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American-made armored military vehicles used for first time on Ukraine’s battlefield

American-made armored military vehicles used for first time on Ukraine’s battlefield

On Saturday, American-made Bradley Fighting Vehicles were used in combat for the first time as part of Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest updates from Ukraine. » 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 …

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BREAKING: Trump speaks out for first time since being indicted on federal charges

BREAKING: Trump speaks out for first time since being indicted on federal charges

Former President Donald Trump railed against what he called “the corrupt political establishment” at the Georgia GOP convention, taking aim at the Special Counsel and the Department of Justice. The indictment, which was unsealed on Friday, accuses him of illegally taking classified national security documents with him to Mar-a-Lago when he left the White House. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has …

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Afghanistan veteran and quadruple amputee builds retreat for healing and coping

Afghanistan veteran and quadruple amputee builds retreat for healing and coping

Travis Mills was injured while serving in Afghanistan, becoming a quadruple amputee. The help he received during his recovery inspired Travis to support other veterans. He built a retreat in Maine to help veterans and their families to begin to heal. Lester Holt shares this story. Watch more on Saturday in our NBC News special “Inspiring America: The 2023 Inspiration …

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GM and Ford agree to allow electric vehicle drivers to use Tesla chargers

GM and Ford agree to allow electric vehicle drivers to use Tesla chargers

Electric vehicle charging is about to get a lot easier for drivers after an agreement from GM and Ford to use Tesla chargers. NBC News’ Jacob Ward reports on how this will shift the American charging landscape. » 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 …

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64 million remain under air quality alerts from Canada’s wildfire smoke

64 million remain under air quality alerts from Canada’s wildfire smoke

The ominous smog hanging over Washington, D.C., New York, Philadelphia and other cities across the Northeast is finally dissipating. As wildfires continue to burn in Canada, 64 million Americans remain under air quality alerts. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

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Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia begins

Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia begins

Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive to try and take back Russian-occupied territory is now underway, according to two Ukrainian military officials. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports from Zaporizhzhia. » 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 …

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Wildfire smoke shifts south, putting more cities in air quality danger zone

Wildfire smoke shifts south, putting more cities in air quality danger zone

New York City has seen an improvement in air quality after witnessing apocalyptic orange scenes stemming from Canada’s wildfires. The smoke is drifting south, hitting Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and prompting cancellations and health concerns. We have details from NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda and Al Roker. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

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90 million Americans under air quality alerts due to Canadian wildfire smoke

90 million Americans under air quality alerts due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Tens of millions of Americans are under air quality alerts due to smoke from fires in Canada. For the second day in a row, New York City recorded the worst air quality in the world among major cities. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda has the details on what health experts are saying. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

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Ukrainian dam destroyed, flooding cities and forcing evacuations

Ukrainian dam destroyed, flooding cities and forcing evacuations

Dramatic video shows the aftermath of Kakhovka dam’s destruction. The U.S. has intelligence leaning toward Russia as the perpetrator of the attack, according to two U.S. officials and one Western official, while no final determination has been made yet. Russia blames Ukraine. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

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Government looking into child migrant worker allegations at U.S. companies: NBC News investigation

Government looking into child migrant worker allegations at U.S. companies: NBC News investigation

NBC News has learned that the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department and White House officials are examining companies that allegedly hired Guatemalan children in at least 11 states, according to two U.S. officials. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley has details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

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AI meets agriculture with new farm machines to kill weeds and harvest crops

AI meets agriculture with new farm machines to kill weeds and harvest crops

Artificial intelligence is now hard at work on American farms. New machines are used to kill weeds and harvest crops, speeding up the process. NBC News’ Jacob Ward shows us how it works on one Central California farm. » 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 …

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The countdown is on in Paris for 2024 Olympics

The countdown is on in Paris for 2024 Olympics

With just over a year to go until the 2024 Olympics, Paris is getting a makeover. NBC News’ Keir Simmons takes us from the Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower to the River Seine, showing us where the Opening Ceremony and events will be held. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

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High school graduate and stepfather killed in Virginia mass shooting

High school graduate and stepfather killed in Virginia mass shooting

A gunman opened fire following a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, killing 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his 36-year-old stepfather. A suspect is in custody. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports. » 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 …

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U.S. air quality concerns from Canadian wildfire haze, ozone concentrations

U.S. air quality concerns from Canadian wildfire haze, ozone concentrations

In the South and Midwest, 35 million residents are under air quality alerts due to high concentrations of ozone. In more than a dozen states, 65 million people are experiencing poor air quality from smoke due to Canada’s wildfires. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda looks into the situation and its potential health impacts. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

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