PoliticsAmerica’s maps may need another update. Trump has already renamed one body of water, and “Lake America” is now prompting speculation that the Atlantic Ocean could be next on the president’s list.
PoliticsAmerica’s maps may need another update. Trump has already renamed one body of water, and “Lake America” is now prompting speculation that the Atlantic Ocean could be next on the president’s list.
WorldFormer U.S. Army Intelligence officer Michael Pregent praised sanctions on Iran while criticizing Qatar and Pakistan’s roles in talks with Tehran on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”
ScienceNBC News’ Gadi Schwartz interviews NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope’s launch, the Artemis III mission planned for 2027 and SpaceX’s new Louisiana Starbase.
ScienceNASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope on a mission to capture panoramic views of the cosmos. The observations could reveal more than 100,000 planets orbiting other stars and help study dark matter.
SocietyThe jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has asked to review key evidence on the second day of deliberations. Jurors were sent home, with deliberations set to resume Monday.
EconomyUS President Donald Trump says the United States has reached the “biggest oil deal in world history” with Venezuela, claiming US companies will gain majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of reserves at no cost to taxpayers. Energy economist Ed Hirs cautions that oil reserves underground are not the same as oil that can actually be extracted.
WorldBosnian war criminal Ratko Mladic has died in prison at The Hague. Known as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” he orchestrated the 1995 massacre of more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys.
PoliticsThe leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” saying it disrespects the Indigenous people who originally gave the lake its name. The nation is calling for the order to be reversed.
WorldGeorge Washington University political science lecturer Mohammad Ghaedi analyses the latest developments in the US-Iran War, as the IRGC navy says it has full control over the Strait of Hormuz.
World21:11The broadcast leads with an urgent search for survivors after Nepal’s deadly flood disaster. It also covers the Lindsay Clancy jury’s request to review key evidence, a stabbing at El Paso High School, NASA’s launch of a new window on the universe and a small plane crash on a Florida beach.
WorldThe death toll is rising after a catastrophic glacier collapse and floods struck Nepal and Tibet. The broadcast includes survival stories from the disaster, including an American couple who narrowly escaped a wall of water on a bus, and reports on ICE plans to buy robot dogs to track and apprehend undocumented migrants.
WorldCanada is sending urgent aid after catastrophic floods swept through Nepal and the surrounding region on Wednesday. The federal government is providing $5 million to groups including the Red Cross for lifesaving assistance. At least 579 bodies have been recovered, none Canadian, while 32 Canadian citizens and permanent residents remain unaccounted for.
PoliticsA new USCC report warns that Beijing could designate its own 15th Dalai Lama and seek international recognition. Chairman Randall Schriver says the United States should coordinate in advance with India and other like-minded countries rather than respond only after a succession dispute erupts.
PoliticsPresident Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela that Fox News says secures more than 65 billion barrels of the South American country's oil reserves.
WorldRescue efforts on the China-Nepal border were briefly suspended because of fears of further flooding and landslides. A barrier lake formed by a powerful landslide and torrential flooding began overflowing, holding an estimated volume equivalent to 1,000 Olympic swimming pools.
EconomyPresident Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil without cost to American taxpayers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls it a “huge win” for both American and Venezuelan people.
SportsUEFA is preparing criminal legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a scrapped proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. It has asked a US court for FIFA documents and testimony in Florida to support a criminal complaint in Switzerland, alleging the plan bypassed FIFA governance procedures.
World19:35Authorities in Nepal fear another round of flash floods could strike the devastated region as rescue teams search for survivors. At least 2,500 people are reportedly missing, including 90 Americans, while 600 have died.
WorldNearly 2,000 people remain missing after devastating floods in Nepal. Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial want to review key evidence, including a knife and pill bottles, while multiple students were stabbed at a high school in El Paso.
TechHumanoid robots earning $30 an hour are cleaning homes in San Francisco, handling jobs such as mopping, tidying rooms and cleaning kitchens. NBC News speaks with Tau Robotics CEO and co-founder Alexander Koch about how the machines operate and the difficulties of making them fully AI-powered.
EconomyAfter Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life in prison, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell said China’s local governments have long relied on land seizures, construction and property sales for revenue. With the market still depressed, he questioned whether Country Garden could be next and where local governments will get income.
SocietyJurors in the trial of Massachusetts woman Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three children in 2023, finished a second day of deliberations Friday without reaching a verdict. Her attorney said she was “nervous, scared, beat down as usual.”
WorldRescue efforts in Nepal have been suspended as the region confronts a fresh flooding threat. NBC News also reports that far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE agents, while sources say Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run.
PoliticsFox News host Brian Kilmeade discusses what he describes as socialism taking over the Democratic Party and potential 2028 candidates who could represent the left.