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Trump baselessly says Rob Reiner died because he was anti-Trump, politicizing the director's killing

President Donald Trump faced blowback from fellow Republicans Monday after he baselessly suggested that legendary director and actor Rob Reiner died because of Reiner’s anti-Trump views, injecting politics into the killing at a time when other conservatives expressed condolences.

Law enforcement thwarts terror plot to target L.A. businesses on New Year’s

15 December 2025 at 12:29
Law enforcement officials have uncovered a suspected New Year's Eve terror plot targeting Los Angeles businesses. NBC News' Kelly O' Donnell explains what this terror group was planning and how law enforcement disrupted its plans.

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Law enforcement officials have uncovered a suspected New Year's Eve terror plot targeting Los Angeles businesses. NBC News' Kelly O' Donnell explains what this terror group was planning and how law enforcement disrupted its plans.

Brian Walshe found guilty of killing his wife and dismembering her body

15 December 2025 at 11:50
A Massachusetts jury found Brian Walshe guilty of first-degree murder Monday, siding with prosecutors who accused the convicted fraudster of killing his wife and dismembering her body three years ago

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Brian Walshe during his trial in Dedham, Mass., on Dec. 9.

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Brian Walshe during his trial in Dedham, Mass., on Dec. 9.

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner arrested in connection with parents' deaths

15 December 2025 at 11:24
Nick Reiner, the son of movie director Rob Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of his parents, according to law enforcement. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports on how Hollywood is reacting to this family tragedy.

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Nick Reiner, the son of movie director Rob Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of his parents, according to law enforcement. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports on how Hollywood is reacting to this family tragedy.

Merriam-Webster names 'slop' as its 2025 word of the year

15 December 2025 at 07:37
After yet another year of high-profile news stories and internet trends, Merriam-Webster has chosen one word to sum up 2025: “slop.”The dictionary publisher defined it as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence” and said it reflected the “absurd videos, off-kilter advertising images, cheesy propaganda, fake news that looks pretty real, junky AI-written books” that have invaded people's social media feeds this year.“Al

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested in connection with parents' deaths

Nick Reiner, the son of movie director Rob Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of his parents, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation

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Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, left, with their son Nick Reiner, center, in Los Angeles on Sept. 9.

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Film Director Rob Reiner

15 December 2025 at 09:10
From "All in the Family," to blockbuster movies including "When Harry Met Sally," "A Few Good Men," "The Princess Bride" and more, Hollywood stars and film fans are remembering Rob Reiner’s body of work, both in front of the camera and behind it. NBC’s Chloe Melas reports and Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger joins TODAY with a look back at the Hollywood legend’s career.

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From "All in the Family," to blockbuster movies including "When Harry Met Sally," "A Few Good Men," "The Princess Bride" and more, Hollywood stars and film fans are remembering Rob Reiner’s body of work, both in front of the camera and behind it. NBC’s Chloe Melas reports and Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger joins TODAY with a look back at the Hollywood legend’s career.

Father and Son Identified as Bondi Beach Shooting Suspects

15 December 2025 at 07:40
Police in Australia have identified and father and son as the gunmen in the mass shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, killing at least 15. It comes as the man who raced into action, disarming one of the shooters, is speaking out. NBC’s Sara James reports for TODAY from Sydney.

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Police in Australia have identified and father and son as the gunmen in the mass shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, killing at least 15. It comes as the man who raced into action, disarming one of the shooters, is speaking out. NBC’s Sara James reports for TODAY from Sydney.

New Details Emerge in Brown University Shooting: What We Know

15 December 2025 at 07:28
The person of interest detained in Saturday’s deadly mass shooting at Brown University that left two dead and nine others injured, has been released, authorities announced. NBC’s Erin McLaughlin reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY on where the search for a suspect goes from here.

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The person of interest detained in Saturday’s deadly mass shooting at Brown University that left two dead and nine others injured, has been released, authorities announced. NBC’s Erin McLaughlin reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY on where the search for a suspect goes from here.

What we know about the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia

A Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old and a Chabad rabbi were among the 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah event at Australia's Bondi Beach on Sunday.

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Matilda Britvan.

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Dan Elkayam.

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Rabbi Eli Schlanger.

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Peter Meagher.

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Marika Pogany.

Rob Reiner, director of modern American classics, dies at 78

15 December 2025 at 01:47
Rob Reiner, who was born into Hollywood comedic royalty and forged his own path directing films that marked America's mood through humor, satire and nostalgia, died Sunday.

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Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, in Los Angeles in 2014.

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Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers, as married couple Mike and Gloria Stivic, on "All in the Family" in 1979.

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Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" in Los Angeles in September.

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Tom Cruise listening to director Rob Reiner between scenes during "A Few Good Men" in 1992.

Director Rob Reiner and wife found stabbed to death in their L.A. home

15 December 2025 at 00:23
According to a source close to the Reiner family, filmmaker and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. The source said the couple appeared to have died from stab wounds. 

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According to a source close to the Reiner family, filmmaker and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. The source said the couple appeared to have died from stab wounds. 

Person of interest in Brown University shooting to be released, officials say

14 December 2025 at 23:20
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said the person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting will be released. Smiley assured the community of safety and that an enhanced police presence will remain in the city and on Brown's campus. 

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said the person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting will be released. Smiley assured the community of safety and that an enhanced police presence will remain in the city and on Brown's campus. 
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Officials: father & son kill 15 in Australia mass shooting

14 December 2025 at 19:02
Officials in Australia said father and son attackers killed at least 15 people in a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration in Sydney. Video showed a bystander tackling one of the suspects. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more.

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Officials in Australia said father and son attackers killed at least 15 people in a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration in Sydney. Video showed a bystander tackling one of the suspects. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more.

How an Oklahoma student's gender essay became a national culture war fight

14 December 2025 at 18:30
Ryan Walters had a suggestion for the University of Oklahoma student who emailed him for help over a bad grade.“Fight back.”The student, Samantha Fulnecky, a junior on a pre-med track, recently got a 0 on her essay that leaned on her Christian beliefs for an assignment on gender stereotypes in her psychology class. The instructor told her in a Nov. 16 message that her essay was offensive and lacked evidence.

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Samantha Fulnecky, a college junior, contacted journalists and politicians about her grade dispute.

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Samantha Fulnecky, a college junior, contacted journalists and politicians about her grade dispute.

Jimmy Lai convicted by Hong Kong court in landmark national security trial

14 December 2025 at 17:28
Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong activist and media mogul who was a major figure in 2019 pro-democracy protests, was convicted Monday in a landmark national security trial.

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Media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in 2020.

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Media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in 2020.

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Media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in 2020.

Officials hope to bring forth charges in Brown University shooting soon

14 December 2025 at 14:05
Col. Oscar Perez, Providence’s police chief, told NBC News' Erin McLaughlin that police are confident the person of interest in custody is the suspected gunman and they hope charges can be brought forth within "the next few hours." 

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Col. Oscar Perez, Providence’s police chief, told NBC News' Erin McLaughlin that police are confident the person of interest in custody is the suspected gunman and they hope charges can be brought forth within "the next few hours." 

Trump speaks about a weekend of violence across the world

14 December 2025 at 13:53
President Trump speaks about a weekend of violence across the world, including mass shootings at Brown University and Australia’s Bondi Beach, as well as a deadly attack on U.S. service members in Syria.

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President Trump speaks about a weekend of violence across the world, including mass shootings at Brown University and Australia’s Bondi Beach, as well as a deadly attack on U.S. service members in Syria.

Special Report: Trump speaks on shootings at Brown Univ., Bondi Beach and attacks in Syria

14 December 2025 at 13:22
President Donald Trump gave his reaction to the recent fatal shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia and fatal attacks on U.S. soldiers in Syria.

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President Donald Trump gave his reaction to the recent fatal shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia and fatal attacks on U.S. soldiers in Syria.

One survivor told mayor active shooter drills helped yesterday

14 December 2025 at 13:14
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said that a Brown University student he met at the hospital told him an active shooter drill from high school helped them during the shooting at the school on Saturday.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said that a Brown University student he met at the hospital told him an active shooter drill from high school helped them during the shooting at the school on Saturday.
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