U.S. & World

(NBC News) – “Plogging” is a word that means picking up trash while jogging, originally from Sweden, it is gaining popularity in America. Running clubs around the nation are picking up trash during their regular runs, helping to preserve the natural beauty …

YREKA, Calif. – After a baby deer narrowly escaped serious injury after being run over, the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are reminding the public to “drive safe and help protect our wildlife.” According to CHP, …

Moscow, Russia (RTV/NBCNC) – The leaders of South Korea and Russia agree that the Kim-Trump summit earlier this month would contribute to denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. South Korea’s Moon Jae-in visited Moscow Friday to boost bilateral economic ties. During a news …

WASHINGTON, D.C. If you have a cell phone, the Supreme Court is giving you a little more privacy. The court took up whether police need a search warrant before pulling your cell phone records to track you down. Your cell phone company …

WOODSIDE, Calif. (KNTV/NBC) – Koko, the gorilla who knew sign language and opened the minds and hearts of millions of people through her capacity for language and empathy, has died at age 46. The gorilla foundation said the western lowland gorilla died …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has resigned after the company found out about a past consensual relationship he had with another employee. The company announced Krzanich’s resignation Thursday, citing a violation of Intel’s non-fraternization policy, which applies to all …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBCNC) – Online shopping will soon become more expensive for many Americans. On June 21 in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can require internet retailers to collect sales taxes on online purchases. The decision, which …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – The House of Representatives is set to vote on two comprehensive immigration bills Thursday – one by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte that is popular with immigration hard-liners, and a second measure that reflects a deal between …

Medford, Ore. – Unete has been in the Rogue Valley for about 20 years, and they’ve made it their mission to advocate for farm workers and immigrants in the area. Along with other protests across the country, they organized last week’s rally …

CHICAGO, Ill. – On Wednesday, United Airlines’ new pet travel policy went into effect. Under the new policy, only cats and dogs will be accepted, and 21 dog breeds and four cat breeds will not be allowed to fly. Pets will also …