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NBC News Marks 2007 Meet the Press Interview With Alan Greenspan and Andrea Mitchell
The retrospective video highlights a rare joint appearance by the former Fed chair and NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent on the long-running Sunday program.
Australian Hospital Antisemitism Allegations Surface as Court Weighs Evidence in Nurse Case
An elderly Jewish patient died with anti-Jewish imagery on his hospital wall while two nurses charged with threats await trial, and advocates on both sides weigh in.
Jacob Frey Praises Somali Community as Minnesota Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Fraud Investigations
The Minneapolis mayor's solidarity remarks come weeks after a Republican-led House report alleged Gov. Tim Walz's administration failed to act on warnings about widespread fraud in state social services programs.
Carbon Capture Technology Faces Scalability Questions as Climate Goals Loom
ProPublica investigation finds current deployment falls far short of International Energy Agency projections, with experts questioning whether the technology can meet global climate targets.
Former President Joe Biden Delivers Speech at Maryland Democratic Party Event
Biden's remarks included contrasts between his administration's economic record and Trump's, with the former president drawing attention to his delivery style.
Tillis Signals Support for Blanche Attorney General Nomination With Conditions
The North Carolina Republican says he will review the nomination but wants assurance on DOJ independence and the fate of the $1.776 billion settlement fund.
Extreme Heat Wave Set to Impact Eastern U.S. This Week With Dangerous Humidity Levels
The National Weather Service warns of heat indexes reaching 100 to 110 degrees F across major population centers from the Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic through the July Fourth holiday.
Kaine Questions Hegseth's Targeting of Army Officers After Donahue Departure
Virginia senator says Defense secretary appears to be carrying out a personal grudge against the Army branch, citing Hegseth's past complaints about his treatment in the service.
Pakistan Says It Carried Out Ground Operation, Strikes along Afghan Border, Killing 29 Militants
The operation comes a day after militants attacked a paramilitary base in Karachi, killing three soldiers and prompting Islamabad's latest cross-border action.
$10 Billion in Improper SNAP Payments Reported for Fiscal Year 2025
The USDA found the payment error rate of 10.6% exceeds the congressionally mandated 6% threshold by roughly 77%.