Trans service members say they want to fight for their country, not for their jobs

President Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting and serving in the military could endanger the jobs of thousands of active-duty service members.

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Trump administration strips Venezuelans of latest protection from deportation

Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Venezuelans was to continue through October 2026 but will now end in September of this year.

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What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup shaking up tech stocks and spooking investors?

Chinese tech startup DeepSeek released a model of its AI service that seemingly is on-par with U.S.-based competitors like ChatGPT, but required far-less computing power.

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Brittany Mahomes slams Buffalo Bills fans for hanging Kermit doll dressed as Patrick Mahomes

As the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their victory in the AFC Championship on Sunday, Brittany Mahomes is sending a pointed reminder to Buffalo Bills fans about the importance of sportsmanship.

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DNA testing leads to new murder charge in nearly 50-year-old cold case of slain Honolulu teen

Nearly five decades after her partially clothed body was discovered on the second floor of her Honolulu high school, modern DNA testing has led to an arrest that could solve the cold case murder of 16-year-old Dawn Momohara.

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Report: GOP lawmakers pressured to get behind Trump nominees

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss the reports that Republicans lawmakers may face pressure to get behind the remaining Trump cabinet nominees.

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Two arrested in connection with deadly New Year's fireworks explosion in Hawaii

Two people were arrested Friday in connection with a massive New Year’s fireworks explosion in Honolulu, Hawaii, that killed at least three people and injured two dozen more.

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Trump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in North Carolina

President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of overhauling or eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, while visiting North Carolina to view the aftermath of last year's Hurricane Helene.

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Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers.

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Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years

LONDON — A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England was sentenced Thursday to more than 50 years in prison for what a judge called “the most extreme, shocking and exceptionally serious crime.”

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Bills fans raise over $60K for diabetes research to support Ravens player who dropped crucial pass

Buffalo Bills fans, known as Bills Mafia, have banded together to support Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews after he dropped a crucial pass in the Bills-Ravens palyoff game.

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Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims

The former sister-in-law of Trump’s Defense Secretary pick said in an affidavit that Hegseth made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's second wife said, "I do not believe your information to be accurate."

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Gulf Coast bracing for rare winter storm with frigid temperatures and snow

More than 55 million people throughout the Gulf Coast are bracing for a historic winter storm that will bring rare snow and frigid temperatures to the region.

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Senate Republicans hope to confirm some of Trump's nominees on Day 1

The GOP-led Senate hopes to hit the ground running Monday and begin confirming newly inaugurated President Donald Trump’s nominees on his first day.

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Trump sees Biden and Harris off after inauguration ceremony

Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris made final goodbyes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance after the inauguration ceremony. Biden and former first lady Jill Biden then boarded a helicopter to Joint Base Andrews.

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First the fires, now the fight: Flaws in California insurance plan will test L.A. homeowners

An insurance pool created by officials in California to help residents in wildfire-prone areas could frustrate victims of the L.A. wildfire.

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135 million under cold weather alerts as Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for heavy snow

Over 135 million people across 35 states will be under cold weather alerts over the next several days as the mid-Atlantic and Northeast ready for another round of rain and snow, driven by a low-pressure system developing off the coast of the Carolinas.

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Deportations, TikTok, Israel-Gaza: Trump weighs in on his Week 1 priorities

President-elect Donald Trump said he’s planning to sign a “record-setting” number of executive actions when he takes office.

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Vivek Ramaswamy's interest in running for Ohio governor isn't scaring away other Republicans

CLEVELAND — Vivek Ramaswamy’s move this week toward a run for governor of Ohio did not clear or freeze the Republican field the way someone so closely and visibly aligned with President-elect Donald Trump ordinarily might.

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The Trevor Project to undergo layoffs and restructuring in major ‘transformation’

The Trevor Project, a national LGBTQ youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization, announced Friday that it will undergo a “transformation” that will include layoffs and restructuring.

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California wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoods

Lower-wage workers in some of the homes and businesses ravaged by fires are scrambling to find housing and jobs with little to fall back on.

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Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are 'rugged, reliable' — and rare

Only about 160 fire-dousing Super Scooper aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows.

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USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, federal records show.

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Some military officers worry Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has defended U.S. troops accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying they are held to unrealistic standards.

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Santa Ana winds will keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn

The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday, according to L.A. area fire chiefs. There remains no rain in sight to help temper the flames.

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GOP Sen. James Lankford: U.S. won't invade Greenland

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Sunday dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland by military force, saying, “The United States is not going to invade another country.

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Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?

Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.

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Microsoft, Amazon, The Washington Post, and other US companies laying off in 2025

A wave of layoffs in the US is anticipated to continue until 2025, affecting major industries including tech, media, and finance. Microsoft, Amazon, BlackRock, and several other companies are planning significant workforce reductions. A prominent cause is the integration of AI and efforts to streamline operations. Companies are restructuring to enhance efficiency amidst economic challenges.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is sworn in despite credible evidence of election loss

Maduro extends his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election.

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Elon Musk is worried about Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s Rs 1,36,000 crore donation; here’s why

MacKenzie Scott has donated $16 billion to charitable causes in the last five years. Her Yield Giving initiative offers unrestricted grants to non-profits. In 2024, she awarded $640 million to more than 360 organizations. Elon Musk has criticized her donations, questioning their focus on racial equity and other causes. Scott now makes repeat donations to supported organizations.

Lisa Kudrow discovered a hidden note from Matthew Perry in a gift he gave her

Lisa Kudrow revealed she recently discovered a hidden gift from Matthew Perry — a note from her late friend and co-star that was left for her in an iconic “Friends” prop. Appearing on an episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” that aired Tuesday, Kudrow said Perry gave the "Cookie Time" cookie jar to her on the final day of filming for the 10-season sitcom.

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Biden welcomes first great-grandchild after granddaughter Naomi Biden gives birth

President Joe Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild in California on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi Biden gave birth.

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Los Angeles wildfires kill two and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes

Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.

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Trump suggests he could use military force to acquire Panama Canal and Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested he would consider using military force to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada.

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Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host

Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce threw a late-night bash with wife Kylie Kelce on “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” on ESPN.

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Skip Bayless offered former Fox Sports hairstylist $1.5 million for sex, lawsuit alleges

Longtime television sports firebrand Skip Bayless is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances and offering $1.5 million to have sex with a former Fox Sports hairstylist, according to a lawsuit filed by the woman.

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FBI: New Orleans attacker recorded area using Meta smart glasses weeks before attack

FBI officials said the man behind the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans had visited the city twice in late 2024 and recorded the Bourbon Street area using Meta smart glasses. NBC News' Kathy Park reports on the other new details the FBI released. 

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Watch live: Winter storm tracker

Watch a live tracker of a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and significant ice across much of the U.S. over the weekend and into Monday.

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Justice Department urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s push to pause TikTok ban

The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay the implementation of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. or force its sale by its Chinese parent company by Jan. 19.

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Yolanda Saldívar, woman convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla, files for parole

Thirty years after the death of the Mexican American singer, Saldívar, 63, filed a petition for parole in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice online records.

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The frozen housing market shows few signs of thawing as 2025 begins

New year, same old real estate market: The high mortgage rates, scarce inventory and dismal affordability that have plagued housing look set to linger.

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Terrorist in New Orleans truck attack acted alone and was '100 percent inspired by ISIS,' FBI says

The terrorist behind the deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans posted videos online proclaiming his support for the Islamic State terror group before he rammed his truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street, killing at least 14, the FBI said Thursday.

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Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed in wake of truck ramming attack where 10 killed, at least 30 injured

Officials have postponed Wednesday night’s Sugar Bowl, a major sporting event in New Orleans, after authorities said a man plowed his truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in what is being investigated as a terrorist attack.

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Suspect in New Orleans attack identified as 42-year-old man

Four senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter say they have preliminarily identified the suspect in the vehicle ramming attack in New Orleans as Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42.

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Why norovirus is so hard to kill: Here's how to protect yourself from 'the perfect pathogen'

Norovirus, sometimes called the “winter vomiting disease” or “two-bucket disease” — because it causes both vomiting and diarrhea — is on the rise across the nation, even as seasonal flu is taking off and walking pneumonia rages on.

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LAPD suspects Beverly Hills doctor arrested for suspected sexual assault may have preyed on others

A Beverly Hills doctor accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his West Los Angeles home had met her through a job recruitment website, and police suspect he may have used the same ruse to prey on other women.

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Lego display falls and injures 10 people at New Year's Eve event at Massachusetts arcade

Ten people were injured when a Lego display fell onto a crowd during a New Year’s Eve event in Massachusetts, fire officials said.

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