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Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for top House battleground district in Nebraska

14 May 2026 at 00:16
Political organizer Denise Powell has won the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District, NBC News projects, emerging from a tough primary fight in one of her party’s top opportunities to flip a swing seat this year

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Denise Powell advances to a general election matchup against Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding, who ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Alex Murdaugh’s convictions for murder of wife and son overturned

13 May 2026 at 23:36
In a unanimous ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court found former court clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial. Prosecutors say they plan to retry the case. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports.

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In a unanimous ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court found former court clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial. Prosecutors say they plan to retry the case. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports.

CDC encourages cruise ship passengers to remain at Omaha facility

13 May 2026 at 23:24
The CDC says it is encouraging the cruise ship passengers exposed to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak to remain at the special medical facility in Nebraska for the entirety of their 42 day monitoring period. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports.

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The CDC says it is encouraging the cruise ship passengers exposed to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak to remain at the special medical facility in Nebraska for the entirety of their 42 day monitoring period. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports.

Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit

13 May 2026 at 23:08
President Trump arrived in Beijing for a critical summit where he said he will push for China's leader to "open up" China to American businesses. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.

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President Trump arrived in Beijing for a critical summit where he said he will push for China's leader to "open up" China to American businesses. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.

Inside China’s push for more marriages and children

13 May 2026 at 22:51
The one child policy has left a lasting impact on Chinese society, where marriage and birth rates are both very low. That’s why the Chinese government is now instituting programs to encourage people to have children and get married. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer has the story.

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The one child policy has left a lasting impact on Chinese society, where marriage and birth rates are both very low. That’s why the Chinese government is now instituting programs to encourage people to have children and get married. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer has the story.

AI companions are on the rise. Here's how they work.

13 May 2026 at 22:25
NBC News Chief Technology Analyst Joanna Stern spent a year incorporating artificial intelligence into every aspect of her life for her new book, "I Am Not a Robot." She joins "Here's the Scoop" to discuss what she learned about AI companions.

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NBC News Chief Technology Analyst Joanna Stern spent a year incorporating artificial intelligence into every aspect of her life for her new book, "I Am Not a Robot." She joins "Here's the Scoop" to discuss what she learned about AI companions.

Vance: Trump answer on Americans’ finances a ‘misrepresentation’

13 May 2026 at 21:55
Vice President JD Vance responds to a question from NBC News’ Monica Alba about whether he agrees with President Trump’s comments on Tuesday that Trump doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situations in making decisions around the Iran war.

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Vice President JD Vance responds to a question from NBC News’ Monica Alba about whether he agrees with President Trump’s comments on Tuesday that Trump doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situations in making decisions around the Iran war.
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  • Utah mom sentenced to life without parole for husband's murder
    The Utah mother who wrote a book about grief following her husband's death before being charged with his murder was sentenced to life without parole. Richins’ sentencing comes two months after she was found guilty of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, fraud, and forgery in the March 4, 2022, death of Eric Richins.
     

Utah mom sentenced to life without parole for husband's murder

13 May 2026 at 21:50
The Utah mother who wrote a book about grief following her husband's death before being charged with his murder was sentenced to life without parole. Richins’ sentencing comes two months after she was found guilty of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, fraud, and forgery in the March 4, 2022, death of Eric Richins.

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The Utah mother who wrote a book about grief following her husband's death before being charged with his murder was sentenced to life without parole. Richins’ sentencing comes two months after she was found guilty of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, fraud, and forgery in the March 4, 2022, death of Eric Richins.
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