North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, longtime Bill Belichick adviser, placed on administrative leave

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave. The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning, coming days before the Tar Heels open preseason camp. The school didn’t provide details as to the reason, noting that employees and athletes aren’t permitted to address the topic “as is … Read more

U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during controlled explosion of Iranian drone named as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton

A 30-year-old U.S. soldier was killed over the weekend in Iraq during what the U.S. military said was a controlled explosion to destroy an attack drone.  Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was “killed in action during a controlled detonation” of the drone at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq, the Pentagon said … Read more

Transcript: Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on

The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 12, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Dr. Michael Leiter. Good to have you back here. ISRAELI AMBASSADOR MICHAEL LEITER: Good … Read more

Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on Iran conflict and Rep. Ro Khanna’s visit to West Bank

On “Face the Nation,” Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter said Israel is prepared to restart war with Iran if the U.S. requests it, as the U.S. and Iran trade fire. He also addressed Rep. Ro Khanna, who says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Source link

Colorado AG Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor over Sen. Michael Bennet

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has won the state’s Democratic primary for governor, NBC News projects, upsetting Sen. Michael Bennet after a campaign that centered on who would be more effective in standing up to President Donald Trump. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. While … Read more

Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor, defeat Sen. Michael Bennet

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the projected winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado.      Just before 8 p.m. MT and with 77% of the votes counted, Weiser had 54.7% of the vote and Sen. Michael Bennet had 45.3% of the vote. Weiser is term-limited out … Read more

Michael Whatley’s Michigan roots largely disappear from his bio as he runs for Senate in North Carolina

Standing next to President Donald Trump after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina in 2024, Michael Whatley wanted those watching the storm briefing to know how affected he was by the disaster, saying he had deep roots in the region. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. … Read more