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Students say DeSantis' African-American studies ban 'symbolizes… deep hatred'

Students say DeSantis' African-American studies ban 'symbolizes… deep hatred'

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) is facing backlash to his administration’s effort to block an AP course on African-American history. Now, some AP students, and a prominent civil rights attorney, are warning that they’ll file a lawsuit if DeSantis does not negotiate with the College Board to allow the course to be taught in schools across Florida. » Subscribe to NBC …

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Independent autopsy reveals details of Tyre Nichols' death

Independent autopsy reveals details of Tyre Nichols' death

An autopsy commissioned by Tyre Nichols’ family finds he suffered “extensive bleeding from severe beating.” NBC’s 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 that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, …

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Memphis Police Chief: Video of Tyre Nichols’ beating is ‘horrific’ and ‘alarming’

Memphis Police Chief: Video of Tyre Nichols’ beating is ‘horrific’ and ‘alarming’

Memphis Police Chief, Cerelyn Davis talks to Tom Llamas about the planned release of footage showing the beating of Tyre Nichols. Davis described her experience seeing the video and referred to the beating as “completely outside of humanity.” » 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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Chuck Todd: Trump regained his 'powerful megaphone' with Facebook return

Chuck Todd: Trump regained his 'powerful megaphone' with Facebook return

At the end of 2022, Donald Trump was reeling politically. And now, his position inside the party seems significantly less in peril after being allowed back on mainstream social media sites. » 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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Elon Musk meets with House Republicans

Elon Musk meets with House Republicans

Speaker Kevin McCarthy tells NBC News that Elon Musk met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill to discuss his ownership of Twitter. Musk also visited the White House to discuss electric vehicles and Tesla. NBC’s Garrett Haake 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 …

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Retired NYPD detective: ‘Toxic police culture’ causes ‘avoidable deaths’

Retired NYPD detective: ‘Toxic police culture’ causes ‘avoidable deaths’

Tyre Nichols was beaten by five former police officers who have been charged with second-degree murder. “This kind of police interaction that leads to avoidable or unnecessary fatalities is much less about color or complexion and much more a result of … the toxicity that exists in modern-day policing,” retired NYPD detective and Director of the Black Law Enforcement Alliance …

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Memphis bodycam appears to show Tyre Nichols being pepper-sprayed, calling for mother

Memphis bodycam appears to show Tyre Nichols being pepper-sprayed, calling for mother

Body camera video appears to show Memphis police officers pepper spraying Tyre Nichols while he was on the ground where he is heard shouting for his mother. » 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 …

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What hitting debt ceiling means for U.S., average Americans

What hitting debt ceiling means for U.S., average Americans

In a letter to Congress, Treasury Secretary Yellen said the U.S. could hit its debt limit by January 19th and warned Speaker McCarthy that the Treasury will have to take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. NBC’s Jake Ward is joined by a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors to break down the significance of the debt …

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Illinois Holocaust Museum preserves survivors' stories through virtual reality

Illinois Holocaust Museum preserves survivors' stories through virtual reality

The Illinois Holocaust Museum is making sure the stories of survivors continue to live on through virtual reality and immersive storytelling ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day. NBC’s Maura Barrett gives a closer look at the museum’s new educational technology. Warning: Some viewers may find some of the following material disturbing.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

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M&M's drops 'spokescandies' following backlash

M&M's drops 'spokescandies' following backlash

Comedian Maya Rudolph will be the next spokesperson for M&M after the company decided to put an “indefinite pause” on using its candy mascots after they provoked right-wing media outlets. NBC’s Zinhle Essamuah is joined by Vanity Fair writer Kenzie Bryant to take a closer look at why this outrage developed toward M&M’s. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …

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Breaking down the bodycam footage from Paul Pelosi hammer attack

Breaking down the bodycam footage from Paul Pelosi hammer attack

Following the release of body camera footage from the attack on Paul Pelosi, NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz breaks down exactly what occurred when then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was attacked by suspect, David DePape. » 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 …

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GOP congressman is ‘opposed to the removal’ of Rep. Omar from House Foreign Affairs Committee

GOP congressman is ‘opposed to the removal’ of Rep. Omar from House Foreign Affairs Committee

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said he is “opposed” to the removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Meet the Press NOW. Buck also said that he found “comfort” in the GOP retaining its same leaders, including the re-elected Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

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GOP congresswoman slams her party and Kevin McCarthy's committee fights

GOP congresswoman slams her party and Kevin McCarthy's committee fights

Republicans are considering a vote to keep Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) off the House Foreign Relations Committee for past remarks she made but it’s unclear if they have the votes to do it. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why she is not in favor of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s committee fights. » Subscribe to NBC …

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MTP NOW Jan. 25 — U.S. tanks to Ukraine; retired Gen. Breedlove; Rep. Spartz

MTP NOW Jan. 25 — U.S. tanks to Ukraine; retired Gen. Breedlove; Rep. Spartz

The White House announced it will be sending a full battalion of American-made tanks to join the fight in Ukraine giving Germany the military and political cover it was seeking to send its own tanks across Europe to the region. The president, former president and former vice president have now all found classified documents where they shouldn’t be but for …

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Hospitals Inundated As China Scales Back Covid Restrictions

Hospitals Inundated As China Scales Back Covid Restrictions

China rolled back Covid-19 restrictions for the first time since the pandemic began. Now cases are surging and hospitals are inundated as a wave of Covid sweeps the country. » 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. …

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