Authorities are scouring a Memphis neighborhood as the search for the missing mother of two, Eliza Fletcher, stretches into the third day. This morning, police say they found Fletcher’s alleged captor, 38-year-old Cleotha Abston, facing charges of aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence. Police say Abston is yet to say where Fletcher is. According to the affidavit, … [Read more...]

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney is making her closing pitch to voters while also taking on former President Trump. She faces a steep climb to re-election against Trump’s hand-picked candidate Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, voters are deciding on House and Senate races Thursday, with household names on the ballot, including former governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah … [Read more...]

In an exclusive interview, Attorney General Merrick Garland responded to questions of whether former President Trump’s potential candidacy would impact the Department of Justice’s Jan. 6 investigation. Garland tells NBC News’ Lester Holt, “We pursue justice without fear or favor. We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding … [Read more...]

Nearly two and a half years after Breonna Taylor died in a hail of police gunfire during a botched drug raid, federal prosecutors charged four current and former Louisville police officers in connection with her death. Attorney General Merrick Garland accused three of the officers of lying to a judge to get the search warrant. Prosecutors say the officers tried to cover up … [Read more...]

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed a trip to four Asian countries, though no mention of a potential visit to Taiwan. In a call last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Biden about the U.S. entering the contested territory. A source close to Pelosi reviewed her itinerary and informed NBC News the stop is still considered tentative. If … [Read more...]

“Goodfellas” and “Law and Order” actor Paul Sorvino died today at 83 years old. The beloved actor’s career spanned half a century both on the screen and on stage. Sorvino earned a Tony nomination for the play “That Championship Season,” a role which he later reprised on film. Sorvino’s wife Dee Dee honored her husband, saying there will never be another Paul Sorvino. » … [Read more...]

James Caan had an extraordinary film career that spanned six decades and was best known for his unforgettable role as Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather.” Caan also starred in many other films, including “Elf” and Stephen King’s “Misery.” Caan was 82 years old. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News … [Read more...]

Ghislaine Maxwell, a close confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, was found guilty on five of six federal charges in the sex trafficking trial, with the jury finding she helped recruit and groom teenage girls to be abused by Epstein.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative … [Read more...]