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Chinese authorities ordered Covid-19 testing for some 20 million people in Beijing to contain an outbreak of what officials say is roughly 140 cases. The move triggered panic buying as residents fear a harsh lockdown. In Shanghai, metal fencing is being used to barricade residents in their homes. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

The LAPD is using 3D animation, measurements of an officer’s heartbeat, stress level, and more in an interactive virtual space to prepare for real-life scenarios. Chief of Police Michel Moore sees virtual reality as a game changer for officers, especially in de-escalation training. This comes as use-of-force tactics come under intense scrutiny. The LAPD reported 37 police shootings last year, …

With 35 million electric vehicles expected on the road by 2030, experts say the U.S. will need to massively expand its charging infrastructure. A full charge can take anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours. NBC News’ Jacob Ward looks at some of the potential solutions, from charging stations in parking lots to robots swapping out a car’s entire battery. …

A Senate committee held hearings over claims of unhealthy living conditions in military base homes. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations today cited “numerous instances” in which one company “failed to properly respond to both repairs and environmental hazards,” including mold. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

An investigation launched days after George Floyd’s murder found that the Minneapolis Police Department illegally engaged in race-based policing. A report from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights found racial disparities in how police interacted with people of color. The report found officers using covert social media to falsely engage with organizations like the NAACP, and found officers used racist, …

Marine Veteran Trevor Reed has been freed after three years in a Russian jail. Reed was originally sentenced to nine years after he was convicted of assaulting police officers, but he has maintained his innocence. His freedom was part of a prisoner exchange where American officials turned over a Russian pilot convicted of drug smuggling. » Subscribe to NBC News: …

In Mariupol, authorities say Russian forces have hit a steel plant 35 times in 24 hours where Ukrainian troops are still holding out. In Germany, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with defense officials from 40 countries pushing for more military support for Ukraine. In Kherson, where locals resisted the Russian occupation weeks ago, there are now signs of a …

A pint-sized Jack Russell Terrier named Patron has become a hero in Ukraine. Patron works in the outskirts of the Northern city of Chernihiv sniffing out landmines left behind by Russians before they detonate. Patron has amassed thousands of followers on Instagram and is also known for comforting other emergency service workers who might be having a bad day. » …

Russia threatens against outside interference in Ukraine, lawmakers grill DHS Secretary Mayorkas over President Biden’s immigration policies, and House GOP Leader McCarthy addresses leaked January 6 comments in a closed-door meeting. 00:00 Intro 01:16 Putin’s nuclear threat 04:03 Surprise prisoner swap 06:20 Major border ruling 08:26 Scathing policing report 10:18 McCarthy recordings fallout 12:22 China’s Covid crackdown 14:23 Inside the …

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid, how Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover could change the platform, and a military home operator is investigated over mold and unhealthy living conditions. 00:00 Intro 01:25 V.P. Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid 04:07 Russia warns of nuclear war risk 06:50 Supreme Court ‘remain in Mexico’ court battle 08:38 Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover …

Russia has unleashed shelling attacks on Kharkiv and continues to intensify its assaults on eastern Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. The U.S. promised more military aid to Ukraine, bringing the total to $3.7 billion dollars since the war began. Russia continued attacks after officials departed striking …

The country has reportedly suspended all natural gas deliveries to the two NATO members as tensions continue to escalate in the eastern part of Ukraine. #ABCNews #Russia #Poland #Bulgari #Ukraine#NaturalGas Original source (ABC/Youtube)

A makeshift memorial has been created at a thrill ride in Orlando honoring 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died when he fell off the ride a month ago. A preliminary investigation shows Sampson’s seat had been adjusted – and that the gap between him, and the harness was twice the size of other seats. Florida investigators are now trying to determine …

Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, body cam footage is released in the deadly ‘Rust’ movie set shooting, and health experts warn of a mysterious hepatitis outbreak among children. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion 04:40 New “Rust” shooting video and body cam 07:24 Trump held in contempt of court 08:23 Blinken: …

Officials from over 20 countries convened in Germany to discuss how to support Ukraine as Russia’s foreign minister warned in an interview that the conflict could escalate into nuclear war. #ABCNews #Ukraine #Russia #WWIII Original source (ABC/Youtube)