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8h ago

New York prison guards indicted in connection with inmate's death, governor says

Prison officials said seven officers have resigned in the wake of Messiah Nantwi’s death and 11 have been suspended without pay.
A view of Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, NY.
A view of Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, NY.
9h ago

A Michigan community takes a novel approach to moving 9,100 books for shop's next chapter

One by one, hundreds of volunteers helped get the books to their new location in Chelsea, Michigan.
People help move books for Serendipity Books in Chelsea, Mich.
People help move books for Serendipity Books in Chelsea, Mich.
9h ago

Mississippi officers charged in young father's shooting death

Jaylen Lewis, 25, was killed in 2022 during the Mississippi Capitol Police's aggressive anti-crime efforts in Jackson.
Mississippi's Capitol Police, once primarily responsible for guarding the statehouse, have increased in visibility recently.
Mississippi's Capitol Police, once primarily responsible for guarding the statehouse, have increased in visibility recently.
9h ago

Funeral held for Idaho teen with autism whom police shot 9 times in his yard

Police shot Victor Perez, whose family said he was autistic and had cerebral palsy, after a neighbor called to report someone with a knife.
Victor Perez.
Victor Perez.
11h ago

Some Jewish Americans wrestle with Trump's sweeping crusade against antisemitism

The Trump administration has cited antisemitism as a key reason it has targeted universities and activists. While some Jewish groups have cheered these moves, others have fiercely criticized them.
 A protester holds a sign reading "Educate, Don't Capitulate!!" featuring Harvard University shields during a rally at Cambridge Common. April 12 2025.
 A protester holds a sign reading "Educate, Don't Capitulate!!" featuring Harvard University shields during a rally at Cambridge Common. April 12 2025.
12h ago

Thieves tunnel into L.A. jewelry store and steal $20 million in merchandise, owners say

The owners of Love Jewels say suspect the thieves took weeks to tunnel into their store, using the abandoned theater next door to do so.
The owners of Love Jewels in downtown Los Angeles say they’re out millions of dollars following the intricate break-in over the weekend.
The owners of Love Jewels in downtown Los Angeles say they’re out millions of dollars following the intricate break-in over the weekend.

School Shooting Tracker: Counting school shootings since 2013

NBC News is tracking school shootings that involve active shooters. Here’s what we found.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
12h ago

Being held captive for 20 years 'isn't just a story. It's my life,' Connecticut man says

The 32-year-old man's stepmother was charged with assault and kidnapping after, he said, he started a fire in an attempt to gain his freedom.
The home of Kimberly Sullivan in Waterbury, Conn
The home of Kimberly Sullivan in Waterbury, Conn

EXCLUSIVE

13h ago

EXCLUSIVE

Foreman from Harvey Weinstein's first N.Y. trial stands by his verdict

Bernard Cody spoke with NBC News ahead of jury selection for the disgraced movie producer's retrial, where he faces an additional charge of sexually assaulting a woman in a Manhattan hotel in 2006.
Image: Jury Selection Begins In Harvey Weinstein Trial
Image: Jury Selection Begins In Harvey Weinstein Trial

Autism rates have risen to 1 in 31 school-age children, CDC reports

A researcher attributed the increase to awareness and improvements in detecting the developmental disorder.
The canceled federal conference on climate change and health problem is back on but apparently minus the federal government.
The canceled federal conference on climate change and health problem is back on but apparently minus the federal government.

Measles Outbreak

13h ago

Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 700 cases have been confirmed so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals twice every week.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.