An Indian man has successfully won damages from the country’s biggest movie theater after he complained about having to watch too many advertisements.source

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities say there is no immediate indication of foul play. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk looks back at the actor’s legendary career for TODAY.source

More than half of books banned during the last school year featured or were about people of color or members of the LGBTQ community, according to a report released Thursday.source

Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on Thursday, despite warnings that they faced torture and possible death if they were returned.source

The meeting comes as Trump has touted a potential deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.source

Hamas said Thursday it was ready to begin talks on the second phase of a ceasefire after prisoners were exchanged for the bodies of four Israeli hostages.source

Fans are devastated after Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” was found unresponsive by her mother Wednesday in a New York City apartment. The cause of death is still being determined. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Chloe Melas looks back at her life and career.source

ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump’s moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the slashing approach is a political loser, winner or nonissue in a state home to more than 340,000 federal workers, according to census […]

Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.source