Pakistan moves to mediate between the U.S. and Iran as Trump says he’s ‘giving it five days’

Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in the coming days in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. A diplomatic source said Pakistan is in conversations with both the U.S. … Read more

Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections

As he left the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices had just heard arguments Monday over whether to prevent states from counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar texted his staff 3,000 miles away. His directive: Get ready to plan how to run November’s midterm elections … Read more

Quadruple amputee and cornhole pro accused of fatally shooting man while driving

A noted professional cornhole player who is a quadruple amputee is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing a front seat passenger while he was driving in Maryland on Sunday. Dayton Webber, 27, was behind the wheel when he opened fire on Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument as they were traveling in a car … Read more

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

As states that already ban abortion look to further restrict access this year, much of the focus is on pills sent by out-of-state providers. A survey released Tuesday helps explain the emphasis. It suggests that more women in states with bans obtained abortions last year using the pills prescribed via telehealth than by traveling to … Read more

Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A large explosion at an oil refinery near the Texas coast on Monday shot plumes of smoke into the air and forced nearby residents to shelter in place, according to officials. No one was injured in the explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east … Read more

What to know about the deadly collision between a jet and fire truck at NYC’s LaGuardia Airport

NEW YORK — A jet landing at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport collided with a fire truck on the runway, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others. Here’s what you need to know: The crash occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday when an Air Canada regional jet arriving from Montreal struck an airport … Read more

Quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of murder in Maryland

A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland, authorities said. Dayton James Webber, 27, was located in Virginia after a man had been found shot to death in Charles County, Maryland, on Sunday, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said. Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf, was found dead … Read more