At her confirmation hearing on Thursday, Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, was subjected to challenging questions from a number of Republican senators regarding her prior support for intelligence leaker Edward Snowden and her evolving opinions on an electronic surveillance program backed by senators whose votes she needs. Despite having previously portrayed Snowden as a zealous whistleblower, Gabbard took a more critical stance toward him in an attempt to comfort the GOP lawmakers while defending her prior progressive stances. However, she refused to respond when asked if she thought he was a traitor. To Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., Gabbard responded, "I'm focused on the future and how we can prevent something like this from happening a...

Washington Concerns have been raised by a number of Congressmen regarding the air congestion in the vicinity of Wednesday night's collision between a military helicopter and a commercial passenger flight over the Potomac River. Lawmakers stated they trusted the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct a thorough, protracted inquiry and did not assign responsibility for the disaster. However, they claimed the fatal collision heightened concerns about traffic in a busy transit corridor where passenger jets entering and leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) share airspace with military and other helicopters. This has caused me a great deal of worry for a long time and still does. I am confident that the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigat...

After a Wednesday night airborne collision above Washington, D.C., left 67 people dead, investigators are looking for answers. A tiny passenger plane on its last approach to Reagan Washington National Airport, just south of the city, collided with an Army helicopter at approximately 8:48 p.m. For live coverage, follow along. What we currently know about the crash is depicted in the visuals below. When new information becomes available, they will be updated. A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter with three personnel on board and American Eagle Flight 5342, a small aircraft with 60 passengers and four crew members, collided. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday that the helicopter was conducting an annual competency training flight when it crashed. The plane's height dropped from 4,...

Their plane struck an Army helicopter over the Potomac River only minutes before they were scheduled to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, which is close to Washington, D.C. The deaths of the three troops on the Black Hawk chopper and all 60 passengers and four crew members on American Eagle Flight 5342 were sealed in a horrific moment that was caught on camera and broadcast around the globe. I don't think we will locate any survivors at this time. Following a desperate but fruitless search for survivors of the Wednesday night collision, Fire Chief John Donnelly declared Thursday that Washington, D.C. Stay tuned for real-time updates. The passengers on the fateful plane included over a dozen individuals returning from a training camp after the trip originated in Wichita, Kansas, the ...

Months after former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Portergota was given a lifetime ban due to a gambling scandal, the NBA announced Thursday that Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier is being investigated in relation to a sports betting scam. In March 2023, the league received a warning about questionable wagering related to Rozier. NBA spokesperson Mike Bass verified in a statement that Rozier, who was a member of the Charlotte Hornets at the time, was playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. "The league conducted an investigation and did not find a violation of NBA rules," Bass stated. "We have been assisting with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's investigation into this matter, which we are now aware of. NBC News received no response from the U.S. Attorney's O...

Nowhere on your body is safe from acne; outbreaks can occur on your scalp or hairline, felt but invisible. According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Steven Shapiro, founder of the Shapiro MD hair care line, scalp acne is characterized by whiteheads and blemishes that are immediately on the scalp and are brought on by an excess of sebum. To assist you in healing your scalp, we spoke with dermatologists and hair specialists about the best methods for treating and preventing acne on the scalp, including which substances to watch out for and steer clear of, as well as our recommended products. GO Ahead and SkipHow can I shop for scalp acne shampoo? Why should I trust NBC Select? Top scalp acne shampoos and treatments for 2025? Selected. Our top picks Best overall ...

Their plane struck an Army helicopter over the Potomac River only minutes before they were scheduled to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, which is close to Washington, D.C. The deaths of the three troops on the Black Hawk chopper and all 60 passengers and four crew members on American Eagle Flight 5342 were sealed in a horrific moment that was caught on camera and broadcast around the globe. I don't think we will locate any survivors at this time. Following a desperate but fruitless search for survivors of the Wednesday night collision, Fire Chief John Donnelly declared Thursday that Washington, D.C. The passengers on the fateful plane included over a dozen individuals returning from a training camp after the trip originated in Wichita, Kansas, the site of the 2025 U.S. Figure Skati...

As President Donald Trump and his administration increase arrests and deportations across the nation, some immigrants fear that regular check-ins with immigration officials are increasing their risk of being imprisoned. A 30-year-old Venezuelan immigrant was unexpectedly arrested during a routine appointment this week, according to his mother, who told NBC Miami that the man had been routinely checking in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in South Florida as part of a process to remain in the United States. He was invited to appear at an immigration monitoring office in Delray Beach on Monday afternoon to follow up on his immigration application and "fix something... and, that was a lie," according to the mother, whose identity is being concealed to protect her son. The mother claim...

Spinning is an excellent choice if you're searching for a low-impact aerobic exercise that you can perform in any weather. According to our experts, using a dedicated indoor cycling or spin shoe can result in the best workout, even if you can wear any type of shoe when riding an indoor exercise bike. This is due to the fact that these shoes physically clip, or slot, into the bike pedals, which dramatically changes how your body moves and how the ride feels. We interviewed fitness instructors to learn how these shoes impact your training, how they should fit, and which ones they suggest in order to help you select the best indoor cycling and spin shoes. GO Ahead and SkipWhat are the top spin shoes for 2025? How can I buy spin shoes? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top pi...