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JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
Second defendant in Cornell fraternity case seeks New York AG’s recusal
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Rubio meets with leader of Venezuelan opposition negotiating team
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces discipline after NBC News report about special prison perks
FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel’s main airport, UAE says
Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet
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Second defendant in Cornell fraternity case seeks New York AG’s recusal
Attorneys representing Winston Lee, one of the former fraternity members accused in the Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, filed a motion Friday in criminal court seeking to disqualify New York Attorney General Letitia James from any future grand jury proceedings.
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.
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Rubio meets with leader of Venezuelan opposition negotiating team
The secretary of state, in a meeting with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera, expressed U.S. support for talks meant to set the stage for an election.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces discipline after NBC News report about special prison perks
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing discipline behind bars after an NBC News report revealed his VIP life behind bars and use of a contraband cellphone. NBC News' Chloe Melas has details on the sanctions and what could come next for Combs.
Washington Post
FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel’s main airport, UAE says
Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani national, intended to cause “the greatest possible number of human casualties,” the Emirati attorney general said.
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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
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Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet
Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.
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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
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Early vote analysis: Mail ballot concerns are changing how Democrats vote
Democrats are changing how they vote, requesting fewer mail ballots than in past elections but returning the ones they do request more quickly, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk analysis of the early vote conducted in coordination with the University of Pennsylvania.
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Vance suggests Nidal Hasan’s execution won’t be livestreamed, contradicting Hegseth
Vice President JD Vance suggested the federal government wouldn’t livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, contradicting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Pensacola mayor outlines preparations for Hurricane Isaias as storm approaches
Pensacola, Florida sits directly in the path of Hurricane Isaias as the storm strengthens into a Category 3 storm. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves joins NBC News NOW to discuss evacuations and warnings issued to residents and tourists as the storm nears.
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Panama
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook the central coast of Panama on Friday, prompting tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries.
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Florida and Alabama declare states of emergency as Hurricane Isaias nears Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is now a major Category 3 storm, with the National Hurricane Center warning of life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds. NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins breaks down the latest forecast, while Chris Pollone reports from Alabama on the preparations underway as residents b
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Trump eases Russia sanctions, says Putin will release diesel amid massive price spike
President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin would “immediately” release hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel onto the global market.
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US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
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Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is expected to be named the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt.
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Elon Musk’s growing SpaceX empire sends AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares plunging
Elon Musk’s plan for SpaceX to become a major mobile carrier sent shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile plunging and wiped out over $50 billion before lunch.
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Remembering Mike Ditka's life and legacy
NBC News' Sam Brock looks back at the career, accomplishments and championship legacy of legendary Chicago Bears coach and Hall of Fame player Mike Ditka.
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Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.