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DOJ weighs novel federal hate crime case against suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination

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By:Ryan J. Reilly · Allan Smith
13 December 2025 at 05:00
The Justice Department is weighing how to bring federal charges against Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson.

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A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley University on Sept. 13 in Orem, Utah.

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A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley University on Sept. 13 in Orem, Utah.

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A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley University on Sept. 13 in Orem, Utah.

Peter Greene, actor known for 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask,' dead at 60

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By:Joe Kottke · Phil Helsel
13 December 2025 at 00:20
Peter Greene, the actor known for playing villains and criminals, including in his role as Zed in "Pulp Fiction," died at his New York City home Friday, his manager confirmed.

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Actor Peter Greene attends the premiere of "The Bounty Hunter" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in 2010 in New York City.

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Actor Peter Greene attends the premiere of "The Bounty Hunter" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in 2010 in New York City.

Google testing out new textbook tool 'Learn Your Way'

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12 December 2025 at 22:43
Google is testing out its new AI tool called "Learn Your Way," which turns educational texts into an interactive experience. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks to Google's Dr. Courtney Heldreth and tests out how the tool works.  

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Google is testing out its new AI tool called "Learn Your Way," which turns educational texts into an interactive experience. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks to Google's Dr. Courtney Heldreth and tests out how the tool works.  

Users express frustration over Apple autocorrect update

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12 December 2025 at 22:17
NBC News' Steven Romo looks at recent online complaints about Apple's autocorrect following the latest software update and what role artificial intelligence may have in the situation.

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NBC News' Steven Romo looks at recent online complaints about Apple's autocorrect following the latest software update and what role artificial intelligence may have in the situation.

New photos released showing Jeffrey Epstein with powerful men

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12 December 2025 at 18:42
Democrats on the House Oversight committee released new photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. The photos show Epstein with a number of powerful men including President Trump, President Clinton, Woody Allen and Steve Bannon. The photos do not appear to show any illegal activity. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

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Democrats on the House Oversight committee released new photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. The photos show Epstein with a number of powerful men including President Trump, President Clinton, Woody Allen and Steve Bannon. The photos do not appear to show any illegal activity. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
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Noem & Lewandowski ‘pointing fingers’ amid pressure to ramp up immigration enforcement

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12 December 2025 at 17:12
NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley reports on the turmoil within the Department of Homeland Security over implementing President Trump’s immigration agenda.

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NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley reports on the turmoil within the Department of Homeland Security over implementing President Trump’s immigration agenda.

'We can't be bullied': How Trump and the GOP's redistricting push in Indiana backfired

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By:Jane C. Timm
12 December 2025 at 14:00
INDIANAPOLIS — As the redistricting battle began to pick up steam in Indiana last month, state Sen.

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A display of the 2025 draft Congressional map during a vote at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Thursday.

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Indiana Senate President pro tempore Rodric Bray became a frequent target of Trump and his allies.

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Demonstrators opposed to redistricting at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Thursday.

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Demonstrators rallied against redistricting inside the Indiana Statehouse on Sept. 18.

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Indiana state Sen. Michael Crider, the Republican majority whip, shows an example of an email threat he received during the redistricting debate.

Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton, Bannon and more from Epstein's estate

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By:Rebecca Shabad · Ryan Nobles
12 December 2025 at 10:09
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released a second batch of images from the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's estate.

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Bill Clinton with Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Jeffrey Epstein with Alan Dershowitz.

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Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Woody Allen and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Jeffrey Epstein and Woody Allen.

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Jeffrey Epstein; Richard Branson, right; and an unidentified man.

US Issues New Sanctions on Venezuela 1 Day After Seizing Tanker

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12 December 2025 at 07:25
The United States is ramping up its pressure campaign against Venezuela with the Treasury Department imposing new sanctions on the country’s oil-based economy and on members of its authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro’s family, specifically targeting three of his nephews. The escalation comes as the U.S. is moving to keep tens of millions of dollars' worth of oil from the tanker it seized on Thursday. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY from the White House.

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The United States is ramping up its pressure campaign against Venezuela with the Treasury Department imposing new sanctions on the country’s oil-based economy and on members of its authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro’s family, specifically targeting three of his nephews. The escalation comes as the U.S. is moving to keep tens of millions of dollars' worth of oil from the tanker it seized on Thursday. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY from the White House.
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White House defends seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela

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11 December 2025 at 14:06
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, saying the U.S. intends to seize the oil on board the vessel and an investigative team is collecting evidence and conducting interviews.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, saying the U.S. intends to seize the oil on board the vessel and an investigative team is collecting evidence and conducting interviews.

Shop These Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family Under $25

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11 December 2025 at 10:01
Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post stops by Studio 1A to share a list of stocking stuffers that are perfect for the whole family for under $25. Items include Kate Spade luggage tags, speakers and more.

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Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post stops by Studio 1A to share a list of stocking stuffers that are perfect for the whole family for under $25. Items include Kate Spade luggage tags, speakers and more.

AI-Powered Toys Are Raising Concerns: A Look at Potential Risks

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11 December 2025 at 09:49
Toys with built-in artificial intelligence can have a conversation, answer questions and even give advice — and they're already widely available and marketed towards children as young as 3 years old. That has experts raising concerns over inconsistent safeguards, with NBC News finding one toy giving instructions on how to light matches and another giving instructions on sexually explicit situations. NBC's Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.

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Toys with built-in artificial intelligence can have a conversation, answer questions and even give advice — and they're already widely available and marketed towards children as young as 3 years old. That has experts raising concerns over inconsistent safeguards, with NBC News finding one toy giving instructions on how to light matches and another giving instructions on sexually explicit situations. NBC's Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.

Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash

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By:Elmira Aliieva
11 December 2025 at 09:04
Some social media users in the Netherlands said they couldn't stomach it, so McDonald's has withdrawn an advertisement generated entirely by artificial intelligence.

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Online audiences denounced the use of AI in making the commercial. 

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Online audiences denounced the use of AI in making the commercial. 

FDA Pushes to Approve New Ingredient for Sunscreen Sold in US

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11 December 2025 at 08:35
The Food and Drug Administration is making a push to approve a new ingredient for sunscreen sold in the United States that could provide millions of Americans with better protection. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down what to know about the ingredient.

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The Food and Drug Administration is making a push to approve a new ingredient for sunscreen sold in the United States that could provide millions of Americans with better protection. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down what to know about the ingredient.

Time Names Architects of AI Its 2025 Person of the Year

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11 December 2025 at 07:47
Time’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs joins TODAY with the exclusive announcement that the architects of AI have been selected as the 2025 Time Person of the Year. "Never before has so much power been concentrated in so few individuals," Jacobs says.

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Time’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs joins TODAY with the exclusive announcement that the architects of AI have been selected as the 2025 Time Person of the Year. "Never before has so much power been concentrated in so few individuals," Jacobs says.

US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast in Major Escalation

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11 December 2025 at 07:16
President Donald Trump says the United States seized a massive oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast on Wednesday. Now, the Venezuelan government is accusing the U.S. of “blatant theft” with video showing the moment an elite and armed Coast Guard unit was seen rappelling out of helicopters onto the deck of the tanker on Wednesday. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports and Kristen Welker joins TODAY with analysis.

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President Donald Trump says the United States seized a massive oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast on Wednesday. Now, the Venezuelan government is accusing the U.S. of “blatant theft” with video showing the moment an elite and armed Coast Guard unit was seen rappelling out of helicopters onto the deck of the tanker on Wednesday. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports and Kristen Welker joins TODAY with analysis.

AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show

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By:Kevin Collier · Jared Perlo · Savannah Sellers
11 December 2025 at 05:00
AI-powered kids' toys like Miko 3 have hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots for children.

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Clockwise from left, Miko 3, FoloToy Sunflower, Alilo Smart AI Bunny and Miriat Miiloo.

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NBC News purchased and tested five popular AI toys, including, from left, Miko 3, FoloToy Sunflower Warmie and Alilo Smart AI Bunny.

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Miriat Miiloo, left, and Curio Grok.

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Alilo Smart AI Bunny.

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The FoloToy Sunflower Warmie.

Pregnant woman gives birth inside Waymo car

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10 December 2025 at 19:01
A pregnant woman gave birth inside a Waymo taxi as the car drove her to the hospital, the company said. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

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A pregnant woman gave birth inside a Waymo taxi as the car drove her to the hospital, the company said. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast

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10 December 2025 at 18:47
President Trump announced the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. Video showed an elite coast guard team boarding the vessel, executing what Attorney General Pam Bondi said was a “seizure warrant” issued by a judge. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

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President Trump announced the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. Video showed an elite coast guard team boarding the vessel, executing what Attorney General Pam Bondi said was a “seizure warrant” issued by a judge. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Trump says U.S. seized oil tanker near Venezuela

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10 December 2025 at 15:33
President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. military seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The move comes as his administration continues to escalate the U.S. military presence in the region. 

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President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. military seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The move comes as his administration continues to escalate the U.S. military presence in the region. 

Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for third time in a row

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10 December 2025 at 14:14
The Federal Reserve announced it is cutting interest rates for the third time this year. The rate-setting meeting in Washington took place in the fog of a data blackout, the result of the prolonged federal government shutdown this fall.

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The Federal Reserve announced it is cutting interest rates for the third time this year. The rate-setting meeting in Washington took place in the fog of a data blackout, the result of the prolonged federal government shutdown this fall.

See Inside the AI Data Centers Helping to Power the Internet

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10 December 2025 at 07:57
From emails to social media to online shopping, banking and chatting — everything we rely on everyday goes through an AI data center. The biggest concentration of those centers anywhere in the world sits in Loudon County, Virginia, where two-thirds of the world’s internet traffic flows. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Tom Costello shares an inside look at the Digital Realty Innovation Lab that houses the servers and processors that power the internet and AI.

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From emails to social media to online shopping, banking and chatting — everything we rely on everyday goes through an AI data center. The biggest concentration of those centers anywhere in the world sits in Loudon County, Virginia, where two-thirds of the world’s internet traffic flows. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Tom Costello shares an inside look at the Digital Realty Innovation Lab that houses the servers and processors that power the internet and AI.

Foreign tourists may have to disclose 5 years of social media history, Trump administration says

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10 December 2025 at 07:57
The Trump administration plans to require all foreign tourists to provide their social media histories from the last five years to enter the country, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. NBC News' Megan Lebowitz reports on the tourism proposal that's generating controversy ahead of an expected influx of foreign tourists for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The Trump administration plans to require all foreign tourists to provide their social media histories from the last five years to enter the country, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. NBC News' Megan Lebowitz reports on the tourism proposal that's generating controversy ahead of an expected influx of foreign tourists for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Australia Becomes First Country to Ban Social Media for Children

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10 December 2025 at 07:37
One million social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and others have been deactivated across Australia as the world’s first nationwide ban for people under age 16 takes effect. The move is driven by fears about the impact of social media on children’s mental health. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

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One million social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and others have been deactivated across Australia as the world’s first nationwide ban for people under age 16 takes effect. The move is driven by fears about the impact of social media on children’s mental health. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

Trump Praises Economy While Pressure Mounts Over Affordability

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10 December 2025 at 07:14
As President Donald Trump continues to face growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, he touted his economic agenda at campaign-style event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, test-driving a new message to voters ahead of next year’s critical midterms: "You're getting lower prices, bigger paychecks," he said. While wages have ticked up, so have prices, especially at grocery stores. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports and Christine Romans joins TODAY to preview the Federal Reserve’s next

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As President Donald Trump continues to face growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, he touted his economic agenda at campaign-style event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, test-driving a new message to voters ahead of next year’s critical midterms: "You're getting lower prices, bigger paychecks," he said. While wages have ticked up, so have prices, especially at grocery stores. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports and Christine Romans joins TODAY to preview the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates and breaks down how it plays into concerns over affordability.

Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayor’s race, NBC News projects

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9 December 2025 at 22:55
Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race, NBC News projects, giving the party control of the office for the first time in almost three decades. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports on the pivotal victory.

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Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race, NBC News projects, giving the party control of the office for the first time in almost three decades. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports on the pivotal victory.

Trump touts economic policies as recent polls show disapproval

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10 December 2025 at 00:00
President Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania centered around his administration's economic policies. This comes as recent polls show voters disapprove of his handling of the economy. NBC News' Garrett Haake breaks down what the president spoke about. 

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President Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania centered around his administration's economic policies. This comes as recent polls show voters disapprove of his handling of the economy. NBC News' Garrett Haake breaks down what the president spoke about. 
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