Actor Edward James Olmos said in a tweet that people who knew Sierra admired his laughter, kindness, wit and “extraordinary artistic ability.”
Source: NBC, Actor Gregory Sierra of ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ dies at age 83
Tampa Bay, Kansas City to face off in Super Bowl
The Buccaneers will be the first team in NFL history to play a Super Bowl game in their home stadium on Feb. 7.
Source: NBC, Tampa Bay, Kansas City to face off in Super Bowl
Mexican President López Obrador tests positive for Covid-19
He said Sunday that his symptoms were minor and that he was receiving medical treatment.
Source: NBC, Mexican President López Obrador tests positive for Covid-19
Sarah Sanders, ex-Trump press secretary, to run for Arkansas governor
She has toyed with launching a campaign since leaving the White House in 2019.
Source: NBC, Sarah Sanders, ex-Trump press secretary, to run for Arkansas governor
Five people, unborn child killed in 'act of mass murder' in Indianapolis
A motive wasn’t immediately known. Mayor Joe Hogsett said the shooting had brought “terror to our community.”
Source: NBC, Five people, unborn child killed in ‘act of mass murder’ in Indianapolis
Biden to reinstate Covid travel restrictions Trump rescinded, impose new ban on South Africa
The limits would also affect non-U.S. citizens traveling from the United Kingdom, Ireland and much of Europe.
Source: NBC, Biden to reinstate Covid travel restrictions Trump rescinded, impose new ban on South Africa
Sunday services: Biden's faith on display in renewed presidential ritual
As the first president in decades to regularly attend weekly religious services, Joe Biden has plenty of options.
Source: NBC, Sunday services: Biden’s faith on display in renewed presidential ritual
New CDC director said Biden administration is struggling with lack of vaccine data
The Biden administration aims for 100 million vaccinations within his first 100 days as president.
Source: NBC, New CDC director said Biden administration is struggling with lack of vaccine data
Disney ticket booker helps woman escape violence, police say
An agent taking theme park reservations heard caller yell “get away from me!” and connected local police to the woman, authorities say.
Source: NBC, Disney ticket booker helps woman escape violence, police say
Threatening email sent to 5,000 people via Massachusetts high school's account
The email containing “racial phrases,” and a follow-up email with “graphic images,” appeared to be sent via the Gardner High School portal, police said.
Source: NBC, Threatening email sent to 5,000 people via Massachusetts high school’s account
'The trial is stupid': Senate Republicans throw cold water on Trump impeachment
Speaking with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., called the impeachment trial “a moot point.”
Source: NBC, ‘The trial is stupid’: Senate Republicans throw cold water on Trump impeachment
Former TSA agent convicted for tricking woman into showing breasts at LAX
The woman said he told her he had to look inside her bra to ensure she wasn’t hiding anything and had her hold her pants away from her waist for a check.
Source: NBC, Former TSA agent convicted for tricking woman into showing breasts at LAX
'He's biting me!': New York City woman's face bitten in street attack by group of men
“I couldn’t believe it, it was like an animal. That’s the only way I can put it, it was like an animal,” the woman said of the assault in Harlem.
Source: NBC, ‘He’s biting me!’: New York City woman’s face bitten in street attack by group of men
Meet the TikTok star who inspired the 'Wellerman' sea shanty craze
“Oh my God, I was a postman on Friday. I have just signed to the biggest record label in the world,” Evans told fans on TikTok.
Source: NBC, Meet the TikTok star who inspired the ‘Wellerman’ sea shanty craze
Video shows Tacoma police vehicle drive through crowd, run over at least 1 person
Multiple videos were posted online of the incident in Washington state, where the vehicle can be seen rolling over a person and continuing to move forward.
Source: NBC, Video shows Tacoma police vehicle drive through crowd, run over at least 1 person
What if: America's four political parties
American voters increasingly break down like a four-party system. If our system of governing was dictated by coalition-building, that might work.
Source: NBC, What if: America’s four political parties
Trapped for 2 weeks, 11 workers rescued from China gold mine
Some brought their hands together in gratitude and many appeared almost too weak to stand.
Source: NBC, Trapped for 2 weeks, 11 workers rescued from China gold mine
How to make ice cream, according to experts
Experts walk us through the best approaches to making ice cream at home.
Source: NBC, How to make ice cream, according to experts
Democrats rule Washington. 5 reasons they may not be able to hang on.
History shows presidents run into a big problem halfway through their first term: congressional elections.
Source: NBC, Democrats rule Washington. 5 reasons they may not be able to hang on.
Former FBI official-turned-NBC News analyst speaks out against 'bureau bashing'
Frank Figliuzzi says he decided to write his new book, ‘The FBI Way,’ in part to highlight the agency’s values and strict code of conduct.
Source: NBC, Former FBI official-turned-NBC News analyst speaks out against ‘bureau bashing’
U.S. carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions
The U.S. military said the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea to conduct routine operations “to ensure freedom of the seas.”
Source: NBC, U.S. carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions
Trump's specter still haunts almost every major American sport. Just ask Tom Brady.
In one way or another, every major American sport was touched by Trump. What they do next will determine the lasting impact of his presidential meddling.
Source: NBC, Trump’s specter still haunts almost every major American sport. Just ask Tom Brady.
'Killing the brain of Afghanistan': Wave of assassinations stokes fear, mars peace talks
“This sort of assassination campaign is focused on killing the brain of Afghanistan,” said the founder of a group that is tracking the violence.
Source: NBC, ‘Killing the brain of Afghanistan’: Wave of assassinations stokes fear, mars peace talks
They've been vaccinated. Instead of relief, they wonder: Why them?
“The Covid vaccination feels like a tool to move forward, and some people are afforded it before others,” sometimes without much sense or explanation, one psychologist said.
Source: NBC, They’ve been vaccinated. Instead of relief, they wonder: Why them?
'A mini-exodus': Tech companies are leaving Silicon Valley for cheaper cities
The desire for cheaper expenses and to avoid costly local laws drives business relocations.
Source: NBC, ‘A mini-exodus’: Tech companies are leaving Silicon Valley for cheaper cities