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This tight-knit community was recovering from a cultlike leader. Then measles got in.
Years after the reign of Warren Jeffs, the Short Creek community on the Utah-Arizona border is focused on rebuilding. Missed vaccines were low on the list of priorities, until a measles outbreak.
Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger
SNAP food assistance was set to lapse in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be used to maintain the benefits.
Trump’s push to nuke the Senate filibuster hits immediate GOP resistance
President Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to abolish the 60-vote filibuster rule in order to reopen the shuttered government without Democratic votes.
It’s decision time for millions facing spiking ACA premiums
Without the enhanced subsidies, this year’s Obamacare open enrollment period is expected to see the largest rise in monthly premiums since the law went into effect.
Ground delays issued amid shortage of air traffic controllers
As the government shutdown drags on, so do woes at airports — this time at Orlando International Airport in Florida.
Kristi Noem rejects request to pause immigration actions in Chicago over Halloween weekend
Noem made the comments amid a firestorm of controversy in the Chicago area, as immigration enforcement operations have devolved into chaotic confrontations with residents and activists.
Mamdani explains how he would protect New Yorkers from a potential Trump immigration enforcement
New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani explains to NBC News’ Allan Smith how he would protect New Yorkers from a potential immigration enforcement action ordered by President Donald Trump.
New Images Emerge of Hurricane Melissa’s Impact in Caribbean
New images show the swaths of destruction across Jamaica left by Hurricane Melissa, from roofs completely ripped off homes to entire towns flooded. The storm also slammed Cuba which suffered flash flooding and Haiti where the government is reporting more than 20 deaths. NBC’s George Solis reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks where the storm is headed.
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate in Push to Boost Economy
The Federal Reserve has approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark rate by a quarter-point. The decision comes amid growing concerns over a recent wave of layoffs by major U.S. companies and the economic fallout of the government shutdown. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.