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Man narrowly escapes saw blade barreling towards him in Oregon

It wasn't his time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/T4V1mEl

When the solar eclipse arrives, NY prisons will be locked down

Preparations for April’s solar eclipse have ramped up as the highly anticipated astronomical event nears -- those preps, it turns out, include New York’s prisons. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/PLNgZHC

U.S. sends more weapons to Israel amid growing calls for cease-fire

The U.S. is sending a fresh round of bombs to Israel, two senior administration officials told NBC News, undermining the Biden administration’s public expressions of frustration at Israel’s conduct in the war and its own efforts at brokering a cease-fire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/20roXqv

LSU coach Kim Mulkey responds to questions about Washington Post profile, saying she hasn’t read it

Kim Mulkey, the legendary Louisiana State University women's basketball coach, said twice Saturday she hadn't yet read The Washington Post's profile on her everlasting athletic career. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/CjhHZxR

Port of Baltimore workers were bracing for a busy summer season. Now thousands face an uncertain future.

The livelihoods of thousands of workers who process goods passing through the Port of Baltimore hang in the balance as cargo shipments grind to a halt after a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge this week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y8vN2rC

Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar

A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/NYFi9cS

Kia recalling 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked

Kia is recalling approximately 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/H309NaZ

Shadowy Russian actors spread Princess Kate conspiracies, analysis finds

Social media accounts linked to a prominent Russian disinformation campaign capitalized on conspiracy theories about Kate, Princess of Wales, an analysis found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uSHieVZ

Trump expected to attend wake of slain NYPD officer

Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the wake for slain New York Police Department officer Jonathan Diller on Thursday afternoon, NYPD spokesperson Tarik Shepard told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/alkj67g

Biden says he wants federal government to pay for rebuilding of Baltimore bridge after cargo ship crash

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he wants the federal government to pay for the reconstruction of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed early Tuesday morning after a large cargo ship sailed straight into one of the bridge's support pillars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OwUrBj8

Anne Hathaway says Christopher Nolan helped save her career after online backlash cost her roles

Anne Hathaway told Vanity Fair that Christopher Nolan more or less saved her career when public opinion turned against her in the aftermath of her Oscar for “Les Miserables.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pg8KA9f

Country star Morgan Wade details recovery from double mastectomy, says surgery was 'worth it'

Country singer Morgan Wade, close friend of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards, is opening up about her recovery from double mastectomy surgery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/P5c6H7S

Major winter storm to bring rain and snow from West Coast to Plains

A high-impact winter storm is forecast to bring rain and snow to an area spanning from California through the northern Plains to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ltugI7f

Judge expected to set trial start date in Trump's hush money case

Judge Juan Merchan is expected at Monday's hearing to set a trial start date in the New York hush money case against former President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/LYKNypV

A method being weighed for distributing U.S. aid in Gaza could put U.S. troops at risk, officials say

The Biden admin doesn't want U.S. troops to set foot in Gaza when it starts delivering humanitarian aid from a floating dock, but an alternate plan poses risks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q6mbGOI

New national security law 'slams shut' space for dissent in Hong Kong, critics say

Hong Kong enacted a measure that critics charge will further stifle free expression in a city that until recently was known for its freewheeling style, aggressive media and politically active populace. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5r1h9T4

Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign early, leaving House majority hanging by a thread

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who announced last month he would not run for re-election, plans to announce Friday he will resign from Congress early. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OXFrZ5q

Lawmakers ask why the Biden administration won't let immigration judges talk to the media

The Biden Justice Department has ordered leaders of the immigration judges' union to seek permission before speaking, which some observers see as a move to silence critics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4Qkou8H

Mother sentenced to life for her toddler's death blames mental health for leaving child alone to go on vacation

Kristel Candelario, the Ohio mom sentenced to life in prison for the death of her toddler whom she left alone for more than a week while she went on vacation blamed her mental problems for abandoning her daughter, she said in an interview with Noticias Telemundo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0FyJ4hE

FAA wants inspections of Boeing Max planes for wiring flaw that could lead to loss of control

The FAA publicly identified an “unsafe condition” that could result in a “loss of control” of certain Boeing 737 Max jets because of “nonconforming” installation of spoiler control wires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tx7U8Jj

A pastor in Haiti defies widespread violence to provide aid to over 60 children

As the country's crisis continues, Haitian pastor Telemaque Vernet has become a lifeline for more than 60 children in Canaan, north of the capital, Port-au-Prince. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/wjX98JG

Retired commander who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal says he alone bears responsibility for airport attack

The former U.S. commander who oversaw the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan said Tuesday that he alone bears responsibility for the American soldiers killed during the attack at Kabul's airport. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SD4Khv8

Everything you need to know about foot creams

Foot creams can moisturize the skin and act as a treatment for common foot concerns, including calluses, blisters and more. Shop expert-recommended moisturizers from brands like Aquaphor and CeraVe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dNW6ipf

Looting is on the rise in Haiti. Among the victims: UNICEF and Guatemala’s consul

As Haiti once again spirals into chaos with another wave of gang violence, a number of government and aid agencies reported Saturday that their facilities and aid supplies have been looted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/lJondET

Second aid ship expected to set sail for Gaza as Palestinians await distribution from first delivery

A shipment of aid that arrived on Gaza’s shore on Friday is expected to bring some respite to starving Palestinians in the enclave’s north — but how and when it will be distributed has yet to be seen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xBzf3IR

Biden delivers remarks at Gridiron dinner

Watch live coverage of President Biden delivering remarks at the Gridiron dinner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/TRyQxp7

Trump plays attack dog for Bernie Moreno as Ohio's GOP Senate primary ends on a vicious note

Republican voters in the Ohio go to the polls Tuesday in the GOP Senate primary that will test Trump's pull in a competitive race. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hQBOxaS

Pouring dye into ballot boxes, laying flowers at the Kremlin, staging ‘noon against Putin’: How Russians are protesting the election

Russian citizens poured dye into ballot boxes, lit explosives and attempted arson in sporadic acts of protest during a presidential election guaranteed to deliver Vladimir Putin his fifth term in office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YOMf5JB

Target to limit self-checkout to 10 items or fewer as Walmart also adjusts

Target is set to limit the number of items that can be purchased in its self-checkout lanes to 10 items or fewer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/qHCrpQI

Virgin of Charity unites all Cubans — Catholics, Santería followers, exiled and those back on the island

The Virgin of Charity of Cobre is at the heart of Cuban identity, uniting residents of the Communist-run Caribbean island to those who were exiled or emigrated to the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/R2m1gFo

Alabama Republicans target transgender Space Camp employee

Alabama Rep. Dale Strong called for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to "immediately remove" a transgender employee who works for its Space Camp program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/VyAnSFw

Hungary's leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a new interview that former President Donald Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine in an effort to end its conflict with Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0i7WwNz

2 men charged with bombing woman's home, plotting to release python to 'eat' her daughter

Two Georgia men have been federally charged in connection with a "sinister" plot they allegedly hatched last year to release a python to devour the daughter of one of their ex's, prosecutors announced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/5vSondJ

Scarlett Johansson parodies Sen. Katie Britt’s GOP State of the Union response in ‘SNL’ cold open

Scarlett Johansson poked fun at Sen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8gd21Ap

Woman’s feet amputated after boyfriend allegedly shoves her in front of NYC train

A 29-year-old woman had both of her feet amputated after she was allegedly pushed onto subway tracks in Manhattan and struck by a train following an argument with her boyfriend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/4EmsN5q

Doctors call attention to 'margarita rashes' from sun exposure as spring approaches

With spring approaching, dermatologists are spreading awareness of a lesser-known skin condition associated with sun exposure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ouCQbRr

Florida mother missing for days found alive in shipping container, banging on locked door

A Florida mother who was reported missing by a concerned co-worker was found alive in a shipping container after someone heard her banging on the locked door, police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/12hex8q

Two arrested after cleaner finds 2 dead infants in glass bottles in a vacated Hong Kong apartment

HONG KONG — A cleaning person found two dead baby boys in glass bottles in the living room of a vacated apartment in Hong Kong, police said Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q7wIWLg

Iowa Republicans pass personhood bill that critics say could threaten IVF care

Iowa state House Republicans passed a personhood bill that puts the state directly into the national battle over protections for IVF. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/S1kgmxt

Xcel Energy says its facilities may have started largest wildfire in Texas history

Xcel Energy facilities "appear to have been involved in an ignition" of the Smokehouse Creek fire that blazed across the Texas Panhandle last month, the company said in a statement Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9VSt6ZI

Florida Senate passes bill blocking local rules protecting workers from heat

Florida’s Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban cities and counties from adopting requirements for mandatory water breaks and other workplace protections against extreme heat. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nlcBiEp

Man arrested in connection with a homophobic NYC subway slashing

A New York man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a homophobic slashing incident on a Manhattan subway train last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/OAL9bFg

U.N. finds 'clear and convincing' information that hostages have been raped in Gaza

A senior U.N. official said the organization found “reasonable grounds to believe” accounts of rape and gang rape during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jTlm6q7

Search underway for 15-year-old with autism missing for a week in Tennessee

A search is underway for a Tennessee teen who has been missing for a week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZPiG2fk

Producer alleges in new complaint that Sean 'Diddy' Combs was involved in shooting at recording studio

A music producer who is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs is doubling down on allegations that Combs and his son were involved in a shooting that happened at an L.A. recording studio in 2022, as well as allegations of harassment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/UnY0goe

Supreme Court to release decisions on Monday, with Trump Colorado ruling a strong possibility

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has indicated it will issue rulings on Monday, one of which could be the highly anticipated decision on whether Colorado can kick former President Donald Trump off the primary ballot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1vinADw

Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA basketball's all-time top scorer, breaks 'Pistol Pete' Maravich’s record

Two weeks after she broke the record for women, Caitlin Clark has become NCAA Division I basketball’s overall top scorer, period. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/felnI0o

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Jill Biden’s ‘Women for Biden-Harris’ tour

TUCSON, Ariz. — First lady Jill Biden spoke for only 14 minutes on the second leg of her "Women for Biden-Harris" tour — but that didn't stop Pro-Palestinian protesters from interrupting her remarks four separate times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/F2xbSrc

Pa. train derailment leaves cars on riverbank and in water; no injuries or hazardous materials reported

Norfolk Southern confirmed that there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Lower Saucon Township, PA, Saturday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/S9ZAsXD

CDC updates Covid 5-day isolation guidelines as deaths and hospitalizations fall

The CDC’s new guidance for Covid now more closely matches public health advice for flu and other respiratory illnesses and no longer suggests isolating for five days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fMk1VmP

Missouri lawmaker calls to allow divorce during pregnancy. Why are some judges currently preventing it?

A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation to clarify that the state’s judges can grant divorces even when one spouse is pregnant. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oOq6fMK