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Arkansas community shares message of hope after devastating tornado

Arkansas community shares message of hope after devastating tornado

Worshippers in Jacksonville, Arkansas gathered outside on Easter Sunday after a tornado ripped through the region more than a week ago, destroying a local church. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the details on the messages of hope that residents shared. » 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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China begins military exercises off coast of Taiwan

China begins military exercises off coast of Taiwan

China has begun a series of military exercises off the coast of Taiwan following days of high-level talks between the United States and Taiwan. More than 71 planes crossed into the self-governed island’s airspace. Beijing said the military action is a warning against the Taiwan independence separatist forces’ collusion and provocation with external forces. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports. » …

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Ousted Tennessee state lawmakers fight to reclaim their seats

Ousted Tennessee state lawmakers fight to reclaim their seats

After the GOP-controlled Tennessee State House of Representatives expelled Democratic representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson after they rallied for tougher gun control measures, it’s now up to local leaders in their districts to pick their replacements. NBC News’ Kathy Park has the latest updates on their efforts to take back their seats. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …

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China escalates military exercises against Taiwan

China escalates military exercises against Taiwan

The Chinese military launched precision simulation strikes on key targets in Taiwan on the second day of military exercises. The exercises began after days of United States congressional leaders meeting with senior Taiwanese government officials. NBC News’ Courtney Kube has the details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

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Multiple states consider increasing speed limits

Multiple states consider increasing speed limits

Multiple states are considering a jump in speed limits. In North Carolina, some interstates could soon go from a 70 mph limit to 75 mph. Some safety advocates are warning that raising the limit could cause an increase in fatal crashes. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

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DOJ plans to appeal Texas ruling on abortion pill

DOJ plans to appeal Texas ruling on abortion pill

The battle over abortion rights continues as the Department of Justice plans to appeal the Texas ruling that suspends the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of abortion pill mifepristone. NBC News’ Monica Alba has the 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 and powerful news brands …

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Biden admin blames troubled Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump in new report

Biden admin blames troubled Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump in new report

Nearly two years after the deadly and troubled American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden administration is trying to pin the blame on former President Trump in a new report, while also admitting they should have evacuated them earlier too. NBC News’ Kristen Welker shares more on a top Trump official firing back. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

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Top-secret military leaks raise national security concerns

Top-secret military leaks raise national security concerns

The Department of Justice and the Pentagon are investigating the leaks of classified U.S. intelligence documents about Ukraine’s war effort and military strength posted on social media. The documents, which intelligence analysts believe were also doctored, contain national security secrets about the Middle East and China. NBC News’ Allie Raffa reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

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Tennessee GOP expels two Democrats for participation in gun protest

Tennessee GOP expels two Democrats for participation in gun protest

Three Tennessee state representatives were accused of “disorderly behavior,” following their participation in a demonstration on the House floor calling for stricter gun safety measures. Now, two members have been expelled. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson 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 …

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Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar amid new wave of violence

Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar amid new wave of violence

In Tel Aviv, Israeli police say they shot dead an attacker who rammed his car into tourists, killing one person. This morning, Israeli jets pounded targets in Gaza and southern Lebanon. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more details on the wave of violence. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

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BREAKING: Texas judge suspends abortion pill Mifepristone while Idaho restricts more rights

BREAKING: Texas judge suspends abortion pill Mifepristone while Idaho restricts more rights

A federal judge in Texas suspended approval of Mifepristone, a drug used to induce abortions. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett explains. Also this week: Idaho lawmakers became the first in the nation to criminalize helping a minor seek an abortion out of state without parental consent. Kristen Dahlgren reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

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Son forgives father’s murderer 24 years later

Son forgives father’s murderer 24 years later

In 1998, Randall Bagley shot and killed Donald Mitchell during a Maryland robbery. When Bagley asked for a sentence reduction 24 years later, Mitchell’s son Idris stunned the courtroom by asking the judge to release him. The two recently reunited. Lester Holt shares more on this moving story of forgiveness. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

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U.S. delegation arrives in Taiwan despite Chinese threats

U.S. delegation arrives in Taiwan despite Chinese threats

Despite threats from China, a top delegation of American officials arrived in Taiwan for critical high-level talks, following a historic meeting between House Speaker McCarthy and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in California. NBC News’ Courtney Kube shares more on the increasing tensions. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

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Pediatricians sounding alarm on infants sharing beds with parents after spike in cases

Pediatricians sounding alarm on infants sharing beds with parents after spike in cases

Cook Children’s Hospital reported that 30 babies in just 15 months likely died during unsafe sleeping conditions, which often involves sharing a bed with a parent or caregiver and suffocating in the bedding or pillows. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more details on what advice pediatricians are giving parents. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

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Severe storms devastate the Midwest and South

Severe storms devastate the Midwest and South

A long line of storms swept across the Midwest and South, bringing at least 11 tornadoes and hail. A reported tornado killed at least five people in Glen Allen, Missouri and left several others injured. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has the details. (Correction: The original caption for this video erroneously described the hail as basketball-sized. That descriptor has been removed.) …

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