-
US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in Texas, 13 other states
The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles, part of a continuing push to reduce China’s global dominance in battery production for EVs and other electronics.
-
‘It's overwhelming': Gershkovich, Whelan back in US, speak after release in Russian prisoner swap
“Yeah, it’s overwhelming,” Evan Gershkovich said as he spoke to reporters amid cheers.
-
Texas International Cup kicks off in Arlington on Thursday
The Texas International Cup is the biggest youth soccer tournament June 27-30, 2024, played at Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington, Texas. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.
-
What are tariffs?
Tariffs or customs duties are a tax on products purchased from abroad, and they are used by practically all countries
-
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years.
-
USPS is looking to increase the price of stamps — again
The U.S. Postal Service filed a notice with regulators on Tuesday to raise the price on First-Class “Forever.” If approved, it would mark the seventh price hike in the last three years.
-
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service that significantly expands an existing partnership between the two.
-
Texas ranked among worst states to live in: What you need to know
According to the study, Texas is one of the worst states to live in, leaving many residents wondering what went wrong.
-
Most read national news stories of 2023
From climate change to exploding fruit to robot removal, here are the 10 stories from around the United States that North Texans clicked on the most in 2023.
-
As Americans return home from Israel, national security expert weighs in on US role in conflict
Wednesday morning brought relief as Kendalyn and a group of students, alumni, and staff from Dallas Baptist University landed at DFW on an Emirates flight from Dubai, days after struggling to find their way out of war-torn Israel after fighting broke out amid their visit to the Holy Land.
-
US to send nearly $2 billion in aid to Israel
The U.S. is working to send nearly $2 billion in aid to Israel as it prepares for a possible ground invasion of Gaza. Questions are growing about what U.S. support could look like. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
-
Cellphones across America will get an emergency alert on Wednesday. Here's why
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4. Here’s what you need to know.
-
American prisoners freed from Iran arrive in the US
American prisoners freed from Iran arrive in the US
-
5 Americans freed in prisoner swap with Iran land in Qatar
The Americans include Siamek Namazi, imprisoned for nearly eight years, and Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz. The two other Americans haven’t been identified.
-
Wife of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo' set to be released from California prison, officials say
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of incarcerated Mexican kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman, is set to be released from prison in California, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
-
North Korea launches new nuclear attack submarine to counter US naval power, officials say
North Korea says it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.
-
American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikely
Flight attendants at American Airlines say they are willing to strike as negotiations for pay raises drag on.
-
Americans everywhere will receive a loud emergency test alert in October. Here's why
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.
-
Labor Day: Its origins and why we celebrate it
While the holiday has become a day to celebrate the end of the summer, there’s more to the holiday. Here are the origins, history and significance of why we celebrate Labor Day.
-
Why are so many country flags red, white and blue?
Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, explains why so many country flags in the world are red, white and blue, including the United States flag.