Each April we celebrate Earth Day, when millions of people around the globe are inspired to celebrate the environment. But, in an era when planetary health can seem exceptionally dire, these moments are increasingly important…
GOP-led committee backs renaming bases that honor Confederates,…
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved a proposal to strip Confederate names from military bases and other Defense Department facilities within the next three years, setting up a possible clash with President Donald Trump…
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate primary marred by…
Jon Ossoff won the Democratic Senate primary in Georgia, NBC News projected Thursday. Ossoff, who was running against two other well-funded candidates, avoided a runoff that he appeared to be headed toward when results first…
Rally at your own risk: Trump campaigns coronavirus…
President Donald Trump is set to resume his campaign rallies next week — but attendees have to agree not to hold his campaign liable if they get the coronavirus in the 19,000-seat arena. An invitation…
Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley discussed resigning over role…
The Pentagon’s top general discussed resigning amid criticism over his participation in President Donald Trump’s controversial photo op at a Washington church, three defense officials familiar with the matter told NBC News. Gen. Mark Milley,…
Trumps Scottish golf resorts to get over $1M…
AYR, Scotland — Scottish golf courses owned by President Donald Trump's businesses stand to benefit from more than a million dollars of taxpayer money, as part of a coronavirus relief program run by the Scottish…
New unemployment claims rise by 1.5 million as…
More than 1.5 million people filed for unemployment for the first time last week, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Labor. The jobless claims add to a devastating run of economic data…
Ray Ciccarelli leaving NASCAR after sport banned Confederate…
Ray Ciccarelli said Wednesday he will quit NASCAR at the end of the season after the sport announced it would ban Confederate flags at its events. Ciccarelli, a Truck Series driver, wrote on Facebook it…
Slap in the face to black people: Trump…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was hit with strong backlash Thursday over his decision to hold a campaign rally next week on Juneteenth, a holiday marking the end of slavery, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the site…