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As storms inundated Washington state, federal grants for flood mitigation work sat on hold

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New technology helps paralyzed patients move

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Nearly 30 million Americans are diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, but the amount of funding to research what causes alcoholism tends to be less than funding allocated to research other well-known diseases like cancer. But now, one man is trying to change that. NBC News' Kate Snow has more.

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NASA's new leader makes his priorities clear on day one

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California's ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

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2026 Olympic rosters are set for men's, women's and sled hockey teams

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Trump threatens to intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters

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A legendary coach retired. Two years later, Nick Saban's influence still rules college football.

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Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, U.N. says

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