Backlash to livestream of firing squad execution
There is criticism of the Trump administration’s decision to livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood mass killer. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports. Source: NBC News
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What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast as a major storm
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to…
Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist. Source: BBC News
Alleged wifebeating MAGA congressman's girlfriend indicted — on truly spectacular charges
Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), who is accused of abusing his ex-wife, faces a new headache after his girlfriend of two years was indicted on theft-related charges, Mother Jones reported on…
ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage
An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with…
Hurricane Isaias lashes the US Gulf Coast with wind and rain as it nears the Florida Panhandle
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Intensifying winds whipped palm trees and thundering waves crashed along the beaches of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on Friday as Hurricane Isaias swirled just…
A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment
Americans have long been divided over the death penalty, with nearly half of states banning capital punishment outright and just a handful of others carrying out most of the nation’s…
News Wrap: Trump announces diesel deal with Russia
In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he struck a deal with Russia for millions of tons of diesel in a bid to lower U.S. energy prices, Katie Zacharia will…
National Guard breaks silence as alarms blare over troops near D.C. ballot box
National Guard officials offered an explanation Friday after video of troops standing near a Washington, D.C., ballot drop box sparked alarm.The troops, the officials say, were simply taking a break…
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes
International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as “institutions of international law are under political attack.” Hours…