U.S. officials told NBC News that an operation was launched to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the northern Atlantic that is linked to Venezuela. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports on why the U.S. views the ship as stateless.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:44:26 GMT
Residents in the capital said they are seeing an increased presence of government security forces as well as armed civilian paramilitaries loyal to the government.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:57:36 GMT
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday after a group of people began blocking agents during an immigration-related operation, the Department of Homeland Security said
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:10:38 GMT
Nick Reiner is headed back to court Wednesday where he is set to be arraigned in the murder of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. He is no longer on suicide watch but is being closely monitored. Multiple sources tell NBC news the 32-year-old, who had been open about his struggles with substance abuse, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and that his medication had been changed or adjusted some time before the killings. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:43:00 GMT
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the updated U.S. dietary guidelines that targets ultra-processed foods and added sugars. An updated dietary guidelines graphic returned to a pyramid shape and emphasizes protein, dairy and healthy fats.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:54:55 GMT