The DOJ’s inspector general is refusing to investigate the botched criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn over damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. nbcnews.com/politics/justice…

Federal authorities announce they have broken up an alleged marriage fraud ring that arranged hundreds of sham marriages in Massachusetts designed to obtain unlawful immigration benefits. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-am…

The iconic TV show is officially returning, with old cast members such as Lea Michele rumored to reprise their roles. That’s what you missed on “Glee!” nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-…

The U.S. is quietly scaling back its troop presence at bases across the Middle East, and the State Department is ordering a reduction in staff at multiple diplomatic posts, according to two U.S. officials and two people familiar with the matter. nbcnews.com/politics/nationa…

South Korean officials finally free Bukangi, a 10-foot female shark, that had been trapped for more than a month in a canal in the port city of Busan. nbcnews.com/world/south-kore…

Following a dramatic C-suite reshuffle and its largest round of layoffs in years, Netflix’s top executives reassure investors that they have a plan to keep audiences hooked. nbcnews.com/business/media/n…

The hottest leading man of the year fixes the bed after he helps break it, is “as strong as a tree and just as hard” and is made of all wicker. nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-…

A Florida man was found dead in his home during a welfare check in July 2022. Weeks later, one of the officers who discovered his body moved into the home and spent years impersonating him, according to investigators. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/off…

A judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury finds the company had misled consumers about data privacy. nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/m…

74-year-old Stephen Hubbard from Michigan was released by Russia after nearly five years in detention. He had been living in eastern Ukraine for years when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/st…

Congressional candidate Brad Lander says in a post on X that he was detained in the occupied West Bank by the IDF while participating in an olive harvest. nbcnews.com/politics/politic…

Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad targeting opponent Amy Acton explodes across the political landscape, sparking criticism from both sides during the final stretch of the gubernatorial race. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-el…

New Mexico’s attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financier once entertained guests. nbcnews.com/politics/politic…

The Tennessee Titans cut defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after he brought a gun to the team’s training facility, officials say. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ten…

During his Dedication Night performance, Tyler Cameron reveals that he and fiancée Tate Madden are expecting their first child together. nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-…

A gunman is still wanted by police after killing another driver in what police suspect was a case of road rage on the George Washington Bridge in New York. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-du…

A horrified mother discovered her son was scrolling sports highlights and AI slop in class. NBC News' first-of-its-kind analysis shows how YouTube keeps some students hooked. nbcnews.com/specials/hooked-…

Pope Leo XIV will not need further treatment after his lung cancer surgery, his doctors say. nbcnews.com/world/pope-leo-x…

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has found success off the court with a business venture rooted in what’s inside his shoes. nbcnews.com/sports/nba/nba-d…

Ohio authorities order some residents to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin, and tell other residents to shelter in place, the city fire department says. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/eva…