Suspected hantavirus infections leave 3 dead, several ill on a cruise ship in the Atlantic

Three passengers have died, and three other people are being treated amid a “public health event” involving suspected hantavirus infections on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, health officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Of the three people who died, hantavirus was confirmed…

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3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland, California

Three people were killed and several others were injured after a driver crashed into multiple cars and pedestrians late Saturday night in Oakland, California, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The crash happened shortly after 11 p.m., according to officials. Three people were pronounced…

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A tale of two Democratic parties: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur dives into the…

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Karen Read says she doesn’t ‘pay for meals’ as support continues after acquittal in John O’Keefe murder trial

Nearly a year after she was acquitted of murder charges in the death of her police officer boyfriend following two highly publicized trials, Karen Read said Friday that she still receives overwhelming support from legions of loyalists who believe she was framed. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…

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What to know about rare person-to-person transmission

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that some passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship may have been infected with the deadly hantavirus through person-to-person transmission, an extremely rare occurrence that scientists are racing to confirm. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Our assumption is they…

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