A few months after announcing its big name change , MSNBC is getting a new domain featuring its new name: ms.now . It features essentially the same layout as the old MSNBC website, but with a fresh coat of paint, including the new MS NOW flag logo — the old MSNBC peacock is gone. The new website is launching as part of MS NOW’s independent newsroom, which began separating from NBC News in October. The split is the result of Comcast’s decision to spin off its cable channels , including MSNBC.