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NBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC News
Faizan Zaki says he 'instantly recognized' winning word at the National Spelling Bee
13-year-old Faizan Zaki won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, a year after coming in at second place. NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers spoke with Zaki about being the 2025 champion and the skills needed to win such a contest.
NBC News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Swimmer circumnavigates Martha's Vineyard ahead of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary
An endurance swimmer crossed the finish line of his 62-mile, multi-day swim around Martha's Vineyard, becoming the first person to swim around the island. Lewis Pugh, 55, completed the challenge ahead of the 50th anniversary of the release of "Jaws" to advocate for the protection of sharks. NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers spoke with Pugh about his swim in waters known for their shark 27, 2025
NBC News
24-04-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Nearly half of Americans live in places with failing grades for air pollution
The U.S. is backsliding on air quality measures, according to an annual American Lung Association study that says 156 million people live in areas with unhealthy air quality. NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers spoke to the Nationwide Clean Air Policy American Lung Association senior director, Katherine 24, 2025
NBC News
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
The history of Saint Patrick's Day and the real Saint Patrick
Every year thousands of revelers fill the streets in the U.S., Ireland and countries worldwide to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, but the real Saint Patrick wasn't even Irish. NBC News' Joe Fryer took a deeper look at Saint Patrick's lasting influence and the history behind the holiday.
NBC News
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
‘I want to be a one-hit wonder': Comedian Margaret Cho releases first album in 8 years
Comedian Margaret Cho sat down with NBC News' Joe Fryer to chat about 'Lucky Gift,' her first music album in 8 years and her ongoing stand up comedy tour, 'Live & Livid.' Cho also spoke about her advocacy for LGBTQ rights and the importance of empowering female comedians.
