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Firefighters are working around the clock to stay ahead of the flames and save the treasured California native sequoias of Yosemite National Park. The fire has scorched nearly 1,600 acres and forced evacuations in nearby communities. This is the hottest climate these trees have seen in their 3000-year lifetime. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

Gas and diesel prices go down ten cents from last week, Abortion activists ask President Biden to do more after signing the executive order, Highland Park mourns victims of shooting and demand action. » 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, …

A great start to the summer comes as more than a dozen states are seeing some gas stations with prices below four dollars a gallon. While the national average still seems high at $4.69 a gallon, prices are down more than ten cents from just a week ago. Diesel prices are also cooling down, making many grateful for the extra …

A wildfire that spread more than 700 acres has led to the closure of Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park in California. Firefighters are scrambling to protect the giant sequoia trees. An estimated 1,600 people were forced to evacuate from a nearby community and campground. All of Yosemite is under “extreme” or “exceptional drought,” according to the California Drought Monitor. …

On tonight’s broadcast: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while giving a campaign speech. President Biden signed an executive order protecting abortion access. A strong jobs report is keeping the economy hopeful despite growing fears about recession. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Former PM Shinzo Abe Assassinated 04:49 Job Report Exceeds Expectations 06:47 Biden Signs Abortion Executive Order 08:13 IVF …

A state of emergency is now declared in Akron, Ohio after protesters took to the streets over a fatal police shooting. The city released body camera footage of the moment eight officers unleashed a barrage of bullets on one 25-year-old man who was unarmed. Many are protesting and demanding justice for Jayland Walker, the victim. Authorities say that Walker had …

Three years ago, 24-year-old Rakeem Ingram was shot to death in Cleveland, Ohio and his murder is still unsolved. His mother Erica Ingram is a lifelong Democrat who says that she’ll probably vote Republican this year because she believes Democrats are not taking spikes in crime seriously enough. Meanwhile, Brenda Bickerstaff, who lost her brother Craig in a police shooting …

Officials are facing mounting concern that the U.S. is heading toward a summer Covid-19 surge. Omicron’s subvariant, BA-5, is the most contagious version of the virus yet and is now the dominant strain, making up more than 50 percent of new cases. Concern is also growing that cases are being undercounted due to at-home test kits. » Subscribe to NBC …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he is backing out of buying Twitter. Plus, NBC News’ Tom Costello reports on today’s employment report, which exceeded expectations with more private sector jobs added than existed before the pandemic. The U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs last month according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many industries saw big gains including health …

Britain is facing uncertainty about its leadership, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation. In a dramatic statement at Downing Street today he blamed his own party for forcing him out. Johnson’s integrity was questioned by a cascade of scandals where he was caught lying, making him a fatal liability as prime minister. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

The father of the suspect in the Highland Park mass shooting is defending his decision to help his son get legal clearance to buy firearms. Officials are not ruling out the possibility that the father could face charges himself, though no determination has been made about his liability. Meanwhile, new accounts from first responders on the ground are emerging. » …

On tonight’s broadcast: More details on the shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. President Biden has responded to WNBA star Brittney Griner’s plea for help. Many women worry their personal data could be used against them in abortion restrictive states. 00:00 Intro 02:13 Highland Park investigation 05:50 Shooting gaps, access to guns 08:12 New troubling …

On tonight’s broadcast: Basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned. NBC News’ Lester Holt spoke with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in an exclusive interview about guns, crime and more. 00:00 Intro 01:59 Brittney Griner pleads guilty 04:25 Boris Johnson resigns as party leader 06:24 Highland Park …

Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, many women are questioning whether information on their computers and phones could be used against them in future prosecutions. As social media has exploded with warnings about period-tracking apps, some women are now using an app with special protections to prevent their data from being accessed by unwanted parties. » Subscribe to NBC …

American Pete Yedinak traveled from Wisconsin to Ukraine in order to convince his best friend Anton, who lived there with his wife Alla and their daughter Liza, to move to safety. After fleeing Kyiv, Anton and Alla were faced with an impossible decision – to leave their country or stay. Pete accompanied Alla and Liza to Poland, however Anton stayed …