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Israelis worry about safety abroad after Washington shooting
Israelis in Jerusalem expressed their concern for their safely abroad after two Israeli embassy staff members were shot dead at an event in Washington. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that security would be stepped up at Israeli embassies…
Two dead in Australia after torrential rain ravages rural towns
Flash flooding on Australia’s southeast coast has killed two people, as officials warned Thursday that more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours.
The youngest, most inexperienced team in the league is on the cusp of the NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are among the youngest, most inexperienced teams in the NBA — and on the cusp of the NBA Finals,
What Trump’s pledge to cut taxes on tips and overtime means in practice as it moves closer to law
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump sought to win over working-class voters in key swing states with a promise to exempt tips and overtime pay from federal income taxes.
Kid Cudi to take the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Grammy award-winning rapper Kid Cudi is expected to testify in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs on Thursday in what could prove to be a pivotal moment for prosecutors.
1 rescued and a search is underway for 3 others after a boat sinks north of Seattle
A good Samaritan rescued one person and authorities are looking for three others after a boat took on water and sank in waters north of Seattle
Video shows moment suspected Jewish Museum gunman is detained
Video obtained by NBC News shows the moment the suspected gunman was arrested after the shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. The suspect was heard chanting, “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest.
Tennessee man faces execution for killing his wife and her 2 sons
A Tennessee man who killed his wife and her two teenage sons is facing execution, three years after he was saved by a last-minute reprieve
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to pay nearly $180M to victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of New Orleans agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement announced Wednesday, the latest in a string of settlements by the Catholic Church.
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 09-29-31-34-43, Powerball: 2
Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace Accords
Representatives of NATO-aligned nations will gather starting Thursday in the Ohio city where an end to the three-year Bosnian War was brokered 30 years ago
Southern Poverty Law Center to release annual report on hate and extremism
The Southern Poverty Law Center is expected to release its annual report on white nationalist, neo-Nazi and anti-government extremist group activity
Suspect detained in shooting deaths of two Israeli Embassy members
Two members of Israel’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum, law enforcement said. The suspect is in custody.
Knicks blow 14-point lead and lose in OT to Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals
The Knicks led by 14 points with under 3 minutes remaining in regulation, but Aaron Nesmith brought the Pacers back with a flurry of late 3-pointers. Indianapolis took advantage in overtime to win Game 1.
Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot dead outside D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum
Two staff members of Israel’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., were shot dead outside the district’s Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, officials said.
New North Korean warship is damaged at launch ceremony as leader Kim looks on
A new North Korean warship was damaged in a “serious accident” during a launch ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Thursday.
Rapper Kid Cudi set to take the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial
Rapper Kid Cudi is expected to testify in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial to talk about his relationship with Cassie Ventura. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz looks back at Kid Cudi’s involvement in the case.
Member of N. Irish rap group Kneecap, accused of displaying Hezbollah flag, charged with terrorism offense
A rapper from Northern Ireland who has been critical of Israel’s war in Gaza was charged with a terrorism offense after he allegedly displayed the flag of the Hezbollah militant group, British authorities said Wednesday.
House GOP leaders release changes to Trump agenda bill in bid to sway holdouts
Republicans released a package of revisions to their massive party-line bill for President Donald Trump’s agenda Wednesday night, with the hope of quickly bringing it to the House floor and passing it.
May nor’easter could bring a soggy start to Memorial Day weekend in New England
An unusual May nor’easter is set to wallop New England on Thursday, providing a soaking before the Memorial Day holiday weekend with weather more commonly associated with fall and winter.
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed
White House purges transcripts of Trump’s remarks from its website
The White House has removed official transcripts of Trump’s public remarks from its government website, replacing them with select videos of his public appearances.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, who grew up around the NFL’s Colts before assuming control of the team himself, died in his sleep Wednesday at 65, the team announced.
Former Florida Republican congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening primary opponent
In 2021, William Robert Braddock III and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna were candidates in the primary election to represent Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to pay nearly $180M to victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement announced Wednesday