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Season 2026
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181 Episodes
- Feb 10 TueE37
Feb 10 TueInvestigators examining new surveillance video of subject outside Nancy Guthrie’s home around when she was abducted; Experts weigh in on how investigators might have uncovered Guthrie video evidence; Team USA wins 5 medals on Day 4 of Milan Cortina Olympics; and more on tonight’s broadcast. - May 18 MonE125
May 18 MonNew details emerge in the deadly shooting at a San Diego Islamic center, including the number of victims and the two suspects involved in the senseless attack. Plus, massive wildfires continue tearing across the West — we’ll break down the growing evacuation numbers and when relief may finally arrive. Also tonight, an American doctor tests positive for Ebola as the outbreak spreads across Africa. We’re inside the courtroom as a judge rules on key evidence in Luigi Mangione’s state trial, while tributes pour in following the death of former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman at age 74. Plus, a judge tosses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, and authorities make an arrest connected to the “Punch The Monkey” enclosure incident. And finally, a heartwarming moment as a sixth grader scores an inspiring basket in front of cheering classmates. - May 19 TueE126
May 19 TueNew details in that deadly mosque attack in San Diego. Authorities said they are analyzing a potential manifesto from the two suspected gunmen. Plus, we’re learning more about the heroic actions of the victims. Also, from extreme heat in the east to a tornado outbreak in the midwest to growing wildfires in California, extreme weather is putting millions at risk. Plus, President Trump showed reporters the construction site of his White House ballroom. Tonight he's facing bipartisan criticism of nearly $1.8 billion of taxpayer money for his ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. - May 20 WedE127
May 20 WedA Florida grand jury indicted Raul Castro, the former leader of Cuba’s Communist regime, with murder and other charges for the 1996 shootdown of American humanitarian airplanes. Plus, tens of thousands of people are under evacuation orders as wildfires spread in Southern California. Investigators are also looking into whether a shipwrecked sailor may have sparked a brush fire after shooting an emergency flare. And candidates endorsed by President Trump won or advanced in 37 Republican primary races overnight, while two longtime Trump critics were defeated. The victories underscored Trump’s continued influence over Republican voters. And a car exploding near Wall Street sent frantic pedestrians fleeing for safety. Now the investigation into what caused the blast. - May 21 ThurE128
May 21 ThurMillions of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. Torrential rain, high winds and even a runway sinkhole have meant a day of frustration and delays. Plus, he was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history and now the sudden death of Kyle Busch has left the racing world stunned. More on what both NASCAR and Busch’s family have revealed about his death. And U.S. officials announced a new plan to stop the fast-moving Ebola outbreak from arriving in the United States. Plus, at colleges and universities across the country, the students inside the mascot suits usually keep their identities a secret. But in a growing trend, they’re finding fun ways to reveal who they really are to their school. - May 22 FriE129
May 22 FriDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced she will resign after her husband was diagnosed with a serious illness. Plus, initial reports say at least 13 firefighters and three others were injured in a fire and explosion on New York’s Staten Island. And the Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO files following President Trump’s pledge to make those government files public. And ahead of Memorial Day, Tom Llamas sits down with Medal of Honor recipient William Swenson at the Intrepid Museum in New York. Swenson speaks candidly about his service in Afghanistan, remembering the fallen, and what it means to be an American. - May 26 TueE133
May 26 TueIn Alabama tornadoes ripped across the state destroying homes and tearing down trees. Flash flooding left drivers stranded. Tonight 30 million people remain under flood alerts across the South and Ohio Valley. Plus, in California, 16,000 people remain displaced as officials say a damaged chemical tank is still a threat. In Washington, a deadly chemical disaster at a packaging plant killed multiple people and left others severely injured. And Construction crews are building the makeshift arena for a UFC fight night at the White House as part of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Plus, unprecedented news from NASA tonight as the space agency reveals its detailed plan to build a permanent base on the surface of the moon. - May 27 WedE134
May 27 WedTwo people have died and nine are still missing after that catastrophic accident at a packaging plant in Longview, Washington. Plus, an incredible moment caught on camera, when five men stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week were found alive. We to spoke with one of the rescue divers about the moment they were found, and about the difficult task ahead of trying to extract them from the cave. And new measures have been put in place to keep Ebola out of the U.S. Airport screenings at major U.S. cities have increased and a new facility is being set-up in Kenya to treat Americans. Also, the Coast Guard plans to reopen its search after GPS data from Brian Hooker’s boat appeared to contradict his account of where he and his wife were the night she disappeared, according to a U.S. official familiar with the investigation. - May 28 ThurE135
May 28 ThurFirefighters and rescue crews are working to recover victims from the what’s left of an apartment building after a fiery explosion today. Plus, an official tells NBC News that negotiators for the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to end the war. That official tells us it’s just waiting for a signoff from President Trump and from Iranian leaders. And former first lady Jill Biden is raising questions with new comments that she thought President Biden was drugged or having a stroke during the 2024 presidential debate. But those comments are very different from what she told the public at the time. And a growing cases of overdoses involving GLP-1 weight loss drugs. - May 29 FriE136
May 29 FriDivers in Laos rescued a man from deep in a cave, but there are still others stuck inside. Then, a major setback for Blue Origin and potentially for NASA, after one of the company's New Glenn rockets exploded last night. No one was hurt. Blue Origin is set to play a key role in NASA's push to go back to the moon, The NTSB and state police are investigating after a mass casualty bus crash in Virginia, President Trump met his national security team in the Situation Room where he said he would make a ‘final determination’ on a deal with Iran. Several musical artists are backing out of an event backed by President Trump to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, and Tom Llamas sits down with civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, who at just six years old carried the weight of the civil rights movement just by going to school. - Jun 1 MonE139
Jun 1 MonPresident Trump said he would be 'okay' if the Iranian regime refused to return to talks. The administration also appeared to abandon its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Plus, authorities charged a former North Carolina police officer with assault after video showed him repeatedly punching a woman who said she was experiencing a mental health crisis during an arrest. And there’s a major medical breakthrough for pancreatic cancer - one of the deadliest cancers - which could double survival rates. And the treatment could potentially be used against other types of cancer, like colon, ovarian and lung. - Jun 2 TueE140
Jun 2 TueFormer Reality TV star Spencer Pratt takes on LA Mayor Karen Bass and Progressive Council Woman Nithya Raman ramen in tonight’s California primary. Plus, Police say nearly a dozen children were on board the bus when it crashed into the building. Three children and the bus’s driver were sent to the hospital with minor injuries. And authorities say the Frontier passenger tried to open an exit door, enter the cockpit and choke an off-duty flight attendant before fellow travelers restrained him. And new video shows a young man being chased and then knocked to the ground by a bear outside a workplace in Fukushima, Japan. It’s part of a frightening rise in bear attacks across Japan. - Jun 3 WedE141
Jun 3 WedA suspect with explosives strapped to him was shot and killed by the FBI after he barricaded himself into a building in Bakersfield, California. New details about how he took 10 employees hostage and how all of them were set free. Plus, Democratic LA Mayor Karen Bass is the first incumbent mayor in 20 years forced into a runoff, with reality TV star Spencer Pratt confident he will also advance. And an Iran drone attack on Kuwait’s main airport killed one and injured dozens more. Still, late today President Trump dismissed the latest violence and said a longer term peace deal could be reached this weekend. And a truck driver was on the road in South Carolina when he saw a woman in handcuffs running down the road, looking for help. She had escaped out of a man’s car. That man is now facing charges, including for kidnapping. - Jun 4 ThurE142
Jun 4 ThurTwo sources familiar with the matter say former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton, a fierce Trump critic, will now plead guilty to one count of unlawfully retaining national security information. Plus, a teenager is on trial for murder after stabbing another teen at a high school track meet. Today tensions boiled over outside the courthouse. And the NTSB released a report on the United Airlines plane that hit a light pole on the highway as it landed at Newark Airport. New details on what the pilots said to one another just before the collision. And a remarkable story on Mount Everest…after being missing for nearly a week, a Sherpa is found crawling back to base camp. He describes how he defied the odds and survived. - Jun 5 FriE143
Jun 5 FriA worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to temporarily take shelter and prepare for evacuation as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory. We'll have new details about what caused those cracks that led to the tense situation. Plus, Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker spoke to President Trump about Iran during an exclusive interview. It comes as the president is touting the economy during a push for the midterms in Wisconsin. And Tom Llamas sits down with the king of the legal thriller, John Grisham. John discusses his books that have turned into major motion pictures, his path from being a small town attorney to one of America’s best-selling authors, and his mission to help exonerate innocent people from prison. - Jun 8 MonE145
Jun 8 MonPresident Donald Trump is attending tonight's NBA Finals game in New York between the Knicks, his hometown team, and the San Antonio Spurs. His presence at the game has led to heightened security measures at Madison Square Garden. Plus, parts of the Midwest and South are bracing for more dangerous weather after flash floods this morning destroyed homes and left people stranded in several states. And with officials still counting ballots nearly a week after election day, former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has dropped to third place in the LA Mayor’s race. All as President Trump has raised unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in the election. And a heartwarming story you won't want to miss: a special reunion between a little boy and his best friend after the two were unexpectedly separated at the airport. - Jun 9 TueE146
Jun 9 TueCENTCOM said it carried out a ‘proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression’ after President Trump said the Iranian regime shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter. Two crew members were rescued by an unmanned drone boat. Plus in Texas, 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder for killing another teen at a high school track meet last year. And off the Florida panhandle, a violent shark attack caught on camera left a man fighting for his life. Authorities say two staff members from a naval facility in Panama City went for a swim when the shark attacked one of them. And finally, in our series “The Cost of Denial” NBC News’ Kate Snow meets with the parents who decided to keep their daughter in a specialized mental health care facility despite knowing it didn’t take insurance. They hoped they’d work out a deal for coverage but now find themselves more than a million dollars in debt. - Jun 10 WedE147
Jun 10 WedThe U.S. launched what it called “self-defense strikes” after an American helicopter was shot down by an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump vowed Iran would “pay the price.” Plus, billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was grilled by lawmakers over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates said that Epstein was blackmailing him over his infidelities. And the security around Madison Square Garden has ramped up ahead of the NBA Finals game tonight. Shocking videos show fights breaking out after Monday’s game. And in Southern California there’s an all out search and rescue mission to find a girl who was swept out to sea while swimming with her mother and sibling last night. The other two were rescued, but now crews are racing to find the girl in the rough waters. - Jun 11 ThurE148
Jun 11 ThurPresident Trump said an agreement to end the war could be signed with the Iranian regime within days, but that some thorny issues would remain for later talks. Plus, We’re tracking a string of tornadoes tearing across the Midwest where the severe weather has already killed at least one person in Iowa. And legendary golfer Phil Mickelson was kicked out of an exclusive San Diego golf club following allegations that he made inappropriate physical contact with a female employee, according to a report by Golf Digest. And Pasadena police released stunning video captured in California, where a police officer accidentally shot a fellow officer during an exchange that superiors say never should have happened. We'll have the video and the story behind it. - Jun 16 TueE153
Jun 16 TueOne person was killed and another was injured Tuesday by a shooter at a Delaware hospital who remains at large. The attack was reported at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Delaware, Wilmington. Officers found both victims but no shooter. Plus, Federal law enforcement said they foiled a plan to attack the White House during the UFC event on Sunday. Five suspects have been arrested and there’s a manhunt for others. And authorities say they do not know what caused a Boeing B-52 bomber to crash at an air force base outside of Los Angeles Monday. Officials say the eight people on board the flight were a mix of military, civilians and government contractors. And for 39 years, high school janitor Mario Gonzalez helped keep Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Maryland beautiful. So when it was time for him to retire, the student body made sure his sendoff was beautiful too. - Jun 17 WedE154
Jun 17 WedSirens are sounding the alarm in the midwest even as Tropical Storm Arthur is creating severe weather in the Gulf and wildfires are burning on the coasts. Plus, the judge in the murder case for accused healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione says the defense will use a psychiatric defense. We'll have more on what that means and how it could affect a sentence if Mangione is convicted. And tragedy in the skies of Texas. Bystanders rushed in with hammers to free survivors from the wreckage of a deadly plane crash. Plus, President Trump touted the preliminary peace deal with Iran, which now leads to 60 days of further talks. Critics said the deal gives away too much to the Iranian regime. And Rex Heuermann will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced to life in prison today for murdering multiple women. In court, the victims’ families shared emotional statements after waiting decades for justice. - Jun 18 ThurE155
Jun 18 ThurRelentless flooding has submerged neighborhoods across Mississippi and left millions across the South dealing with dangerous conditions. In one remarkable sight, an alligator was seen navigating the rising waters in a New Orleans suburb. Plus, At least 13 reported tornadoes overnight in five states created multiple paths of destruction. And the sound of gunshots rang out in Times Square sending people running in one of the busiest parts of the city. It comes just hours after the NYPD launched its biggest event deployment ever to secure the Knicks victory parade in lower Manhattan, which went off largely without incident. And retired Army Major Nick Dockery received a Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while on a mission at a remote combat outpost in Afghanistan. Major Dockery risked his own life repeatedly to help his men. - Jun 29 MonE162
Jun 29 MonBrutal hot weather is stretching across more than half the country as record-setting temperatures and humidity target millions from the Midwest to the East Coast. Meanwhile, massive wildfires in Utah and Colorado are sparking thick plumes of smoke that can be seen from miles away. Plus, a horrific incident after a man was killed by a crocodile on a popular Puerto Vallarta beach. The California couple who tried to save the victim describes the terrifying attack to NBC News and questions whether guests were adequately warned about crocodiles near the beach. And a source with knowledge of the matter tells NBC News wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take place this week at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Multiple performances are expected from various artists including Stevie Nicks. - Jun 30 TueE163
Jun 30 TueMixed reactions from President Trump as the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, in major blow to the president’s immigration agenda, and allows state bans on transgender athletes in youth sports. Plus, much of the Midwest and Northeast is already facing dangerous temperatures, with conditions expected to deteriorate later this week and into the weekend. This, as fires rage out west. And a 31-year-old has died after being attacked by an alligator while swimming in a Florida river. The victim was hiking in a state park outside Orlando when the attack happened. And Tom Llamas has the story of how the Tuskegee airmen, the legendary black fighter pilots from World War II, continue shaping the country today, thanks to people like pilot Alex Cole who are keeping their legacy alive. - Jul 1 WedE164
Jul 1 WedA couple is in police custody, charged with felonies including reckless endangerment after they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building midday, drawing crowds with a banner and apparent marriage proposal, as investigators try to figure out how they gained access to the restricted area. Plus, it's easily going to be the wedding of the year. A planning memo just revealed shares new details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding festivities starting tomorrow. And President Trump traveled to North Dakota on board a new Air Force One aircraft, which was a gift from Qatar. Finally, Tom Llamas introduces us to Harlan Kredit, believed to be the longest-serving ranger at Yellowstone National Park. He has been suiting up there for more than five decades and spreading his love of the park to people for generations. - Jul 2 ThurE165
Jul 2 ThurThe heat is on. A life-threatening heat dome is now expected to remain over much of the east for days. New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. are all declaring heat emergencies. And the extreme heat is already impacting the holiday travel rush. Plus, a former Olympic canoeist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly damaging the renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Prosecutors say park officers saw him ripping up pieces of the pool’s liner. And security has ramped up outside of Madison Square Garden as the massive celebrations start. The couple donated 26 million dollars to charities across the U.S. before their big day. Finally, Tom Llamas introduces us to Eileen Collins, a retired NASA astronaut, who made history as the first female pilot and the first female commander of a space shuttle mission. - Jul 3 FriE166
Jul 3 FriDangerous heat is forcing changes to Fourth of July events nationwide. Philadelphia canceled its parade, and Washington temporarily closed the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Plus, a chaotic scene in Dearborn, Michigan on this holiday weekend after shots rang out at at a suburban Detroit mall. Authorities say two are dead and one injured after an argument sent shoppers scrambling for safety. And an 18-month-old boy was rushed to an Arizona hospital after being found face-down in a swimming pool. New police video shows how the little boy was declared dead, but hours later was found breathing and alive by a medical examiner. And Madison Square Garden was awash with police presence and excited onlookers as the site of wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce today, with celebrities including Ethan Hawke and Bradley Cooper spotted heading into the famous New York City under tight security.