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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 expect pay cut. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:07 Americans Ordered To Evacuate Afghanistan 05:45 Alarming Delta Variant …

In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the decision to mandate Covid vaccinations for employees was driven by concerns over hospitalizations and the delta variant. Kirby says a similar policy for passengers would be a “government responsibility and requirement.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

Advisories are in effect for 146 million Americans as oppressive heat stretches from coast to coast.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, …

After more than 70 years working as a nurse, Florence “SeeSee” Rigney has retired at age 96 from Tacoma General Hospital. Covid became a daily risk that was too large for her to take, but her love for nursing continues. She hopes to volunteer in the hospital again once it’s safe.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

As schools battle over masks in schools, a new CDC forecast says COVID-19 hospitalizations could quadruple by Labor Day to more than 33,000 admissions a day. LATEST UPDATES: https://abcn.ws/3AtoUxu Plus, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment #ABCNews #OnLocation #BreakingNews Original source (ABC/Youtube)

The FDA may authorize Covid booster shots within 24 hours, the Dixie Fire scorches more than 500,000 acres, and Lt. Gov. Hochul prepares to take over as New York governor. Gov. Cuomo resigns following sexual harassment allegations, southern states experiencing spike in Covid cases, and Senate passes massive bipartisan infrastructure bill. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 …

The U.S. Postal Service is planning to add a surcharge to most packages shipped between October 6 and December 26. USPS says the price hikes are needed to “cover the extra costs in anticipation of peak-season volume surges.”» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news …

Hundreds of Afghan soldiers under seige at the Kunduz Airport reportedly surrendered to the Taliban. By some estimates, the Taliban now controls 65 percent of Afghanistan.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital …

Anti-mask demonstrators gathered outside a school board meeting in Williamson County, Tenn. after a vote passed in favor of requiring masks in elementary classrooms. The parents shouted “will not comply” and some said “child abusers” as a board member walked to his car.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

Dr. Kavita Patel joins Lester Holt to discuss students returning to school, kids’ Covid-19 risk, and what families can do to stay safe and healthy. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital …

The massive fire is sending clouds of pollutants across the country. New satellite images show the scope of the devastation after the blaze wiped away entire neighborhoods and leveled countless historic homes and businesses.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, …

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday, saying “the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government.” His announcement comes exactly one week after the release of a report from the state’s attorney general alleging Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. He has denied any wrongdoing and has not …

According to two sources familiar with the plans, the FDA will authorize a third dose of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the immunocompromised as early as tomorrow.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

The $1.2 trillion bill includes $550 billion in new spending on roads and bridges, airports, the largest-ever federal investment in broadband, and more. The bill now moves to the House, where Speaker Pelosi says it won’t get a vote until the Senate passes a separate budget resolution. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

The Cygnus spacecraft named SS Ellison Onizuka launched to the International Space Station from NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly …