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Search for 6 aboard medical jet enters second day after crash near Nantucket Original
Oct. 4, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT Authorities on Sunday declined to speculate on what caused a medical evacuation jet to crash off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday morning, as crews continue to search for the six missing passengers. Rear Adm. Matt Lake, commander of the Coast Guard’s Northeast District, said at a news conference Sunday that Coast Guard crews, Massachusetts authorities and the New York National Guard’s air rescue wing have searched roughly 2,840 square miles over more than 53 hours.
Christa Pike Unconscious And on Ventilator at Nashville Hospital, Her Lawyers Say
Christa Pike, the woman who survived an execution attempt in Tennessee earlier this week, remains hospitalized in critical condition, her lawyers said in a new statement Friday. She is unconscious, intubated and breathing through a ventilator. The death row inmate is also being treated for “significant injuries to both arms” sustained when two lethal injections of pentobarbital failed to kill her.
Christa Pike está “inconsciente e intubada” en un hospital tras las inyecciones letales fallidas, dicen sus abogados
Por Jesse Kirsch, Rebecca Cohen y Abigail Brooks - NBC News Christa Pike, la mujer que sobrevivió a un intento de ejecución en Tennessee a principios de esta semana, permanece conectada a un respirador mientras recibe atención médica en un hospital, informaron sus abogados en un nuevo comunicado este viernes. “Christa sigue en estado crítico y recibe atención médica por los devastadores efectos de lo ocurrido la noche del miércoles”, señala el comunicado de sus abogados.
Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator at Nashville hospital, her lawyers say Original
Christa Pike, the woman who survived an execution attempt in Tennessee earlier this week, is on a ventilator as she receives care in the hospital, her lawyers said in a new statement Friday. “Christa remains critically ill and is receiving medical care for the devastating effects of Wednesday night’s events,” the lawyers’ statement said.
Christa Pike unconscious, on a ventilator at Nashville hospital, her lawyers say
Christa Pike Still Unconscious, on Ventilator in Hospital ... Bent Needle Removed During Execution Attempt Christa Pike was unconscious more than a day after officials screwed up her execution ... and she's not even breathing on her own, her lawyers …
Christa Pike está en estado crítico tras fallido intento de ejecutarla en Tennessee
Telemundo ¿Qué pasó durante el fallido intento de ejecución? Una testigo que presenció el procedimiento relata los angustiantes minutos. Para ver más de Telemundo, visita https://www.nbc.com/networks/telemundo Christa Pike se encontraba en estado crítico el jueves y recibiendo “atención médica vital" en un hospital, anunciaron sus abogados un día después que sobreviviera a un fallido intento de ejecutarla en lo que el gobernador de Tennessee calificó como un hecho “profundamente perturbador”.
Cape Verde’s soccer team captain accused of rape, accuser’s attorney says
New Zealand police told NBC News “an allegation is under investigation” but wouldn’t confirm whether Ryan Mendes is a suspect. He hasn’t been charged.
Ronaldo and Messi kick off their World Cups with one last match potentially on the line
June 16, 2026, 6:32 AM EDT When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup. Argentina star Lionel Messi, 38, and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, defined soccer for much of the 21st century.
Jalen Brunson says the Knicks’ mindset hasn’t changed after wild Game 4 comeback Original
June 12, 2026, 5:54 PM EDT SAN ANTONIO, Texas — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is staying level-headed even after a rollercoaster Game 4 of the NBA Finals that saw the Knicks make the greatest comeback in championship round history. Brunson repeatedly emphasized that the team’s mindset is that their series against the San Antonio Spurs is tied “0-0,” even as New York holds a 3-1 lead — one win away from the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973.
Jalen Brunson says the Knicks’ mindset hasn’t changed after wild Game 4 comeback
SAN ANTONIO — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is staying levelheaded even after a roller-coaster Game 4 of the NBA Finals in which the Knicks made the greatest comeback in championship round history. Brunson repeatedly emphasized that the team is approaching its series against the San Antonio Spurs as if it's tied "0-0," even though New York holds a 3-1 lead — one win away from the franchise's first NBA title since 1973. "As a team, you have to hold each other accountable.
Jalen Brunson says the Knicks’ mindset hasn’t changed after wild Game 4 comeback
NBC's Jesse Kirsch interviews Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks on Friday. (NBC News) (NBC News) SAN ANTONIO — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is staying levelheaded even after a roller-coaster Game 4 of the NBA Finals in which the Knicks made the greatest comeback in championship round history.
Team USA’s loudest supporters say FIFA pushed them to upper deck for World Cup Original
June 4, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT When the U.S. men’s national soccer team plays at home, its most loyal fans traditionally sit right behind a goal to cheer on the team or intimidate the opposition. But when the Americans kick off a once-in-a-generation World Cup in Southern California next week, many of those die-hard supporters may be harder to hear because FIFA seated them in the “nose bleeds,” according to a major U.S. fan group.
Team USA’s loudest supporters say FIFA pushed them to upper deck for World Cup
6 hours ago Sports are being torn apart by scavengers. I found myself outside a Walmart at 6 a.m. on a Wednesday, because sometimes being the father of a nine-year-old is like that. My daughter informed me the evening before, right as she was going to bed, that she had to have a plain white t-shirt they were …
El esposo de una mujer de Michigan desaparecida en las Bahamas abandona el país, según su abogado
Abr. 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT Por Carlos Catire, Jesse Kirsch y Minyvonne Burke - NBC News El esposo de una mujer de Michigan que, según los informes, fue arrastrada mar adentro en las Bahamas ha abandonado el país, informó su abogado a NBC News. Brian Hooker se marchó “porque su madre está muy enferma”, pero planea regresar a las islas, declaró el miércoles su abogado, Terrel Butler, quien indicó que Hooker partió en un vuelo comercial, pero no quiso revelar su destino.
Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas leaves country, lawyer says
Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas leaves country, lawyer says
Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas leaves country, lawyer says Original
April 15, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT The husband of an American woman who was reportedly swept out to sea in the Bahamas has left the country, his lawyer told NBC News. Brian Hooker left "because his mom is very ill," but he plans on returning to the islands, attorney Terrel Butler said Wednesday. His attorney said Hokker left on a commercial flight but would not disclose his destination. Butler said the police have been informed.
Husband of woman missing in Bahamas speaks out after release from police custody
Husband of woman missing in Bahamas speaks out after release from police custody Brian Hooker, 58, told NBC News his sole focus after being released from Bahamian police custody is to find his wife, who reportedly fell overboard from their dinghy on April 4.
Husband of Woman Missing in Bahamas Has Been Released From Police Custody
FREEPORT, Bahamas — The husband of a Michigan woman who disappeared in the Bahamas after reportedly falling from their boat has been released from police custody, his attorney said Monday evening. Terrel Butler told reporters that authorities “had no evidence” against her client Brian Hooker and were required to release him. Hooker, 58, did not respond to reporters’ questions as he left Grand Bahama’s central police station with Butler.
El esposo de la mujer desaparecida en las Bahamas ha sido puesto en libertad por la policía
Abr. 13, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT Por Jesse Kirsch, Rebecca Cohen y Tim Stelloh - NBC News El esposo de una mujer de Michigan que desapareció en las Bahamas tras, según se informa, caer de una embarcación ha sido liberado por la policía, informó su abogada el lunes por la noche. Terrel Butler declaró a los periodistas que las autoridades “no tenían pruebas” en contra de su cliente, Brian Hooker, y que, por tanto, estaban obligadas a ponerlo en libertad.
Police may consider murder charge for husband of woman missing in Bahamas, his lawyer says
MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas — The husband of an American woman who has been missing since the couple were on a weekend boat ride was questioned by police Friday about potentially causing harm to his wife, his attorney said. Attorney Terrel A. Butler said the line of questioning suggests authorities are looking into a possible murder charge against Brian Hooker, 58, in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55.
Lawyer says police likely considering murder charge for husband of American woman missing in Bahamas
MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas — The husband of an American woman who has been missing since the couple were on a weekend boat ride was questioned by police Friday about potentially causing harm to his wife, his attorney said. Attorney Terrel A. Butler said the line of questioning suggests authorities are looking into a possible murder charge against Brian Hooker, 58, in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55.
Meteoro avistado cruzando el cielo de Houston fue el responsable de estallidos sónicos, afirma la NASA Original
Una brillante bola de fuego, avistada el sábado por la tarde en los cielos del sureste de Texas, fue confirmada como un meteoro que probablemente se desintegró sobre el área de Houston, según la NASA. Los testimonios de testigos presenciales en el área metropolitana de Houston —incluyendo grabaciones de una cámara de timbre, de una cámara de automóvil y un video captado durante un partido de béisbol de las Ligas Pequeñas— mostraron una bola de luz ígnea surcando unos cielos despejados y azules.
Meteor spotted streaking above Texas responsible for sonic booms, NASA says Original
March 22, 2026, 4:19 PM EDT A bright fireball that was spotted Saturday afternoon in the skies over southeastern Texas was confirmed to be a meteor that likely broke apart over the Houston area, according to NASA. Eyewitness accounts in the greater Houston area — including footage from a doorbell camera, a car’s dashboard camera and video captured during a Little League baseball game — showed a fiery ball of light streaking across clear, blue skies.
Michigan synagogue car-ramming suspect bought $2,000 worth of fireworks before attack
Michigan synagogue car-ramming suspect bought $2,000 worth of fireworks before attack Two days before federal authorities say Ayman Mohamad Ghazali carried out Thursday's antisemitic terror attack at a synagogue outside Detroit, the driver in the car-ramming violence allegedly walked out of a fireworks store with more than $2,000 worth of explosives.
Michigan synagogue car ramming suspect obtained $2,000 worth of fireworks before attack Original
Two days before federal authorities say Ayman Mohamad Ghazali carried out an antisemitic terror attack at a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday, the car-ramming suspect allegedly walked out of a fireworks store with over $2,000 of explosives.
Nancy Guthrie live updates: Police clear family as more tips roll in
LIVE COVERAGE The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI have fielded around 40,000 to 50,000 leads so far. Pima County Sheriffs deputies outside of Nancy Guthrie's residence on Sunday, in Tuscon, Ariz.Brandon Bell / Getty Images GUTHRIE FAMILY 'INNOCENT': Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said yesterday that no family members are considered suspects in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and that they've been cooperative.
Nancy Guthrie live updates: Investigation enters third week with no arrests
LIVE COVERAGE The 84-year-old mother of "TODAY" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31 when she was dropped off at her home in the Tucson, Arizona, area after a visit with her family.
At Fernando Mendoza's Miami high school, students are 'torn' on who to root for in college football's national title game Original
MIAMI — About five miles from the University of Miami’s campus, many students at Christopher Columbus High School were unsurprisingly decked out in orange and green on Friday as the hometown Hurricanes prepared to play Indiana in Monday’s college football national championship. Some, however, opted for crimson. “Even my daughter tried to get an answer out of me, and I wouldn’t give her one,” Dunn, Columbus’ football coach, told NBC News. How could he?
'Absolutely insane': Fans hoping to attend FIFA World Cup already feel priced out
Soccer fans are already counting down the days and circling their calendars. This summer, FIFA will stage its largest-ever World Cup in North America, with 48 soccer teams playing in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. But despite blockbuster anticipation, there’s one looming question: can fans actually afford to attend the games?
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