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21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
The 500 colleges where former students aren't repaying their loans, and why
Federal data shows many borrowers who aren't paying their loans went to private, for-profit colleges — schools that often market to low-income students and rely on federal financi…
A Kansas girl ran off to join the circus and changed the tattoo world
One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.
As campaign season gears up, AI-generated ads are everywhere
Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether it will turn out voters remains unclear.
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The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, new reports detail the damage and $30 billion price tag of the Iran war, Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge's r…
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA
During emotional live coverage on NBC4, veteran news anchor Colleen Williams confirmed it was the local news station's helicopter that crashed.
U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful …
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-…
Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico
Helicopter crashes and kills at least 3 people near a bus crash in Los Angeles
A helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing at least three people near a deadly bus crash, officials said. Earlier in the day, two people were killed and six others we…
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats again…
Magazine that was 132 years overdue returned to US library
Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.
Turkish habit of stashing gold "under the pillow' hurts economy, government says
For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy
Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court
Alex Saab, a former aide to the ex-Venezuelan president, agrees to "co-operate fully" with US prosecutors.
Turks often keep gold as a hedge against inflation. It may be hurting Turkey's future
Billions of dollars worth of gold is held in Turkish households outside the banking system. The government aims to convince citizens to put it into the mainstream financial system…
Pennsylvania officials report fourth measles-associated death in 'surge' of cases
The US has this year experienced the highest number of deaths from the virus since the 1990s.
Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology's development to be slowed down.
Watch: What does the munitions shortage mean for the US?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at how Operation Epic Fury is impacting ammunitions, and what it could mean for US military readiness.
State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds
A new global democracy report finds the U.S. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured.
Watch: Sanders calls for US and China to work together in banning AI superintelligence
Senator Bernie Sanders led a “pro-human” rally in Washington DC, warning of the dangers posed by artificial intelligence.
Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains
An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined. Health care coverage was l…
Judge rejects bid to put Trump's name on Kennedy Center building
The judge ruled that memorials for President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center cannot be installed without approval from Congress.
Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.