Tag Archives: U.S. News

Officials are facing mounting concern that the U.S. is heading toward a summer Covid-19 surge. Omicron’s subvariant, BA-5, is the most contagious version of the virus yet and is now the dominant strain, making up more than 50 percent of new cases. Concern is also growing that cases are being undercounted due to at-home test kits. » Subscribe to NBC …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he is backing out of buying Twitter. Plus, NBC News’ Tom Costello reports on today’s employment report, which exceeded expectations with more private sector jobs added than existed before the pandemic. The U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs last month according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many industries saw big gains including health …

Britain is facing uncertainty about its leadership, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation. In a dramatic statement at Downing Street today he blamed his own party for forcing him out. Johnson’s integrity was questioned by a cascade of scandals where he was caught lying, making him a fatal liability as prime minister. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

The father of the suspect in the Highland Park mass shooting is defending his decision to help his son get legal clearance to buy firearms. Officials are not ruling out the possibility that the father could face charges himself, though no determination has been made about his liability. Meanwhile, new accounts from first responders on the ground are emerging. » …

On tonight’s broadcast: More details on the shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. President Biden has responded to WNBA star Brittney Griner’s plea for help. Many women worry their personal data could be used against them in abortion restrictive states. 00:00 Intro 02:13 Highland Park investigation 05:50 Shooting gaps, access to guns 08:12 New troubling …

On tonight’s broadcast: Basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned. NBC News’ Lester Holt spoke with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in an exclusive interview about guns, crime and more. 00:00 Intro 01:59 Brittney Griner pleads guilty 04:25 Boris Johnson resigns as party leader 06:24 Highland Park …

Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, many women are questioning whether information on their computers and phones could be used against them in future prosecutions. As social media has exploded with warnings about period-tracking apps, some women are now using an app with special protections to prevent their data from being accessed by unwanted parties. » Subscribe to NBC …

American Pete Yedinak traveled from Wisconsin to Ukraine in order to convince his best friend Anton, who lived there with his wife Alla and their daughter Liza, to move to safety. After fleeing Kyiv, Anton and Alla were faced with an impossible decision – to leave their country or stay. Pete accompanied Alla and Liza to Poland, however Anton stayed …

Officials say Robert Crimo III confessed, telling them he’s the man behind the horrific attack on a holiday parade that killed seven and injured dozens more. Police also say Crimo considered a second shooting in Wisconsin, where he drove following the attack in Highland Park. While no motive has been made public, police have a theory as to why Crimo …

Gun violence surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death among kids and teens in the U.S. Every day, 22 children are shot. Pediatric trauma surgeon Dr. Chethan Sathyasays the ER at Cohen Children’s Medical Center has seen more kids with bullet wounds this year than any other year total in history at the children’s hospital. Patients may now …

Highland Park, Illinois was not the only city victim to shootings this 4th of July, as gun violence continues to grip the nation. Over a dozen mass shootings occurred over the holiday, which means the U.S. has surpassed 300 mass shootings just this year. Orlando, Philadelphia, and Richmond were just a few of the cities impacted by the country’s gun …

Airline and airport workers are on strike across Europe, demanding better pay. Airports are facing hour-long delays, staff shortages and long lines as summer passenger volumes surge. Meanwhile in the U.S., there were far fewer cancellations over the 4th of July weekend in comparison to Memorial Day or Father’s Day weekends. Still, one out of every five flights is delayed. …

NBC News’ Lester Holt visits the shaken suburb of Highland Park, Chicago, to hear from the victims facing the aftermath of the fatal July 4th shooting. The close-knit community is reeling from the seven stolen lives. » 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 …

Rep. Liz Cheney said the Jan. 6 committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol could make a criminal referral to the Justice Department against former President Donald Trump. Cheney did not rule out the possibility of a 2024 presidential run of her own, while Former President Trump eyes an early announcement to enter the 2024 race. Plus, President Joe …

On tonight’s broadcast: More details on the mass shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Brittney Griner begs President Biden to bring her home in an emotional handwritten letter. As U.S. travel chaos begins to wind down, European airports are facing summer passenger surges. 00:00 Intro 02:44 Highland Park shooting latest 06:46 Remembering victims 11:18 Efforts …