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The Chicago suburb of Des Plaines has made Mega Millions history after a $1.34 billion ticket was sold at a Speedway gas station. The winner has yet to claim their prize, but winners in Illinois can remain anonymous and have 12 months to claim their prize. The lucky store that sold the ticket is also poised to get half a …

President Biden tests positive again for Covid-19, Death toll climbs to at least 25 from Kentucky flooding and Police camera footage of events leading to Brianna Grier’s death released. » 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 …

A Ukrainian commander says Luke Lucysczyn is one of two Americans killed in battle – both traveled from the U.S. to Ukraine on their own to volunteer for the war effort. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck Odessa, Ukraine. The strike came after Russia agreed to end its blockade. Russia’s foreign minister said their target was strictly military and that the deal …

Pete Williams is known for his Supreme Court expertise and his steady reporting on some of America’s most difficult news events. As Pete signs off one last time, Lester Holt remembers his colleague as “our compass,” and a leader who offers direction on stories big and small. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Customers across the U.S. are seeing drastic increases in their electricity bills. American are expected to pay 20% more than last summer, with many states seeing even bigger rate increases. Pennsylvania regulators are now warning of a 45% hike. And some customers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire will see an increase of 50%. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC …

As the historic flood waters pull back in Eastern Kentucky, the death toll climbs with at least 25 confirmed dead, including four children, all siblings. Rescue crews are out in search for survivors as thousands still have no power, and though cellphone reception improves, many will likely go days without clean drinking water. FEMA says 18 trailers filled with clean …

In the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and Highland Park, gun company CEOs testified before Congress about their soaring profits. Leading gun manufacturers have earned more than $1 billion from the sale of AR-15 rifles over the past decade. Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney said that their investigation found that gun manufacturers used “dangerous marketing tactics to sell assault …

In Greenville, South Carolina, Black children were given a 15-acre patch of land to play on called Mayberry Park in the Jim Crow South. But in 1938, the city split the park in half to create a new whites-only baseball stadium. As decades passed, the parks were not looked after. Greenville’s mayor said the neighborhood became the city’s garbage dump. …

At the beginning of the pandemic, the Strategic National Stockpile gained attention as health care workers scrambled to secure critical medical equipment. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres got exclusive access to the top-secret facility. A group of federal agencies is responsible for deciding what goes into the stockpile. But now, a report from the National Academy of Sciences is calling …

At least 19 people have been killed after a storm in Kentucky caused severe flash floods and mudslides. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said six of the victims are children. President Biden declared the region a major disaster zone and is promising to send federal aid. Crews are out with dogs searching for bodies in the devastation. » Subscribe to NBC …

On tonight’s broadcast: The Biden administration is making what it calls a “substantial proposal” to Russia, to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and fellow American detainee Paul Whelan. The Department of Justice is investigating former President Trump’s actions leading up to January 6th. The Federal Reserve announced they are going to hike interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. …

On tonight’s broadcast: Lester Holt speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on the deadly storm hitting the state. President Biden is rejecting recession claims following today’s GDP report. Former Trump Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney testified with the January 6 committee. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Kentucky flooding leaves at least 8 dead 04:24 Kentucky Governor on flood emergency 05:58 U.S. …

Administration officials familiar with the January 6th investigation say that Justice Department lawyers are trying to find out what former President Trump was saying to those in his inner circle in the weeks leading up to the Capitol riot. More specifically, investigators want to know what he was telling his aides and lawyers about the effort to have a slate …

Builders are increasingly turning away from concrete and steel in favor of wood. In some cases, the material – known as mass timber – is even being used to construct skyscrapers. It’s becoming a sort of revolution: a 2021 study in the journal Sustainability found that mass timber buildings could reduce a building’s carbon emissions 22 to 50 percent compared …

President Biden is on day three of isolation at the White House. His doctor says in a letter that Biden continues to “improve significantly.” Testing showed the President most likely contracted the Omicron subvariant BA.5 which now accounts for nearly 80% of cases nationwide. The Biden administration already has an agreement with Pfizer to purchase 105 million doses once it’s …