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Minyvonne Burke

Senior Breaking News Reporter

I cover breaking news for NBC News. I write daily stories covering the biggest U.S. news as well as reporting on entertainment/pop culture news, sports, crime and human interest. I have traveled across the country to report on the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York; the arrest of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger; the 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky; the shooting of Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio; the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine; and many more. Some of my work can be viewed below:

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I cover breaking news for NBC News. I write daily stories covering the biggest U.S. news as well as reporting on entertainment/pop culture news, sports, crime and human interest. I have traveled across the country to report on the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York; the arrest of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger; the 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky; the shooting of Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio; the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine; and many more. Some of my work can be viewed below:

Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.


Latest from Minyvonne Burke

15h ago

Scott Peterson says he had 'absolutely nothing' to do with pregnant wife Laci Peterson's death in push to overturn conviction

Scott Peterson said in a declaration seeking to overturn his murder conviction that he had "absolutely nothing to do with the disappearance and deaths of my wife and son."
1d ago

19-year-old charged in connection with massive New Jersey wildfire

A 19-year-old from Ocean Township, New Jersey, is accused of starting a massive wildfire that prompted thousands of evacuations, burned around 15,000 acres and destroyed a commercial building.
2d ago

Man accused of stealing nearly $4M from elderly woman with dementia, spending it on high-end shopping and dining

A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing nearly $4 million from an elderly woman with senile dementia and spending the money on high-end shopping sprees, fancy restaurants and plastic surgery.
2d ago

Woodpecker damages more than 20 vehicles in Massachusetts town

A seaside Massachusetts town appears to have fallen prey to an overzealous pileated woodpecker that damaged more than 20 vehicles, a resident said.
2d ago

After Fyre Festival 2 is postponed, founder Billy McFarland announces brand is up for sale

The Fyre Festival brand is up for grabs, its promoter Billy McFarland announced Wednesday, a week after organizers postponed Fyre Festival 2 with no new date set.

Buford, dog who rescued 2-year-old boy lost in Arizona wilderness, is showered with gifts

The dog that led a 2-year-old boy to safety after he spent a night alone in the Arizona wilderness last week is being praised for his heroism with an influx of gifts from strangers.
3d ago

Fyre sale: After Fyre Festival 2 is postponed, promoter announces brand is up for grabs

The Fyre Festival brand is up for grabs, its promoter Billy McFarland announced Wednesday, a week after organizers postponed Fyre Festival 2 with no new date set.
3d ago

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims reach settlement with the city

Families of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims have reached a settlement with the city of Uvalde, Texas.
3d ago

'Doomsday mom' Lori Vallow Daybell is convicted in fourth husband's death

"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted Tuesday in Arizona of conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
3d ago

‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell is convicted in fourth husband’s death

“Doomsday mom” Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted April 22 of conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
4d ago

Buford, dog who rescued 2-year-old boy lost in Arizona wilderness, is showered with gifts

The dog that led a 2-year-old boy to safety after he spent a night alone in the Arizona wilderness last week is being praised for his heroism with an influx of gifts from strangers.
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