Miller’s moment: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we explore how Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff is already making waves across Washington.
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Soldier Shouts Toward Hegseth to Show ‘Respect’ at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A Pentagon spokesman said the sentinel had “reminded everyone to maintain decorum” after laughter was heard from a group visiting the burial site with the Defense Secretary on Wednesday.
NYC DSA may push for AOC 2028 presidential bid with scheme to recruit new members
The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America could pass a resolution Saturday encouraging DSA Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president.
Hochul, MTA boss itching for more federal cash after Dems’ blue wave — while facing $900M budget hole
The MTA hopes to ride the blue wave all the way to Washington’s wallet -- with the head of the agency dangling the prospect that a bigger federal payday could replace some of the billions the state and city pour into the flailing transit system.
Record credit card balances, fewer trips to McDonald’s: More signs of strain ahead of the holidays
Big credit card bills are supposed to show up after the holiday shopping season.
Incoming NY rep. Anthony Constantino calls on Trump to ‘free Diddy,’ says he would make state ‘exciting again’
"He made New York exciting," Constantino said Tuesday from Capitol Hill, referring to the disgraced music mogul. "We gotta make New York exciting. New York lost 2 million people. They lost Donald Trump to Florida."
Alarming new details emerge in death of veteran LAPD diver who drowned during SoCal training exercise
The department is now investigating after Officer Thomas Daniel Denton suffered a medical emergency in Huntington Beach last week.
Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected
Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.
LAPD chief Jim McDonnell reveals he’s ‘hopeful’ to remain in power when Nithya Raman is mayor
Asked whether the incoming mayor had requested his resignation, McDonnell offered a blunt, one-word answer.
Building Partially Collapses in Brooklyn, Trapping People
The three-story structure in Flatbush collapsed just after 4 p.m.
Ilhan Omar dodges questions about probe into gay ‘brother’ ex-husband — claims she has no idea what it’s about
Rep. Ilhan Omar faced questions on whether her ex-husband was gay.
Multiple people pulled from rubble after NYC building collapse, search underway for others feared trapped
Emergency crews are on the scene after a building collapsed in Brooklyn. Search-and-rescue operations are underway, and the surrounding area has been evacuated.
Cuffed Long Island suspect dies in police custody after trying to flee arrest: cops
A handcuffed Long Island man died after leading police on a chase in an attempt to dodge arrest on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Victor Santos, 62, died after the failed escape attempt in Huntington Station at 33 West 11th S. around 1:20 p.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said in a statement. Cops said…
Ring releases new in-home security drones
Families will soon have the option to fly drones in their homes with new airborne security technology from Ring. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier explains how it works and what it's for.
Frankie Muniz hospitalized after incident during practice at Daytona
Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized Wednesday following an “incident” during practice at the Daytona International Speedway, his team announced.
MICHAEL RUIZ: JonBenét Ramsey's father challenges DA after report says family shouldn't have been cleared
Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty's remarks on the JonBenét Ramsey cold case sparked a fierce response from her father over DNA evidence use.
A look at Mississippi election facility as the race leans Democratic
The Senate midterm race in deep-red Mississippi is leaning toward Democrat Scott Colom as 99% of the vote is in. Colom is in the lead against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, but the clock is on to get those votes counted by Friday. Mark Strassmann reports, and Bruce Mehlman, a founding partner of Mehlman…
Veterans coming home with CTE | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2018, 60 Minutes reported on CTE, a degenerative brain disease known for impacting athletes who suffer concussions that is now showing up in soldiers returning from combat.
Jensen Huang Said to Have Had Relationship With Nvidia Executive Who Reports to Him
Mr. Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, is already facing scrutiny over an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.
At least 1 dead, multiple injured after building collapses in Brooklyn: FDNY
Multiple firefighters responded to the scene.
Fiery chaos erupts across Spain as protesters clash with police during massive nationwide strike
Spain's first general strike in 14 years turned violent in Barcelona as protesters set fires and launched fireworks at riot police on Paseo de Gracia.
Several Democrats missed the crucial Hegseth impeachment vote. Many blamed traffic
Eleven Dems missed the critical vote, squandering Hegseth's impeachment attempt.
‘Montauk Mary,’ slain nearly 50 years ago, to have her ID revealed along with 5 other Long Island cold case victims
"Mary's" identity has long remained a mystery since she was found shot four times – once in the chest and three times in the leg – in East Overlook Park off Montauk Highway in 1978, according to cops.
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Following a wreath-laying ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at by a US Army sentinel to be quiet.
At least 1 dead and 2 injured after 3-story Brooklyn building collapses, officials say
Discharge petition on 2nd Epstein files bill secures 218 signatures
A discharge petition to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II has amassed 218 signatures, teeing up additional floor action on the prospective bill.
Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate
Mosque handed warning over 'inflammatory' sermons seeks legal advice
An Islamic centre that was given an official warning for hosting "inflammatory, divisive" sermons by the charities regulator is seeking legal advice.
Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 66
The death of Alexander Darchiev was announced by Russia’s foreign ministry. He was appointed to his post in Washington in 2025, as relations between the Kremlin and the White House warmed.
Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
A guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded a group of people that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making noise at the site.
Watch: Hegseth's group reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier for making noise
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded a group of people, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, for making noise on Wednesday.
Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reprimanded Wednesday by an Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who asked him and his guests to maintain “atmospheric silence and respect.”
Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger rages over housing
DNA links 4 grizzly bears to deadly attack on mother and daughter in Canada, officials say
DNA evidence linked four grizzly bears to the deaths of Jennifer Balcarras and Selah Reed near Bella Coola, British Columbia, officials said.
Foreign spy ‘honeytraps’ targeting America’s tech elite spark alarm amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese intelligence asset Alice Huang raises urgent questions about honeytrap espionage targeting Silicon Valley.
After Hegseth Impeachment Vote Fails, Massie Vows More Tough Votes for GOP In His Final Days
Representative Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Republican, said he would use his waning time in office to prod his party to vote for “sanity” and break with President Trump.
SNAP proposal would increase food insecurity, critics say
Anti-hunger advocates are blasting a proposed change to SNAP rules that could cut off more than 6 million people from access to federal food aid.
Rex Ryan surrenders in alleged hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians: Police
Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan surrendered in Nashville on Wednesday on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants, police said.
Fears of rising antisemitism in Europe
Holocaust survivor Regina Sluszny commemorates the victims of Auschwitz as Jewish communities across Europe face growing hostility. What does the promise of "Never Again" mean for Jewish life in Europe today?
Illegal immigrant’s alleged plane hijack scare fuels tense security scramble after door was ‘breached’: audio
Security audio captures the tense moments as emergency crews cornered Rony Gomez-Alberto at the back of United Airlines flight 2174 on the tarmac.
The Political Center of Gravity Isn’t Trump. It’s Obama.
America just isn’t a center-right country.
In return to NFL coverage, Dianna Russini doesn’t address Mike Vrabel relationship
Diana Russini returned to covering the NFL on Wednesday with a new show, but did not address the relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel that cost her her perch as one of the league’s most high-profile reporters.
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.
Tesla extends Cybertruck production to clear backlog, Musk says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally said Tesla would wind down production at its Texas factory in mid-2027.
White House lawyer sends warning to House Democrats about potential investigations
White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., warning that his "abusive and capricious threats" to investigate the administration could be criminal. NBC News' Monica Alba has details on the letter and how Democrats are responding.
Trump Hints at Immigration Deal, Then Reverses. He’s Done That Before.
Democrats and some Republicans say President Trump is missing an opportunity to find consensus on an issue that has bedeviled past administrations.
Trump Hints at Immigration Deal, Then Reverses. He’s Done That Before.
Democrats and some Republicans say President Trump is missing an opportunity to find consensus on an issue that has bedeviled past administrations.
23+ gifts under $100 that punch above their price point
We rounded up the best gifts under $100 that we’ve tested and previously recommended. Shop gifts from popular brands like Lego, Kodak and BonBon.
Team reviewing alleged war crimes did not see key evidence, Afghanistan inquiry told
Key information on photographic evidence was left out when an independent review team was asked to examine whether UK special forces had committed war crimes, an inquiry has heard.
Trump says 'we won' Iran war during Veterans Day service
US President Donald Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before making remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
The best turkey fryers for Thanksgiving 2026, starting at just under $100
Find the best turkey fryer for Thanksgiving, including oil-free infrared options and oversized stainless steel kits, plus tips on how to fry a turkey safely.
'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms
There is a growing expectation among senior Labour figures that drilling in the oil field will be given the green light.
VW scraps production modernization plan citing tough financial straits
VW has announced that it will scrap large-scale modernization in light of its current economic situation. Employee representatives accuse leadership of putting short-term profits before long-term company viability.
Police believed Huntingdon train attacker had schizophrenia, jury told
Anthony Williams denies trying to kill 10 people on board a train which made an unscheduled stop.
Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly at 66
Russia's ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev, 66, had been appointed by Putin to lead a rapprochement with the Trump administration.
Teen charged with murder in fatal shooting of 15-year-old NYC student Javits Frimpong
A 17-year-old faces a murder charge in the New York City shooting of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant killed walking to school.
Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida
Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner to be preserved and turned into a museum, but it will now become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry
The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.
MICHAEL RUIZ: Texas police ID man charged with assault in UT Tyler Turning Point USA attack caught on video
Video captures a caped former student swinging a cane at Turning Point USA members before campus police arrest him at University of Texas Tyler.
Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina
Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.
WATCH: President Trump pays tribute to veterans
President Donald Trump spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring fallen soldiers and addressed the war with Iran.
Pope ends Argentina visit with unity plea after pushing back against Milei's agenda
Pope Leo closed an emotional visit to Argentina with an appeal for unity and reconciliation, offering a message of hope to his predecessor's polarised homeland.
Empire State Building daredevils laugh off stunt secret, confess how far they’d go — and who they’re sorry to
Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov told "Good Morning America" they were willing to die for the Empire State Building climb they called "art."
Israel's political shake-up enters new phase as former PM plays kingmaker — and deadline looms
Benjamin Netanyahu called for unity, but Gadi Eisenkot canceled Likud talks after calling the outgoing prime minister's speech "delusional."
Integration of immigrants in Germany: Much has been accomplished but problems remain
The Federal office for Migration and Refugees has released a new Integration Report. It found that while the integration of people with a migrant history is improving, violent youth remain a problem.
Biden says he wouldn't have run for a second term in 2024 if he knew he had cancer
Joe Biden says he didn't know he had cancer while he was president and wouldn't have sought a second term if he'd already been diagnosed
Planned deportation flight to Iran is aborted for 2nd time, group says
A deportation flight carrying Iranians was abruptly turned around shortly after takeoff Tuesday, according to sources, marking the second such flight to be aborted.
Democracy study: One-quarter of Germans want a right-wing authoritarian dictatorship
The far-right AfD's electoral successes point to a new trend in Germany: Prejudice, resentment, and extremism are on the rise. A new study suggests satisfaction with democracy is at a low ebb.
Teen charged in killing of Javits Frimpong, 15-year-old immigrant shot in the Bronx
The 15-year-old from Ghana was shot on his way to school last month.
Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly, foreign ministry says
No 'certainty' man abused woman advertised for sex by husband, court told
A lack of evidence means it is not possible to prove that a defendant is guilty of abusing a woman advertised for sex by her husband, his lawyer has told a court.
British soldier charged with rape of woman in Cyprus
A British soldier has been charged with the rape of a woman serving with UK forces in Cyprus.
Kenya's last Ebola patient leaves hospital
Kenya had nine confirmed cases, while DR Congo continues to battle its deadliest outbreak of the disease.
Poundland bosses meet to decide firm's future
The directors of Poundland are holding a board meeting tonight to decide the company's future, Sky News has been told.
Brazil electoral court fines Meta, sees no deliberate election bias
The fine came after President Lula's coalition filed a complaint. The court said there was no evidence of intent to influence the election. Meta said it will defend itself against "false allegations."
Woman who stole £2k worth of drinks from one Greggs store avoids prison
A prolific shoplifter who stole more than £2,000 worth of soft drinks from one Greggs store has avoided prison.
Is AIIB's complaint mechanism failing affected communities?
The AIIB has a grievance redress mechanism for people affected by projects it finances. But those seeking to file a complaint face significant hurdles. Critics say reforms and greater transparency are needed.
Wael Mohya could make German football history at 17
At just 17, Gladbach forward Wael Mohya has earned his first Germany call-up. The dual-national talent has chosen the DFB path for now — and could soon make modern national-team history.
Inside Holocaust memorial in heart of Arab world as founder reveals what changed everything
Inside Dubai's Crossroads of Civilizations Museum, founder Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori reveals how a temporary Holocaust tribute became a permanent gallery.
British DJ named as one of six people killed in Krakow shooting
A British DJ has been named as one of six people killed in a shooting in Krakow.