2 charged in killing of their teen cousin, found wrapped in comforter on Connecticut highway

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Connecticut whose body was found wrapped in a comforter on a highway, as family say the suspects are the victim’s cousins.  Edgar Josué Chiche Martínez’s body was found on Pope Park Highway in Hartford Saturday morning. He was just days away … Read more

Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race over Kari Lake, becomes state’s first Latino senator

PHOENIX — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego will be Arizona’s first Latino senator next year, NBC News projects, after he defeated Republican Kari Lake amid a protracted vote count in one of the key swing states. Gallego will replace Democratic-turned-independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who retired after one term. It’s the fourth consecutive Senate election Democrats have … Read more

Trump taps Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday selected former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency in his administration. In a statement announcing the appointment, Trump described the former four-term House Republican from Long Island as “a true fighter for America First policies.” “He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that … Read more

Indonesia’s new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the U.S.

BEIJING — Indonesia’s new leader called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China after the signing of $10 billion in new deals at a business forum on Sunday in the Chinese capital before heading to the U.S. President Prabowo Subianto told the forum that his country wants to be part of China’s emergence as not only an economic but … Read more

Yale introduces new class on Beyoncé’s political and cultural impact

Yale University is getting in formation with a new course dedicated to studying Beyoncé. Starting this upcoming spring semester, Yale will offer a class titled “Beyonce Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music.” The aim, according to its course description, is to use her work as a lens through which … Read more

‘SNL’ was always with Trump, its cast members insist

“Saturday Night Live” borrowed a page from some contemporary politicians by going from being critics of Donald Trump’s to being some of his most ardent supporters.  After witnessing Trump’s Nov. 5 win for a second presidential term, separated by President Joe Biden’s own time as commander-in-chief, repertory players of the show each professed their devotion … Read more

Pentagon to challenge military court’s ruling on 9/11 plea deals

The Pentagon intends to challenge a recent ruling by a military court that deemed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to invalidate plea deals for several accused 9/11 co-conspirators improper, a defense official tells NBC News. “We intend to seek postponement of any hearing on the pleas or pretrial agreements during that time,” the official said. … Read more

Justice Department files charges in murder-for-hire scheme targeting Trump

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Justice Department files charges in murder-for-hire scheme targeting Trump 02:51 UP NEXT DOJ looks to wind down Trump criminal cases 03:43 Operator of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100 million in settlement 00:29 Department of Justice … Read more