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Jack Smith defends decision to charge Trump at Senate hearingExternal Link
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending his past criminal investigations into President Trump and saying in his opening statement that he “stands by” his decision to bring charges against him.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:14:19 GMT
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Lindsay Clancy’s defense says prosecution did not prove she killed her childrenExternal Link
Lindsay Clancy and her legal team returned to court for the first hearing since Clancy’s triple murder trial ended in a mistrial. Her attorney argued that the state of Massachusetts failed to prove she killed her children. NBC News’ Steven Romo reports on the holdout juror in the spotlight and where the case is headed.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:18:32 GMT
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Trump says he will sign executive order naming AI as Super IntelligenceExternal Link
During an event launching the website America.gov, President Trump said that he will be signing an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:16:12 GMT
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5 Men Arrested Near UK Air Base by US Forces Released on BailExternal Link
New details are emerging about the potential terror plot targeting a US-operated military base in the U.K, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging for the first time that a foreign government was involved. Authorities decided to release all five suspects on bail without being charged. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:21:13 GMT
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Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation Reopened by ProsecutorsExternal Link
Prosecutors say they have now reopened the case of an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University with plans to have the former student, who’s now filed a civil lawsuit against the school, tell her story to a grand jury. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY. Warning: Some of the details of the lawsuit are disturbing.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:24:49 GMT
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