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When the junior varsity basketball team at Philip Simmons High School was closing its season earlier this month, team manager and freshman Carson Watters was surprised with a moment to shine on the court. Playing sports means everything to Carson, but because he has Down Syndrome, keeping up with other kids has been challenging. So, when coach Ryan McCauley waved …

SpaceX will launch another rocket from the Kennedy Space Center to head up to the International Space Station. They will conduct science experiments and space maintenance activities for the next six months. The crew comprises two Americans, an astronaut from the UAE, and a Russian cosmonaut. NBC News’ Tom Costello speaks with Crew-6 working together despite the war in Ukraine. …

According to two sources with direct knowledge, key lawmakers on the House and Senate Intelligence Committees were briefed by top intelligence officials on the classified report, which cited new information leading the Energy Department to back the theory with “low confidence.” A U.S. official confirmed a report from the Wall Street Journal saying it was a lab “mishap” and stressed …

From rocks giving way along a central California highway to erosion from heavy rains causing an RV to plunge into a river, the massive winter storm has left California in rough shape. A new storm has since moved into the Northwest, bringing blizzard-like conditions to the Sierra Nevada with an additional two to six feet of snow by Tuesday. » …

The latest outreach comes as President Biden defends his administration’s response late Friday, saying, for now, he has no plans to visit. More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed against rail company Norfolk Southern though the NTSB hasn’t yet determined the official cause. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

There was another close runway call at Burbank Airport in California, making it the fourth this year. NBC News’ Tom Costello on how the FAA and NTSB are responding amid the recent cluster of “runway incursions.” » 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 …

Some of California’s most iconic cities are getting blasted by a winter storm and paralyzing the region that rarely gets this kind of extreme weather. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has more details on areas like Los Angeles and San Diego getting put under blizzard warnings. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

During a high-stakes U.S. surveillance flight, NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer gets a rare chance to see China’s military buildup just weeks after the U.S. shot down the Chinese spy balloon. A Chinese fighter jet came within 500 feet of the U.S. aircraft, as tensions flare up between the two superpowers. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

The golden state is facing heavy snow and, in some areas, nearly an entire month’s worth of torrential rain in two days. From flood rescues to strong wind gusts creating blizzard-like conditions to Los Angeles even experiencing its first blizzard warning in 30 years, the region is experiencing winter weather on all fronts. The weather system is now headed east …

A devastating winter storm is sweeping across the U.S., knocking out power to nearly a million people in the Midwest and causing car crashes in California. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez has the latest on the nationwide weather whiplash. » 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 …

President Biden made an address ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine, offering an unmistakable message to Russian President Putin that “Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia.” NBC News’ Kristen Welker has more details on how Americans are feeling about the conflict. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Alex Murdaugh took the stand for the second day in the murder trial of his wife and son, getting hit hard by prosecutors on the inconsistencies of his timeline the night of the killings. NBC News’ Catie Beck has more details on his testimony. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

Ukrainian troops are in the trenches trying to stop a new Russian offensive in the East. NBC News’ Richard Engel is on the ground and spoke with one lieutenant about his experience in battle. » 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 …

The NTSB is revealing new details about the fiery train derailment in Ohio, saying an overheated wheel bearing is likely to blame. NBC News’ Ron Allen has more details on the incident as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the site. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

Some companies are finding that four-day work weeks, rather than five, are increasing employees’ productivity. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more details on the study and why some companies are hesitant to embrace the change. » 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 …