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80-year-old becomes oldest women to complete an Ironman triathlon
NBC News· 2025-11-13 03:01
We are back now with an inspiring story we brought you last week. You might remember our top moment when 80year-old Natalie Greybo became the oldest woman to finish the Iron Man World Championship, crossing the finish line after a 2.4% mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2% mile run in less than 17 hours. We were so blown away by her story, we wanted to speak to the Iron Woman herself, Natalie.Thank you so much for being here. here. Thanks for having me.>> So, talk to us about this. You completed an Iro ...
House set to vote on release of Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-11-13 03:00
Government Shutdown & Political Landscape - The government shutdown and the Epstein case are simultaneously drawing attention, creating a complex situation for the White House and Speaker Johnson [1][2][3] - Bipartisan support exists for releasing all Epstein files from the Justice Department, driven by both Democratic and some Republican members of Congress, as well as Trump's base [4][5] - Speaker Johnson faces pressure from the President and the majority in the House regarding the release of the Epstein files, leading to a perceived wavering stance [7][8][9] - The government shutdown has negatively impacted the President's approval ratings, with some polls showing them at their lowest [12][13] Healthcare & Affordability - The Democrats saw some progress over the course of the last several weeks and of course uh the elections last week in New York and New Jersey and Virginia and California uh and even in Georgia looked good for the Democrats [13] - Republicans in competitive districts face pressure regarding Affordable Care Act subsidies, as constituents benefit from them [17] - Americans are broadly concerned with affordability and the cost of daily life compared to wages [17][20] - Trump has explored measures to alleviate financial strain, such as $2,000 checks and 50-year mortgages, but these proposals face opposition due to cost and Republican principles [19][20]
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande discuss upcoming ‘Wicked: For Good’
NBC News· 2025-11-13 02:30
It's the fantastical trip to Oz. >> Wicked for Good is the second and final movie chapter. >> What do you think it is about Wicked that has really captured the hearts of people around the globe.I think uh the the central narrative which is that friendship between the two women, between us, I think it's the notion that feeling or being different uh isn't isn't a bad thing. In the new tale, the unlikely friendship between Alphaba, played by Cynthia Orivo, and Glenda, played by Ariana Grande, takes a twist. No ...
Johnson blames Democrats for 'pointless' shutdown
NBC News· 2025-11-13 02:13
I I want to say that all this was was utterly pointless and foolish. This outcome was totally foreseeable. I said that this would be the outcome when all this began back in midepptember.They did it anyway. Democrats admitted that they used the people as leverage and they got nothing for their selfish political stunt here. They they didn't achieve anything with this at all.And anyone who studied history would know that shutdowns never yield any positive result. It just hurts people. I said on the House floor ...
Mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard charged in unrelated felony case
NBC News· 2025-11-13 02:11
40-year-old Ashley Buzzard appearing before a judge, all while a blistering multi-state manhunt for her missing daughter moves forward. Today, Buzzard pleading not guilty to one charge of felony false imprisonment. A judge releasing her with a GPS monitor.The charge unrelated to Melody's disappearance. The accuser in Buzzard's case, Tyler Brewer, says he's known Ashley for years and went to her home to help with the search. When he tried to leave, he says Buzzard threatened and held him against his will.In ...
Speaker Johnson calls shutdown 'utterly pointless and foolish' after House vote to end it
NBC News· 2025-11-13 02:08
I I want to say that all this was was utterly pointless and foolish. This outcome was totally foreseeable. I said that this would be the outcome when all this began back in midepptember.They did it anyway. Democrats had admitted that they used the people as leverage and they got nothing for their selfish uh political stunt here. They they didn't achieve anything with this at all.And anyone who studied history would know that shutdowns never yield any positive. ...
U.S. Mint ends production of the penny
NBC News· 2025-11-13 02:00
3 2 1 >> Tonight, after more than 230 years in circulation, the US Mint in Philadelphia pressing the last ever American penny. >> We're saying goodbye to the penny today. >> US Treasurer Brandon Beach on hand for the historic moment as production of the 1-cent coins officially comes to an end.The final two pennies going up for auction. >> It's still legal tender and we have over 300 billion of them in circulation. Earlier this year, President Trump calling the coin wasteful as the cost to produce just one p ...
BREAKING: House passes bill ending government shutdown
NBC News· 2025-11-13 01:54
Government Shutdown Resolution - The House and Senate have seemingly ended the government shutdown, awaiting the President's signature [1] - White House anticipates a signing ceremony around 9:45 p m this evening [2] - A symbolic signing is possible even without immediate paperwork [3] Impact and Duration - The shutdown lasted over 40 days, marking the longest in US history [4] - The end of the shutdown brings relief to federal workers and SNAP recipients [6] Political Implications - Democrats did not secure their demand for an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies [4] - Republicans may face responsibility for a potential healthcare crisis if Obamacare subsidies are not extended [5]
Dazzling show in the sky last night with northern lights visible in several states
NBC News· 2025-11-13 01:30
Overnight, brilliant shades of red, green, and purple painted the sky. From San Francisco Bay to farmland in Wisconsin, here's a pilot's view over Chicago. All inspiring auroras, even stretching unusually far south. >> My husband just woke me up because apparently there's northern lights in Florida tonight. Thanks to the extreme intensity of a geomagnetic storm when the sun blasts out charged particles at several million miles an hour that bombard Earth's magnetic field. But it's not all about the beauty sh ...
Impacts of the government shutdown may not end immediately
NBC News· 2025-11-13 01:07
Government Shutdown Impact - FAA reduced 6% of commercial flights due to controller shortage after missed paychecks [1] - FAA plans to trim the schedule by 8% tomorrow [5] - 900 flights were canceled and approximately 1,900 flights were delayed [4] Social Impact - Families missing SNAP benefits are turning to food banks, which are running low [2] - The Trump administration warned Thanksgiving travel could be jeopardized if the government remains closed [3]