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Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Family visitation at a New Jersey immigration detention center is set to resume after being suspended amid days of protests, arrests and clashes outside the facility, Gov. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IitlYMV

Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention

Brooklyn Rivera, a renowned Indigenous leader from Nicaragua who spent years fighting for the rights of his community and was imprisoned by the government in September 2023, has died from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WXntPKF

Latest U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack of the week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/1JIg2Mn

Trump to hold a rally at the ‘Great America State Fair’ after several artists back out

President Donald Trump is slated to speak at the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair in June as part of the United States’ 250th-birthday celebrations in Washington from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/146wXPO

Dueling protests face off at New Jersey ICE detention center over detainee conditions

Tensions rose at a Newark, New Jersey, immigration detention center on Saturday as a group of pro-ICE protesters faced off with demonstrators who have maintained a presence outside the facility for more than a week in support of detainees who they say are enduring inhumane conditions inside from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6o29lTD

From The Sports Desk: Game 7 incoming

With their backs against the wall, the San Antonio Spurs staved off elimination in the Western Conference finals to set up a highly anticipated Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ULOa5zt

Ex-head of Des Moines schools sentenced to 2 years in prison for misrepresenting U.S. citizenship

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district was sentenced Friday to two years in federal prison for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.“I regret what I’ve done every single day,” Ian Roberts said before U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uPijp6a

ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting is arrested in Texas

Christian Castro was taken into custody on charges of assault and falsely reporting a crime in connection with the Jan. shooting in Minneapolis of Julio Sosa-Celis during an attempted immigration arrest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DJG8X0T

Artists bail on D.C. bash for America’s 250th birthday after being listed on the lineup

Two musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in D.C. to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary are saying they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yG2EU19

Artists bail on D.C. bash for America’s 250th birthday after being listed on the lineup

Two musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in D.C. to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary are saying they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yG2EU19

Red hot AI demand pushes more companies into the $1 trillion club

Micron Technologies and SK Hynix joined the trillion-dollar club, which includes Apple, Meta and Tesla. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/CBabQcY

Trump says he may attend Knicks’ NBA Finals game in New York

President Donald Trump said he thinks he will attend an NBA Finals game after the New York Knicks advanced to the finals for the first time in 27 years.“They have some great players,” Trump told reporters during the White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/K2mV0nb

South Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate with GOP opposition

The Republican-led South Carolina Senate on Tuesday voted against a measure to advance a new congressional map, ending the last-minute redistricting effort in the state for now from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/z9bWmlj

Arkansas pastor abused girls for 15 years without church stopping him, lawsuit alleges

Long before Tony Waller, an Assemblies of God pastor, was convicted of raping girls, children told church leaders about hidden cameras, drugged drinks and abuse, a lawsuit says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6dNtfeW

CBS backs off effort to stop sharing of Colbert’s surprise ‘Only in Monroe’ segment amid backlash

CBS said it had issued copyright notices for a recent episode featuring a surprise appearance by Stephen Colbert on the show “Only in Monroe” per its regular practice, but would stop issuing takedown notices pending further review. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yBluvHR

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

President Donald Trump said he won’t “rush into a deal” to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran after senior Republican lawmakers warned it could be a “disastrous mistake.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Gprz3Rc

These Twin Brothers Work as Doctors at the Same Hospital

Dr. Andre Cheng and his identical twin Sandre both work at New York’s Long Island Jewish Hospital in Forest Hills fulfilling their dream – and their mother’s dream – as doctors. Their bond comes with a built-in second opinion and a connection that helps in stressful times. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z3lbWD2

‘Can’t believe I’m sitting here’: Paraglider escapes death after plane rips through glider

A woman paragliding over the Austrian Alps survived a horrifying midair collision after a small plane flew through her glider, sending her spiraling out of control thousands of feet in the air from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z3yYDkN

Shakira’s World Cup anthem gets star-studded video treatment

Pop star Shakira on Saturday posted the official music video for “Dai Dai,” the 2026 World Cup anthem featuring Burna Boy, weeks before the FIFA tournament kicks off in North America from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6T2SnL0

Illinois school shooting plot foiled by relative who tackled the armed child, officials say

An Illinois school shooting plot was foiled Friday after a relative spotted a boy with a firearm and called 911, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zn72uQU

U.S. and Iran officials signal progress in negotiations amid fragile ceasefire

Officials from the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing conflict, according to public statements from officials from both nations Saturday from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mbfWYXP

Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump admin says

The Trump administration said Friday that people with temporary visas seeking to adjust their immigration status to obtain green cards must return to their home countries to “do so through consular processing,” in a major change from current practice. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yJ3flpb

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, the top-ranking U.S. intelligence official, told President Donald Trump in a letter on Friday that she is resigning from her role following her husband’s cancer diagnosis from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/wcUyk7d

The 39+ best Home Depot Memorial Day deals start at just $2

Shop the best Home Depot Memorial Day sales on tools, appliances, and gardening supplies from Dewalt, Miracle-Gro and LG. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zCeKUBd

Mamdani announces $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that the city will use a lottery system to distribute 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 apiece to residents of the five boroughs from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/7QNmqiA

DOJ indicts Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian planes’ shooting

The Justice Department indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday in connection to the 1996 shooting of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/o62pmYs

After 5 decades and 600 executions, these are the last words on Texas’ death row

An NBC News analysis of final statements from prisoners on Texas’ death row shows that some convey a readiness to die. Others are defiant. Many seek salvation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/yTtF1IN

DOJ indicts Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian planes’ shooting

The Justice Department indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday in connection to the 1996 shooting of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban Americans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/o62pmYs

From The Sports Desk: Victor Wembanyama opens West finals with historic performance

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs beat the Thunder in a double-OT thriller to start the Western Conference finals from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AeRSW01

Wildfires, storms and record-breaking heat: Extreme weather advisories cover big swath of U.S.

Wildfires caused evacuation orders and warnings in Southern California, flood watches were in effect for 7 million people in the Midwest and 32 million in the Northeast were under heat advisories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AQ1wRT6

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to sign order responding to federal agents at polls

Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Tuesday that she plans to issue an executive order on Wednesday to help election workers respond if federal agents show up at polling sites in Virginia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/nf5mVu8

Long Island Rail Road strike creates manic Monday commute as negotiators return to the table

It was manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City on the third day of a labor strike that has shut down the nation’s largest commuter railroad from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/X31DZOG

2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey enclosure in Japan, zoo says

Two people were arrested in Japan after a person broke into the viral macaque Punch’s enclosure at a zoo outside of Tokyo, officials said from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9UktQST

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AI

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed multiple times while discussing artificial intelligence during a commencement speech at the University of Arizona. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/941syz2

Midair jet collision forces lockdown at Idaho Air Force base show

The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down Sunday following a midair collision during a local air show that sent two fighter jets crashing to the ground from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fz0El1p

Call her Mommy: Podcast host Alex Cooper is pregnant with her first child

Alex Cooper, 31, shared online Sunday that she and her husband, Matt Kaplan, 42, are expecting their first child together from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JBIYO4W

New York braces for chaotic Monday commute with Long Island Rail Road strike

New York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers threatened to disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region.Gov. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/IgHt8pz

Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release

Chaos erupted at Swatch stores from New York to London as watch enthusiasts lined up for a highly anticipated new release — only for the massive crowds to force several locations to shut their doors from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uQA9HgV

Seven years after Biden predicted a GOP ‘epiphany’ over Trump, Democrats are moving on

Seven years ago, Joe Biden boldly proclaimed that Republicans would have an “epiphany” after Donald Trump lost the election. That didn’t pan out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/N6I7pO9

Man rescued in Florida plane crash is accused of smuggling cocaine

A passenger on board the plane that crashed into the ocean off the coast of Florida earlier this week has been arrested on cocaine smuggling charges from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ylPxrHC

Speaker Mike Johnson responds to domestic abuse allegations against a GOP congressman: ‘He’s got to work that out’

House Speaker Mike Johnson weighed in on domestic abuse allegations Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife Emily Moreno has made in their divorce, saying “he’s got to work that out.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/btvmjLJ

Man accused of planning terrorist attack on New York City synagogue to appear in court, authorities say

A man suspected of planning an attack on a New York City synagogue is expected to appear in federal court Wednesday to face terrorism charges, according to two people familiar with the matter from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/786qBYQ

China and U.S. agree Hormuz should not be ‘militarized,’ Marco Rubio says

President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News in an interview Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DWYfeJN

Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hWF3VZg

Attempted arsonists accidentally light themselves on fire

Attempted arsonists accidentally light themselves on fire from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/HsnwKIz

Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years

The man who pleaded guilty to distributing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/a0kFr91

Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team announced in a statement Tuesday from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/f9nT7GN

From The Sports Desk: Inside the drawing room

The NBA draft lottery is one of the most consequential days of the NBA calendar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SpLRkDh

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over effort to paint reflecting pool ‘American Flag Blue’

A cultural nonprofit sued the Trump administration on Monday in an effort to block its ongoing repainting of the reflecting pool on the National Mall to make it “American Flag Blue.”In papers filed in federal court in Washington, attorneys for Cultural Landscape Foundation argue that the resurfacing of the historic pool is “unlawful,” and it should be restored to its original color until the administration follows Congressionally mandated procedures to do the work. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/m5QSKjg

As hantavirus fears mount, birders defend Argentine cruise city as avian paradise

The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise that departed from Argentina last month has cast an unwelcome spotlight on Tierra del Fuego, a region well known for its biodiversity and bird-watching, authorities and guides say from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/BjcEAO3

Boat explosion reported near Miami Beach party spot

Boat explosion reported near Miami Beach party spot from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/MAjxNf7

More than 100 sickened in norovirus outbreak aboard Caribbean Princess cruise

Even after more than 100 passengers and crewmembers fell sick during a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, passenger Jan van Milligen said life on board still felt surprisingly normal.“The normal atmosphere is still here,” van Milligen, who has spent the last 21 days aboard the ship with relatives and friends from South Africa, told NBC News on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/RFsLXAh

Atlanta Braves manager and Hall of Famer Bobby Cox dies at 84

Bobby Cox, the legendary Atlanta Braves manager and Hall of Famer, has died, the MLB team announced on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/v41hrXP

Questions remain unanswered after Baldoni-Lively settlement

NBC News' Rebecca Keegan joins "Here's the Scoop" to talk about how Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's case raises questions of just how much public perception could be manipulated, which Lively's team has alleged that Baldoni has done to target her reputation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JEbdaKx

Alabama takes step toward a new congressional map while awaiting court action

Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would set up special primary elections if they are allowed to implement new maps after the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/efSHsr3

London celebrates David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

London celebrates David Attenborough’s 100th birthday from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ba5mNjb

Trader Joe's unveils new insulated mini tote bag

Trader Joe's unveils new insulated mini tote bag from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/09wvMpd

Contact tracing underway after passengers left ship before first reported hantavirus case

The cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak is heading toward the Canary Islands in Spain. Contact tracing is underway in multiple countries including the United States after passengers left the ship before the first reported case. NBC News' Matt Bodner reports on the latest details from the outbreak. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/0sm2WPc

WHO insists cruise ship virus will not be another Covid

WHO insists cruise ship virus will not be another Covid from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/FQqzJ0b

Colorado officer removes cup stuck on skunk’s head

Colorado officer removes cup stuck on skunk’s head from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fg1YpKJ

70-year-old set to graduate with GED after years of study

70-year-old set to graduate with GED after years of study from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/zfq0r2W

Interactive: How common is your first name? Your last name?

New first name and last name data shows which names in the U.S. are the most popular and which aren’t anymore. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hnZyIWf

Woman arrested after allegedly kicking a kid at a youth football game during on-field brawl

A Florida woman was taken into custody for allegedly kicking a boy at a youth football game during an on-field brawl — and then claiming she had no choice because "the kid hit me" first, footage of the arrest showed Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/678DAWT

Trump admin proposes letting companies report earnings only twice a year

The Securities and Exchange Commission, the nation's top regulator for publicly traded companies, issued a proposal Tuesday that would give companies the option to report their earnings and financials only twice per year from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/ofLJM9Z

Man charged in Trump assassination plot told FBI he didn't think he'd survive, feds say

A federal magistrate judge pressed the government over how alleged White House Correspondents Dinner shooter Cole Allen is being treated behind bars. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ia2Efs7

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/A3xyKhp

United Airlines passenger allegedly assaulted flight attendant, tried to get into cockpit

A United Airlines passenger allegedly attacked a crew member and attempted to access the cockpit before being removed by police at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday evening from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/KSGpvwO

AI finds signs of pancreatic cancer before tumors develop

An artificial intelligence model from the Mayo Clinic detected early signs of possible pancreatic cancer on scans up to two years before patients were diagnosed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/9HWYSQo

Man climbs D.C. bridge to protest Iran war

Man climbs D.C. bridge to protest Iran war from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/E1sHwxj

Last Spirit flights seen descending into Dallas airport

Last Spirit flights seen descending into Dallas airport from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Czfiv8o

Everything to expect at tomorrow's Kentucky Derby

Clear your schedule, and get your mint julep ready. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/WmF49jl

Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran war, citing ceasefire

President Donald Trump on Friday sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ceasefire, he doesn't need its authorization for military operations in Iran, even though the conflict hit the 60-day mark this week."On April 7, 2026, I ordered a two-week ceasefire. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/hiEeloY