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The mayor of El Paso, Texas has issued a state of emergency after more than 15,000 migrants have arrived at the Texas/ Mexico border in the last week. Authorities are now bracing for a massive influx of migrants Wednesday with the anticipated lifting of Title 42. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

After Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas in 2017, Lily DuBose gave away ten toys to children who lost everything. Since then, Lily’s Toy Box has given away 40,000 toys and the 13-year-old is teaming up with Houston Astro Alex Bregman and his wife Reagan this holiday season. Lester Holt shares her story. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

According to a Twitter poll posted by Elon Musk, 57.5 percent of participants believe he should step down as CEO. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez has more details about the future of the social media giant. » 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 last Saturday before holiday festivities is kicking off a final shopping sprint with a record 158.8 million Americans expected to shop in-store and online, up 10 million from last year. For those shopping online, deadlines for delivering by Christmas are looming. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa speaks with experts to see how shoppers can get their last-minute presents under the …

NBC News’ Tom Winter visits the Birmingham Police Department in Alabama to see how officers are now streaming their body cameras live back to their crime center. Those in favor of the technology say it gives police a chance to better assess situations in real-time, while critics allege it may be a slippery slope to monitoring citizens. » Subscribe to …

Taraneh Alidoosti has been arrested amid nationwide protests that have gripped the country for months. The actress was detained after posting to Instagram, expressing solidarity with Mohsen Shekari, recently executed for crimes committed during the protest. » 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 …

300 people were aboard an excavation train that was later stopped in its tracks, unable to pass. Some American tourists are making their way out on foot. NBC News’ Molly Hunter speaks with Americans hoping to make it out and home by tomorrow. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

A California couple’s car spun off the road and over a cliff in Angeles National Forest earlier this week. After the accident, they found one of their phones shattered with no cell service, but the iPhone 14 sent their coordinates to rescuers via satellite and helped them text with emergency services. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department rescued the two, hoisting …

Nationwide, Covid cases have increased by more than 35% in the past two weeks, with deaths up 25%. Many hospitals are overwhelmed with the influx of patients just days before the holidays. NBC News’ Dana Griffin hears from doctors on how to potentially avoid a winter surge. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Elon Musk and his company Twitter have suspended a number of journalists from the platform as well as the account that tracks Musk’s private jet using public information. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the latest on the social media giant. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

RSV, flu, Covid cases skyrocketing ahead of holiday season; Winter storm blasts Northeast with heavy snow, ice; Russia targeting Ukrainian power grid during frigid winter; and more on tonight’s broadcast. » 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 …

The restrictions that kept hundreds of thousands of migrants from seeking asylum at the southern border are set to expire soon after a D.C. court of appeals declined to keep the rule in place. Now, U.S. officials are bracing for a major influx, with as many as 10,000 people entering per day. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

The White House restarted its program to make available four free at-home Covid rapid tests per household. As tripledemic fears soar, NBC News’ Peter Alexander has more on the government’s new efforts to combat illnesses ahead of the holidays. » 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 …

Philadelphia Ballet trustee and father Lloyd Freeman is using a beloved holiday classic as a special way for dads and kids to bond over ballet. Freeman was determined to promote diversity and share one of his favorite shows, the Nutcracker, with other families, so he created the “Daddy and Me” program, offering discounted tickets to fathers and father figures so …

The multibillion-dollar international monkey trade exploded because it supplied researchers with laboratory animals as they raced to develop Covid vaccines. In an NBC News investigation, Stephanie Gosk has more details on ethical concerns about the trade and how the Department of Justice filed charges against a monkey supplier. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …