NBC Nightly News
May 21 Thur
2026 • E128 May 21, 2026 21m
Millions 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.