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Multiple injured in pepper spray attack at London airport
NBC News· 2025-12-07 23:48
It was absolutely terrifying. I asked an officer, "What's going on?" And he said, "There's been an attack." I observed three young men, all dressed in black, um, with their heads covered, obscured. Um, and they they seemed a little, uh, sketchy.I I don't know how else to describe it. And then they bolted and they went through a side door and up some uh some stairs. And at that point, uh, people started coughing uh, one at a time at first.And then suddenly I sort of looked around and everyone in the room was ...
Black bear wanders into Christmas parade in Tennessee
NBC News· 2025-12-07 23:46
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U.S. to honor Pearl Harbor without survivors
NBC News· 2025-12-07 21:11
Ceremonies will be held today in honor of this 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 7th, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 young American troops and pulling the United States into World War II. Only 12 survivors, all over the age of 100, are still alive today.And for the first time, none are able to attend this year's ceremony at the site of the. ...
Car goes flying and smashes into St. Louis pet clinic
NBC News· 2025-12-07 19:33
Looking at the video, she went airborne and the car flipped end over end two times and then landed on the other side and caught fire. >> Nine cats were inside this room at the time of the crash. Hackman says now she faces thousands of dollars in repairs.>> If we have to replace all three vehicles, that's a huge expense. I didn't realize that there was an actual hole in the building. >> The cleanup could take a while, which Hackman says could hurt animals needing the nonprofit's treatment.Those animals now a ...
Drone and airstrikes across Ukraine continue amid talks
NBC News· 2025-12-07 19:32
There was yet another barrage of Russian strikes pounding Ukraine overnight, adding to Russia's unrelenting assault over the weekend. Last night's attack comes the day after more than 700 drones and missiles knocked out power in several regions of the country, destroying homes as well as a railway hub near Keev. On the other side, Moscow says it shot down Ukrainian drones and among the targets was a major Russian oil refinery.This is the Atomic Energy Agency is urging major repairs at the site of the Cherno ...
Trump presents Kennedy Center medals in the Oval Office
NBC News· 2025-12-07 19:31
At an Oval Office ceremony on Saturday, the president presented medals to the honores, including Jean Simmons and the members of KISS, Sylvester Stallone, country singer and legend George Strait, actor Michael Crawford, and Gloria Gainor. ...
Sen. Cotton defends U.S. strikes on boats; Sen. Schiff calls them ‘a form of extrajudicial killing’
NBC News· 2025-12-07 19:00
Legal & Ethical Concerns - Boat strikes are considered unlawful and unconstitutional, potentially violating the law of war regarding shipwrecked individuals [4][5] - The legality of the strikes is questioned, with concerns raised about extrajudicial killings, as the boats are not engaged in an armed assault on the United States [6] - The moral implications of killing shipwrecked individuals are highlighted, regardless of their potential activities [4][6] Strategic & Operational Assessment - The targets were not in a state of distress, suggesting they were not helpless victims [3] - The individuals on the boat may have been involved in drug trafficking activities, operating in known drug cartel areas [2] - The debate centers on the justification for the initial strike, rather than the subsequent actions [3] Information Transparency - Calls for the release of video evidence to allow public scrutiny of the boat strikes [5] - Senator Cotton stated that it didn't matter what these people were doing on that capsized boat [6]
Car goes airborne and smashes into St. Louis pet clinic
NBC News· 2025-12-07 18:29
We used to store food. There were cats down here. >> Wendy Hackman runs the Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic on South Jefferson.Early Saturday morning, she showed five on your side how a car rammed into the side of her nonprofit. >> Everything on this wall basically was pushed to the other side. So, we have some traps that were mangled um that were empty.We had a cat in a trap that was actually somewhat mangled. We were able to get him out. >> Nine cats were inside this room at the time of the crash.Thankfu ...
Adam Schiff says ‘Signalgate’ report is ‘another powerful reason why Hegseth should be fired’
NBC News· 2025-12-07 17:13
Senator, final question here on the Inspector General report of that group chat on signal that was used by Secretary Hegsith. The report finding that he ran the risk of potentially endangering uh US troops when he shared secret information about military operations. Secretary Hegsmith says the report exonerates him.You just heard uh Senator Tom Cotton say the same thing. What say you. Do you believe that this report exonerates Secretary Hegsth legally.>> No, of course not. And it's another powerful reason w ...
Jim Clyburn warns about the ‘catastrophic consequences’ of redistricting: Full interview
NBC News· 2025-12-07 16:09
Political Landscape & Democratic Norms - The discussion revolves around the Supreme Court ruling allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map favorable to Republicans, sparking debate on potential tit-for-tat responses and their impact on democratic norms [2][3] - Concerns are raised that aggressive partisan responses could undermine the democratic norms of the country, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences reminiscent of historical injustices like Jim Crow [3][4][5] - The Voting Rights Act's potential weakening by the Supreme Court could significantly diminish Democratic representation, potentially mirroring historical periods of limited minority representation [7][9] Social Justice & Equality - The conversation addresses President Trump's rhetoric towards the Somalian community and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, drawing parallels to historical denigration of people of color after the Civil War [10][11] - The importance of pursuing a more perfect union by defending marginalized communities and upholding the values that have made the country great is emphasized [13] - Sexism and racism are acknowledged as factors impacting the defeat of women in politics, with a call to continue supporting women in their pursuit of leadership positions, despite perceived societal readiness [14][15][16][17] Historical Context & Future Implications - The book "The First Eight" serves as a historical reference, highlighting the experiences of the first eight African-American congressmen from South Carolina and the challenges they faced [4][5][8] - The discussion draws parallels between current political and social issues and historical events, emphasizing the potential for repeating past mistakes if lessons are not learned [4][5][8][9] - The importance of continuous progress and avoiding a regression to past injustices is stressed, advocating for continued efforts towards a more inclusive and equitable society [13][14][16]