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DHS knocks on doors over citizenship, voting

Federal agents have knocked on doors in some states to check on citizenship and voter status as midterms approach, raising concerns over voter suppression by the Trump administration. Nicole Sganga reports.

Virginia state senator surrenders to authorities in public corruption case

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a high-ranking Democrat in the state, has been charged with racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns. NBC News' Gary Grumbach reports on the charges after the lawmaker has surrendered to…

Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas, 82, and family indicted on drug trafficking — after Dem bragged she’s ‘too old to not be greedy’

NORFOLK, Va. — Federal prosecutors unveiled criminal charges against Virginia Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas, her two daughters and a nephew on Thursday — accusing the group of marijuana-dealing crimes, money laundering and bribery. Lucas, 82, surrendered to authorities to face five criminal counts approved by a…

Ukraine: Life near the front line in Sloviansk

As Russian continues to attack Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine, thousands of residents refuse to leave or struggle to find a way out. For many, poverty, family ties and beloved pets make evacuation painfully difficult.

Powerful Storms Bring Heavy Winds and Rain to Arizona

A powerful storm system swept across Arizona Wednesday, bringing heavy winds, rain and a possible tornado to the area. The conditions are expected to last throughout the week. TODAY's Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.