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The U.S. has far higher rates of gun deaths than Canada, Europe or Asia. The difference may be that America has more guns than people – nearly 120 for every 100 Americans, according to numbers from the 2018 Small Arms Survey. NBC News’ Tom Costello looks at other countries that responded to mass shootings with new gun laws. His colleague …

The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas comes just days after 10 people were killed in Buffalo, New York and after a gunman targeted a California church. A new FBI report shows the number of active shooter incidents in the U.S. last year jumped more than 50 percent compared to the year before. Tune into Top Story …

Deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school: We have details on the investigation as authorities look into the suspect’s motive and what President Biden said as he addressed the nation. 00:00 Intro 00:45 State senator: 21 killed in Texas school shooting 05:42 18-year-old Texas school gunman dead 07:46 Mass shootings on the rise in the U.S. 10:33 Biden addresses …

Tuesday, all eyes will be on Georgia’s Republican primaries. Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hope to defend their seats against Trump-backed candidates. Both candidates have been repeatedly attacked by Former President Trump for certifying Georgia’s votes in the 2020 Presidential election. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

An unprecedented global spread of monkeypox has the CDC on alert. Over the weekend, President Biden said everyone should be concerned about the virus, but during his trip to Asia, he said it was not “a kind of concern consistent with Covid-19.” Though monkeypox is rare, it is potentially a severe viral illness, and the World Health Organization has identified …

With the midterm election season heating up, tensions mount inside the Democratic party and White House with growing crises, including President Biden’s handling of the border policy and inflation. Some Democrats are also bracing for significant midterm losses similar to two years after former President Obama was elected. Two top Biden aides say the president will double down on attempts …

A new report details how survivors of abuse by Southern Baptist Convention pastors and staff encountered “resistance, stonewalling, and even outright hostility” by some in SBC leadership. Among the report’s recommendations: creating and maintaining an offender information system. » 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 …

Watch as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing. » 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 features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing …

President Biden vows to defend Taiwan if China invades. A report finds that the Southern Baptist Convention leaders mishandled abuse allegations. Vietnamese refugees reunite with the sailor who rescued them 44 years ago. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Second formula flight to arrive this week 04:59 Biden vows U.S. will defend Taiwan 06:59 CDC sounds the alarm on monkeypox 08:49 Pfizer: Vaccine …

A sweltering heatwave engulfs more than half of the U.S. A new study highlights the dangers of extreme heat and reveals that older adults and Black Americans are significantly impacted. Cities like Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and even Atlantic City, New Jersey, hit the mid-90s, setting record-breaking temperatures. It’s a stunning contrast to parts of the Rockies where late-May snow dumped …

First shipment of baby formula from Europe arrives in the U.S., Ukrainian President and First Lady appear in rare joint interview, President Biden addresses monkeypox outbreak during Asia visit. » 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 …

Former Attorney General Bill Barr would be the highest-ranking Trump administration official to testify before the January 6 committee. Though he resigned weeks before the attack, Barr’s information would still be relevant to the committee’s investigation, as he says he confronted the president about claims of a stolen election.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

NBC News’ most recent polling suggests about 38 percent of voters across the country still believe the 2020 election was stolen, despite audits in 39 states and confirmation from more than 60 courts. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for reelection, tells NBC News’ Cynthia McFadden that former President Trump suggested she should be arrested for treason …

Tonight, we look at Turkey opposing Sweden and Finland’s bid to join NATO. The FDA Commissioner getting grilled on when baby formula will return to shelves. The new collection at the National Gallery of Art giving viewers a global journey through Black history. 00:00 Intro 01:24 FDA chief grilled on baby formula shortage 04:17 Parents desperately scramble to feed infants …

Russia is scrambling to regain territory near Kharkiv, using indiscriminate attacks and reportedly replacing officers who have retreated or been pushed back. NBC News’ Richard Engel reconnects with 88-year-old Prescovia Ivanova. They met several weeks ago after intense fighting around her village near Kharkiv. Prescovia says things are improving. She cooks a meal at home, and tells Richard about her …