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Jake Whisenant, record-setting speed climber, dies at 30 in climbing accident

Jake Whisenant, a climber known for setting speed records in Yosemite National Park, has died in a climbing accident in California....

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RFK Jr. proposes fix to loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

The Trump administration said it’s taking first steps in strengthening rules over ingredients food companies have long added to their products with minimal oversight....

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Dermstore Anniversary Sale: The best deals to shop this week

Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale includes deals of up to 25% off bestselling brands like Cosrx, Sunday Riley, Supergoop and more....

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The best self-emptying cordless stick vacuums you should know about

I spoke to several home appliance and vacuum experts to find the best self-emptying vacuums, including ones from top brands like Dyson and Shark....

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Search for survivors underway after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Columbia

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rattled western Colombia, causing buildings to collapse and setting off a search for survivors. NBC News’ George Solis reports on the developing situation and an early asses...

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Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye

Baseball icon Tommy John announced his departure from public life, thanking the late doctor who innovated a surgery which bears the Yankees lefty’s name....

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Ben Jones, Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and former congressman, dies at 84

Ben Jones, the man known as both Cooter from “The Dukes of Hazzard” television series and a former U.S. congressman from Georgia, died Sunday....

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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Italian coast

A Roman-era shipwreck that has remained untouched on the seabed for more than 2,000 years has been uncovered by divers off the coast of Sicily, police on the Mediterranean island said....

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Trump Says US is ‘Only Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran

Oil prices jumped higher after Iran issued a long list of demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The United States announced more sanctions against Iran as questions loom over negotiations. NBC’s Kei...

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Powerful Storms Spawn Tornadoes and Torrential Rain in Midwest

More severe storms are on the move with reported tornados touching down across Illinois. Extreme heat is sweltering nationwide as wildfires continue to rage across the West. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster r...

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Darline Graham’s primary challenge and Trump shifts to ‘low-keying’ it with Iran: Morning Rundown

Darline Graham faces an uphill battle in the race for her late brother Lindsey’s Senate seat....

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How Spain’s migration surge tested E.U. border policy

An unprecedented surge of migrants into Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa marked the first reignited the European Union’s debate over immigration....

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Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, and a boat capsizes in the New York Harbor....

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Sunday said she hasn’t ruled out a potential presidential or Senate run in 2028....

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‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert leaves Pittsburgh fan convention early after health scare

“Highlander” star Christopher Lambert left Pennsylvania’s largest comic con early after reportedly collapsing at the event on Saturday....

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Sen. Jim Banks says Rep. Max Miller should drop his re-election bid if allegations are true

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that embattled Rep....

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Indian national arrested in Germany, charged with murder of University of Arizona girlfriend

An Indian national was arrested and charged with murder after fleeing the country as police investigated the death of his 19-year-old girlfriend in Tucson, Arizona....

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Abdul El-Sayed says he hopes to campaign with Obama after phone call to discuss campaign

Michigan Senate nominnee Abdul El-Sayed confirmed that he spoke to former President Barack Obama adding that he hopes to campaign with him this fall....

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Boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and child

A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a boat capsized near Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night....

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Iran sets steep demands to reopen Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse

There are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday, after Tehran set out a steep series of demands for the reopening of the Strait of ...

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Perez Hilton hospitalized in ‘serious but stable’ condition and will need surgery, family says

Perez Hilton was in serious condition Saturday at a Florida hospital after he livestreamed what appeared to be self-harm from his Miami-area home Tuesday night, his family said in a statement....

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Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths

Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year....

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Delta passengers evacuated by slide after emergency landing in Atlanta

Passengers aboard an Orlando-bound Delta flight had to evacuate via slide after the aircraft made an emergency landing on a taxiway at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after ta...

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Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread

Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, said that his father’s cancer is spreading in what he described as a “very debilitating.”...

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Naked college swimmer killed security guard before fleeing on foot in Maui, police say

A college athlete was arrested Thursday and accused of killing a 63-year-old security guard after police found him wandering naked through the streets of Maui....

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Jorge Messi, father of soccer legend Lionel, dies at age 68

Jorge Messi, a constant presence in the stands at his son Lionel’s matches, has died at age 68 after a long illness, according to a statement from the hospital that treated him....

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Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal recor...

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Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself

Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship......

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Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz

A rocket collides with the moon, restaurants grapple with salmonella, and the CDC finally has a permanent leader....

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty

After weeks of uncertainty, Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote....

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Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-6 to pass a short-term funding bill to remove the threat of a government shutdown before the midterm elections....

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Video shows hippo charging boat full of tourists in Botswana

Video captured by a tourist on board a boat in northern Botswana showed the heart-pounding moment the vessel had to outrun a charging hippo....

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Two adults and a child who disappeared while tubing on a Michigan river found safe

Two women and a 9-year-old who disappeared while tubing on a Michigan river earlier this week were found safe Friday afternoon, authorities said....

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Hundreds of thousands without water in Puerto Rico

Families and businesses in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and nearby towns now have to make do with whatever water they have on hand amid rolling shutoffs that last for 48 hours at a time. NBC News' George So...

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Parents outraged after sex assault case against their daughter’s ex is dismissed without jail time

The parents of an Oklahoma teenager who accused her former boyfriend of sexual assault and strangulation say they were misled about how his case would be resolved — and that the final outcome allowing...

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78-year-old man stabbed by teen in clown costume was likely making surprise visit to sister

A 78-year-old man was likely making one of his regular, unannounced visits to his older sister when he tragically crossed paths with a knife-wielding teenager in a clown costume, the victim’s family s...

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Fault lines for both parties emerge after Michigan’s primaries: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Kristen Welker looks ahead to November in swing state Michigan after this week’s primary battles....

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Is hair removal cream actually safe? Here’s what derms had to say

Hair removal cream promises smooth skin in minutes, but is it safe? Dermatologists break down how it works, who should avoid it, and the best products to try....

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Maine surgical nurse released from immigration detention following outcry

A registered nurse is back with her family after a weeklong fight with the support of community members and colleagues from Maine Medical Center, who demanded she be released from immigration detentio...

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Idaho police release chilling new video of In-N-Out mass shooting

Police released new surveillance footage of the mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, showing the clearest account yet of the horrific scene....

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Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen....

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Woman sues Yankees for $10M after getting struck by bat, says she suffered brain injury

A New Jersey woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a bat flew into the stands and struck her in the head, which she says gave her a brain injury....

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How three health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 years

New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years....

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Rothy’s popular clogs are over $50 off — they’re the perfect summer-to-fall transitional shoe

Rothy’s best-selling Casual Clog is over $50 off. Machine washable, made from recycled plastic bottles and rated highly for its comfort, it’s the ultimate transitional shoe for summer into fall....

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Appeals court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom construction

A federal appeals court affirmed a federal judge’s ruling to block construction of the White House ballroom while allowing below-ground construction to move forward....

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Woman who fatally stabbed husband 2 decades ago admits to fatally stabbing firefighter wife

A woman in California admitted on Tuesday that she stabbed her wife to death last year, more than two decades after facing prison time for killing her ex-husband in a similar manner....

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Water industry turns to AI and hackers for help after suspected Iran cyberattacks

For the new initiative, Vanderbilt University researchers will work to create “digital twins” of water system networks....

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Spokane Wildfire Suspect Confesses to Setting Dozens of Fires

Aaron Farinacci, the man charged with setting one of the most destructive fires in the history of Washington state, appeared in court on Thursday for his arraignment. According to court documents, det...

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