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Received — 17 October 2026 ⏭ NBC News Top Stories

President Trump faces backlash over Russia sanctions relief

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17 October 2026 at 19:05
President Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday, rallying for midterm candidates just weeks before Election Day. The President is facing new criticism, including from some in his party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia, even as it continues to strike Ukraine. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.

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President Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday, rallying for midterm candidates just weeks before Election Day. The President is facing new criticism, including from some in his party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia, even as it continues to strike Ukraine. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.

‘The house was toast’: Surf swallows California homes

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By: Alicia Victoria Lozano
17 October 2026 at 10:00
The worst of El Niño is still months away, but Southern California’s fragile coastline is already being transformed by record-setting king tides and storm surges.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

© Adam Amengual for NBC News

Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

© Adam Amengual for NBC News

Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

© Adam Amengual for NBC News

Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

© Adam Amengual for NBC News

Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

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Homes, boardwalks and highways throughout Southern California are being swallowed by the ocean — and El Niño is just getting started.

Inside Ukraine's 'Kill Zone' where soldiers face swarming drones in new age of war

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16 October 2026 at 22:06
The 'Kill Zone' runs along the 750-mile front between Ukraine and Russia and is about 20 miles wide. It's likely one of the deadliest places on earth right now, as swarms of new high-tech drones act as killing machines. NBC News' Richard Engel talks to Ukrainian soldiers fighting to survive in this new era of warfare.

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The 'Kill Zone' runs along the 750-mile front between Ukraine and Russia and is about 20 miles wide. It's likely one of the deadliest places on earth right now, as swarms of new high-tech drones act as killing machines. NBC News' Richard Engel talks to Ukrainian soldiers fighting to survive in this new era of warfare.

Father of two and teacher credited for saving lives at deadly school shooting that killed four

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16 October 2026 at 19:19
Authorities tonight are crediting a father of two who happened to be driving by the school on his lunch break when he heard gun shots, along with a teacher who threw a cell phone and tackled the gunman, for saving lives. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

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Authorities tonight are crediting a father of two who happened to be driving by the school on his lunch break when he heard gun shots, along with a teacher who threw a cell phone and tackled the gunman, for saving lives. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

Judge dismisses child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

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16 October 2026 at 18:59
A New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against "West Wing" and "Field of Dreams" actor Timothy Busfield over prosecutor misconduct. Busfield has repeatedly denied the allegations, describing them as lies motivated by revenge.

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A New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against "West Wing" and "Field of Dreams" actor Timothy Busfield over prosecutor misconduct. Busfield has repeatedly denied the allegations, describing them as lies motivated by revenge.

White House Press Secretary out after 5 days on the job

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16 October 2026 at 18:50
Katie Zacharia had a rocky five days as White House Press Secretary with a single briefing that was widely panned followed by questions over her legal credentials. Now she is out from one of the highest profile posts of the Trump administration. NBC News’ Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake reports. 

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Katie Zacharia had a rocky five days as White House Press Secretary with a single briefing that was widely panned followed by questions over her legal credentials. Now she is out from one of the highest profile posts of the Trump administration. NBC News’ Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake reports. 

Immigrant ICE was seeking when it hit man with SUV has been dead since 2017, family says

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By: Suzanne Gamboa
16 October 2026 at 18:21
An immigrant rights group is calling for ICE to “come clean” about its pursuit of Jose Parra Hernández and to release bodycam video.

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The scene where Miguel Parra Hernández was struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent Saturday morning in Houston.

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The scene where Miguel Parra Hernández was struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent Saturday morning in Houston.
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Immigrant ICE was seeking when its agent hit a man with its SUV has been dead since 2017, family says

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By: Suzanne Gamboa
16 October 2026 at 18:21
An immigrant rights group is calling for ICE to “come clean” about its pursuit of Jose Parra Hernández and to release bodycam video.

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The scene where Miguel Parra Hernández was struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent Saturday morning in Houston.

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The scene where Miguel Parra Hernández was struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent Saturday morning in Houston.

'He pins the wings': Why Elon Musk's ex says she refused his millions

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16 October 2026 at 17:45
As the “Musk” documentary hits theaters, Ashley St. Clair, former right-wing influencer and mother of one of Elon Musk’s children details why she’s chosen to speak out against the tech CEO.

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As the “Musk” documentary hits theaters, Ashley St. Clair, former right-wing influencer and mother of one of Elon Musk’s children details why she’s chosen to speak out against the tech CEO.

Oregon police say teacher tackled suspected shooter, who previously attended Silver Rail Elementary

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16 October 2026 at 17:40
A teacher "fought" and "tackled" the suspected shooter by throwing her cell phone at him, according to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz. The victim, who has been identified as Griffin J. John II, previously attended Silver Rail Elementary. The investigation is still active and underway. 

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A teacher "fought" and "tackled" the suspected shooter by throwing her cell phone at him, according to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz. The victim, who has been identified as Griffin J. John II, previously attended Silver Rail Elementary. The investigation is still active and underway. 

Kindle, Away, Ninja and Hoka just dropped new products — here’s what we’re already loving

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By: Zoe Malin · Mili Godio · Ashley Morris · Bethany Heitman
16 October 2026 at 16:45
Shopping experts tested new products from Samsung, Kindle, Hoka, Nutrafol, Oofos and more this month. These are brands’ best launches of October across categories.

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This month, brands like Nutrafol, Kindle and Dagne Dover came out with new products.

Oregon school shooting victims include 5-year-old whose family is ‘broken and lost’

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By: Daniella Silva · Dennis Romero
16 October 2026 at 15:57
The victims killed in a special needs classroom at an Oregon elementary school Thursday included a 5-year-old boy whose family said they are “broken and lost” after the shooting and a young teacher working her “dream job.”

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Rhoam Summer.

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Rhoam’s family said they are “broken and lost” after the shooting.

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Megan Lambert, 25, a central Oregon native and Boise State University graduate.

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Rebecca Drury was injured in the shooting.

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Kaylub Giamanco.

Multiple fires burn in Southern California, triggering some evacuations

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By: Nicole Acevedo · Dennis Romero
16 October 2026 at 14:35
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection was busy Friday tracking multiple fires across the state Friday, and the weather will provide little relief over the weekend.

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The Bryson Fire began just before 5 p.m. Thursday and is currently blazing over 146 acres.

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The Bryson Fire began just before 5 p.m. Thursday and is currently blazing over 146 acres.

Hero in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting is Kaylub Giamanco, father of 2 students

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16 October 2026 at 13:15
Kaylub Giamanco was driving home from lunch Thursday when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman entering Silver Rail Elementary School, his brother said. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports on details of the heroic intervention.

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Kaylub Giamanco was driving home from lunch Thursday when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman entering Silver Rail Elementary School, his brother said. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports on details of the heroic intervention.

Malibu wildfire rages, triggering evacuations in Southern California

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By: Nicole Acevedo
16 October 2026 at 14:35
A blaze in Malibu known as the Bryson Fire has triggered evacuations in the famed Southern California beach community, and the weather will provide little relief over the weekend.

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The Bryson Fire began just before 5 p.m. Thursday and is currently blazing over 146 acres.

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The Bryson Fire began just before 5 p.m. Thursday and is currently blazing over 146 acres.

Special Report: Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after 5 days on job

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16 October 2026 at 14:22
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job following a widely panned first press briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez, Yamiche Alcindor and Kristen Welker provide details and analysis.

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Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job following a widely panned first press briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez, Yamiche Alcindor and Kristen Welker provide details and analysis.

Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job

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By: Monica Alba · Garrett Haake · Rebecca Shabad
16 October 2026 at 14:07
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, sources said, following a widely panned first press briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam. Earlier Friday, President Donald Trump said he would let Zacharia decide whether to remain as his press secretary after he suggested she was treated harshly by the media during her first week on the job.

Police identify 16-year-old suspect in deadly Oregon school shooting

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16 October 2026 at 12:19
Investigators identify 16-year-old John J. Griffin as the suspect in the Oregon elementary school shooting that killed three children and a teacher, with law enforcement officials saying the gun used in the attack was purchased by his mother around the time of his birthday in August. KGW reporter Harley Coldiron reports from the scene and NBC News’ Tom Winter breaks down the latest developments in the investigation.

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Investigators identify 16-year-old John J. Griffin as the suspect in the Oregon elementary school shooting that killed three children and a teacher, with law enforcement officials saying the gun used in the attack was purchased by his mother around the time of his birthday in August. KGW reporter Harley Coldiron reports from the scene and NBC News’ Tom Winter breaks down the latest developments in the investigation.

Mom of 5th-grade student recalls terrifying moment son texted her about deadly shooting at Oregon elementary school

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By: Minyvonne Burke · Emmy Beck-Aden · Kaila Nichols
16 October 2026 at 09:29
The mother of a fifth-grade student at Silver Rail Elementary School recalled the terrifying moment she received a text message from her son saying that there had been a shooting.

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Onlookers outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., after Thursday's shooting.

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Onlookers outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., after Thursday's shooting.

Dodger’s playoff bust puts spotlight on Shohei Ohtani’s future

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By: Andrew Greif
16 October 2026 at 06:05
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ push to win a third straight World Series ended officially Thursday, swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. Lack of production from their superstar is a reason why.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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