Miami, FL Eduardo Padrón transformed a college and a city. Now he's ready for his next act.NBC News - Luisita Lopez Torregrosa"I’m a strong believer that talent is universal. However, opportunity is not universal," says the man leading the U.S. college awarding the most degrees to minorities. MIAMI — Eduardo Padrón left his Marianao,
Hemp 'I feel lucky, for real': How legalizing hemp accidentally helped marijuana suspectsNBC News - Jon SchuppeHundreds, perhaps thousands, of people accused of marijuana possession have seen their cases dismissed or put on hold thanks to new hemp laws. Late on a Friday night in April 2018, Donte Chazz Williams
Hpv When parents say 'no' to HPV shots, teens have no choice. Some states are changing that.NBC News - Anna AlmendralaSome legislatures are trying to create a legal way for dependent teens to get the HPV vaccine without their parents' consent. Jennifer Canada remembers when her pediatrician in Middletown, Maryland, recommended
Hong Kong Tens of thousands rally in Hong Kong as China condemns U.S. lawmakers' supportNBC News - Janis Mackey FrayerThe large turnout suggested the movement retains widespread support after recent protests were marked by violent clashes with police that have garnered increasing global attention. HONG KONG — Heavy rain
University of Hawaii A huge telescope in Hawaii could lead us to alien life. First it has to get off the ground.NBC News - By Jason DavisAstronomers and protestors are at an impasse over a plan to build the Thirty Meter Telescope atop a dormant volcano on the Island of Hawaii. A colossal telescope with the potential to revolutionize astronomy
Kabul Suicide attack in wedding hall kills 63, Afghan official saysNBC News - Associated PressA government spokesman says 182 civilians were wounded in the attack that took place in Kabul. KABUL, Afghanistan — The death toll from a late-night suicide bombing at a crowded wedding party in the Afghan
Nightly News Full Broadcast (August 17th)NBC News - NBCNews.com Tense standoff in Portland between far right and anti-fascist groups, Epstein’s attorneys pledge their own investigation into his death, and man speaks out after close call with lightning strike.
Veterans Nonprofit changing lives with service dogs for veterans and first respondersNBC News - NBCNews.comThe Patriotic Service Dog Foundation provides dogs free of charge to help first responders and veterans suffering from PTSD — changing lives for those who serve. At least a third of the dogs are rescues,
Alaska Dramatic video shows Alaska glacier collapse near kayakersNBC News - NBCNews.comKayakers Josh Bastyr and Andrew Hopper ventured out on what they called a “peaceful glacier exploration” at Alaska’s Spencer Glacier. As glacial bridge began to collapse, they found themselves in danger.
Vaping CDC investigating illness linked to e-cigs and vaping across the countryNBC News - NBCNews.comDozens of young people are sick with potentially dangerous lung illnesses, something health officials say is linked to e-cigarettes and vaping. The CDC is looking into 94 suspected cases across 14 states,
NBC Man speaks out after close call with lightning strikeNBC News - NBCNews.comVideo captures the moment when Romulus McNeill stepped outside during a storm, when a flash of lighting struck so close by that he dropped his umbrella before getting out of there. “I feel like I am blessed,”
Rashida Tlaib Congressional Democrats call for investigation after Congresswomen barred from IsraelNBC News - NBCNews.com“I should be on a plane to see her,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib said of her canceled visit to see her grandmother in the West Bank. Israel barred Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar from making a trip there, then said would
Plane Crash Community mourns New Orleans anchor killed in plane crashNBC News - NBCNews.comNancy Parker, a beloved local TV news anchor in New Orleans, was killed along with pilot Franklin Augustus when his stunt plane crashed. Parker had been working on a profile of Augustus, an airshow pilot
Jeffrey Epstein Jeffrey Epstein’s attorneys pledge their own investigation into his deathNBC News - NBCNews.comAttorneys for Epstein are fighting back after the medical examiner ruled that the accused sex trafficker died by suicide by hanging. The official cause of death ruling has not diminished a probe into this
Demonstration Tense standoff in Portland between far right and anti-fascist groupsNBC News - NBCNews.comThe conflict in Portland started with rally of far-right groups that was met by a large counter-demonstration. More than a thousand police officers were activated to keep the protests peaceful between
Portland, OR Anti-fascist protesters confront a far-right rally in PortlandNBC News - NBCNews.comAnti-fascist protesters faced off against participants of a far-right rally in Portland, Oregon. Police attempted to control the situation, but clashes between the groups occurred and several arrests reported.
Wheelchairs Video shows rescue of cruise-ship passenger in wheelchair who fell from dock into waterNBC News - Minyvonne BurkeA Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson said the woman was being escorted in a wheelchair by a family member when the accident happened. Two local men in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands rescued a Carnival
Portland Police Bureau Far-right rally in Portland met by anti-fascist protestersNBC News - Nicole AcevedoPresident Donald Trump tweeted about the demonstration, saying there is consideration to labeling Antifa an "organization of terror." A rally of far-right groups was met by a large counterdemonstration
New Orleans, LA New Orleans TV anchor Nancy Parker dies in plane crash while reporting a storyNBC News - Phil McCauslandThe longtime, award-winning news anchor in New Orleans died along with a veteran stunt pilot. An award-winning local TV news anchor in New Orleans died in a plane crash while working on a story about stunt
Houston, TX Houston dad charged after 12-year-old daughter drove car into man and dog, killing themNBC News - Nicole AcevedoPolice said the girl apparently hit the gas instead of the brakes. A Houston man is facing criminal charges after his 12-year-old daughter drove a car, hitting and killing a man and his dog. Tomás Mejía
Oregon Watch live: Far-right, extremist groups clash in Portland, OregonNBC News - NBCNews.comNonprofit changing lives with service dogs for veterans and first responders Clear the Shelters 2019: Meet the adorable pups up for adoption Lucie Fink tries Brrrn, the first cold temperature workout New
Gentrification I wanted to make my community safer and more neighborly. The advice I got surprised me.NBC News - By Dana McMahanA professor and police officer share out-of-the box ways to reduce crime and make your neighborhood safer. When I moved into a densely populated urban neighborhood south of Louisville, Kentucky with my
Antifa As Portland braces for Proud Boys protests, here's what Trump doesn't get about antifaNBC News - Gary LaFreeWhy the debate about the status of antifa is likely to be guided more by political ideologies rather than hard evidence. On Saturday, Portland braces yet again for clashes between far-right Proud Boy and
Formal Wear Alabama girl wore tux for senior portrait. Her school yearbook left her picture out.NBC News - Minyvonne BurkeHolley Gerelds said she felt "more comfortable" in a tux than the traditional black drape for girls. The yearbook listed her as "not pictured." An Alabama high school student who wore a tuxedo for her
Gibraltar U.S. seeking to seize Iranian tanker detained in GibraltarNBC News - Phil HelselThe Grace 1 oil tanker seized by British authorities was suspected of violating European Union sanctions on oil shipments to Syria, an ally of Iran. The U.S. has filed a warrant to seize all oil aboard
Strawberries Craving a frozen dessert? Whip up these 4-ingredient strawberry lemonade popsicles in minutesNBC News - By Danielle WalkerSkip the store-bought frozen treats and cool down with this simple recipe for homemade popsicles. Our family absolutely loves strawberries! We actually have a place in our garden where they are growing,
Rashida Tlaib Rep. Rashida Tlaib's grandmother in West Bank still hopes for a visitNBC News - Lawahez Jabari"I hope, inshallah, that she will come back. I’m waiting for her," Muftia Tlaib told NBC News. BEIT UR AL-FOQA, West Bank — Rep. Rashida Tlaib's grandmother says she does not understand what all the hubbub
Play buttonCate Blanchett 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' has the right ingredients (and Cate Blanchett) but still falls flatNBC News - Ani BundelMaria Semple's excellent story seemed like a winner on paper. Too bad not even Blanchett could build it into something great on the big screen. The great realignment in the entertainment industry has a
Dale Earnhardt Jr. plane crash: New details emergeTODAY - TODAY.com Federal investigators say the plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family bounced several times before crashing. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for Weekend TODAY.
Aggressive seagulls scared away by birds of preyTODAY - TODAY.com Hungry seagulls were swarming beachgoers in Ocean City, New Jersey, until predator birds were brought in to scare them away. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg reports for Weekend TODAY.
