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Received today — 5 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

From The Sports Desk: Ant-Man’s return

5 May 2026 at 19:00
About a week and a half ago, Anthony Edwards landed awkwardly during a game, his left knee buckling as his foot hit the ground.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

Republicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroom

5 May 2026 at 17:29
President Donald Trump portrayed the big new ballroom that he’s building on White House grounds as a gift to the nation, courtesy of patriotic private donors.

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An excavator sits on the rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2025, before construction of a new ballroom. 

Sec. Hegseth and Gen. Caine on kamikaze dolphins

5 May 2026 at 16:16
During a press conference on the war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth and General Caine were asked about reports of "kamikaze dolphins" in the Strait of Hormuz.

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During a press conference on the war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth and General Caine were asked about reports of "kamikaze dolphins" in the Strait of Hormuz.
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