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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.
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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." 

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.

Video appears to show moment Bondi Beach shooter is disarmed

14 December 2025 at 08:10
Video appears to show one of the shooters at Australia’s Bondi Beach being disarmed by a bystander. “That man is a genuine hero," New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, which targeted the Jewish community and officials called an act of terrorism and antisemitism.

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Video appears to show one of the shooters at Australia’s Bondi Beach being disarmed by a bystander. “That man is a genuine hero," New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, which targeted the Jewish community and officials called an act of terrorism and antisemitism.

Suspect in Custody in Brown University Shooting: What We Know

14 December 2025 at 08:11
NBC’s national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins Sunday TODAY to break down how authorities worked through the night to find the suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University and weighs in on the suspect’s potential motive and relationship with the school. 

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NBC’s national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins Sunday TODAY to break down how authorities worked through the night to find the suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University and weighs in on the suspect’s potential motive and relationship with the school. 

Special Report: Officials confirm suspect in custody in Brown University shooting

14 December 2025 at 07:53
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the Brown University shooting that left two people dead. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley also provided an update on the seven people who were injured.

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A person of interest is in custody in connection with the Brown University shooting that left two people dead. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley also provided an update on the seven people who were injured.

Brown University students describe uncertainty and fear in lockdown after shooting

14 December 2025 at 00:42
First-year Brown University student Benjamin DiBella was in the Sciences Library at the Providence, Rhode Island, school Saturday afternoon when someone yelled that there was an active shooter on campus

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Brown University students are escorted by police as they leave a building on Saturday.

Police release video of possible Brown University shooter

14 December 2025 at 00:26
Providence police released security camera video that shows the person they believed to be the Brown University shooter walking away from campus after he allegedly opened fire inside a classroom. WJAR reports. 

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Providence police released security camera video that shows the person they believed to be the Brown University shooter walking away from campus after he allegedly opened fire inside a classroom. WJAR reports. 
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Police say shooter at Brown University was 'dressed in all black'

13 December 2025 at 20:15
At least two people were killed and eight more critically injured in a shooting at a Brown University engineering building in Providence, Rhode Island. Police said they were still looking for the shooter, who was "dressed in all black."  

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At least two people were killed and eight more critically injured in a shooting at a Brown University engineering building in Providence, Rhode Island. Police said they were still looking for the shooter, who was "dressed in all black."  

Brown University student said he hid for two hours after alerts of shooting

13 December 2025 at 19:07
A student at Brown University said he hid for two hours inside a university lab after alerts of an active shooter on campus, only managing to escape when police came to evacuate the building. Several people were injured in the shooting, with police continuing their search for the suspect. 

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A student at Brown University said he hid for two hours inside a university lab after alerts of an active shooter on campus, only managing to escape when police came to evacuate the building. Several people were injured in the shooting, with police continuing their search for the suspect. 

'We will retaliate’: Trump responds to deaths of U.S. soldiers and interpreter in Syria

13 December 2025 at 14:14
President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. planned to “retaliate” after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Syria’s new regime will cooperate with the U.S. 

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President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. planned to “retaliate” after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Syria’s new regime will cooperate with the U.S. 

Peter Greene, Known for 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask,' Dies at 60

13 December 2025 at 09:17
Character actor Peter Greene, known for playing villains and criminals in dozens of movies, including “Pulp Fiction” and “The Mask,” died on Friday at 60 years old. His cause of death was not reported.

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Character actor Peter Greene, known for playing villains and criminals in dozens of movies, including “Pulp Fiction” and “The Mask,” died on Friday at 60 years old. His cause of death was not reported.

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

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

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'

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

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

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.

Noem & Lewandowski ‘pointing fingers’ amid pressure to ramp up immigration enforcement

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

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

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

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.

White House defends seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela

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

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

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

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. 
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