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Venezuela Crisis

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker that fled blockade of Venezuela

Another sanctioned tanker, the M/T Sophia, was seized for "conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea," U.S. officials said.

The U.S. European Command posted this image on X, alongside an update that the Department of Justice and Homeland Security have "today announced the seizure of
the M/V Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions."
The U.S. European Command posted this image on X, alongside an update that the Department of Justice and Homeland Security have "today announced the seizure of
the M/V Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions."

FIRST ON NBC NEWS

Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor accused of sexually abusing a young man

Giuseppe Corletto says in the lawsuit that he was struggling to reconcile his sexuality with his faith when he sought out Donnie McClurkin.

A split composite image of Giuseppe Corletto, left, and Donnie McClurkin.
A split composite image of Giuseppe Corletto, left, and Donnie McClurkin.

77d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

From fake heiress to fugitive: Former employees detail alleged scam blamed on TV producer

Nearly a decade after Bellum Entertainment shut down without warning, former employees said they are still waiting to be paid.

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FBI Most Wanted: Former Entertainment CEO Who Falsely Claimed to Be Heiress Wanted After Allegedly Defrauding Banks for Nearly $30 Million; May Be in Dubai
MARY CAROLE MCDONNELL
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FBI Most Wanted: Former Entertainment CEO Who Falsely Claimed to Be Heiress Wanted After Allegedly Defrauding Banks for Nearly $30 Million; May Be in Dubai

82d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers

A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.

Pastors and Prey

Longtime children's pastor Joe Campbell arrested on child sex abuse charges

Joe Campbell, who ministered children for half a century, was charged with rape. NBC News uncovered years of allegations and missed warnings.

Pastor Joe Campbell in a booking mug on Dec. 17, 2025,
Pastor Joe Campbell in a booking mug on Dec. 17, 2025,

Jailed and Pregnant

Lawmakers vow to improve care for pregnant women in jails

Officials in Congress and in states from Pennsylvania to California said they were alarmed by a Bloomberg Law and NBC News investigation.

Lauren Kent in Dallas, Texas on Sept. 4, 2025.
Lauren Kent in Dallas, Texas on Sept. 4, 2025.

88d ago

Investigations

Investigations

How a top-tier surrogacy agency became an FBI target

The agency shuttered abruptly this month, leaving parents-to-be out of thousands of dollars and surrogates missing payments.

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silhouette of pregnant woman

90d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

A medical examiner's testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he 'made a mistake.'

Dr. Bruce Levy's finding that Alex Maze died of shaken baby syndrome was critical in the murder conviction of his father, Russell Maze.

Cost of Denial

Insurance denied an $800,000 seizure drug — twice. A state-run panel helped a teen get it.

Experts say most people are unaware that each state has an office to help fight denied insurance claims, surprise medical bills, and Medicare fraud.

Paxton Pope; Paxton's medication vial.
Paxton Pope; Paxton's medication vial.

Pastors and Prey

Dozens of boys say they were abused in a Christian scouting program that vowed to raise godly men

Boys in the Assemblies of God join the Royal Rangers for Bible study and backpacking. But the ministry has also drawn sexual predators, NBC News found.

Chris Woods Sr. holds a childhood photo of himself.
Chris Woods Sr. holds a childhood photo of himself.

Cost of Denial

Cutting-edge surgery could fix a 12-year-old's scoliosis. Insurance says it's too new to cover.

Insurance considers the procedure experimental, but spinal surgeons say companies aren’t aligning policies with the latest medical research.

Anne Marie Hukriede and her daughter Vivian at a dance studio in Centennial, Colo.
Anne Marie Hukriede and her daughter Vivian at a dance studio in Centennial, Colo.