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A growing number of young children are being accidentally poisoned by fentanyl. NBC News’ Kate Snow speaks with parents whose children have been impacted by the powerful opioid. » 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. …

A powerful storm system is battering much of the country from New York to California, causing significant snowfall and powerful winds in some areas. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has the latest weather updates. » 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, …

The Biden administration’s plan to wipe nearly half a trillion dollars in student loan debt is facing a skeptical Supreme Court today. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett about how the decision will impact millions of Americans. » 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 …

Three weeks after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, truckloads of hazardous waste are being transported to EPA-vetted disposal sites. NBC News’ George Solis has more details on residents’ concerns. » 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, …

Today, federal authorities announced the shipment of contaminated waste from the train derailment site in East Palestine would resume tomorrow to two new locations in Ohio. This latest development comes after officials announced yesterday that they were halting shipments of the toxic train waste to two EPA-approved disposal sites in Michigan and one in Texas. » Subscribe to NBC News: …

SNAP benefits helped support many American families and get food on their tables during the pandemic, but now boosts to the program are ending on March 1st. NBC News’ Dasha Burns highlights one mother’s concerns about feeding her children. » 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 …

Storms in Oklahoma overnight brought terrifying tornadoes and slammed the Southern Plains with devastating winds. Meanwhile, millions from the Great Lakes to the Northeast are under winter alerts. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has the latest weather updates. » 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 federal program providing free meals for more than 50 million students during the pandemic ended at the beginning of the fall semester. Since September, 900 schools have since racked up over $19 million in debt, according to the School Nutrition Association. Families are now struggling to find lunch money as many don’t qualify for free or reduced lunch programs. …

Russian-released video shows what remains of Bakhmut, SpaceX ready to launch rocket on Monday and Schools mired with debt after school meals federal funds end. » 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 …

A Texas judge’s decision could potentially restrict access to one of two drugs used to induce medicated abortion. The federal judge in Amarillo was appointed by former President Trump and could render his ruling any day now, setting off a national chain reaction long-anticipated by abortion rights advocates and the White House. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, President Zelenskyy thanked his troops and honored the tens of thousands of Ukrainians that have been killed during the war. NBC News’ Richard Engel has more details on the conflict and on the White House announcing another $2 billion in aid to Ukraine. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

In an interview that aired Sunday, President Putin told Russian state TV that the goal of Western countries is to disband the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation. Three intelligence officials tell NBC News, China is considering sending artillery and ammunition to Russia, which China denies. President Zelenskyy is vowing to liberate Russian-occupied Crimea and return the “Ukrainian flag …

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies made a sparkling debut at Mardi Gras after receiving an invitation from the 610 Stompers, a popular dance group in New Orleans. The Grannies are still healing after losing several members when an SUV plowed through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021. NBC News’ José Díaz-Balart shares the story of friendship and community. » Subscribe to …

President Biden made a historic and highly secretive trip to Kyiv, side-by-side with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy. NBC News’ Kristen Welker and Richard Engel have more details on the surprise visit amid the ongoing conflict. » 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 …

As of January 2021, federal price transparency became federal law requiring hospitals to post prices of their procedures. But patient advocates say change isn’t happening fast enough and are challenging findings from a report from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services stating a majority of hospitals they sampled were in full compliance. NBC News’ Marissa Parra asks a CMS …