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The city of Odesa is preparing for war due to its strategic location on the Black Sea, home to Ukraine’s navy, and cultural heritage. The town has fortified in its center with sandbags and tires. The citizens await the next fight. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

President Biden signed the first law that makes lynching a federal hate crime after it was passed unanimously in the Senate this month. Emmett Till was a 14-year-old who was accused of whistling at a white woman in 1955. Till was then kidnapped, beaten, and brutally murdered while his killers were never convicted. The Emmett Till Law imposes a prison …

The mayor of Irpin stated that Ukraine had liberated a Kyiv suburb today. Mariupol has been bombed relentlessly, but the people continue to resist. Though the war continues, in Kharkiv, a troop of children’s entertainers is making the rounds of the subway stations. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Odesa is a city with great cultural and strategic significance and half of its residents have stayed behind to fight. According to officials, many of the city’s white-sand beaches have now been mined, ready for an amphibious attack.  » 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 …

The federal government approved a historic $5 trillion in pandemic spending money over the last two years. While the funds were meant to help unemployed Americans, struggling healthcare providers, and many more, experts estimate that hundreds of billions have been lost to fraud. Lester Holt interviews Michael Horowitz, who chairs the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. » Subscribe to NBC News: …

Russia shifts focus of invasion to eastern Ukraine, President Biden defends controversial comment about Russian President Putin that sparked backlash from U.S. allies, and Ukrainians racing to protect Odesa. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Ukraine forces mount fierce resistance 04:23 Biden: ‘I’m not walking anything back’ 06:44 Inside Odesa as city braces for attack 08:46 Florida governor signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law …

As some states see Covid cases begin to rise once more, the White House is preparing to offer a second booster for those 50 and older according to a report in the New York Times. New CDC data shows that one-third of Covid cases are the new Omicron subvariant. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

President Biden, in an impassioned speech in Warsaw, called out President Putin and said, “this man cannot remain in power.” But that is not the U.S. position, so White House officials put out a statement further clarifying President Biden “was not discussing…regime change.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Biden delivers a brazen challenge to Putin, Russia ups the ante on Ukrainian attacks, and White House prepares for second booster. » 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, …

Roughly 20,000 volunteers from around the world have responded to President Zelenskyys call, offering their help to the Ukrainian people. Among them, American military veterans who are heading to the frontlines. » 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 …

President Biden declared the U.S. will take action if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, but did not get specific about whether military force is an option. Meanwhile, Biden and NATO leaders announced new penalties against Russia including new sanctions on Russian lawmakers. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Many Ukrainian refugees who escaped to Poland have no idea what the next steps will be. Struggles with the language barrier, finding apartments in overcrowded cities, or being stuck in temporary housing continue a month since the war began. The U.S. says it will welcome 100,000 of those escaping Russia’s assault, but the requirements for being approved remain unclear.  » …

Three days after election day, Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texted former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, urging him to keep fighting the results. The text is one of 29 between Thomas and Meadows, which he provided to the Jan. 6 committee last year, according to a person familiar with the material. None …

Lester Holt is on the ground for a second time covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine – this time from the Polish border, where so many have rushed to escape the fighting. Lester reflects on the world’s support of Ukraine, and the civilians who are forced to fight or flee. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

At least two missiles struck miles from the Lviv City Center just as President Biden was preparing to speak in neighboring Poland. Local officials say that five people were injured.   » 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 …