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Rescue teams are searching for survivors in some of Florida’s hardest hit areas. The Coast Guard, Florida National Guard, and local agencies have teamed up to save more than 2,000 people and 150 pets so far. Crews are restoring power to half a million people, but more than 700,000 people still remain without it. Ian’s death toll now stands at …

Search and rescue teams scour Florida after Hurricane Ian’s devastation; Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona; Ukraine gains ground in Russian-occupied territories; and more in tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Hurricane Ian death toll tops 100 05:05 Island communities cut off by hurricane 07:49 Biden tours Puerto Rico hurricane damage 09:44 Ukraine’s breakthroughs on the battlefield …

Ukrainian fighters are advancing through Lyman, taking back land occupied by Russian troops for months. Though Ukrainian officials won’t share specifics, they say troops are freeing villages in the east and delivering desperately needed food and water to some areas. Tonight, leaders of nine European NATO countries issued a joint statement supporting Ukraine’s request for accelerated membership, but admission requires …

Homeowners are coming to terms with a new reality as they rebuild in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. According to the Insurance Information Institute, only about 18% of Florida homeowners have flood insurance, most of that through the federal government. In central Florida, which saw record flooding during Ian, less than 5% of homes have federal flood coverage. » Subscribe …

The police chief of Stockton, California, is asking the public for help after a series of killings still has no break in the case. Police say five men were shot and killed between July and late September. The crimes happened just miles apart, and officials believe they are all connected. Officials say a newly released image pulled from video surveillance …

Coast guard boats are speeding between the chain of islands, slowly evacuating the population of nearly 9,000 people as Pine Island’s bridge was destroyed in the wake of Ian. NBC News’ Blayne Alexander and her team made it to Matlache to hear more from residents. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

Hurricane Ian’s death toll climbs to 87 as rescue teams search for survivors, Deadly stampede at Indonesia soccer game kills 125 people, and Police in California are searching for a possible serial killer. » 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, …

Russian President Vladimir Putin moved to illegally annex occupied Ukrainian territory today. Putin warned that he’ll do everything possible to defend the territory as his own. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports from Kharkiv on the latest updates. » 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 …

A new trending video shows an emotional moment from 84-year-old Senior League baseball player George Hughes at a tournament honoring his late wife, who died in January from Alzheimer’s Disease. George’s granddaughters drove ten hours from South Carolina to surprise him in Ohio, bringing tears to his eyes. NBC News’ Jose Diaz-Balart speaks with George about the sweet moment and …

Seven Americans who were detained by Venezuela are now released in a rare prisoner swap with Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro’s government. The freed Americans include five oil executives who were detained 5 years ago. Former U.S. marine veteran Matthew Heath and Osman Khan a Florida man arrested in January were also released. In exchange, senior administration officials made the ‘painful’ …

Florida’s hospitals are racing to maintain patient care after facilities were crippled by hurricane Ian. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky investigates how hospitals are surviving and learns how Golisano Children’s in Fort Myers plans on moving an entire NICU unit. » 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 …

Sections of the Sanibel Causeway in Florida were destroyed by Hurricane Ian, cutting off access to the island community. Sanibel’s Mayor Holly Smith spoke with Lester Holt on the island’s rescue efforts. » 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 …

The sheer magnitude of Hurricane Ian’s destruction is a solemn reminder of the importance of looking out for one another in times of darkness. Lester’s closing message for our show each night – “Take care of yourself and each other” – takes on a deeper resonance in the aftermath of the storm. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, hundreds of patients are being rushed out of hospitals with no working water and, in some cases, power, according to Florida’s governor. NBC News’ Sam Brock has more details on the impact of the storm on the health care system. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

A reporter from NBC’s affiliate WESH TV rescued an Orlando-area woman from a flooded car, carrying her to safety on his back. Yesterday the two were reunited for the first time since the hurricane hit. » 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 …