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A selection of the best reporting and most interesting stories from NBC News.

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A mother and daughter plotted to poison a husband, officials say. Had they done it before?
Houses under construction.
The American dream of owning a home is out of reach for many as mortgage rates soar (again).
Todd Blanche stands outside
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Todd Blanche’s political appearances shatter the DOJ norm of maintaining independence from the White House.
A wide view of the audience, judges, and a performer on stage during American Idol.
As “American Idol” and other shows relocate, L.A. gets a dire reality check.

Karen Wandel's father, Libero Marinelli, Jr., was a widowed Army veteran.
Libero Marinelli Jr.’s journey from a public hospital to a for-profit body broker demonstrates the peril of an industry with little regulation, an NBC News investigation found.
A disgraced chiropractor found a new job selling bodies. In an industry with few guardrails, he soon faced accusations of mishandling human remains.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center built a flourishing business dissecting and exporting corpses.
The Health Science Center had received about 2,350 unclaimed bodies in the past five years. More than 830 of them were selected for use.
Survivors said they were disturbed and heartbroken to learn that their loved ones’ bodies may have been studied.

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Inside the California church scandal that became TikTok’s latest obsession

Vicky Hernandez went viral after making videos about her youth pastor husband’s affair with a friend. Interviews with former church members, court records and internal emails reveal a more complicated story.
An illustration of screenshots depicting the TikTok discourse of Vicky Hernandez and Joel Mitchell, and a church steeple with a cross.
An illustration of screenshots depicting the TikTok discourse of Vicky Hernandez and Joel Mitchell, and a church steeple with a cross.
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What do the Houthis want? The threat to Saudi oil may be about more than just helping Iran

The Iran-backed militant group took control of a historic port city in Yemen last week, setting alarm bells ringing across the globe.
Houthi fighters stand in front of what they say is a downed Saudi jet, at a location given as Yemen
Houthi fighters stand in front of what they say is a downed Saudi jet, at a location given as Yemen

What might an AI doomsday look like? Experts have given it some thought

Researchers have been warning for years that increasingly powerful AI systems could cause catastrophic damage or even lead to human extinction.
Photo illustration of green grass and bright blue sky with an inset of a mushroom cloud, in shades of orange and red.
Photo illustration of green grass and bright blue sky with an inset of a mushroom cloud, in shades of orange and red.
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‘Swagger on a trillion’: The booming business of styling NFL players

Designers and stylists explain how players use stadium arrivals to build their brands and show off individuality.
Photo illustration of Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts
Photo illustration of Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts
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From questions about ‘Silo’ to strategic analysis, here’s what lawmakers are asking AI

As Congress faces calls to regulate artificial intelligence, NBC News asked members how — and whether — they use it.
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In speech to anti-vaccine group, Kennedy promises a ‘friend at the White House’

The health secretary’s speech was his first public association with Children’s Health Defense, which he founded a decade ago, in years.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Several Republicans start to distance themselves from Trump as the midterms near

From immigration to Iran, GOP lawmakers running in districts Trump carried in 2024 are displaying more of a willingness to break with him.
A split composite image of, from left, Maria Elvira Salazar, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn.
A split composite image of, from left, Maria Elvira Salazar, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn.
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Texas’ robotaxi rush hits a speed bump: Unmanned emergency hotlines

Exclusive: Texas law requires autonomous vehicle companies to tell first responders how to reach them in emergencies. NBC News tested the numbers.
A Tesla Robotaxi view from the inside of the car.
A Tesla Robotaxi view from the inside of the car.
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How Kraft Heinz plans to revitalize its brands (without changing them too much)

CEO Steve Cahillane is betting $700 million that innovation and marketing can revive some of America’s pantry staples.
Steve Cahillane.
Steve Cahillane.

Most Americans think AI is doing more harm than good in schools

A majority of U.S. adults say schools that ban the technology are better, in contrast to last year’s polling.
A social studies class at Granville Central Middle School in North Carolina on May 6, 2026.
A social studies class at Granville Central Middle School in North Carolina on May 6, 2026.
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AI companies say they can regulate themselves

Executives at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google DeepMind are converging on industry-led oversight.
A split composite of Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and Mark Zuckerberg.
A split composite of Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and Mark Zuckerberg.
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