Florida and Alabama declare states of emergency as Hurricane Isaias nears Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is now a major Category 3 storm, with the National Hurricane Center warning of life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds. NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins breaks down the latest forecast, while Chris Pollone reports from Alabama on the preparations underway as residents brace for impact.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:56:53 GMT

Trump eases Russia sanctions, says Putin will release diesel as prices spike
President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin would “immediately” release hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel onto the global market.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:56:21 GMT

Food pantries overwhelmed by Trump cuts
Those on the front lines of feeding their neighbors in rural West Virginia say they face unprecedented challenges brought on by Washington.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:43 GMT

Early vote analysis: Mail ballot concerns are changing how Democrats vote
Democrats are changing how they vote, requesting fewer mail ballots than in past elections but returning the ones they do request more quickly, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk analysis of the early vote conducted in coordination with the University of Pennsylvania.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:25:49 GMT

James Talarico back on the trail after absence with flu drew scrutiny
After drawing scrutiny for his absence from the campaign trail, Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who had been sick with the flu, returned to the stump.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:09:54 GMT