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Editors' picks

A selection of the best reporting and most interesting stories from NBC News.

Undocumented parents in hiding in Minneapolis
Christian Monterrosa for NBC News

Life in hiding

A Minneapolis family, fearful of being deported, has missed a graduation ceremony and has daily anxiety about walking their dog.

Game over?

How a trans woman's removal from a restroom tore the world of competitive pinball apart.
Donald Trump Delivers Joint Address To Congress

Tech's political war chest

Cryptocurrency and AI groups have raked in tens of millions of dollars as they look to become major players in this year's midterm elections.
Handful of Vitamins

B-warned

Vitamin B6 is surging in popularity, from energy drinks to dietary supplements. Here's how much is actually safe to consume.
Photos of Carl Yenner, Aurimar Villegas, Nika Hodges and Dale Legget.
NBC News

'We didn't know she was dead': 11 families learned what happened to relatives' bodies from NBC News

How did unclaimed bodies end up in the hands of a major biotech company?
Read more from NBC News' investigation into the U.S. body parts trade
Aurimar Iturriago Villegas's mother looks at her photo at her home in Venezuela.

A young woman's body was chopped up for science — as her mother desperately fought to bring her home

She left Venezuela hoping to lift her family out of poverty. When she was murdered, her corpse became a commodity in the U.S. body trade.
Karen Wandel's father, Libero Marinelli, Jr., was a widowed Army veteran.

A veteran's corpse was sent across state lines — before his family knew he was dead

Libero Marinelli Jr.’s journey from a public hospital to a for-profit body broker demonstrates the peril of an industry with little regulation, an NBC News investigation found.

The body broker industry has no rules. For one disgraced chiropractor, that was perfect.

A disgraced chiropractor found a new job selling bodies. In an industry with few guardrails, he soon faced accusations of mishandling human remains.

As families searched, a Texas medical school cut up their loved ones without consent

The University of North Texas Health Science Center built a flourishing business dissecting and exporting corpses.

Texas medical program stops using unclaimed bodies following NBC News investigation

The Health Science Center had received about 2,350 unclaimed bodies in the past five years. More than 830 of them were selected for use.

NBC News publishes the names of more than 1,800 people whose unclaimed bodies were given over

Survivors said they were disturbed and heartbroken to learn that their loved ones’ bodies may have been studied.
2d ago

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Humans welcome to observe: This social network is for AI agents only

Launched Wednesday, Moltbook has already sparked fascination in the AI community as advanced bots — agents — converse. Its creator says an AI is in charge.
8-bit style message bubbles with various emojis, like a block emoji, a salute emoji, a phone emoji.
8-bit style message bubbles with various emojis, like a block emoji, a salute emoji, a phone emoji.
3d ago

National Security

National Security

Tulsi Gabbard under scrutiny for showing up at FBI raid of Georgia election hub

In her role overseeing the country's spy agencies, Gabbard is prohibited by law from taking part in domestic law enforcement.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks on the phone while standing inside a vehicle loaded with boxes outside the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Ga., on Jan. 28, 2026.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks on the phone while standing inside a vehicle loaded with boxes outside the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Ga., on Jan. 28, 2026.
3d ago

Immigration

Immigration

In fatal Minneapolis shootings, viral video plays the central role

Smartphones have proven a crucial way for the public to document immigration enforcement — and check the Trump administration's version of events.
Photo collage of video stills featuring Alex Pretti and Renee Good
Photo collage of video stills featuring Alex Pretti and Renee Good
4d ago

Trump administration

Trump administration

Inside the White House in the chaotic hours after Alex Pretti's shooting

By Sunday night, Trump decided to hit the reset button while preserving the mass-deportation operation he promised during his campaign.
President Trump Signs Executive Order At The White House
President Trump Signs Executive Order At The White House
4d ago

Milan Cortina 2026

Milan Cortina 2026

The U.S. is sending its most athletes ever to the Winter Olympics. Here's where they're from.

Everything you need to know about Team USA's Milan roster, including the state that has produced the most Olympians this year.
Hilary Knight stoops while holding a hockey stick on the ice. She is wearing a blue, red and white uniform and a white helmet.
Hilary Knight stoops while holding a hockey stick on the ice. She is wearing a blue, red and white uniform and a white helmet.
4d ago

Culture & Trends

Culture & Trends

Why so many people online are leaning into 'turning Chinese'

A recent meme introduced TikTok users to Chinese-inspired wellness habits. It's part of a broader shift in attitudes toward China in the past year.
4d ago

Environment

Environment

Western states face 'snow drought' as snowpack hits record lows

Despite the recent storm, scientists are growing concerned about the water supply and a risk of wildfires later in the year.
Mount Saint Helens on Jan. 17. 2026.
Mount Saint Helens on Jan. 17. 2026.
4d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

DHS has shot 13 people during immigration enforcement operations since September

Federal agents have shot three people in Minneapolis in recent weeks, killing two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
5d ago

Immigration

Immigration

How daily life in Minneapolis has transformed since federal agents flooded the streets

The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration agents and a sweeping federal operation have transformed the city.
A man is treated after being exposed to a chemical irritant following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A man is treated after being exposed to a chemical irritant following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
5d ago

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Students are caught in the middle of an AI arms race over cheating

College students are dumbing down their work to ensure they aren't falsely accused of using chatbots by AI-detector programs.
5d ago

Heart Health

Heart Health

Night owls beware: Why staying up late could harm your heart health

Adults who go to bed later, especially women, can minimize risks with healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Relaxed woman taking a nap in a bed at night.
Relaxed woman taking a nap in a bed at night.