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It’s been seven months since El Salvador President Nayib Bukele declared bitcoin as a national currency, but so far, the country has seen confusion, glitchy transactions and fluctuating prices that have left most Salvadorans slow to adopt. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz has a closer look.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

JetBlue and Alaska Airlines say they don’t have the staff to fly their upcoming schedule. JetBlue is proactively trimming its schedule throughout the busy summer travel season by almost 150 flights per day. Bad weather has added to JetBlue’s problems in the past week, forcing some flights to divert to other airports. Ticket prices are also increasing as fewer airline …

A powerful tornado carved an 8-mile path through Salado, Texas, wiping out dozens of homes and injuring 23 people. NBC News’ Sam Brock is there. North Dakota was hit by a blizzard, and video shows a big rig in Iowa barely outrunning a twister. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

A gunman put on a gas mask, opened a smoke-filled canister then began shooting on a rush hour train in Brooklyn. Panicked passengers were forced to flee, and at least 16 people were injured. A witness describes the scene as “almost like a horror movie.” A massive manhunt is underway for the gunman. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …

Gilbert Gottfried, known for his unforgettable voice in movies and stand-up comedy, has passed away. His longtime friend and publicist announced his death after a long battle with a form of heart failure. His family tweeted their heartbreak but reminded everyone to keep laughing in Gilbert’s honor.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Ukrainians are scrambling to clear landmines, trip wires and booby traps outside Kyiv, new dangers after the Russian retreat. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez heads to Andriyivka, where Ukrainian troops are removing ammunition Russian soldiers left behind. » 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 …

The NYC subway shooting suspect has been arrested, Ukrainians are clearing Russian wreckage outside Kyiv as the front line moves east, and the CDC extends the mask mandate on public transportation as Covid cases climb. 00:00 Intro 01:23 NYC subway shooting suspect arrested 06:35 Russians leave deadly traps in Ukraine 09:21 New storm threat after tornado outbreak 12:43 CDC extends …

Lester Holt anchors from Brooklyn with coverage of the New York City subway shooting, President Biden calls Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘genocide,’ and Covid cases are rising in the Northeast. 00:00 Intro 02:43 NYC subway shooting latest 06:03 Manhunt underway for NYC shooting suspect 07:59 America’s inflation at highest in 41 years 10:30 Biden calls Russia’s actions ‘genocide’ 13:08 Rising …

After the defeat around Kyiv, Russia is shifting to the east. U.S. officials say they’ve seen efforts by the Russian military to resupply and reinforce their troops in the eastern Donbas region. President Zelenskyy says the U.S. is still not providing enough weapons for Ukraine to win. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

NBC News’ Molly Hunter interviews 28-year-old Olena, who says she was captured by Russian troops in early March and held hostage for two days. After she was burned by metal shrapnel, the Russian soldiers occupying her town offered aid. Days followed when different Russian soldiers came to her house. She says the soldiers attacked her husband, took Olena to where …

General David Thompson at the Pentagon says Russia is interfering with the U.S.-provided GPS signals in Ukraine. Russia has also reportedly jammed the GPS system used by civilian aircraft along its borders with Finland. U.S. commanders say Russia has not yet attacked U.S. GPS satellites in orbit, but the U.S. Space Force will be keeping an eye out. » Subscribe …

Russia shifts its offensive east while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pleads with the U.S. for more weapons, Covid cases continue to rise ahead of Passover and Easter, and President Biden implements new federal regulations for ghost guns. 00:00 Intro 02:20 Zelenskyy pleads for more weapons 05:28 Sexual assault in Ukraine 08:24 Covid cases rise ahead of Easter 11:56 New federal regulations …

The 60-year-old Dvornikov brings a fearsome reputation honed in the Second Chechen War and Syria, where he earned the name “The Butcher of Syria.” Forces under his command were accused of committing crimes against humanity. » 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 …

Sarah Monson is a 44-year-old mom and unlikely player in the fast-moving cryptocurrency world. Her goal is to change the perception of who crypto is for, and she wants to help build a community of women-led crypto projects. » 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 …

Concerns of a new rise in Covid cases are raising alarm bells in the U.S. Numbers are rising in Philadelphia, causing health officials to consider reinstating a full indoor mask mandate in public spaces. Though cases are growing in the U.S., hospitalizations and deaths continue falling from their peak, suggesting covid can be effectively managed with vaccines and treatments. » …