NBC Nightly News
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In 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.