Countdown to midterms

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Trump approval polls

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Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could affect his future

The vice president said he’s cautiously optimistic that Republicans’ numbers are improving even as concerns about the war and gas prices take a political toll.

President Trump boarding Air Force one against a clear blue sky.

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Trump to campaign in at least 17 states ahead of the midterms

The aim is to rally sporadic voters who don’t tend to show up unless Trump is on the ballot.

Letitia James, New York's attorney general.

Why Hochul said she’s making the change

Governor replaces DA with New York AG Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell case

“Newly released information continues to raise serious questions about the investigation,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office

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Who is the embattled New York prosecutor thrust into the national spotlight?

The Chi Phi fraternity near the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, N.Y.

NBC News’ Maggie Vespa breaks down the details shared in text messages

Records give insight into how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation

Investigative records and text messages obtained by NBC News provide further context for the October 2024 incident and its immediate aftermath.

Pike’s attorney tells NBC News the attempted execution was ‘torturous’

Christa Pike is in critical condition after a failed execution, her lawyers say

At least seven needles were used to administer the lethal injection into Pike’s arm over the course of an hour, one of her lawyers said.

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Reporters describe Christa Pike's attempted execution

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It’s rarely been harder for people to find new jobs

The unemployment rate is low by historical standards, but the job market is anything but dynamic.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks in the Oval Office on Sept. 30, 2026.

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U.S. pressures European allies to release diesel reserves as Trump considers export ban

The average price of U.S. diesel fuel has soared by 70% since late February.

Diddy placed in solitary following NBC News report on his VIP prison life

The disgraced music mogul has been paying inmates who do his laundry, make his bed, clean the toilet before he uses it and even give him massages.

Diddy placed in solitary following NBC News report on his VIP prison life

The disgraced music mogul has been paying inmates who do his laundry, make his bed, clean the toilet before he uses it and even give him massages.

Diddy seated at a table holding a cellphone

NBC News’ Chloe Melas on the perks Sean Combs could lose in solitary

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American passenger drafted goodbye texts to her family as Flydubai plane plummeted

Mika Bauman, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was traveling alone on her way back from a vacation when the dramatic incident unfolded.

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American passenger drafted goodbye texts to her family as Flydubai plane plummeted

Mika Bauman, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was traveling alone on her way back from a vacation when the dramatic incident unfolded.

New video of hero passengers from plane attack

Pilot hailed as a hero for averting crash

Screaming, panicking, blood: Passengers detail horrifying Israel-bound flight

Mike Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach. His real passion might have been ‘Minecraft.’

For 12 years, the former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has been devoted to building a single map in the video game. He’s now showing it off for the first time.

Mike Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach. His real passion might have been ‘Minecraft.’

For 12 years, the former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has been devoted to building a single map in the video game. He’s now showing it off for the first time.

A split image showing, left, Mike Tomlin, and right, Minecraft characters

Mike Tomlin reveals his ‘Minecraft’ city

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Ex-police officer convicted of murder granted parole