Secret Service Takes Down Gunman Near White House
The Secret Service shot and killed an armed suspect who opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House. The 21-year-old suspect was known to police and Secret Service with a history of mental health concerns, according to multiple senior law enforcement officials. A second person, who authorities believe to be a bystander, was injured in the shooting and that person’s condition is unclear. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin reports for Sunday TODAY.
Sun, 24 May 2026 12:25:49 GMT
Trump says agreement on Iran war ‘largely negotiated’
Officials from the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing Middle-East conflict, according to public statements from President Donald Trump Saturday. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Saturday afternoon. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports.
Sat, 23 May 2026 23:01:33 GMT
State of emergency declared over southern California chemical incident
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) declared a state of emergency in California on Saturday as thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes over a toxic chemical tank that, authorities say, will either leak or explode. NBC News' Steve Patterson is on the ground just outside the evacuation zone.
Sat, 23 May 2026 22:45:51 GMT
Reality check: Spencer Pratt seeks to convert online attention to real-life votes in L.A.
The now-viral, AI-generated video opens with the iconic Hollywood sign on fire and features Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wearing makeup to look like the Joker.
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Pope Leo to address human dignity in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV is set to release a landmark encyclical Monday focused on preserving human dignity in the face of AI
Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:41 GMT