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Iran denies President Trump's claim that new talks will start, wildfires continue to rage in Washington and Todd Blanche appears to have a clear pathway to becoming attorney general.

A Washington man is accused of arson in connection to wildfires that have displaced thousands of people, a Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general and a SpaceX rocket is expected to crash into the moon.

Abdul El-Sayed speaks after winning Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, the man arrested near President Donald Trump's golf club faces federal charges and Chipotle replaces its jalapeño peppers as a wave of salmonella cases in Minnesota is being investigated.

Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, President Trump targets Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed after his primary win and fire crews battle a fourth wildfire in Washington.

Report shows U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, Sen. Cassidy announces his decision to support Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination and President Trump signs an executive order to limit birthright citizenship.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, Taylor Farms recalls items containing jalapeños over a salmonella risk and the Department of Health and Human Services seeks to define what makes certain foods "ultraprocessed."

A home explosion in Indiana during a major storm kills one person, the Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion and the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers sell for $12 billion.

Water rescues and evacuations are ongoing in the Midwest as rain inundates Indiana, two soldiers have been killed in a military helicopter crash in Texas and a new report finds dire conditions existed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during an extended deployment.

Luigi Mangione, the man charged with gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street two years ago, pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in Manhattan Friday as Thompson's family looked on.

Actor Hayden Panettiere, who was known for roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville" has died at age 36; severe weather continues to pound Indiana where multiple deaths have been reported and we track the damage in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala.

Meta goes on trial in a landmark case about children's addiction to social media, voters cast ballots in critical primary elections in four states and millions of Americans are under heat alerts across the South.

Progressive Democrat scores upset victory in Florida primary election, President Trump delays 50% Canadian tariffs by three days, and data signals a downward trend in the cyclospora outbreak.

High temperatures strike the South as schools struggle to stay open, President Trump plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and five Americans are killed in a deadly helicopter crash in Kenya.

Severe storms unleash damage across the U.S., a charter plane crash kills 8 in Alaska, and President Trump and Michael Cohen bury the hatchet during a radio interview.

Evacuations are underway in Nevada as the Hawk Fire intensifies, President Trump makes more tariff threats toward Canada as economic tension rises between both countries and the closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are expected this week.

Canada announces new tariffs on the United States, voters head to the polls in South Carolina and the Hawk Fire in Nevada leaves a trail of destruction.

Meta agrees to pay $18B to settle social media addiction lawsuit, a massive flash flood hits the Nepal-China border, and the world remembers country music icon Dolly Parton.

Jury deliberations are underway in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, over 500 people are confirmed dead in Nepal with hundreds still missing, and President Trump renames Lake Ontario amid the U.S.-Canada trade war.

Urgent search after Grand Canyon flash floods, rescue efforts ongoing in Nepal as death toll rises, and U.S. strikes Iranian launchers near Strait of Hormuz.

Jury deliberations enter a fourth day in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, Texas and Louisiana brace for Tropical Storm Edouard, and a woman in a deadly Times Square attack is shot by police.

Jury deliberations enter a sixth day in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92, and Texas grapples with damage after severe storms.

The August jobs report shows 162,000 jobs were added, two trapped workers are pulled alive from a Nepal tunnel, and the judge signals a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.

At least five people are dead after an Amazon-branded cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, an armed man confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton in a targeted attack and the Pentagon denies that Iran struck a U.S. ship.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods are now in effect, Hawaii is battered by Category 2 Hurricane Lowell, and new details emerge about an Amazon-branded cargo plane crash at Miami's airport.

Oil is now topping $100 a barrel as strikes between the U.S. and Iran intensify, Republicans gather for a rare first-ever midterm convention in Texas and the new CEO of Apple is set to unveil the latest iPhone lineup.

The escalating conflict with Iran pushes global oil prices to $105 per barrel, Trump keynotes the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, and a former Anthropic researcher warns that AI could put lives at risk.

Tech CEOs are calling for a slowdown in AI development amid growing concerns, Congress weighs President Trump's proposed $5,000 payments to Americans and a DHS inspector general report reveals the migrant holding cages inside "Alligator Alcatraz."

A news helicopter reporting for NBC Los Angeles crashes, killing three people, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates to fight inflation and a suspect assaults two deputies in an Ohio courthouse.

President Trump blasts the Federal Reserve after it raised interest rates for the first time in three years, the battle over how to regulate AI intensifies on Capitol Hill and the investigation into the deadly NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash continues.

Diesel prices have hit a new high at $6.45 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, an F-16 fighter jet crashed in a Michigan neighborhood and lawmakers have proposed new safeguards to regulate AI.

Three news outlets sue the White House after President Trump barred them from reporting inside, an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan man in Austin, Texas, and Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, has died at 27.

President Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly, Iran threatens to expand the war if the U.S. strikes, and a grand jury will not pursue criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.

Chinese President Xi is set to meet with President Trump in Washington D.C., Iran's president addresses world leaders at the United Nations amid the conflict with the U.S. and Harvey Weinstein appears in court for sentencing regarding the assault of a production assistant in 2006.

President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi at the White House amid the legal battle over the media ban, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to speak about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the United Nations and the Senate holds a confirmation hearing for Trump's new pick to be the next FDA commissioner.

Chinese President Xi Jinping enters the third and final day of his state visit to the U.S., President Trump hosts Xi for a White House state dinner attended by top tech executives and millions along the East Coast brace for a dangerous nor'easter.

Coastal flood alerts leave 24 million people under watch from Maryland to Massachusetts after a powerful nor'easter hits the East Coast, SpaceX launches Starship into orbit and around the Earth and five people are arrested in a terror plot near a U.S. air base in England.

An Israel-bound flight makes an emergency landing after a violent incident onboard, a federal appeals court grants Christa Pike a temporary stay just hours before her scheduled execution and significant flooding threatens parts of the Southwest.

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives two doses of lethal injection drugs after being sentenced for a murder she committed when she was 18, officials continue to investigate an alleged hijacking aboard a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia and NASA and SpaceX launch the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is appointed special prosecutor in the Cornell sexual assault investigation; the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September and 19 million people are under flood watches as severe flooding slams Texas.

Frustration grows on campus over the handling of the Cornell sexual assault case, the FBI arrests a California woman accused of spying for China and death row inmate Christa Pike remains on a ventilator following her failed execution attempt in Tennessee.

President Trump rallies voters in deep-red states with the midterm elections one month away, Cornell students march in support of Jane Doe and protest the university's handling of the sexual assault case, and Paris students face intense police response as they protest for better school conditions.

The Gulf Coast braces for a direct hit from Tropical Storm Isaias, Cornell students plan for a seven-hour sit-in supporting Jane Doe and over 500 French schools shut down amid violent student protests.

Hurricane Isaias surges toward the Gulf Coast as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, a new charge of conspiracy is filed against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 returns to Earth after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station.

Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a Category 3 storm as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast, tensions flare in New York City after ICE agents shot a man in a car with a child in the back seat and the Pentagon says it plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter.

Katie Zacharia holds her first briefing as White House press secretary, a deadly roller coaster accident at a Six Flags park in Georgia leaves one person dead and multiple others injured and President Trump hits the campaign trail with multiple stops three weeks before the midterm elections. Rep. Ilhan Omar is responding after federal agents searched her home in Washington, D.C., on Monday morning, posting on social media "Make no mistake, this is an attempt to target political enemies." The Justice Department is calling it part of an ongoing criminal probe, but Omar's supporters accuse the Trump administration of a blatant abuse of power, less than three weeks before the midterm elections. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports for TODAY.

Well wishes are pouring in for Pope Leo XIV after the 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer during surgery to remove a nodule on his lung on Tuesday. The Vatican stated that doctors confirmed a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma via tissue testing following pre-operative examinations. NBC's Deborah Lubov reports and medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins to share his perspective on treatment, recovery and how family history plays a role. As early voting gets underway in 20 states, candidates are clashing in debates where the topics of rising costs and the war with Iran are taking center stage. At an event in Alaska, President Donald Trump made it clear that his policies and his legacy are on the line in the midterm elections. NBC's Garrett Haake reports. Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, officially resigned her position in the Trump administration following a request from the White House over allegations she asked a donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. Cornell University is now suspending all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the school year, and promising tough new measures to safeguard students. It comes as Cornell's president is acknowledging missteps in the school's handling of the Jane Doe case and offering a formal apology for the first time. NBC's Erin McLaughlin reports. An investigation is underway into an unprecedented cyberattack on hundreds of French supermarkets that is still spreading across the country. Hackers are taking over refrigeration systems, overriding temperature settings and pushing some refrigeration units above 120 degrees while stores were closed. Now, many are worried about how vulnerable these systems could be in any country. NBC's Tom Costello reports. The consumer price index rose 3.7 percent in September due to high energy and diesel prices.

Inflation jumped to 3.7%, driven by gas and diesel prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. NBC's Allie Canal joins to break down which categories will see price increases and what's behind the spike in costs. A new jump in inflation is putting the issue of affordability front-and-center in key midterm races across the country that will decide Washington's balance of power. President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail on Wednesday, brushing off those concerns. NBC's Monica Alba reports for. Russia launched a new round of punishing attacks on Ukraine as vital internet service in the war-torn country is being restored, according to a Ukrainian defense ministry source speaking anonymously. Ukrainian officials say restrictions from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network had caused some drones to lose their connection while flying. Musk is pushing back and pointing a finger at President Donald Trump for the outage. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. Pope Leo XIV is on the mend two days after surgery for adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff shared a first message saying he is "grateful for the outpouring of support" and asking them to "keep praying" as he recovers. NBC's Anne Thompson reports from Rome. The calendar says October but across half of the country, the weather feels more like July. Temperatures are soaring as much as 20 degrees above average with more than 40 new record highs from Charlotte to D.C. on Wednesday. NBC's Priscilla Thompson reports and meteorologist Bill Karins joins to track the latest forecast. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance as a couple since their surprise move back to the U.K. over the summer. While the outing looks and feels like an official royal visit that Prince William and Princess Kate carry out most weeks, Harry and Meghan are no longer working royals, and the unusual arrangement may challenge the longstanding traditions of the monarchy. NBC's Emily Nash reports.

Vigils are being held in Bend, Oregon, after a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail elementary school, killing four young students and a teacher. NBC's Liz Kreutz reports and law and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins to weigh-in on the investigation. With the critical midterm elections just two weeks away, President Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign travel in an effort to shore up support for vulnerable GOP candidates in key battleground states. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports. President Donald Trump has canceled plans to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter amid intense backlash. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. Five people were hospitalized, including three children, after an SUV barreled through a daycare just outside Orlando, Florida. All victims are expected to be OK.

President Donald Trump is playing defense and heading to typically red states like Kansas where Democrats are showing signs of progress. A new NBC News poll shows 71% of Americans believe the United States is on the wrong track. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez and Stephanie Gosk reports. Steve Kornacki's polling analysis reveals Democrats outperforming benchmarks in typically red states as the 2026 midterms enter their final fifteen days. A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at a sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, Saturday afternoon, police said. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports. Pop Leo in Sunday's prayer pelages return to full duty. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. A member of the Air Force died after falling during a demonstration before the football game between the Navy and the University of Texas at San Antonio. NBC News' George Solis reports. President Trump golf course improvements facies court shutdown. NBC's Gary Grumbach reports. Anthropic wants outside input on Claude's values. But who gets the final say? NBC's Jared Perlo reports. Early voting begins in Texas amid tight senate race. NBC's Ryan Chandler reports.