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At least 95 people died in Iran after two explosions during the memorial ceremony for the anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani’s death, according to Iran’s health minister. No one has claimed responsibility for today’s blasts. NBC News’ Keir Simmons has the latest with reporting from Ali Arouzi in Tehran. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

For one lucky person in Michigan, their new year started off with a winning Powerball ticket worth $842.4 million. The jackpot was Powerball’s fifth largest ever. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa shares more on the lucky ticket and the still-anonymous winner. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver …

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who shot and killed Imam Hassan Sharif outside of his mosque in Newark, New Jersey. Authorities say there is no evidence the crime was motivated by bias. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, …

As respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays, parts of the U.S. are seeing troubling trends for the flu. The CDC says this year’s flu vaccine is effective but warns inoculations are down. NBC News’ Sam Brock speaks with a doctor about his concerns this flu season. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

A senior Hamas leader was killed in what Hamas says was an Israeli drone strike on their office in Beirut. The Hamas leader was on a U.S. wanted list and was accused of involvement in multiple terror attacks. Israel will not say whether it was responsible. NBC News’ Josh Lederman reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital …

After a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, officials say at least four people are dead, with rescuers searching the rubble for more people trapped in their homes and under buildings. NBC News’ Meagan Fitzgerald reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging …

A Chinese foreign exchange student has been found safe after police say he became the victim of a suspected cyber kidnapping scam. Police believe the 17-year-old’s virtual kidnappers are in China and had been manipulating him for weeks and threatening to hurt his family. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Harvard President Claudine Gay announced she is stepping down. Calls for her resignation came after backlash over her response to antisemitism on college campuses at a congressional hearing. Gay also faced multiple allegations of plagiarism in her academic work. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin has more details. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

Investigators are releasing new details on the fiery car crash in Rochester, New York that plowed down pedestrians leaving a concert venue on New Year’s. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda has more details on the gasoline and fuel container purchases the suspect allegedly made ahead of the deadly incident. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

The Israeli military says it’s pulling thousands of troops out of Gaza for now in order to pace itself for the long haul. The war has been fueling growing tensions between Iran and the west, including in the Red Sea, with attacks on ships by Yemen-based Houthis. NBC News’ Josh Lederman reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News …

The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring Chinese fishing fleets off South America as part of a multinational law enforcing effort aimed at curbing overfishing. NBC News’ Keir Simmons takes a flight with the Peruvian Navy, 200 miles off the coast, to follow a group of Chinese vessels pursuing giant squid. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is …

Kobi Skolnick, who is Israeli, and Aziz Abu Sarah, who is Palestinian, have worked side-by-side for years leading tours to see their homelands. After those tours were stopped following the Hamas terror attacks on October 7 and the ensuing war, they began holding events in the U.S. in hopes of fostering understanding and conversation. NBC News’ Marissa Parra shares their …

The new year is going to bring a new paycheck for millions of Americans, with about half of all states either raising the minimum wage on Jan. 1 or at some point in the year. NBC News’ Sam Brock has more on what workers and businesses are saying. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

The Sacramento Sheriff’s Office says 10-year-old Keith Frierson was shot and killed by another 10-year-old boy. Authorities say the boy was ordered by his dad to get cigarettes from their car, and instead grabbed a gun. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that …

When the clock strikes 12 in Times Square, the flurry of confetti will carry messages of hope for the year ahead. All month long, people have visited New York City’s “Wishing Wall” to write down their dreams. NBC News’ Kate Snow has more on the dreams of a brighter future as we ring in the new year. » Subscribe to …