Day: April 12, 2026

Muckraking journalist Jessica Mitford and her 5 sisters – two of whom were intimate friends with Hitler – were global celebrities during the early and mid-20th century, known for their colorful personal lives and political differences. Born a British aristocrat like her sisters, Jessica Mitford rejected her upbringing at an early age, eventually moving to America, where she became a communist, civil rights activist, and bestselling author. Northeastern University literature professor Carla Kaplan, our guest this week, tells Jessica Mitford’s story in her book, “Troublemaker.”

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Millions of Americans are under severe weather alerts across the country with the entire state of Hawaii at risk of flash flooding and landslides. Heavy snow is blanketing California with some parts of the state seeing 18 inches of snow. And in Texas 6 million from San Antonio to Austin could see large hail, strong winds and tornadoes. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler has the latest.

There’s a growing shortage of a key specialty doctor nationwide. With more Americans living longer, auto-immune diseases are on the rise. But rheumatologists are struggling to meet the demand to treat them. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers are now calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. The calls come as disturbing new details are emerging from his accusers about the alleged misconduct. Swalwell has so far denied the allegations. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the latest.

Police in New Jersey are on the hunt for an individual who shot and killed one person and injured six others in a Chick-Fil-A. Prosecutors say an investigation is ongoing but that the shooting does not appear to be a random act of violence. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.

President Trump said the price of oil may be “a little bit higher” and doubled down on comments that Iranian civilization “will die” unless the regime caves to his demands. His comments come after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran failed over the weekend. NBC News’ Julie Tsikrin has the latest.