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EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

House Democrats will introduce legislation to 'save NOAA'

The amendment to the Republican budget reconciliation bill would prevent further Trump administration cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Jared Moskovitz.
Jared Moskovitz.
2h ago

Fewer people are flying out of Newark airport than this time last year

Flights at the New Jersey airport have been canceled and delayed in recent weeks amid communications problems plaguing air traffic control systems and ongoing construction.
Passengers arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport
Passengers arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport
3h ago

Columbia University acting president heckled with shouts of 'Free Mahmoud' during graduation

The chants referred to Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student whom immigration officials detained in March.
President Claire Shipman during her commencement address at Columbia University
President Claire Shipman during her commencement address at Columbia University
3h ago

Chris Jansing Reports

Chris Jansing Reports

No federal reform on qualified immunity five years after Floyd’s death

With the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death approaching, Congress has yet to pass legislation to reform or abolish qualified immunity. The Supreme Court has declined to take up multiple cases challenging the doctrine. NBC News' Lawrence Hurley reports on renewed efforts at the state level to curb qualified immunity.
No federal reform on qualified immunity five years after Floyd’s death
No federal reform on qualified immunity five years after Floyd’s death
3h ago

Venezuelan man accused of posing as a teen to attend Ohio high school for more than year

He was arrested on felony forgery charges. School officials in Perrysburg said the circumstances surrounding the case were "highly unusual and deceptive."
Perrysburg High School ohio
Perrysburg High School ohio
3h ago

OUT News

OUT News

Yosemite climbers unfurl transgender pride flag on iconic El Capitan

The group of LGBTQ activist climbers said the flag, which is 55 feet by 35 feet, is the largest ever displayed on the face of the world-famous rock climbing destination.
A group of trans, queer and ally climbers unfurled a massive transgender Pride flag on the face of Yosemite National Park's iconic El Capitan rock formation.
A group of trans, queer and ally climbers unfurled a massive transgender Pride flag on the face of Yosemite National Park's iconic El Capitan rock formation.
4h ago

NFL owners to decide fate of 'tush push'

While the controversial play is not used exclusively by the Eagles, it was integral to their winning last season’s Super Bowl title.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scores touchdown on a tush push
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scores touchdown on a tush push
4h ago

Immigration

Immigration

Trump order removing truck drivers who don’t speak sufficient English made official by DOT

The Trump administration restored a penalty of taking truck drivers with limited English out of service, raising concerns over a shortage of drivers and discrimination.
Tractor trailers on Interstate 40 outside of Little Rock, Ark., on April 3, 2025.
Tractor trailers on Interstate 40 outside of Little Rock, Ark., on April 3, 2025.
4h ago

Magnitude-4.2 earthquake shakes Big Island of Hawaii

The temblor was about 5 miles southeast of the community of Pāhala, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake just offshore of the Big Island of Hawaii on May 20, 2025.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake just offshore of the Big Island of Hawaii on May 20, 2025.
5h ago

NFL owners vote to allow players to participate in 2028 Olympics

The approval was seen as a first step, with more details to be worked out between the NFL, its players union and Olympics organizers.
Ja’Marr Chase and Devon Witherspoon during a flag football event
Ja’Marr Chase and Devon Witherspoon during a flag football event

FDA says Covid vaccines likely not available for healthy kids and adults this fall

Older adults and other groups at high risk for severe illness might still be able to get vaccinated, the FDA vaccine chief said Tuesday.
Medical professional prepares Covid-19 booster shot
Medical professional prepares Covid-19 booster shot