugin decided to travel in a different vehicle last minute and may have been the target himself. Dugin has been called …
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A violent arrest in Mulberry, Arkansas was caught on camera showing officers kicking a man in the head and body, and slamming his head into the ground several times. 27-year-old Randall Worcester was released on bond and walked out of the county jail. His attorney says he in part sustained abrasions to the face. Crawford County sheriff deputies Zach King …
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At least 20 were killed and more than 40 were wounded when armed gunmen stormed an upscale hotel in Somalia. The attacks were claimed by Al Shabab, an Al-Qaeda-linked militant group that’s been terrorizing the region for more than 15 years with the goal of establishing a fundamentalist Islamic state. The assault began late Friday when two car bombs were …
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As the nationwide teacher shortage reaches crisis levels, states are scrambling to fill their classrooms. Texas is switching to four-day weeks, while Florida is asking veterans with no experience to step in. Some districts are now going virtual: remote teachers instructing classrooms full of students. We travel to one school in Georgia to see the advantages and disadvantages of this …
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Two-year-old Riley Pacala was born deaf. Riley is learning American Sign Language and uses cochlear implants to find new ways to express herself. With her bright attitude bringing joy to her family, her uncle Brain Regan and his fiancé Jamie Kehoe knew Riley would be the perfect flower girl for their wedding in New Jersey. As a surprise, the bride’s …
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37 people have gotten sick in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, with 10 people hospitalized. Authorities are still searching for the outbreak’s cause, but the CDC says most reported eating at a Wendy’s restaurant before getting sick, many specifically having sandwiches with romaine lettuce. The CDC clarifies that it is okay to eat at Wendy’s and that romaine lettuce is …
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Tourists stranded at Carlsbad Caverns as southwest faces unrelenting rain, The history of the Navajo code talkers in World War II and the mission to preserve their memory, Streaming wars: the duel of debuting medieval fantasies. » 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 …
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Flash floods are turning roads into rivers across the southwest. Nearly 30 kids were rescued after their school bus got stranded in Tucson, Arizona. In Utah’s Zion National Park, a search and rescue mission is ongoing for one person still missing. Meanwhile in Texas, residents are bracing for a possible tropical storm. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …
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This weekend, unrelenting rain is causing flash floods across the southwest. In New Mexico, surging water had stranded 150 tourists at Carlsbad National Parks. In Utah, rescue crews at Zion National Park are still searching for graduate student Jetal Agnihotri who was swept away in a current on Friday. Meanwhile, in the northeast, drought-like conditions are switching to severe storms …
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Russian authorities in Crimea acknowledged a drone targeted naval headquarters. The drone was suspected of being part of Ukraine’s new offensive deep in Russian-occupied territory. President Putin called Crimea Russia’s “holy land,” though the peninsula was illegally annexed in 2014. Since February, Russia has used the area as a staging ground to attack Ukraine, but now, Ukraine is pushing back, …
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A Florida judge told the government to prepare a redacted version of the affidavit it used to justify the search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. The judge is giving the government a week to make redactions to the document. The DOJ forcefully disagreed saying the investigation is still “in its early stages.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …
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Infamous mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was beaten to death while incarcerated four years ago. Three men were charged today with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with his killing. » 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 …
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As schools prepare to reopen, districts nationwide are scrambling to find teachers. More than 600,000 educators have quit over the last two years. Many schools are desperate to fill a gap caused by a surge in teacher retirements. From extending work hours to little financial growth and even students showing academic and behavioral issues, NBC News’ Rehema Ellis speaks to …
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The new weekly drought monitor shows that more of the Northeast is now under extreme drought conditions, following a historic megadrought in the West. Experts say climate change is reaching unprecedented levels worldwide. » 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, …
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Educators across the U.S. are facing new challenges as some states pass laws to restrict how teachers address racism in the classroom. In Southlake, Texas, NBC News’ Antonia Hylton sat down with three teachers who spoke out on the issue. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …
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