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A tanker truck carrying flammable liquid overturned and was engulfed in flames, closing down the north and southbound lanes on U.S. Route 15. The driver of the truck didn’t survive, but authorities say no one else was hurt. Authorities say the fires and toxins were contained and pose no environmental threat. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

The CDC flagged stunning surges in multiple debilitating stomach bugs, namely norovirus. The rate of tests coming back positive has nearly doubled since January. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has more details on the ultra-contagious virus clobbering kids and adults. » 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 …

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a fatality on board a jet after it encountered severe turbulence. The event occurred yesterday when a plane was diverted to an airport in Connecticut. It comes just days after another violent incident of turbulence that injured at least seven when a commercial flight was diverted. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

The company says the train was carrying hazardous materials, but those cars did not derail. Officials reported no injuries and no public health threats, but asked less than a dozen residents within 1,000 feet of the site to shelter in place for roughly nine hours overnight. Authorities also say they were unaware the train had hazardous materials on board before …

Alex Murdaugh is behind bars after receiving two life sentences for the murder of his wife and son. Murdaugh’s attorneys say they plan to appeal. The once prominent South Carolina attorney is also facing some one hundred charges for alleged financial crimes, from embezzlement to running a drug and money laundering ring and even insurance fraud. Investigators are also revisiting …

At least eleven people are dead, and many remain without power across the South after a powerful storm system tore across the U.S. on Friday. Strong winds and a string of tornadoes also destroyed homes and knocked down power lines. Meanwhile, in California, some residents are still trapped by snow, struggling to dig out, and many are running low on …

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for wife and son’s murders; Deadly storm in South putting 80 million under wind alerts; Norovirus cases spike in both kids and adults; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison 06:40 Deadly storms and tornadoes slam south 09:12 President Biden’s skin cancer removed 09:34 CDC: …

New legal challenges ahead for Murdaugh, Trump delivers keynote address at CPAC and Suspected poisonings of Iranian schoolgirls. » 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 …

Following the train derailment in Ohio, there are new concerns about where some of the hazardous materials are heading. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez speaks with residents near one of the sites receiving the toxic waste, in a town where they’ve been fighting over hazardous chemicals for decades. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

When Grayson Johnson was diagnosed with kidney cancer late last year, his parents, Alyssa and CJ, were worried their brave little boy had met his match. So when it came time for Grayson’s chemo treatments, a family friend sent him a Spiderman costume for courage. Grayson’s story exploded on social media, and soon, more people started sending him different superhero …

Bempedoic Acid could be the new alternative to statins, the most common treatment to high cholesterol that impacts some patients with side effects. Researchers found that the new medicine can reduce a patient’s risk of getting heart attacks significantly with minimal side effects. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres explains how Bempedoic Acid will be a promising new tool to battle …

Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of the murder of his wife and son last night. Murdaugh’s team plans to appeal on grounds that Murdaugh’s financial crimes should have never been admissible. NBC News’ Catie Beck and Laura Jarrett have the latest. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

The NTSB said it’s “concerned” that aluminum protective covers on the rail cars melted and possibly contributed to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports more on the incident and President Biden saying he’d visit “at some point.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Dr. Jim O’Connell has spent the last 37 years treating Boston’s homeless population, many of whom have endured significant trauma. NBC News’ Harry Smith speaks to him about his motivation to help those most at risk. » 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 …

Car insurance rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing, causing the average driver to pay more than $2,000 a year in premiums, according to Bankrate.com. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has more details on what people can do to keep costs in check. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …