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NASA launched its DART spacecraft that targeted a harmless asteroid named “Dimorphos” 7 million miles away. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more details on the critical test that could help prevent future asteroids from hitting earth. » 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 …

Hurricane Fiona battered Bermuda this morning, unleashing strong winds and knocking out power to about half of the island. Now, the storm is heading north towards Canada. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has the latest updates on Fiona. » 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 …

In Russia, there is a rare defiance to President Putin and his call to bring 300,000 more troops into his army for the war in Ukraine. Thousands of Russians are forced to choose between going to prison and going to war after Putin amended the country’s criminal code declaring desertion or failure to appear for military service will be punishable …

As Tropical storm Ian rapidly intensifies, residents are rushing to gas stations and grocery stores to stock up on supplies. Governor DeSantis has already declared a state of emergency for the entire state and activated 2,500 national guardsmen. The storm expected to reach at least a Category 3 status in the Gulf. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

NASA is performing a first-of-its-kind experiment, slamming a spacecraft into a small harmless asteroid millions of miles away. The mission is to determine if NASA can deflect and reroute an asteroid if one were actually on track to impact Earth. NASA insists no asteroids are currently heading this way, but they aim to be prepared just in case one does. …

Hurricane Fiona targeting Canada after battering Bermuda; Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine hold controversial votes on whether to join Russia; Death of Iranian woman arrested over dress code violation sparks protests; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Historic Hurricane Fiona aims for Canada 05:31 U.S. slams “sham” votes staged by Russia 07:50 Violent Iran protests over woman’s death 09:56 …

Dubbed the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the nation’s history, Post-Tropical cyclone Fiona swept homes away to sea and knocked out power to more than half a million people in the region. At landfall, wind gusts were nearly 100 miles an hour. Now all eyes are on Tropical Storm Ian, expected to hit Florida as a major hurricane …

Growing protests are raging across Iran despite an unforgiving crackdown and threats following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Iran’s president issued a warning saying authorities must “deal decisively with those who oppose the country’s security and tranquility.” According to state media, 41 Iranians have been killed since the protests began. But women, who are at the heart of this …

President Biden delivered a searing rebuke of Russian President Putin and his war on Ukraine at the U.N. today. Putin appeared to threaten the West with a nuclear strike just hours earlier. NBC News’ Kristen Welker reports on the growing tension. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

Jackson, Mississippi residents are filing a class-action lawsuit against the city alleging the area’s water crisis caused health problems such as malnutrition and lead poisoning. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah spoke with Jackson’s mayor and a lifelong resident on the issue. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

A unique San Diego initiative is tackling homelessness and food waste. The collaborative program provides training and employment to people living in homeless shelters to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. » 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, …

Kyiv City Ballet is performing across the U.S. in 15 cities in hopes of introducing Ukrainian culture to a wider audience. The company toured Europe and has not returned to Ukraine since the war started in February. Lester Holt shares their story. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

In El Paso, Texas, city officials say their resources are being pushed to the brink by a record number of migrants. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley spoke with the Democratic mayor who is following some Republican governors’ leads and sending thousands of migrants to cities such as New York and Chicago.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

In Russia, President Putin’s new draft came into effect today as he looks for 300,000 new soldiers to reverse the country’s recent losses in Ukraine. However, many Russians don’t want to serve. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports on the growing tension. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

Russian-backed forces freed two American veterans who were captured while fighting in Ukraine, among others, in a prisoner exchange. NBC News’ Richard Engel has more details on the trade. » 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 …