Dana Griffin

In the nation’s 15 largest cities, it takes nearly a month to see a new physician or heart doctor, and more than a month to see an OB/GYN. For some specialists, the wait is even longer. Here’s why wait times are surging and why one doctor calls the situation a crisis.

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For the first time, you can now play as a woman! And the main female character in the game is inspired by professional baseball trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore ⚾️

Jaw-dropping video appears to show four people based jumping from these unfinished towers in downtown Los Angeles.
These are the same buildings drawing global attention after they were tagged with nearly 30 floors worth of graffiti.

After a Marine helicopter crashed in a mountainous area east of San Diego, officials confirmed that all five Marines aboard the aircraft died. An investigation into what caused the crash is underway.

Some neighborhoods in California saw another five inches of rain in less than 24 hours, on top of a storm that devastated the region just days ago — and now more rain is on the way.

"All the water and stuff from the road above me would wash down that drainage spout and land right in my sunroof," Matthew Reum said. "I would basically suck the water out of my sweatpants."

Newly-released video shows a group of snowmobilers rescuing a man in Utah last week after he was buried by an avalanche.
I spoke with the man caught beneath the snow and one of his rescuers… and there’s a surprising twist!

Alec Baldwin has been charged for the second time with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set. It comes after the initial charges were dropped.
Here’s what the legal back-and-forth could mean for the actor’s potential trial.

During an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California, a piece of the plane detached, leaving passengers exposed to the harsh wind and prompting an emergency landing.

Demolition has started on the house that became such a center of curiosity where four University of Idaho students were murdered last year. But it’s not without controversy. Families of the deceased wanted the house preserved. They worry it will impact the criminal case against murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, and key questions that may arise from the jury in the future.

Ye apologizes in Hebrew to Jewish community for 'unplanned' antisemitic 'outburst'

Actor Ryan O’Neal, best known for his role in the film “Love Story” in 1970, has died at age 82.

An automated license plate reader helped investigators catch a suspected serial killer, accused of killing four men.
The technology has sparked controversy in some cities due to concerns it could be abused.
But law enforcement says it has helped solved major crimes like murders, home invasions, and smash-and-grab robberies.

The man arrested earlier this week for allegedly killing a Los Angeles County employee has now been connected to a string of murders, targeting homeless people while they were sleeping.

High above Gaza, unarmed U.S. drones are using powerful cameras to search for hostages held by Hamas.
At Creech Air Force Base in the Nevada desert, pilots are helping in the search from thousands of miles away.
NBC News got an inside look at the base and how “Reapers” are operated.

Amazon and FOX Sports host Charissa Thompson is apologizing and clarifying comments she made about making up sideline reports earlier in her career.

Jury selection in the David DePape assault/attempted kidnapping federal trial has begun.
DePape could face decades in prison if convicted of the October 2022 brutal hammer attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul.
The attack was captured on officer body camera.
Opening statements are schedule to start Thursday.

Suzanne Somers, star of 'Three's Company,' dies at 76.
The iconic TV star and business mogul passed in her home on the eve of her 77th birthday while surrounded by her family.

Year one ✨