The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria is over 3,700 and still rising as buildings are continuing to fall. NBC News’ Matt McBradley reports more on the deadly hit and the aftershock fears. » 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 …
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Ohio train derailment prompts controlled release of chemicals on board
Thousands are under a mandatory evacuation order after a train carrying potentially harmful chemicals derailed in Ohio. Emergency responders blew holes in some of the cars in a planned release to burn away the hazardous material. NBC News’ Ron Allen reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …
Read More »31 million under winter weather alerts
A massive ice storm is gripping the Southern Plains as 31 million Americans are under winter weather alerts. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has more details on the dangerous conditions. » 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 …
Read More »New surveillance video to be released showing the deadly police shooting of Anthony Lowe Jr.
WARNING: Graphic video. The wheelchair-bound, double amputee was shot roughly 10 times by Huntington Park police during an encounter on January 26th captured in a cell phone video. The officers seen in the video were placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. Lowe Jr.’s family announced they would be filing a lawsuit against the city, alleging wrongful death and …
Read More »Chinese Foreign Ministry warned of ‘repercussions’ after U.S. shot down balloon
NBC News’ Janis Frayer reports on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s “strong dissatisfaction” and said the U.S. shooting down the balloon was a “serious violation of international customary practice.” They also warned of further repercussions amid already heightened tensions between the two countries. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …
Read More »U.S. Northern Command analyzing Chinese surveillance balloon debris
The head of U.S. Northern Command says the ten square mile search field for debris from the Chinese surveillance balloon has been narrowed to less than a square mile. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell reports more on the fallout after the balloon was shot down. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …
Read More »Beehive fears repeat Ticketmaster meltdown for upcoming Beyonce tour
The first tickets for Beyonce’s upcoming tour go on sale tomorrow, and fans are fearing a repeat of the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster disaster. Ticketmaster released tickets for all shows on the same day for Swift. This time, they’re trying a staggered approach; verified fans will receive access codes tonight determined by a lottery for Beyonce’s first solo world tour since …
Read More »FDNY firefighter saves lives after death through organ donations
Billy Moon, a member of an elite FDNY rescue unit who was tragically killed in a training accident, saved a fellow firefighter’s life through organ donations. Lester Holt shares more about the “forever hero.” » 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 …
Read More »The unbreakable bond forged by a life-saving kidney donation
In an emotional video, Carrie Kimball surprises her distant relative, Bob Scarborough, with the news that she will be his kidney donor. Scarborough had been battling kidney disease for decades and was in dire need of a transplant. Now, a year and a half after that emotional surprise, the transplant was successful and the two now share an unbreakable bond. …
Read More »U.S. Navy combing 7-mile debris field for downed Chinese spy balloon
The balloon was shot down Saturday afternoon by a single missile from a F-22 fighter jet. Some lawmakers are praising President Biden for downing the suspected surveillance craft, while others are criticizing him for waiting too long to act. Now the race is on to retrieve what remains of the balloon. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …
Read More »American volunteer Pete Reed killed in the Ukrainian war
After leaving the Marines, the 33-year-old from New Jersey volunteered as a medic in Iraq during the fight against ISIS, then headed to Ukraine with an aid group he founded. Reed’s family said a shell hit his ambulance on Thursday. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez hears from those who knew Reed to remember his selfless and compassionate character. » Subscribe to …
Read More »Austin airport crisis caught in time
The Federal Aviation Administration and the US National Transportation Safety Board have launched an investigation into an aborted landing at Austin in which a FedEx plane almost collided with a Southwest Airlines plane while attempting to land. The close call occurred at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and could have ended in disaster were it not for the quick thinking of FedEx …
Read More »Toxic threat looms over eastern Ohio village after train derailment
Sheriff’s deputies in East Palestine are still going door to door urging residents to evacuate. NTSB investigators say 20 train cars were carrying hazardous materials, 10 of which derailed. Officials say the air quality and the water supply remain safe and are being monitored, but the Ohio EPA says some material entered local waterways before containment measures were in place. …
Read More »Historic winter blast blankets Northeast
The once in a generation arctic outbreak brough bone-chilling record low temperatures. Windchills in Portland reached -45 degrees and in Boston, it was 39 below zero. The coldest windchill on record reached the peak of Mount Washington, where it felt like -108 degrees. The winter blast turned deadly on Friday when authorities say a tree fell on a car near …
Read More »Ohio village under evacuation order after train derailment causes fire
Officials said a train carrying hazardous materials derailed Friday night, causing a massive fire in East Palestine, Ohio. Thousands were ordered to evacuate. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash, but residents now fear they could be inhaling harmful toxins. NBC News’ Dana Griffin takes a closer look at the potential long-term effects. » Subscribe to NBC News: …
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