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An NBC Bay Area investigation has discovered tens of thousands of U.S. residents, adopted as infants from foreign countries, and raised in the United States, now face possible deportation – because they are technically not citizens.

Many states have victim’s advocates or child advocates, people in the judicial system who represent those affected by crime or abuse. Now, one state has created legal advocates for abused animals, an experiment being watched nationwide for signs of success. There are eight approved volunteer advocates across Connecticut — seven lawyers and a University of Connecticut law professor, working with...

A turkey hen at a suburban wildlife center has taken to sitting on a nest full of duck eggs after the mother of the eggs was killed by a hawk.

If you’ve ever looked your furry little friend in the eye and wondered who he really is, a dog DNA kit could fill you in.

West Philadelphia lawmaker Movita Johnson-Harrell is charged with theft, tampering with public records and other related offenses. She’s accused of using a nonprofit she founded in 2006 as a “cash account.” NBC10’s Deanna Durante gets reactions from residents in her district.

The producers of “America’s Got Talent” and distributor NBC said in a statement on Sunday that they’re in communication with Gabrielle Union, who was let go from the show after reportedly expressing concern over offensive incidents on the set, to hear more about what she has to say. Last week, NBC confirmed that the actress and Julianne Hough would not...

The Maryland woman who has accused Democratic Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of raping her while they were students at Duke University in 2000 is a single mother who values her privacy, worked for several years as a school fundraiser and had a sometimes-turbulent personal life.

Who would’ve thought tonight was Lizzo’s first time performing at the 2019 American Music Awards? The breakout superstar took the AMA stage with a performance packed with confidence and soul–but first, self-love. Donning a bright pink gown covered in layers of tulle, she encouraged the audience to put their lights up and “shine bright” before launching into a powerful performance...

Top researchers and specialists visited NBC10 on Tuesday to answer all your cancer-related questions during a telethon. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors spoke with Sarah Happy and Mitch Stoller.

Taylor Swift said Thursday that she may not perform at the American Music Awards and may have to put other projects including a forthcoming Netflix documentary on hold because the men who own her old recordings won’t allow her to play her songs. “Right now my performance at the AMAs, the Netflix documentary and any other recorded events I am...

An army of Confederate monuments dots Virginia’s landscape but some of those statues could soon start coming down after Election Day gave Democrats control of the General Assembly for the first time in decades.

Chrissy Teigen said she felt honored to receive an award at the Baby2Baby Gala, but her acceptance speech wasn’t all about her achievement: “No kid should go hungry. No kid should not go without the basics in their home.” Teigen — a model, television host and cookbook author — accepted the Giving Tree Award on Saturday night in Culver City,...

Loved ones are mourning a beloved animal advocate who was found dead and tied up in his bed in Northeast Philadelphia. NBC10’s Denise Nakano has the details on a new possible lead in the investigation.

When Gretchen Carlson heard that NBC News was considering letting people out of their non-disclosure agreements involving alleged sexual misconduct at the network, she couldn’t help but think of the NDA she signed with Fox News before her departure three years ago. “It would be nice to be able to be able to tell my full story,” Carlson said. She’s...

In a new documentary, Meghan Markle talks about the struggles of being a new mom under intense media scrutiny and Prince Harry finally addresses an issue bugging a lot of royal fans: What is up with his relationship with his brother, Prince William?

Rapper 21 Savage believes immigrants like him who lived in America illegally as children should automatically become U.S. citizens.

During Sixers media day on Monday, Mike Scott was asked immediately about the fight with fans at the Eagles tailgate. He admitted he could’ve handled things differently.

When post offices close Monday, the last victim compensation funds at Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic dioceses will also close, hours before lawmakers plunge back into a years-old fight over whether to let long-ago victims of child sexual abuse sue perpetrators and institutions that may have covered it up.New chapter opens in Pennsylvania in fight over suing church

Prince Harry is carrying on Princess Diana’s legacy. The Duke of Sussex visited a de-mining site in Dirico, Angola on Friday to continue to champion his mother’s landmine clearance work. The royal worked with representatives from The Halo Trust to help clear the area, which was mined during the Angolan civil war. After receiving a safety briefing and learning more...