Puget Sound Army divers go deep In Puget Sound to target lost fishing netsNBC News - NBCNews.comNowadays, it can take military-level capabilities to complete ocean cleanup. Divers with the U.S. Army worked with Washington State to remove lost fishing nets from marine public lands in the Puget Sound.
Politics Impeachment pressure escalates as Democrats demand release of whistleblower's Trump complaintNBC News - Rebecca ShabadHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi hinted Sunday that Democrats might expedite their investigation, writing in a letter to the caucus that they may be entering “a whole new stage.” WASHINGTON — House Democrats
Obituaries Sid Haig, actor of 'House of 1000 Corpses' and other cult movies, dies at 80NBC News - Daniel ArkinThe prolific actor cropped up in more than 50 movies over his six-decade career, from blaxploitation classics of the 1970s to Rob Zombie horror flicks. Sid Haig, a character actor best known for his wild-eyed
Donald Trump Trump suggests he tied Ukraine funding to corruption, cites Biden allegationsNBC News - Allan Smith"Why would you give money to a country that you think is corrupt?" the president asked Monday, when asked what he had spoken about during his summer call with Ukraine's leader. President Donald Trump Monday
Cats Cats really do need their humans, even if they don't show itNBC News - Sarah JacksonCats form attachments to their owners that are similar to those that dogs and babies form with their caregivers. You really are more than just a source of food to your cat: A study published Monday finds
Psychology Psychologists say gossiping is a social skill. Here's how to know if you're doing it right.NBC News - By Sarah DiGiulioGossip is actually one of the societal forces that brings us together and helps maintain social order. Your sister just got a tattoo that’s going to make your parents flip out. A coworker took all the
WMATA Washington climate protests leaves dozens of activists arrestedNBC News - David K. LiOperating under the umbrella of #ShutDownDC, at least 20 different groups hit key points of the Beltway commute. Climate change activists flooded downtown Washington on Monday, snarling the rush-hour by
Jonathan Van Ness Jonathan Van Ness reveals HIV diagnosis, former drug addictionNBC News - VarietyIn his new memoir “Over the Top," the "Queer Eye" star opens up about his HIV diagnosis and early struggles with sex and drug addiction. Jonathan Van Ness of “Queer Eye” is getting vulnerable in his new
Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh authorities identify 3 who died in suspected mass overdoseNBC News - Associated PressAuthorities haven't specified which drug or combination of drugs they took. PITTSBURGH — Authorities have released the names of three men who died in an apparent mass drug overdose at a Pittsburgh apartment
World Leaders Trump says he spoke to Ukrainian president about Joe Biden, son HunterNBC News - NBCNews.comDays after a whistleblower complaint, President Donald Trump admitted that he discussed former Vice President Joe Biden and his son while speaking with the president of Ukraine, but denied that he offered
Housing Rats, roaches, mold: Under USDA's watch, some rural public housing is falling apartNBC News - Suzy KhimmDecades of underinvestment and limited oversight could jeopardize housing for poor rural families, an investigation found. BELLE GLADE, Fla. — After days spent harvesting beans, bagging sugar and driving
Philadelphia Eagles create sensory room for fans with autismTODAY - TODAY.comThe Philadelphia Eagles have partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to open one of the first fully-certified sensory rooms at a sports stadium for children and adults with autism. NBC’s Tom
Hunter Biden Trump, Biden and Warren all face different obstacles for 2020NBC News - Chuck ToddFirst Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. WASHINGTON — Everyone’s got problems in the latest national
Texas Texas teen football player collapses, dies in twin brother's arms, family saysNBC News - Elisha FieldstadtThe teen was found to be healthy during a school physical this year. A Texas high school football player collapsed and died in his twin brother's arms while playing tag Friday night, his family said. Williams,
‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness reveals he’s HIV-positiveTODAY - TODAY.comJonathan Van Ness, the hair and grooming guru on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” opens up in his new memoir, “Over the Top,” about testing positive for HIV. “That day was just as devastating as you would think
Brock Turner Chanel Miller, woman sexually assaulted by Brock Turner, speaks out in first interviewNBC News - Yuliya TalmazanMiller's emotional victim impact statement went viral, serving as a rallying cry for those who suffered sexual abuse. The woman who read a powerful statement at the sentencing of a college swimmer who
Antonio Brown says he will no longer play in the NFLTODAY - TODAY.comAntonio Brown, the wide receiver who was cut Friday from the New England Patriots amid allegations of sexual assault, tweeted Sunday that he will no longer play in the NFL and blasted team owners who “do
Former teen model describes Jeffrey Epstein’s sex abuseTODAY - TODAY.comIn an NBC News exclusive, Savannah Guthrie talks with six women who have leveled sexual assault and rape allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in August. In her first TV interview, teen
Tour company Thomas Cook collapses, stranding thousandsTODAY - TODAY.comTens of thousands of tourists were stranded at airports across the globe Sunday after tour company Thomas Cook collapsed. More than 22,000 jobs are at risk, and the British government charted dozens of
Emmys recap: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag,’ ‘Chernobyl’ win bigTODAY - TODAY.comThe 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards was brimming with big and historic moments. “Game of Thrones” walked away with the prize for outstanding drama series, while the lesser-known Amazon comedy “Fleabag” picked
Chanel Miller, woman sexually assaulted by Brock Turner, speaks out in 1st TV interviewTODAY - TODAY.comChanel Miller, the once anonymous woman who was sexually assaulted in 2015 by then-Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner, shared her story publicly for the first time on “60 Minutes.” She attempted
Elizabeth Warren tops new Iowa pollTODAY - TODAY.comMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren surged to the top of a new and widely-respected Iowa poll, overtaking Former Vice President Joe Biden for the first time. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rounded out the
Trump acknowledges he discussed Biden, son with Ukraine presidentTODAY - TODAY.comPresident Trump acknowledged that he mentioned Former Vice President Joe Biden and his son during a phone call with Ukraine’s president, an occurrence at the root of a whistleblower complaint. Meanwhile,
News 2020 campaigns get Trump administration help on cybersecurity, counterintelligenceNBC News - Josh LedermanU.S. security agencies are working closely with the presidential campaigns to safeguard against foreign attacks on the 2020 election. WASHINGTON — Perched behind government computers at a site in Northern
Opinion Sébastien Roblin Why U.S. Patriot missiles failed to stop drones and cruise missiles attacking Saudi oil sitesNBC News - Sébastien RoblinThe U.S. is having trouble defending against low-flying drones and cruise missiles after years of the Pentagon focusing on longer-range threats. The United States is sending American troops to the Middle
Texas Democratic Party Republicans may have found a crafty way to keep Democrats down in TexasNBC News - Adam EdelmanThe GOP changed the rule for third parties to get on the ballot — and that could have a big impact on state and federal races. Keep Texas red? Republicans may have a new law for that. Age- and race-related
World News Tropical storms Karen and Jerry approaching Puerto Rico, BermudaNBC News - Associated PressThe U.S. National Hurricane Center said Karen was expected to pass near or over Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands on Tuesday. Tropical Storm Karen was slowly moving northwestward across
Donald Trump 'Off the charts': White House turnover is breaking recordsNBC News - Dareh Gregorian'I think we have tremendous stability,' Trump told reporters last week The top echelon of the Trump administration has become a high-speed revolving door — with turnover in 78 percent of the positions,
Emmy Awards 2019: Complete winners listNBC News - VarietyLOS ANGELES — "Game of Thrones," "Chernobyl" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" were the big winners at the 2019 Emmy Awards. HBO's final season of the fantasy epic "Game of Thrones" swept with a leading
Celebrity News Emmys 2019: The best moments from television's biggest nightNBC News - Daniel ArkinThe host-free ceremony largely avoided topical gags, focusing instead on what one presenter called the "platinum age" of TV. The sweeping, cinematic fantasy saga "Game of Thrones" was expected to conquer