Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory

Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory

New Year's Day has long been synonymous with college football bowl games, but it's also a key week for the future of those teams. Starting Friday, the window opens for players to transfer, part of what some have called a "wild west" in college sports. Lisa Desjardins discussed the reshaping of colle...

About 40 killed in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss Alps bar

About 40 killed in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss Alps bar

Chaotic video shows people fleeing as flames spread through a packed bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort shortly after midnight, killing dozens and leaving more than 100 injured. Swiss authorities say the blaze was accidental and are investigating the cause. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.

Iran protests escalate with deadly police clashes

Iran protests escalate with deadly police clashes

The widening protests in Iran over the country’s worsening economy escalated Thursday, with demonstrators clashing with police in multiple provinces, leaving several people dead.  At least three protesters were killed and 17 others wounded during an attack on a police station in Iran’s western ...

This tiny nerve may help keep the heart young

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected to the heart helps protect heart cells and maintain strong pumping ability. Even partial restoration of the nerve was enough to slow harmful ch...

Aravalli-like row in Bengaluru: SC panel to visit on Friday

Aravalli-like row in Bengaluru: SC panel to visit on Friday

A Supreme Court panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park following a plea against a government decision to drastically shrink its eco-sensitive zone. Activists argue the move, reducing the zone from 268.9 sq km to 168.8 sq km, benefits mining and real estate interests, potentially harming wildl...