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Amy Poehler returned to host the 50th anniversary episode of "Saturday Night Live," which also included appearances from Aubrey Plaza and Seth Meyers.

Amy Poehler plays a combative Pam Bondi on 'SNL' as Tina Fey makes surprise appearance

Poehler returned to host the 50th anniversary episode of the show, which also included appearances from Aubrey Plaza and Seth Meyers.

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UPDATE: Sixteen people are believed to have died in a powerful blast at an explosives plant in Tennessee, officials said.

'No survivors' found after explosion in Tennessee, sheriff says

The cause of the Friday morning explosion is under investigation.

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Diane Keaton, the actor beloved for her roles in “The Godfather” films and “Annie Hall,” has died at the age of 79, her daughter confirmed to NBC News.

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BREAKING: Diane Keaton, beloved for her roles in the "Godfather" films and "Annie Hall," has died at the age of 79, her daughter confirmed to NBC News.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79

She won the Oscar for her role in Woody Allen’s rom-com “Annie Hall” in 1977, and was nominated three other times.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 17h

BREAKING: Trump orders the Defense Department to pay military members next week using 'all available funds' despite the ongoing shutdown.

Trump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown

The president said he would direct Defense Department officials to pay military members on Oct. 15.

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BREAKING: Officials believe none of the 18 people still unaccounted for survived an explosion yesterday at a Tennessee facility.

'No survivors' found after explosion in Tennessee, sheriff says

The cause of the Friday morning explosion is under investigation.

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BREAKING: Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy as his cancer care enters a new phase.

Former President Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy as cancer care enters new phase

The radiation treatment is expected to span five weeks and marks a new point in his care.

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The White House released a memo from Trump's physician summarizing his visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center earlier in the day, which included a Covid vaccine booster and a flu shot.

Trump gets Covid vaccine and flu shot during second check-up of the year

The visit, which the White House described Wednesday as a "yearly check-up," was his second examination at Walter Reed in six months.

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Former Trump national security adviser turned Trump critic John Bolton is expected to be charged with federal crimes soon, according to two federal officials. One said Bolton could be indicted next week. The other said he could be indicted soon.

Trump critic and former national security adviser John Bolton to be charged soon, sources say

Bolton would be the third critic of the president to face federal charges. New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey were recently indicted.

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BREAKING: The Las Vegas Aces win the WNBA Finals, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury and cementing a dynasty with their third title in four years.

Las Vegas Aces win WNBA Finals with 97-86 win over Phoenix Mercury

It is the team's third WNBA championship in four years

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BREAKING: At least 4,000 federal workers received layoff notices, a court filing shows, with the Treasury and Health departments seeing the largest cuts.

Trump administration begins 'substantial' federal worker layoffs amid government shutdown

Affected agencies include the departments of Homeland Security, Education, Energy and Health and Human Services, among others, according to an administration official.

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The Trump administration has begun what it is calling “substantial” layoffs of federal workers after threatening to fire thousands over the government shutdown.

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Former NFL player Wesley Leasy and his daughter are seeking $2 million after police mistakenly detained them at gunpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport earlier in April.

Former NFL player seeks $2M after being mistakenly held at gunpoint by police

Former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Wesley Leasy was mistakenly detained at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in April.

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Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson opened up about the death of his older brother Eli — and what he hopes will change in health care when it comes to mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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A bubbling measles outbreak in the upstate of South Carolina has forced 153 unvaccinated children out of the classroom and into quarantine for a minimum of 21 days.

Hundreds of U.S. students quarantined amid measles outbreaks

At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide. "Expect more," one expert said.

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Two greenish-hued comets are swinging through the inner solar system this fall, offering a rare chance to spot them in the coming weeks.

Two greenish comets are streaking across the night sky this month

The comets can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere as their orbits take them through our cosmic backyard. Two such appearances in the same month are uncommon.

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President Trump intended his recent Truth Social post imploring AG Bondi to take legal action against his opponents as a direct message, according to a Trump administration official.

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A fake prince, secret recordings and overturned convictions: Untangling an art dealer's 17-year murder saga

Six people schemed to steal Palm Springs socialite Cliff Lambert’s money, identity and life in 2008.

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Federal authorities charge a man with sending a threatening letter to the home of a conservative influencer who has deep ties to the Trump administration.

DOJ charges man over letter with threats against pro-Trump influencer Benny Johnson

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the case at a news conference in which influencer Benny Johnson argued that violence had been "mainstreamed by the Democrat party."

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The Head of the Returning Hostages Unit at a hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel, tells NBC News the preparations being made for the arrival of remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza.

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“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were arrested Thursday in Maryland after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly falsely reporting a home burglary and theft.

'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Wendy Osefo and her husband arrested on fraud charges

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said the couple fraudulently reported a burglary and theft at their Maryland home.

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Prince William choked back tears as he discussed the devastating impact of suicide with a woman whose husband took his own life in a short film released by the British royal's office to mark World Mental Health Day. If you or others are suffering, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for children, in a blow to families who have had to travel out of state to obtain the medical treatments they said are crucial for their kids' well-being.

Judge upholds North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The Supreme Court ruled in June that states can ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. At least 27 states have laws restricting or banning such care.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for the removal of rainbow crosswalks and other symbols of pride from public roads across Texas.

Texas governor calls for removal of rainbow crosswalks, calling them a safety issue

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Transportation on Wednesday to ensure all cities and counties "remove any and all political ideologies from our streets."

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The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado. The 58-year-old, who lives in hiding after attempting to run against President Nicolás Maduro, was recognized for keeping "the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness" and "ever-expanding authoritarianism in Venezuela."

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