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Broken bones, burning eyes: How Trump's DHS deploys 'less lethal' weapons on protesters

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By:Jon Schuppe · Natasha Korecki
14 February 2026 at 06:00
Federal immigration officers have repeatedly used less lethal weapons in ways that appear to violate their own policies or general policing guidelines, unless they believed their lives were in danger, NBC News found.

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

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Leon Virden felt a duty to protest a DHS killing, and ended up injured by a "less lethal" weapon. 

Law enforcement activity happening in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood

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14 February 2026 at 02:13
The Pima County Sheriff's Department says law enforcement activity was underway in a Tucson, Arizona, neighborhood minutes from Nancy Guthrie's home in connection to her disappearance. NBC News' Liz Kreutz explains from the scene.

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department says law enforcement activity was underway in a Tucson, Arizona, neighborhood minutes from Nancy Guthrie's home in connection to her disappearance. NBC News' Liz Kreutz explains from the scene.

Social media project that shares conversations about love online goes viral

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13 February 2026 at 22:34
Preston Rakovsky is going viral online for his intimate conversations with strangers about their thoughts on love. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz asks Rakovsky about his inspiration behind the project and his hope for the future. 

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Preston Rakovsky is going viral online for his intimate conversations with strangers about their thoughts on love. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz asks Rakovsky about his inspiration behind the project and his hope for the future. 

Sheriff defends handling of evidence in search for Nancy Guthrie

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13 February 2026 at 18:42
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos tells NBC News investigators are pursuing “good leads” in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and denied reports of tension with the FBI. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos tells NBC News investigators are pursuing “good leads” in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and denied reports of tension with the FBI. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.

'Even in Russia, they don't treat children like this': A family's nightmare in ICE detention

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By:Mike Hixenbaugh
13 February 2026 at 13:18
A Russian family sought asylum in the United States. In the Dilley ICE detention center in Texas, they say their children endured worms in the food and hourslong waits for medication.

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Nikita and Oksana take a selfie with their children at Red Square in Moscow before fleeing Russia in 2024.

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Nikita and Oksana take a selfie with their children at Red Square in Moscow before fleeing Russia in 2024.

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Nikita and Oksana take a selfie with their children at Red Square in Moscow before fleeing Russia in 2024.

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Nikita and Oksana take a selfie with their children at Red Square in Moscow before fleeing Russia in 2024.
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‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin falls and fails to medal

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13 February 2026 at 20:15
American Ilia Malinin struggled through his free skate, falling twice and failing to medal. He was the heavy favorite for gold but told reporters after there is nothing like Olympic pressure. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

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American Ilia Malinin struggled through his free skate, falling twice and failing to medal. He was the heavy favorite for gold but told reporters after there is nothing like Olympic pressure. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

South America just won its first medal in the Winter Olympics

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By:Nick Zaccardi · NBC Sports
13 February 2026 at 18:51
Alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and skeleton competitor Nicole Rocha Silveira, both from Brazil, will compete this weekend in the Milan Cortina Games.

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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen competes in the first run of the men's giant slalom alpine skiing event during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio (Valtellina) on February 14, 2026.

January sees 0.2% rise in inflation, less than economists expected

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13 February 2026 at 09:25
Inflation rose just 0.2% in January from December and fell to 2.4% on an annual basis. Both readings were less than economists expected. NBC News' Allie Canal reports on why this could be a good sign for consumers.

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Inflation rose just 0.2% in January from December and fell to 2.4% on an annual basis. Both readings were less than economists expected. NBC News' Allie Canal reports on why this could be a good sign for consumers.

He coaches 16 skaters from 13 countries at the Winter Olympics — with the jackets to prove it

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By:Greg Rosenstein
13 February 2026 at 07:34
Choreographer Benoît Richaud is next to seemingly every Olympic figure skater after they compete and hear their scores read aloud. And he has the jackets to prove it.

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Clockwise from top left: Richaud appears in the kiss and cry zone at the Milan Games with France's Adam Siao Him Fa, Tomas Guarino Sabate of Team Spain, Team Canada and Team Georgia.

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Benoit Richaud performs alongside France's Terra Findlay in Helsinki in 2009.

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Richaud coaches Bradie Tennell at the 2025 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Canada.

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Richaud joins Maxim Naumov of Team USA in the 'kiss and cry' zone after competing in men's single skating at the Milan Games on Tuesday.

Nancy Guthrie Case: FBI Raises Reward, Gives Details of Suspect

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13 February 2026 at 07:24
The FBI is releasing new identifying details about the man seen in the doorbell camera videos from Nancy Guthrie’s front door. It comes as the FBI has doubled the reward to $100,000 for any information that leads to the missing 84-year-old. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY with analysis.

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The FBI is releasing new identifying details about the man seen in the doorbell camera videos from Nancy Guthrie’s front door. It comes as the FBI has doubled the reward to $100,000 for any information that leads to the missing 84-year-old. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY with analysis.
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New Mexico attorney general says social media not a 'safe space' for teens

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12 February 2026 at 22:04
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez talks about why he filed a lawsuit against Meta over allegations of sexual exploitation of children saying the platform is not a "safe space" for underage users. 

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New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez talks about why he filed a lawsuit against Meta over allegations of sexual exploitation of children saying the platform is not a "safe space" for underage users. 

Investigators search for clues in Nancy Guthrie abduction

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12 February 2026 at 20:42
As the agonizing search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 12th day, today, law enforcement set up a tent covering Nancy Guthrie’s porch, put out another plea for video near her house, and said gloves and other evidence found near her home have been sent to be analyzed. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the latest on the investigation.

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As the agonizing search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 12th day, today, law enforcement set up a tent covering Nancy Guthrie’s porch, put out another plea for video near her house, and said gloves and other evidence found near her home have been sent to be analyzed. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the latest on the investigation.

Team USA racks up 14 medals at Milan Cortina Olympics

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12 February 2026 at 19:27
Snowboarder Chloe Kim went for her third straight Olympic gold in halfpipe, but was beaten out by a teenager from South Korea. Kim won silver. Team USA’s hockey team, which is made up entirely of NHL players, easily won their first game of the Olympics against Latvia. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

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Snowboarder Chloe Kim went for her third straight Olympic gold in halfpipe, but was beaten out by a teenager from South Korea. Kim won silver. Team USA’s hockey team, which is made up entirely of NHL players, easily won their first game of the Olympics against Latvia. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

Figure skating scoring controversy after Chock and Bates win silver

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12 February 2026 at 18:56
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a silver medal in ice dance on Wednesday. Now, the French judge’s scoring has come under scrutiny. NBC News’ Tom Llamas spoke with Chock and Bates, who said they were proud of their performance and grateful for the support from their fans.

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a silver medal in ice dance on Wednesday. Now, the French judge’s scoring has come under scrutiny. NBC News’ Tom Llamas spoke with Chock and Bates, who said they were proud of their performance and grateful for the support from their fans.

The Olympic item as rare as a medal itself

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By:Rohan Nadkarni · Stephanie Gosk · Chiara Boletti
12 February 2026 at 15:52
Tina and Milo, the mascots from the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, have been impossible to purchase in Italy.

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics mascots Milo, left, and Tina at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics mascots Milo, left, and Tina at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to judging controversy following silver medal

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By:Rohan Nadkarni
12 February 2026 at 13:48
Madison Chock and Evan Bates put up their best individual performance in the Olympics on Wednesday, coming away with a silver medal in figure skating’s ice dance competition.

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Madison Chock and partner Evan Bates of Team USA compete in the free dance on Wednesday.

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Laurence Fournier Beaudry and partner Guillaume Cizeron of Team France compete in the free dance on Wednesday.

AI toy maker exposed thousands of replies to kids, senators say

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By:Jared Perlo · Kevin Collier
12 February 2026 at 13:02
A company that makes toys powered by artificial intelligence exposed snippets of thousands of conversations its toys had with children, according to Sens.

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The exposed database appeared to include thousands of Miko toys’ responses to children’s questions going back to December.

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The exposed database appeared to include thousands of Miko toys’ responses to children’s questions going back to December.

Homan announces conclusion on immigration operations in Minnesota

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12 February 2026 at 09:38
Border czar Tom Homan held a press conference to announce that the Trump administration would be concluding Operation Metro Surge, the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.

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Border czar Tom Homan held a press conference to announce that the Trump administration would be concluding Operation Metro Surge, the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.

Delcy Rodríguez Talks Future of Venezuela in NBC Interview

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12 February 2026 at 07:30
In her first interview since taking office after the Trump administration's ouster of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is sitting down exclusively with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to talk about the future of the country and its relationship with the United States. "I can tell you that President Nicolás Maduro is the legitimate president," she says. It comes as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright holds the first official talks with Rodríguez.

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In her first interview since taking office after the Trump administration's ouster of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is sitting down exclusively with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to talk about the future of the country and its relationship with the United States. "I can tell you that President Nicolás Maduro is the legitimate president," she says. It comes as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright holds the first official talks with Rodríguez.

Trump administration working to expand effort to strip citizenship from foreign-born Americans

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By:Colleen Long · Laura Strickler · Daniella Silva · Nicole Acevedo
12 February 2026 at 05:00
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is dramatically expanding an effort to revoke U.S. citizenship for foreign-born Americans as it works to curb immigration, according to two people familiar with the plans

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A new citizen holds an American flag during a naturalization ceremony in Metheun, Mass., in 2024.

Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead

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By:Molly Hunter · Rebecca Cohen · Patrick Smith · Yuliya Talmazan
12 February 2026 at 03:38
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — A Ukrainian athlete who was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday over his insistence on wearing a helmet honoring people killed in his country's war with Russia said he refused to back down because there are things that are "more important than medals.”Follow along for live updatesThe International Olympic Committee said in a statement early Thursday that skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian flag bearer, was "not allowed to participate

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Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych wore the helmet in training at the Cortina Sliding Centre on Wednesday.

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Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych wore the helmet in training at the Cortina Sliding Centre on Wednesday.

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Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych wore the helmet in training at the Cortina Sliding Centre on Wednesday.

Former Olympian Scott Hamilton talks Team USA wins in skating

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11 February 2026 at 21:51
Former men's figure skating Olympian Scott Hamilton talked to NBC News' Tom Llamas about Madison Chock and Evan Bates silver medal, Ilia Malinin's backflip performance and more from the Games. 

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Former men's figure skating Olympian Scott Hamilton talked to NBC News' Tom Llamas about Madison Chock and Evan Bates silver medal, Ilia Malinin's backflip performance and more from the Games. 

Team USA climbs medal count at Milan Cortina Olympics

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11 February 2026 at 19:04
On Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics, Team USA racked up another five medals. Married ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver, while Jordan Stolz won gold in his debut in Milan. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

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On Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics, Team USA racked up another five medals. Married ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver, while Jordan Stolz won gold in his debut in Milan. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

Senators introduce first bipartisan effort to curb utility bill hikes related to data centers

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By:Allan Smith
11 February 2026 at 17:00
ed together on a number of bipartisan initiatives, are wading into the policy fight weeks after President Donald Trump — who has made the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the data center buildout a core piece of his economic agenda — said his administration was working to ensure consumers would not face utility bill increases in conjunction.“I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers,” Trump posted to Truth Social last month, adding, ��

Instagram head testifies in social media addiction case

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11 February 2026 at 15:43
Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified in the social media addiction trial in Los Angeles. NBC News' Brian Cheung and Danny Cevallos have details on what questioning Mosseri faced and what could come next in the trial for Meta and YouTube.

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Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified in the social media addiction trial in Los Angeles. NBC News' Brian Cheung and Danny Cevallos have details on what questioning Mosseri faced and what could come next in the trial for Meta and YouTube.

Nancy Guthrie Case: Police Reportedly Release Man Detained

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11 February 2026 at 07:17
Officials detained and then released a man in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, according to The New York Times. It comes after chilling images and video were released by the FBI of an armed person wearing a mask and gloves outside Nancy Guthrie’s home. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and law enforcement correspondent Tom Winter and former FBI special agent Bryanna Fox joins TODAY with analysis.

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Officials detained and then released a man in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, according to The New York Times. It comes after chilling images and video were released by the FBI of an armed person wearing a mask and gloves outside Nancy Guthrie’s home. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and law enforcement correspondent Tom Winter and former FBI special agent Bryanna Fox joins TODAY with analysis.
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