Israel faces growing pressure over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla members
Israel faces mounting international outrage over allegations of rape, beatings and humiliation of international activists detained on a flotilla attempting to break its naval blockade of Gaza.
Utah residents sue officials over Kevin O’Leary data center plan
A nonprofit and five Utah residents have filed a lawsuit against officials and a special entity overseeing Kevin O’Leary’s planned Stratos data center.
A ‘60 Minutes’ veteran gets fired, and a rookie hits an unusual home run: The news quiz
The House issues a rare rebuke of the president, FIFA imposes a ban, and a flesh-eating parasite returns.
Zohran Mamdani makes ‘high-risk, high-reward’ move to reshape New York’s voice in Washington
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on the city’s congressional delegation with a trio of endorsements against incumbent lawmakers and their picks, a move that could further expand the power of his democratic socialist movement or thwart its progress — and dent his own image in the process.“This is high-risk, high reward,” said Rebecca Katz, the prominent Democratic strategist and ally whose firm worked with Mamdani during his 2025 run.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects
U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News
DOJ office says ‘multiple’ probes of California elections underway after Trump cries foul
A federal prosecutor indicated the investigations are focused on the Los Angeles area following President Donald Trump’s claims, without evidence, of cheating in the primaries.
National Park mountain guide dies in fall on Mount McKinley
A National Park Service mountain guide died when she fell into a crevasse on Mount McKinley, officials said Friday
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the U.S., officials say
WASHINGTON — Members of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to the United States, U.S. officials said Friday, clearing them to enter the United States from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month
Graham Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behavior
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Friday said that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should apologize to the women who recently came forward describing disturbing behavior they experienced with him