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Jeffrey Epstein
Is Jeffrey Epstein so rich he's not a flight risk?
NBC News - Danny Cevallos
It’s a question a judge has to answer, as Epstein’s fabulous wealth allows him to convert his mansion into a high-tech prison — and argue for house arrest. On Thursday, a federal judge must decide whether
New Jersey Politics
Judge who spared rape suspect because he was from 'good family' steps down
NBC News - Associated Press
New Jersey's Supreme Court terminated the assignment of Judge James Troiano, who spared a teen rape suspect from adult court due to "good family," "excellent school." New Jersey's high court took action
Naperville
Illinois gas station worker suspended after telling Latino customers 'ICE will come'
NBC News - Alex Johnson
In an exchange caught on video and posted to social media, the attendant also says Latinos "need to go back to their country." A gasoline station attendant was suspended from his job Wednesday after a
Kevin Spacey
Nightly News Full Broadcast (July 17th)
NBC News - NBCNews.com
Prosecutors drop sex assault case against actor Kevin Spacey, millions bracing for record-breaking heat wave, and House votes against resolution to impeach Trump.
Lara Trump
After House rejects 'stupid' impeachment, Trump fuels rally crowd chant of 'send her back!' at Omar
NBC News - Jonathan Allen
The president returned Wednesday to slamming four American congresswomen he has falsely tried to portray as foreigners. WASHINGTON — One day after the House voted to condemn his racist tweets, and just
Wilbur Ross
House votes to hold AG Barr and Commerce chief Ross in criminal contempt over census
NBC News - Dareh Gregorian
Wilbur Ross derided the effort as nothing but "political theater" and "silly." The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt of
Lesbian
Police probe alleged assault of lesbian couple on Long Island as possible hate crime
NBC News - Janelle Griffith
The incident is being investigated by the county’s hate crimes unit and a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Police on Long Island, New York, are searching
Comic-Con
Comic-Con's 50th anniversary heralds nerd culture's rise, and possibly the start of its decline
NBC News - Ani Bundel
The cultural landscape has changed dramatically over the last half century, and SDCC has morphed along with it. It can seem hard to imagine now, but back in midcentury America, trying to find people who
Puerto Rico
Growing protests in Puerto Rico call for governor’s resignation
NBC News - NBCNews.com
Thousands took to the streets of San Juan today to call for Governor Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation. The scandal erupted after nearly 900 pages from a private group chat containing vulgar and homophobic
Celebrity Gossip
Growing popularity of photo editing app sparks privacy concerns
NBC News - NBCNews.com
FaceApp, created by a Russia-based developer, has seen a recent spike in use due to celebrities taking part in a challenge. While there’s concern over what the app is doing with user data, experts warn
John Paul Stevens
Remembering former Justice John Paul Stevens, dead at 99
NBC News - NBCNews.com
Justice Stevens was the third-longest-serving member of the Supreme Court. Appointed in 1975 as a conservative, he was the court’s most powerful liberal before his retirement in 2010.
Boeing 737 MAX
House committee hears dramatic testimony by man who lost family in 737 Max crash
NBC News - NBCNews.com
A man who lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia told a House hearing today that the process used to approve aircraft must be strengthened -- and Boeing
El Chapo
Drug kingpin El Chapo sentenced to life in prison
NBC News - NBCNews.com
Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known to the world as El Chapo, was sentenced to life in prison, plus 30 more years, for his involvement in brutal murders and controlling much of the illegal drug trade across the
Jeffrey Epstein
Newly-surfaced video offers glimpse into Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's past relationship
NBC News - NBCNews.com
The video from NBC’s archives was shot more than a decade before Epstein served 13 months in a Florida jail for procuring a minor for prostitution.
Houses
House votes against resolution to impeach Trump
NBC News - NBCNews.com
Congressman Al Green of Texas pushed for the vote on a resolution to impeach President Trump, saying he is “unfit to be president” after Trump’s racist attack on four freshman lawmakers. The motion was
Millions bracing for record-breaking heat wave
NBC News - NBCNews.com
It will feel, at least, like 100 degrees across 40 states, and the extreme heat is expected to last through the weekend.
Kevin Spacey
Prosecutors drop sex assault case against actor Kevin Spacey
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The state of Massachusetts dropped the case against actor Kevin Spacey “due to the unavailability of the complaining witness.” Spacey had been accused of groping an 18-year-old at a Nantucket restaurant.
Politics
Here's who qualified for the second Democratic debate
NBC News - Lauren Egan
Twenty candidates will take the stage again at the end of the month for a two-night presidential primary debate, this time hosted by CNN. WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee and CNN announced
Netflix
Netflix faces challenge in raising prices as growth slows
NBC News - Claire Atkinson
Netflix's stock price dropped by as much as 13 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday after adding fewer subscribers than analysts had expected. Streaming video company Netflix stumbled Wednesday after
Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein used foreign passport with fake name to enter Saudi Arabia: prosecutors
NBC News - Tom Winter
The questionable travel document was found inside a safe — along with $70,000 in cash and 48 loose diamonds — in the home of the accused child predator. Jeffrey Epstein used a foreign passport with a name
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles police officer charged with multiple rapes after DNA hit
NBC News - Alex Johnson
The 10-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department could face life in prison after his DNA matched evidence in a 2015 cold case, authorities said. LOS ANGELES — Authorities investigating allegations
Rand Paul
Rand Paul blocks bill to boost 9/11 victims fund
NBC News - Associated Press
Paul objected to a request by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., to approve the bill by unanimous consent, which would fast-track approval. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday blocked
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders hits back at 'Medicare for All' critics in speech
NBC News - Benjy Sarlin
Looking to change the terms of the debate, the 2020 candidate argued people's current premiums are "taxes on the middle class." WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., defended his call for a single-payer
Pennsylvania
Mayor under fire for last-minute cancellation of LGBTQ pride event
NBC News - Gwen Aviles
Reading, Pennsylvania, Mayor Wally Scott said he axed the event because the rainbow pride flag — which was set to fly over City Hall — is a political symbol. Dozens of Pennsylvanians were geared to make
Kevin Spacey
Massachusetts prosecutors drop sex assault case against actor Kevin Spacey
NBC News - David K. Li
Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe cited the "unavailability of the complaining witness" in filing for dismissal. A Massachusetts prosecutor Wednesday asked for charges to be dropped against
U.S. Congress
A Trump impeachment would be an uncertain process. Congress could censure him right now.
NBC News - Michael A. Genovese
We do not live in an impeachment-or-bust world. Congress has another way to formally declare its disapproval of the president. The Democrats beating the drum of impeachment got louder Wednesday when Rep.
Blood Pressure
For healthy blood pressure, both numbers matter
NBC News - Erika Edwards
The study analyzed more than 36 million blood pressure readings from more than 1 million adults. The bottom number in a blood pressure reading (the diastolic pressure) has sometimes played second fiddle
World News
Woman nearly loses sight in one eye after wearing contacts in shower and pool
NBC News - Shamard Charles, M.D.
Doctors say that, though rare, the case is a stark reminder of the importance of contact lens hygiene. You may want to think twice about showering or swimming with your contact lenses in. A 41-year-old
Microsoft
Microsoft will give away software to guard U.S. voting machines
NBC News - Ken Dilanian
The tech giant says it has tracked more than 700 cyberattacks by foreign adversaries against U.S. political organizations so far this election cycle. ASPEN, Colo. — Microsoft on Wednesday announced that
Turkey
U.S. booting Turkey from fighter program over Russian arms deal
NBC News - Associated Press
"The F-35 cannot coexist with a Russian intelligence collection platform that will be used to learn about its advanced capabilities," the White House said. WASHINGTON — In a significant break with a longtime

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