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Dr. Fauci invokes his Fifth Amendment right not to testify at Senate hearingExternal Link
During his opening statement, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right and will refrain from answering questions from Senators in their probe of his Covid pandemic response.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:51 GMT
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Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on US Forces in Middle EastExternal Link
After a dayslong pause in direct strikes between the United States and Iran, the war is flaring up again after U.S. Central Command said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched in a surprise attack by Iran on US forces late Tuesday. It comes just hours after President Donald Trump touted progress in peace talks and as the conflict enters its sixth month. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:15:45 GMT
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Francesca Hong avoids attacks as Wisconsin Democrats meet for governor debateExternal Link
The five Democratic candidates for governor in Wisconsin almost entirely refrained from lobbing attacks at one another during their only debate Tuesday night, even as the volatile race enters its final two weeks.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:24:31 GMT
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France Orders 4,000 More to Evacuate Amid New Heat WaveExternal Link
Authorities in France have ordered 4,000 more people to evacuate from its tourist sites along its Atlantic coast, as returning heat threatens to erase the gains of firefighters. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY from France.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:08:39 GMT
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Fed interest rate vote poses a test for Warsh as Iran war, tariff push send prices higherExternal Link
Inflation and affordability are top issues for the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee as it votes on whether to raise interest rates or keep them steady.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
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