Jan. 6 defendant Rachel Powell, who smashed a Capitol window before using a bullhorn to instruct rioters, was sentenced to more than four years in prison Tuesday.
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Gaza taps are running dry as water shortage reaches crisis point
The taps in the besieged Gaza Strip are running dry, and residents are scrambling to save every last drop of water as the shortage reaches a crisis point.
Exonerated man wrongly jailed in Florida for 16 years is killed by Georgia deputy during traffic stop
A man who was wrongly incarcerated for 16 years in Florida, and was exonerated in 2020, was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Georgia during a traffic stop Monday, officials said.
Mother of young woman in Hamas hostage video calls it the 'worst nightmare'
TEL AVIV — Keren Schem said she started to scream and fell on the floor when she saw her daughter alive in a video shared by Hamas on Monday.
In rare move, Ford executive chair calls on UAW to make a deal and end 'acrimonious' talks
Ford Motor Executive Chair Bill Ford on Monday warned that an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers threatens the future livelihood of the company as well as the American automotive industry.
How to avoid scams and credit card fraud this holiday season
From fake websites to text message scams, fraud is on the rise, especially going into the holiday season. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to discuss some of the most prevalent schemes and share tips to keep your money and identity safe this holiday season.
Rite Aid bankruptcy means pharmacies will keep dwindling
Rite Aid, the third-largest U.S. drugstore chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, and it’s likely the company will close a big chunk of its 2,000 stores.
Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday amid war with Hamas
The trip will be Biden’s second foray into an active war zone this year. He traveled to Ukraine in February under the tightest secrecy.
Hamas releases first video of hostage held inside Gaza
In the video released by Hamas, 21-year-old Miya Shem says she’s being given medical care and asks to go home as soon as possible. It’s unclear if she’s being forced to make the statement or when the video was shot. Meanwhile, there’s a flurry of diplomatic activity in Israel, as three sources tell NBC News President Biden is strongly considering a trip there in the coming days. Lester Holt is inside Israel with the latest.
Wealthy self-funding candidates could hold the key to GOP hopes of taking the Senate
Republicans are relying on self-funding candidates to win back the Senate next year — and some of their wealthiest prospects are already spending big money.