Former President Barack Obama appeared in Ohio Saturday at his first campaign rally for this fall’s midterm elections, hoping to drum up support for Democratic candidates in key battleground races. It comes as the president cast his early ballot on Saturday in Florida. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports from battleground Michigan where the former president rallies this evening.
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million to settle the claims brought against the church by some 1,300 people who say they faced sexual abuse from clergy members and lay workers. Jeff Anderson, a lawyer whose firm represents more than 250 of the plaintiffs, said the settlement was finalized, pending signed paperwork, and that all plaintiffs had agreed to the settlement. In an email sent to priest
North Carolina State announced Saturday the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren. The announcement comes a day after the Wolfpack fell to 3-4 on the season after losing to Stanford , 31-28. "I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride," athletic director Boo Corrigan said in a statement. "I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role. We wish Dave, [wife] Sar
Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday Amber weather warnings have come into force as the worst of Storm Boelo could be set to hit parts of the UK. Storm Boelo’s winds will peak from Saturday evening, leaving areas in the warning zone, including Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, braced for gusts of 60-70mph and even 80mph in exposed coastal spots, the Met Office said. Continue reading...
Iran has increased efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and other countries, according to a memo sent by the Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday. The memo warned that “the lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against U.S. citizens have reached advanced stages.” NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.
NBC News · 7m ago
Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government in a largely peaceful demonstration before clashes broke out. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Paris.
Fox News · 7m ago
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio. Obama delivered the jab during a Cleveland rally supporting Democrat gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, criticizing Trump's priorities just 10 days before the midterm elections. "I mean, I don't know if you've noticed, but he seems very focused on h
Fox News · 7m ago
There have been few reasons to celebrate in Ann Arbor over the three seasons since Michigan won the College Football Playoff national championship. On Saturday, the Wolverines’ misery continued as they failed to reach the end zone when they needed it most and suffered their third loss of the season, a 13-6 overtime defeat to defending national champion Indiana . Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover scored on a 4-yard touchdown run in overtime, then the Hoosiers ’ defense stopped Michigan on its ensui
BBC World News · 7m ago
Voters are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.
