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Title IX was signed into law 50 years ago this week. That same year, Nikki Franke started Temple University’s varsity women’s fencing team. Franke, the only female African American head coach in Division I fencing, has an impressive record – nearly 900 wins – but her impact on athletes is the true measure of her success. She tells NBC News’ …

Steven McCraw, head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said there were enough officers to stop the gunman just three minutes into the Robb Elementary School mass shooting. Instead, he says, they waited for over an hour, including for a “key that was never needed.” School police chief Pete Arredondo ignored questions from reporters today after testifying behind closed …

Stephen Zabielski, 52, was fighting in Ukraine when he died in May, according to a local newspaper obituary. The State Department confirmed he died in Ukraine, but could not speak to the specifics of his death. After Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov’s comments to NBC News about two captured Americans, the National Security Council’s John Kirby said it’s “appalling” that a …

64-year-old Judy Huth accused Bill Cosby of secually assaulting her in 1975 at the Playboy Mansion when she was 16 and Cosby was 37. In court, Cosby’s attorneys called her accusations “a complete and utter fabrication.” The jury ruled against Cosby in the civil case, finding that he sexually assaulted Huth. It awarded her $500,000. » Subscribe to NBC News: …

Football player Deshaun Watson reportedly settled sexual misconduct lawsuits with 20 women, according to the accusers’ lawyer. The attorney says four more women’s lawsuits are still moving forward. Allegations around Watson began around March 2021 when he was still the Houston Texans quarterback. The NFL states there was “no impact” on its investigations and Watson’s possible suspension. » Subscribe to …

With supply chains backed up across the globe and inflation at a 40-year high, experts say consumers are getting less, but prices are staying the same. Experts say that brands can hide the technique of shrinkflation through packaging tricks to mask the changes. Using “net weight” or “net contents” can tell the buyer how much they’re getting in a product. …

As senators on Capitol Hill haggle over the final details of new gun restrictions, several cities across the U.S. were rocked by deadly shootings. On the table: closing the “boyfriend loophole,” making it difficult for domestic abusers to purchase guns, and incentivizing states to pass red flag laws. Republicans working with Democrats are facing backlash, with even Republican Senator John …

Roughly 35,000 flights have been canceled since Friday, repeating Memorial Day’s mayhem. Though heat is a factor, experts say the crux of the issue is how the industry handled the billions of dollars they received in pandemic relief initially meant to ensure post-pandemic travel. Staffing shortages continue to fuel disruptions after thousands of employees left the industry. After the holiday …

In a newly revealed testimony, close aides and advisers detailed a private phone call between former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence on the morning of January 6th. Rep. Bennie Thompson said Pence relied on advice from his legal team and faith to stay firm against the pressure while the insurrection took place. The committee says the …

Rep. Tom Rice was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the January 6th insurrection and never wavered from his vote. This cost Rice as he lost his primary to Trump-endorsed candidate state Rep. Russell Fry. Though Trump also tried to oust Nancy Mace, he was unsuccessful. In Texas, Republican Mayra Flores pulled off an …

Covid tests are no longer required for airline passengers to enter the U.S. The U.S. Travel Association estimates raising the testing rule will bring more than 5 million extra airline passengers and another $9 billion in travel spending by the end of the year. Though international airfare is rising, domestic airfare has dropped for the first time this year.  » …

Amid extreme weather across the U.S., Lester Holt speaks to a Montana sheriff about the flood emergency. Record high temperatures in Texas are sparking concerns over the power grid. President Biden points to new job successes with the Federal Reserve expected to raise rates tomorrow. 00:00 Intro 01:23 Extreme weather coast-to-coast 07:24 Biden talks economy amid recession fears 09:56 Biden’s …

Violent crime is spiking in the streets of Los Angeles as robberies in broad daylight, heists on train tracks and homicides are on the rise. Many long-time residents are more worried than ever. LA District Attorney George Gascon took office in late 2020, riding a wave of support for criminal justice reform but now, that support seems to have eroded …

Three people were killed in a shooting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The congregation was having a potluck dinner when the shooter opened fire. Police have yet to reveal a motive and declined to say if the shooter was known to law enforcement.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Brutal weather conditions ranging from extreme heat to tornadoes are plaguing several states. While extreme weather has moved out of Montana, devastation after the Yellowstone National Park flood remains. The Yellowstone superintendent hopes to reopen the park’s south entrance within a few weeks, though a visitor limit will be enforced. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …