How ‘Book Queen’ Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton’s Imagination Library helped their children.
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US immigration officials arrest controversial British far-right commentator
US immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights
Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump’s threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
Hegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run in 2028, sources told NBC News. Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have floated the idea of
Footage of Tibet floods isn’t being shown in China – and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
Elon Musk enters the midterm chat: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like ‘a warrior’
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration’s plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
Trump helicopter’s close call with passenger jet amid White House building work
Building work at the White House contributed to radio problems that led to a flight being cleared for take-off as Tweety McTreason’s helicopter was departing
Fed chair hints at US rate rise amid inflation threat
The US central bank “will have work to do” unless inflationary pressures recede, according to its Trump-appointed chair who was under pressure to signal if
Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.