GOP senators abandoned a planned vote on a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that would compensate Trump allies who say they were unfairly prosecuted by the Biden administration. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
He was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history and now the sudden death of Kyle Busch has left the racing world stunned. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports on what both NASCAR and Busch’s family have revealed about his death.
The Justice Department revealed criminal charges against 15 defendants over an alleged $90 million in Medicaid fraud in Minnesota. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
Cancer Research UK figures show number diagnosed with most serious form of skin cancer has risen above 20,000 for first time The number of cases from the most serious form of skin cancer have reached a record high across the UK, according to analysis by a leading cancer charity. Melanoma cases in the UK have risen above 20,000 for the first time ever, with 20,980 people being diagnosed with the form of cancer in 2022, according to analysis of the latest figures by Cancer Research UK. Continue re
Political editor Pippa Crerar and features writer Simon Hattenstone top major categories and Malak A Tantesh wins for Gaza reporting The Guardian’s political editor, a prominent features writer and a brave young Palestinian reporter are among those to have been honoured at the Press Awards in London. The awards celebrate the best journalism across all news media publishers distributing in the UK. Continue reading...
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness Two-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, Nascar said in a Thursday statement. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old,” the racing organization wrote on social media. “We extend our
NBC News · Oct 8
President Donald Trump said he hopes Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée "are going to have a great marriage."
NBC News · Oct 8
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives Thursday at the Capitol, where was expected to meet with Republican members of Congress to address concerns about the newly announced "anti-weaponization" fund.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Exclusive: Move to establish board comes after criticism that Lammy’s plan to slash jury trials will lead to increase in racial and class bias David Lammy and the most senior judge in England and Wales are drawing up plans to accelerate the recruitment of minority ethnic and working-class solicitors into the judiciary. A new judicial and legal diversity board, chaired by Lammy, who is the first black lord chancellor, and Sue Carr, the lady chief justice, has met for the first time to discuss rem
