Two U.S. service members killed, one missing in Jordan after Iranian strikes
U.S. Central Command said that two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and drone strikes on July 17. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin and Kier Simmons report on the deadliest strikes on American personnel since the two countries signed a ceasefire agreement.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:19:59 GMT

Maps: Wildfire smoke forecast for the Midwest and northern U.S.
As heat waves and wildfire smoke sweep the country, see where it could be affecting you on the map and what you can do to curb the health risks.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:21:56 GMT

Trump fumes over Canadian wildfire smoke and issues tariff threat
President Donald Trump on Friday pledged to hold Canada responsible for costs associated with unhealthy air quality in the U.S. due to spreading smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:18:17 GMT

Idaho pushed anti-trans laws for years. Then a teen died.
The life and death of May Pollard, 16, provides a window into the tragic effect that legislation and political rhetoric have had on trans people in America.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:02:40 GMT

Life and death in the Senate, and a dinosaur’s $50 million payday: The news quiz
Lionel Messi leads La Albiceleste back to the World Cup final, the House tries changing the clock, and health officials look for the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT