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Defense Secretary Mark Esper answered a question on the response to North Korea’s recent short-range missile tests in his first press conference from the Pentagon. He stated he was “concerned” but “we’re not gonna overreact” to their actions. » 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 …

A Union Pacific train derailed causing a tank car to catch fire in Dupo, Ill. Multiple homes in the nearby area were evacuated and billowing smoke could be seen for miles. » 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 …

13 members of the FDNY Academy class are following in the footsteps of the firefighter fathers they lost on 9/11 — the largest class of legacy members the academy has had yet. » 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 …

At least 20 children have died in the St. Louis metro area from gun violence this year. Authorities say the cases are unconnected but follow a pattern, as adults are targeted and children killed in the crossfire. Police hope a reward will entice witnesses to come forward. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

President Trump suggested a four-point plan following the Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas mass shootings, including mental health reform and a stop to the glorification of violence in video games. » 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 …

Newly released audio from 1971 reveals Ronald Reagan, governor of California at the time, called African U.N. delegates ‘monkeys’ during a call with then-President Richard Nixon. » 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 …

After over 27 years behind bars, Lawrence Bartley is now released and serves as the Director of The Marshall Project’s “News Inside,” a magazine for incarcerated readers. The magazine is now in 320 facilities in 37 states and D.C. and Canada, featuring stories about the justice system.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

Researchers and politicians have long sought links between real-world violence and bloody video games. In our series, “60 Second Fact Check with Jane Timm,” we look to see if the link is real. » 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, …

Vice President Pence condemned the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio while speaking at an event on religious freedom. “Sinister ideologies of of racism, bigotry, and White Supremacy must be defeated” he asserted in his remarks. » 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 …

Prior to leaving for a scheduled trip to Poland, Vice President Pence responded to the deadly shooting in Odessa, Texas, expressing his condolences to the victims’ families and acknowledging federal resources were backing up local law enforcement. » 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 …

16-year-old Greta Thunberg set sail from England en route to New York on August 14, in an effort to avoid harmful emissions from flying. Thunberg started a global movement of young climate activists and was on her way to the United Nations climate conference. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

President Donald Trump awarded Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Cousy the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. Cousy got emotional in thanking Trump and said receiving the award allows him to complete his “life circle.” » 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 …

Many law-abiding Americans use these guns everyday for recreation and sport, but those who’ve lost loved ones worry how they’re also readily available to people who want to use them to kill. » 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 …

The SkyBridge stretches 680 feet across Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains and has drawn tourists from all over. At the center is an extra-special attraction: a glass floor that shows off the ground a whopping 140 feet below. » 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 …

Weight Watchers released the app Kurbo this week, designed for kids as young as eight, who enter their height, weight and a weight loss goal. The company says the app focuses on behavior change and healthier eating habits, though many parents expressed outrage online. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …