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Lawmakers vow to improve care for pregnant women in jails

Officials in Congress and in states from Pennsylvania to California said they were alarmed by a Bloomberg Law and NBC News investigation.

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Women who suffered stillbirths in jail said they wonder if things would have gone differently if they'd received better care.

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Kelsey Love delivered her son, Xayden, in a jail cell hours after pleading for help.
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Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address

Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.

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Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.
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Trump announces 'warrior dividend' for service members

President Trump announces a “warrior dividend” for members of the military, saying more than 1 million service members will receive a check for $1,776.

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President Trump announces a “warrior dividend” for members of the military, saying more than 1 million service members will receive a check for $1,776.
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U.S. government takes responsibility for DCA crash

The U.S. is now taking responsibility for the deadly crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines commercial jet last January over the Potomac River. NBC News’ Tom Costello has that breaking news.

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The U.S. is now taking responsibility for the deadly crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines commercial jet last January over the Potomac River. NBC News’ Tom Costello has that breaking news.
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What reclassifying cannabis to Schedule III would mean

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week that would fast-track the reclassification of cannabis. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin stopped by "Here's the Scoop" to talk about what that could mean for medical use.

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President Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week that would fast-track the reclassification of cannabis. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin stopped by "Here's the Scoop" to talk about what that could mean for medical use.
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Whooping cough cases surge nationwide as vaccinations drop

In the ongoing series “The Vaccine Divide,” NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports on the frightening spread of whooping cough cases nationwide. Cases in Texas are at levels not seen in more than a decade.

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In the ongoing series “The Vaccine Divide,” NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports on the frightening spread of whooping cough cases nationwide. Cases in Texas are at levels not seen in more than a decade.
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Trump to make critical primetime address

President Trump is set to make a critical primetime address to the nation. He’s expected to make the case for his pressure campaign on Venezuela’s authoritarian regime, and tout accomplishments on the border and in the Mideast. The speech comes as polls shows most Americans are dissatisfied with his performance on the economy. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.  

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President Trump is set to make a critical primetime address to the nation. He’s expected to make the case for his pressure campaign on Venezuela’s authoritarian regime, and tout accomplishments on the border and in the Mideast. The speech comes as polls shows most Americans are dissatisfied with his performance on the economy. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.  
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Nick Reiner makes first court appearance for charges connected to parents’ murders

In a brief court appearance, Nick Reiner wore shackles and a protective vest. The judge agreed to his lawyer’s request to push his arraignment until next month. It comes as two of the Reiners’ children are breaking their silence about the brutal slaying of their parents. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.

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In a brief court appearance, Nick Reiner wore shackles and a protective vest. The judge agreed to his lawyer’s request to push his arraignment until next month. It comes as two of the Reiners’ children are breaking their silence about the brutal slaying of their parents. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.
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New details in Brown University shooting investigation

The search for a person of interest is intensifying in Providence, Rhode Island as authorities release a new image of an individual they say could have relevant information to the investigation. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports from the scene.

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The search for a person of interest is intensifying in Providence, Rhode Island as authorities release a new image of an individual they say could have relevant information to the investigation. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports from the scene.
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Two families sue Meta over teens' deaths by suicide, citing 'sextortion' scams

The families of two boys who died by suicide filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company ignored the rising danger of sexual blackmail on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.
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Chairman Carr says FCC is 'not an independent agency'

While being questioned by Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the regulatory body is "not an independent agency," despite being shown the website page that said they were.

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While being questioned by Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the regulatory body is "not an independent agency," despite being shown the website page that said they were.
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Special Report: Nick Reiner makes first court appearance for murder charges

Nick Reiner has made his first appearance in court after he was charged with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The Los Angeles County District Attorney said Nick used a knife to allegedly kill his parents. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life or even the death penalty. NBC News' Misty Marris reports on what happens next in the case.

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Nick Reiner has made his first appearance in court after he was charged with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The Los Angeles County District Attorney said Nick used a knife to allegedly kill his parents. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life or even the death penalty. NBC News' Misty Marris reports on what happens next in the case.
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Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in scheme to overturn 2020 election

WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Jack Smith told a congressional committee Wednesday that his team found "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to parts of his opening statement obtained by NBC News

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Trump Orders Blockade of All Sanctioned Oil Tankers in Venezuela

President Donald Trump is preparing for a primetime address to the nation as he ratchets up his pressure campaign against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime, ordering a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of the South American country. This comes amid fallout over a controversial series of interviews with Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles published in Vanity Fair. NBC’s Garrett Haake report for TODAY.

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President Donald Trump is preparing for a primetime address to the nation as he ratchets up his pressure campaign against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime, ordering a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of the South American country. This comes amid fallout over a controversial series of interviews with Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles published in Vanity Fair. NBC’s Garrett Haake report for TODAY.
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Flooding and freezing temperatures in Gaza baby's life

Torrential rain has turned Gaza’s tent cities into rivers, killed at least a dozen people and washed away hopes that a ceasefire that has lasted two months would substantially improve the quality of life for millions of displaced people. Among those who have died is an 8-month-old baby girl. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.

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Torrential rain has turned Gaza’s tent cities into rivers, killed at least a dozen people and washed away hopes that a ceasefire that has lasted two months would substantially improve the quality of life for millions of displaced people. Among those who have died is an 8-month-old baby girl. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.
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The Children’s Pastor: The 40-year mission to stop a preacher accused of raping children

NBC News follows a group of women who allege they were sexually abused by their former pastor as children. Now, decades later, they’ve reunited and found the courage to speak out, determined to stop the alleged predator from harming others.

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NBC News follows a group of women who allege they were sexually abused by their former pastor as children. Now, decades later, they’ve reunited and found the courage to speak out, determined to stop the alleged predator from harming others.
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