NBC News: Breaking News & Live

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About this app

Stay informed with trusted journalism from NBC News — your source for breaking news, latest news updates, live video, and in-depth reporting, all in one powerful app. Whether you’re tracking election results, following political news from Washington, catching up on world headlines, or watching live breaking news, the NBC News app keeps you informed wherever you are.

Get real-time breaking news alerts, top headlines, and live updates across U.S. news, world news, politics, business, technology, science, health, and entertainment.

Follow the latest politics news, updates, and results of the 2026 midterm elections, including live election results, congressional races, and in-depth coverage of House and Senate candidates across the country. Track key battleground states, major campaign developments, and real-time vote counts with expert analysis from award-winning journalists.

Watch live streaming news 24/7 on NBC News NOW and stream full episodes of Meet the Press, NBC Nightly News, Dateline, and more. Read exclusive reporting, follow live blogs, explore special investigations, and stay connected to the major events and developing stories shaping your world.

NBC NEWS SUBSCRIPTION:
Upgrade your experience with an NBC News subscription — bringing you the best of NBC News with fewer ad interruptions, all in one place. Subscribe and unlock access to:

- EXCLUSIVES: In-depth reporting and full articles from NBC News, plus ad-free reading on NBCNews.com and in the app.
- GO BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Exclusive video briefings from Kristen Welker, Steve Kornacki, Richard Engel, Laura Jarrett, and NBC News correspondents worldwide — delivering deeper insight into the day’s top stories.
- WATCH: Stream full episodes of Dateline, NBC Nightly News, and Meet the Press anytime, ad-free.
- LISTEN: Enjoy the full NBC News podcast library, ad-free.
- STREAM: Live and breaking news on NBC News NOW, ad-free – plus 21 live streams from local news, Telemundo, NBC Sports, Dateline, and Sky international news with limited ad interruptions.
- LIVE Q&A: Join special live events with NBC News journalists and submit questions for a chance to be answered on-air.
- INSIDER ACCESS: Subscriber-only newsletters delivered straight to your inbox, including The Inside Scoop, from Here’s The Scoop podcast host and national correspondent, Yasmin Vossoughian, and On the Lot, from NBC News' senior Hollywood reporter, Rebecca Keegan.

Available through in-app purchase or on NBCNews.com. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings.

NBC NEWS APP FEATURES:
- Breaking news alerts and push notifications for real-time updates on breaking stories and the latest news.
- National news and world news coverage with in-depth reporting and trusted analysis.
- Live streaming news 24/7 with NBC News NOW, including breaking news, major events and developing stories.
- Live election results, 2026 midterm elections updates, and political news from Washington and across the country.
- Local news and weather alerts tailored to your region.
- Full episodes on demand, including Meet the Press, NBC Nightly News, and Dateline.
- Podcasts and live audio streaming from NBC News, Dateline, and TODAY — no login required.

Watch live, read the latest headlines, track election results, and stay connected to trusted NBC News coverage anytime, anywhere.

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Ratings and reviews

Since I don't get radio or TV news, I rely on the NBC app for news. It was fine until they started charging for some of it. It is aggravating to click on an article and find it's being withheld from me unless I'm willing to pay for it. Also, the overuse of AI has really degraded the quality of writing, sometimes creating confusing and incorrect comments. I think news should be free and proofed by an educated human before it's posted. I also find your ad popups on par with cheap online games.

The I see 2 problems. Sometimes the ads are intrusive and I wonder if all of them are legit.The other thing is sometimes old news is kept on too long. 5/5/21 update. I've decreased the rating. The videos have no commentary. Useless. NBC NEWS has become more opinion than news. And the Headers for the "Opinions" aremostly misleading clickbait. 1/20/25 Update: very redundate. Same article presented about 3 times on the same page. And now most of the time you just get the blue circle.

I used to rely on the NBC News app as my primary headline news source, but over time it’s become much less useful for quick daily check-ins. The app increasingly pushes subscriber-only content, which makes it harder to access the straightforward updates that used to be its strength. It also feels like the tone and structure of the coverage have shifted away from traditional headline reporting toward personality-driven content and segmented audiences. Instead of a clear, reliable place to quickl

What’s new

Bug fixes and improvements.