Supreme Court term begins with climate case seeking to hold energy companies liable
The justices return from summer break to hear arguments in a lawsuit Boulder, Colorado, brought against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:39 GMT

Researcher at Russian Lab Dies After Potential Plague Exposure
A researcher at a lab in Siberia has died after potentially being exposed to pneumonic plague, according to reports. Now, almost 200 people are reportedly under quarantine in the wake of that death, with the incident putting health officials around the world on alert. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:42:55 GMT

Plea agreement hearing set for ex-CIA officer found with gold bars
A plea agreement hearing has been set for Tuesday in the case of an ex-CIA officer found with 303 gold bars
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:02:18 GMT

Cornell President Releases Video Statement as Controversy Grows
Tensions are continuing to escalate on the campus of Cornell University with student protests ramping up, including a confrontation with one of the seven fraternity members accused of sexual assault. It comes as the Ivy League’s president is speaking out about the scandal for the first time. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:22:20 GMT

Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation
Germany’s leader faced a grim new reality as his train pulled into Kyiv: air raid sirens and the boom of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:55:04 GMT