The British Crown and the US Presidency created and are managing ISIS...

American Journalist Executed  American journalist Jim Foley was mourned around the world Wednesday. His mother said of her slain son, “he was strong, courageous and loving to the end.” President Obama called the beheading “appalling” and vowed to pursue his killers, members of the militant group ISIS. Earlier this summer, the U.S. military tried to rescue Foley and several other hostages in Syria, reports NBC’s Andrea Mitchell.     Learn More

Militant ISIS’ Growing Threat  James Foley fell into the hands of the world’s most dangerous group, ISIS, and now there is growing worry its threat extends well beyond the borders of Syria and Iraq. The last voice Foley heard — that of his murderer — was thought by some to be a British accent. Officials say the militant group has between 7,000 and 12,000 foreign fighters among its members.     Learn More

The Children of Ferguson  For some 12,000 kids, the start of the school year was delayed after violence erupted on the streets of their city, following the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. The children of Ferguson, Missouri, will now start school on Monday and return with lessons learned from the protest frontlines.     Play Video

Mom ‘Ignored No More’  Do you wish there was a way to ensure your teen would always answer your calls? One mom’s total frustration that her son rarely picked up the phone when she called inspired her to develop an app that would lock his phone if he ignored her.     Learn More

Presidential Dunk  The ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” reached a new level of prestige Wednesday when former first lady Laura Bush doused President Bush. Guess who President Bush nominated next.     Play Video

Fever Pitch  Mo’ne Davis takes the mound Wednesday with a 70 mph pitch and fresh off her appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated. At 13, she is taking command of the Little League World Series and says she has one specialty: “Hitting homers and striking boys out.”     Play Video

Watch Our Full Broadcast  On Wednesday’s “Nightly News”: The Ebola crisis leaves hundreds more West Africans dead and 50,000 controversially quarantined in Liberia. Plus, actor Billy Crystal will pay tribute to the late Robin Williams at Monday’s Primetime Emmy Awards.     Watch Now