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White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is denying that he called President Trump an "idiot." He called reports to that effect, "B.S."

Politics & Government

White House Officials Downplay Tension Between Trump And His Chief Of Staff

8:59pm May 01, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Trump administration officials are challenging a report that John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, called the president "an idiot." Kelly calls the story "total B.S."

A cross-country skier passes Olympic rings on Feb. 16.

More Ways Than Ever To Watch The Olympics, And Fewer Are Watching In Prime Time

4:00pm February 21, 2018

by Eric Deggans

Prime-time viewership is lower than it was for the Sochi Winter Games, though NBC is still drawing more viewers in prime time than its competitors.

Hoda Kotb poses with guests outside of the Today show studios in 2014. Kotb has just been named co-anchor of the show, replacing longtime co-anchor Matt Lauer.

Hoda Kotb Named Co-Anchor Of 'Today' Show, Replacing Matt Lauer

1:53pm January 02, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Kotb has filled in for Lauer since he was fired in late November for inappropriate sexual behavior. Now it's official: Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are Today's first all-female anchor team.

Former NBC TV host Matt Lauer says,"Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching," after he was fired over allegations of sexual misconduct. He's seen here arriving at Rio de Janeiro International Airport for the 2016 Olympics last year

National

Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'

9:06am November 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.

Mindy Kaling is one of many celebrities who have put on a red nose for Red Nose Day, raising the question: Huh, what?

Do You Know What Red Nose Day Is?

5:39pm May 25, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

The name may be silly, but Red Nose Day — which is today — has a serious mission. How do charity evaluators size up this campaign?

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly is leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host two new shows along with participating in breaking and political news coverage. She's shown here on Jan. 28, 2016, before the start of the Republican presidential primary

Megyn Kelly Is Leaving Fox News To Join NBC News

4:38pm January 03, 2017

by Laura Wagner

Kelly's decision to move to NBC, a network that President-elect Donald Trump and some conservative pundits have branded as "liberal," isn't a complete surprise.

Donald Trump attends a Celebrity Apprentice red carpet event on Feb. 3, 2015, at Trump Tower in New York City.

Trump's Continued Ties To 'Celebrity Apprentice' Raise More Conflict Questions

2:51pm December 09, 2016

by David Folkenflik

The disclosure of the president-elect's involvement on the NBC show instantly raised questions on twin grounds — that it could serve as a distraction and represent one more conflict of interest.

Green Bay Packers' Elijah Pitts runs with the ball during Super Bowl I against the Kansas City Chiefs at Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967, in Los Angeles.

Sports

Super Bowl I Tape Was Erased Long Ago; Now The Game Will Air Again

2:17pm January 15, 2016

by NPR Staff

The TV networks that broadcast 1967's inaugural game erased it. Now the NFL Network has pieced together its own film with radio footage of the historic game; Super Bowl I: The Lost Game airs Friday.

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NBC's Brian Williams addresses the crowd while moderating a debate in 2008.

Arts

4 Ways NBC Might Rehabilitate Brian Williams' Image

3:54pm June 18, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Now that NBC has finalized a deal to move disgraced anchor Brian Williams to MSNBC, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans outlines some ways the network might salvage his credibility.

National

It's Official: Brian Williams Out As 'NBC Nightly News' Anchor

2:46pm June 18, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

He's being replaced by interim anchor Lester Holt. Williams will return to MSNBC, where he was an anchor from 1996 to 2004. There, he will anchor breaking news and special reports, the network said.