Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:37:11 GMT

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could be a major step toward a peace deal for Iran and the US. President Trump says US talks with Iran could restart this weekend, and he’s confident they are close to a deal. NBC News’ Richard Engel has the story. 
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:57:03 GMT

He was detained during Ramadan. Eight days later, his family collected his body.
Crackdowns in Persian Gulf countries have chilled speech and limited the open-source evidence available to investigators tracking the conflict.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Netanyahu says Israel has not agreed to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire deal as fighting raged between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:07:19 GMT

Pete Hegseth says Iran is digging out missiles and launchers
The defense secretary said Iran is “digging out” its remaining missiles and launchers but no longer had the capacity to get more.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:35:17 GMT