McCarthy dares GOP detractors to 'file the f---ing motion' if they want to remove him ( www.nbcnews.com )
The remarks, confirmed to NBC News by two sources in a closed-door meeting, reflect renewed tension within the House Republican ranks as a government shutdown looms....
Justin Roiland used his ‘Rick and Morty’ fame to pursue young fans, text messages show ( www.nbcnews.com )
In the years following the 2013 debut of Adult Swim’s cartoon phenomenon “Rick and Morty,” its star and co-creator Justin Roiland became a titan of the animation and video game industry and a rock star of youth counterculture. His artistic style and caricatures became ubiquitous in cannabis culture, and his career expanded...
Republicans are trying to find a new term for ‘pro-life’ to stave off more electoral losses ( www.nbcnews.com )
Republican strategists are exploring a shift away from “pro-life” messaging on abortion after consistent Election Day losses for the GOP when reproductive rights were on the ballot....
Entire police department in Minnesota resigns ( www.nbcnews.com )
The Goodhue Police Department resigned due to issues with the city's pay, Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck said at a city council meeting Monday.
Car crashes into second floor of Pennsylvania house ( www.nbcnews.com )
An investigation determined that the crash was "intentional" and charges are pending, Pennsylvania State Police said.
TikToker who debunked Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' video receives racist, violent hate mail ( www.nbcnews.com )
Since countering Aldean's claim the video only contains "real news footage," Destinee Stark has received a wave of hateful messages from defenders of the song.
Climate change protesters arrested after painting Stonehenge monument orange ( www.nbcnews.com )
China is banning ‘wealth-flaunting’ behavior on social media ( www.nbcnews.com )
First aid flows into Gaza over massive U.S. pier ( www.nbcnews.com )
The world's glitziest song contest starts this week. Here's what you need to know about Eurovision. ( www.nbcnews.com )
Biden administration to require advanced safety tech on all new cars and trucks ( www.nbcnews.com )
The Transportation Department projects the new rule could save 360 lives a year and prevent 24,000 injuries....
$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot winner is a Laotian immigrant battling cancer ( www.nbcnews.com )
Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, who was born in Laos and immigrated to the U.S. in 1994, plans to split the money with a friend and find himself a "good doctor."...
New federal rule to guarantee hassle-free airline cash refunds, administration says ( www.nbcnews.com )
Airlines will be required to give refunds in cash for things like canceled or seriously changed or delayed flights, the administration said....
How In-N-Out Burger’s president runs her fast-food empire: Keep it simple, affordable and close ( www.nbcnews.com )
Lynsi Snyder is expanding the family-run California chain as far east as Tennessee. But as for the East Coast? “I’m probably saying never.”...
These foods don't deserve their bad reputations, dietitians and doctors say ( www.nbcnews.com )
Eggs, coffee and potatoes are among the foods health experts think get a bad rap for bad reasons....
Biden says he is 'considering' Australia's request to end Julian Assange's prosecution ( www.nbcnews.com )
Florida pre-med student stabs mother more than 70 times, killing her during visit, authorities say ( www.nbcnews.com )
Boeing CEO, other executives stepping down amid safety crisis ( www.nbcnews.com )
The company has been mired in negative stories since a door panel blew out on a Boeing 737 Max plane flown by Alaska Airlines in January....
Woman sentenced to life in prison by Pakistan court for burning pages from Islam’s holy book ( www.nbcnews.com )
The U.S. crime rate is still dropping, FBI data shows ( www.nbcnews.com )
Why does the public think it's going up? “There is definitely more disorder in cities than there was five years ago," said one expert. “People confuse disorder and crime."...
12 months of record ocean heat has scientists puzzled and concerned ( www.nbcnews.com )
Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them ( www.nbcnews.com )
In California, a high school teacher complains that students watch Netflix on their phones during class. In Maryland, a chemistry teacher says students use gambling apps to place bets during the school day....
Who is Mike Johnson? Five things to know about the new Republican House speaker ( www.nbcnews.com )
The little-known Louisianan, who won on the first ballot, rallied objections to 2020 election certification, won Trump’s hedged support and has a solidly conservative voting record.