West Point Parents of dead West Point cadet can use his sperm, judge rulesNBC News - Associated PressA judge ruled the parents of Peter Zhu haven't decided whether to attempt conception with a surrogate mother. But he ruled it's their decision to make. WEST POINT, N.Y. — A judge has cleared the way for
Opinion 'Game of Thrones' series finale: Neither Daenerys Targaryen nor Jon Snow prevail in final twistNBC News - Ani BundelDespite a chorus of complaints, the "Game of Thrones" ending feels fitting for the biggest television series of the 2010s. In the end, the last episode of "Game of Thrones" will do little to unite a fandom
Lori Lightfoot Lori Lightfoot sworn in as Chicago's first LGBTQ, black woman mayorNBC News - Brooke Sopelsa"I'm looking ahead to a city of safe streets and strong schools for every child, regardless of neighborhood or ZIP code," Lightfoot said. Lori Lightfoot was sworn into office Monday as Chicago’s 56th She
Politics NY lawmakers revise bill to allow Congress to obtain Trump taxes, vote expected WednesdayNBC News - Allan SmithGov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the legislation when it reaches his desk. Legislators in the New York state Assembly made multiple notable changes over the weekend to a prominent bill aimed at helping
NBA Draft Sister of former NBA player Sebastian Telfair charged with threatening witness at his trialNBC News - David K. LiThe victim recorded at least two phone calls from Octavia Telfair, with the suspect saying the witness was "gonna die" or have to live with a "rearranged face," according to court papers. The sister of
Betsy DeVos DeVos used personal emails for work in 'limited' cases, report findsNBC News - Associated PressThe education secretary also did not always preserve the messages properly as is required, the Inspector General said. An internal Education Department watchdog said Monday that Secretary Betsy DeVos sometimes
Smithsonian Asian Americans push for Smithsonian gallery of their ownNBC News - Associated PressThe Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center has launched a $25 million fundraising drive for permanent gallery space on the National Mall in Washington. The Smithsonian's initiative on documenting Asians
U.S. Customs and Border Protection 16-year-old migrant boy dies in U.S. custody, 5th child to die since DecemberNBC News - Daniella SilvaThe boy, who was apprehended after crossing the border May 13 near Hidalgo, Texas, was found unresponsive Monday morning during a welfare check. A 16-year-old Guatemalan boy died Monday in immigration
Oprah Winfrey Oprah surprises N.J. school with $500,000 giftNBC News - Janelle GriffithThe Newark school's principal, Akbar Cook, started the Lights On program to give students somewhere safe to hang out after school. The future of one program at a New Jersey high school got a little brighter
Olympic Swimming How a sixth-grade science teacher revolutionized Olympic swimmingNBC News - Sheng Peng"There was no scientific swimming coaching prior to Sakomoto. Everything was intuitive before Sakomoto." One of the most important swimming coaches in U.S. Olympic history never really learned how to Soichi
Northern Ireland Thousands rally in Northern Ireland in support of gay marriageNBC News - ReutersThe Belfast rally was led by the same-sex partner of slain journalist and LGBTQ advocate Lyra McKee. Thousands of people marched through Belfast on Saturday to demand the recognition of same-sex marriage
Huawei Huawei ban poised to hit U.S. chipmakers as stock prices dropNBC News - Yun Li, CNBCChip suppliers are losing a big customer as Huawei purchases an estimated $20 billion of semiconductors each year. A sell-off in chip stocks intensified on Monday following a report that semiconductor
CDC CDC reports 41 new measles cases as U.S. outbreak continues to growNBC News - Erika EdwardsSome states are pressing forward with legislation aimed at limiting vaccine exemptions. The number of measles cases nationwide continues to rise, but not as dramatically as it has in recent weeks. The
New Jersey Video shows police repeatedly punching New Jersey teen in the head during arrestNBC News - Ben KesslenThe video spurred a 50-person protest on Sunday evening, where people demanded answers from the New Jersey's town police department about what happened. Three Dover, New Jersey, police officers are under
Yakima, WA From aromatherapy to anger management: How schools are addressing the 'crisis' of childhood traumaNBC News - Elizabeth ChuckSchools are experimenting with new ways to address behavior issues and support students who are struggling emotionally. YAKIMA, Wash. — Instead of going outside for recess on a recent Friday, fifth-grader
Business Ford Motor Co. announces thousands of workers to be laid offNBC News - Corky SiemaszkoIt’s the first of a wave of Ford layoffs in the U.S. that is expected to hit 800 by the end of June and 7,000 worldwide by the end of August. Five hundred salaried Ford workers were informed by letter
World News U.N. health agency struggles with travel abusesNBC News - Associated PressTraveling in business class, booking expensive last-minute tickets and not getting required approval are abuses that could spook potential donors. The World Health Organization spent nearly $192 million
HBO Water bottle makes unintended cameo on 'Game of Thrones' finaleNBC News - David K. LiThe latest foul-up came two weeks after modern coffee cup somehow made it on screen of the wildly popular HBO show. With all the fire raining from dragons above, it's a good thing modern hydration was
Joe Biden The Trump and Biden camps are butting heads like it's 2020 alreadyNBC News - Monica AlbaOne state in particular has provided the starkest blueprint for how the two campaigns plan to attack each other: Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON — There are still 17 months left until the general election but
Eiffel Tower Police swarm Eiffel Tower as man climbs the Paris landmarkNBC News - Nancy IngThe structure and popular tourist destination was evacuated as a safety precaution. PARIS — A man climbing the Eiffel Tower on Monday prompted a shutdown and evacuation of the famed French landmark as
Politics New push for Washington, D.C., statehood hits the presidential campaign trailNBC News - Alex Seitz-WaldAs Democrats look for ways to overhaul the political system, statehood advocates in the nation's capital see opportunity. WASHINGTON — A new campaign is hoping to make statehood for the District of Columbia
Opinion Eddie Izzard Brexit is a return to the 1930s politics of fear. But Britain needs to face the future with bravery and curiosity.NBC News - Eddie IzzardBritish should helping lead humanity into the future, not retreating into isolationism and suspicion. No one knows what will happen in a post-Brexit United Kingdom. The advocates for leaving the European
California Tripod impales windshield of van in CaliforniaNBC News - NBCNews.comA California man threw a construction sign tripod from an overpass, through the windshield of oncoming van, impaling a passenger inside. KCRA's Max Resnik reports. A California man threw a construction
Monsanto Monsanto parent company Bayer faces thousands of Roundup-cancer cases after $2 billion verdictNBC News - Phil McCausland“We’re not suing them for the fact that their product causes cancer. We’re suing them because they didn’t tell people that it causes cancer.” Annually, for weeks at a time over his more than 30 years farming,
Josh Hawley GOP senator wants to give users power to say no to Google and FacebookNBC News - Allan SmithSen. Josh Hawley's legislation would give "Do Not Track" legal weight and penalize companies that ignore it. In his latest salvo aimed at big tech, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said Monday he will introduce
Technology Sprint and T-Mobile deal in line for FCC approval, with 5G the clincherNBC News - Jason AbbruzzeseThe deal is contingent on the two companies agreeing to stipulations on the development of next-generation 5G technology and the expansion of broadband internet access to rural areas. The head of the government's
Latino News In oil-rich Venezuela, residents deal with long gas lines as U.S. sanctions have an effectNBC News - Associated Press"It's all coming together into a toxic brew — that is really having a devastating effect," said a U.S.-based analyst. MARACAIBO, Venezuela — U.S. sanctions on oil-rich Venezuela appear to be taking hold,
Oklahoma Tornado-weary southern Plains braces for more severe weatherNBC News - Elisha FieldstadtAs many as 67 tornadoes were reported between Friday and Sunday in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas and Nebraska. Dozens of counties across Texas and Oklahoma were under the most severe tornado warning
Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson are engaged!TODAY - TODAY.com Congratulations to Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson! The “Saturday Night Live” star and the actress are engaged, Johansson’s publicist confirmed, after dating for two years.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle mark 1st anniversary with new wedding photosTODAY - TODAY.comPrince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, celebrated their first anniversary by sharing never-before-seen photos from their spectacular wedding. In other royal news, Prince William opened up in a new
