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South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer is executed by firing squad

Mikal Mahdi cried out as the shots hit him. It is the second time the state has used the method in the last five weeks.
South Carolina execution
South Carolina execution
4h ago

What aviation experts say about the doomed helicopter in the fatal New York crash

The NTSB is investigating what caused a sightseeing helicopter to break apart and crash into the Hudson River, killing all six on board.
Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York City
Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York City

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OUT News

Florida district won't renew teacher's contract for using student's preferred name

Dozens of students held a walkout to protest the school district’s decision not to renew the teacher’s contract after she used a student’s preferred name.
Satellite High School in Brevard County, Fla.
Satellite High School in Brevard County, Fla.

RFK Jr. calls FDA a 'sock puppet' for industries in private speech to agency staff

The health secretary criticized the agency's close industry ties and encouraged "whistleblowers" to speak out.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits the University of Utah
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits the University of Utah

Diddy on Trial: The fall of a hip-hop 'Bad Boy'

There was a time when Sean "Diddy" Combs ruled the hip-hop world. 
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
6h ago

Florida art dealer jailed for selling fakes now charged with peddling phony Andy Warhols

Leslie Howard Roberts, 62, allegedly used fake Andy Warhol Foundation ID numbers on the back of artworks, as well as fake stamps, according to a federal indictment.
Miami Fine Art Gallery in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood.
Miami Fine Art Gallery in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood.

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OUT Politics and Policy

How one Maine high school became the center of Trump's war on trans student athletes

After a showdown with Maine’s governor, the Trump administration is moving to pull federal education funding from the state.

Measles Outbreak

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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.
8h ago

3 people dead after small plane crashes near Boca Raton Airport in Florida

The plane's pilot reported rudder issues before the crash, sources said.
A small plane crashed in the area of Military Trail and Glades Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, on Friday.
A small plane crashed in the area of Military Trail and Glades Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, on Friday.

Immigration

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Immigration

U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man

Trump administration attorneys said they haven’t had enough time to review the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that directed the administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
9h ago

28 hikers, including 25 children, rescued on Arizona Hot Springs Trail from extreme heat

Three adults and 25 children with special needs attempted to make the trek Thursday "without adequate preparation," according to officials.
Lake Mead along the border of Nevada and Arizona.
Lake Mead along the border of Nevada and Arizona.