Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty
After weeks of uncertainty, Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:33:50 GMT

Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz
A rocket collides with the moon, restaurants grapple with salmonella, and the CDC finally has a permanent leader.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:15:40 GMT

Hundreds of thousands without water in Puerto Rico
Families and businesses in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and nearby towns now have to make do with whatever water they have on hand amid rolling shutoffs that last for 48 hours at a time. NBC News' George Solis is on the ground.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:33:33 GMT

U.S. loses jobs while unemployment rate drops
 A jobs report came in weaker than expected as stocks hit a record high. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:42:43 GMT

Video shows hippo charging boat full of tourists in Botswana
Video captured by a tourist on board a boat in northern Botswana showed the heart-pounding moment the vessel had to outrun a charging hippo.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:43:26 GMT