Tag: national news
5-Year-Old Cancer Patient Meets ‘Window Buddy’
While undergoing brain cancer treatment, 5-year-old Meyer Mixdorf put up sticky note art on the window of his Kansas City hospital room. Across the street,…
NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast – August 14th, 2021
Earthquake leaves more than 200 dead in Haiti, White House under pressure after troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, and hospitals at capacity in states with low…
NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) – August 12th, 2021
U.S. troops to assist in American evacuations in Afghanistan, FDA expected to authorize third vaccine dose for immunocompromised people, and companies telling work-from-home employees to…
NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast – August 15th, 2021
Taliban advance on Kabul, White House reacts as Taliban gain control of Afghanistan, and Covid surge overwhelming hospitals. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC »…
In-Depth Look At Changing Workplace In Aftermath Of Pandemic
In what’s being called “The Great Resignation,†Americans are reevaluating their lives and quitting their jobs in record numbers. Now some companies are adjusting policies…
Air Force Pararescueman Shares His Thoughts On Situation In Afghanistan
Jimmy Settle served on a pararescue team in Afghanistan, part of Air Force special operations, saving dozens of lives, and received a Purple Heart. He…
Biden Defends U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Faults Afghan Forces
President Biden defended his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan and acknowledged he was wrong about how quickly the Taliban would seize control. »…
Rescue Effort Underway After Haiti Hit By Earthquake, Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Grace hit Haiti on the heels of a deadly earthquake, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and many waiting for medical aid. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez…
White House Covid Team To Make Announcement On Boosters
According to Biden administration sources, the White House Covid-19 team on Wednesday will make the case for boosters eight months after people have received the…
Troubling Spike In Covid Cases Among Children
States like Arkansas are seeing a spike in Covid-19 hospitalizations among children. Doctors say low vaccination rates, the delta variant and loosening restrictions as kids…
Gen. Petraeus Speaks On Afghanistan Collapse, U.S. Withdrawal
Former CIA Director General David Petraeus speaks with Lester Holt about the outcome of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban’s quick takeover and more. …
NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast – August 16th, 2021
Deadly chaos at the Kabul airport as Afghans flee the Taliban, President Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and Haiti is hit…
Remembering The ‘Godfather Of Sudoku’
Maki Kaji, who passed away at age 69, coined the term “Sudoku†and his puzzles became a worldwide sensation. There’s even an annual global Sudoku…
NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast – August 17th, 2021
U.S. military racing to complete Afghanistan evacuations, White House Covid team to make an announcement on boosters, and rescue effort underway after Haiti hit by…
Growing Pressure In Race To Evacuate Thousands In Afghanistan
Facing growing pressure to accelerate the evacuation of thousands of Americans and Afghan allies, the Biden administration is relying on cooperation from the Taliban. It’s…
Lester Holt Reflects On His Reporting In Afghanistan
Watching the chaotic and menacing scenes coming out of Afghanistan, Lester Holt reflects on the people he met during his time reporting in the country….
New Orleans Now Requires Proof Of Vaccination, Negative Test For Indoor Venues
Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test no more than 72 hours old is now required for some indoor venues and Saints games. The…
Biden Administration Plans To Offer Covid Booster Shots Beginning Sept. 20
After the FDA and CDC sign off, all adults who have been fully inoculated for at least eight months with the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine…
Race To Reach Haitians Cut Off After Deadly Earthquake, Major Storm
After a deadly earthquake and devastating storm, helicopters are transporting injured patients from remote areas to receive care. With many roads destroyed, it’s a nightmare…
Luke Prokop Comes Out As Gay, Making NHL History: ‘I Can Just Be Me’
Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop came out as gay in a powerful post on social media this summer. The 19-year-old made NHL history, and is…
