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In many U.S. cities, street racing is dominating social media and turning deadly. In Chicago, a 40-year-old woman was killed when one of two racing Corvette careened out of control. The crash comes amid an apparent street racing trend nationwide that took off during the pandemic when the lockdown left streets empty.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

The threat of violent morning thunderstorms is hanging over NASA’s plans to launch Artemis early Monday after a series of lightning strikes hit lightning towers near the launch pad five times on Saturday. NASA says none of the strikes caused damage to the rocket. If plans go accordingly, astronauts could be on board in 2024, then a moon landing in …

On tonight’s broadcast: Water emergency in Jackson, Mississippi worsens; Biden announces plan to curb gun violence; Final Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91; and more. 00:00 Intro 01:58 Water emergency in Jackson, MS 05:06 Pfizer plant exclusive for Omicron booster 08:09 POTUS plan to curb gun violence 10:23 Ukraine on the offensive 12:14 Gorbachev obituary 14:49 Street racing …

Lake Mead is drying up as climate change worsens. The vast reservoir has fallen by 150 feet in the past 20 years. Now, parts of the lake many assumed would always be underwater are emerging, bringing sunken boats and even bodies to the surface. NBC News’ Jacob Ward reports from Lake Mead where everyone is scrambling to adapt. » Subscribe …

On tonight’s broadcast: National intelligence director orders damage report from Mar-a-Lago search; Artemis I launch delayed amid engine trouble; Urgent mission in Ukraine to prevent potential nuclear disaster; and more. 00:00 Intro 02:13 Mar-a-Lago latest 05:54 Artemis scrubbed 07:59 Gun violence in the US 09:52 Ukraine launches counterattack 11:28 Jackson, MS water crisis 14:25 Reshoring jobs 16:35 Lake Mead mysteries …

On the steps of the Louisiana state house today, one pregnant woman explained how her local hospital refused to perform an abortion despite her baby having a lethal condition. Lousiana has very strict abortion laws and doctors could face possible prison time for breaking them. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

Director of National Intelligence tells Congress they will review Mar-a-Lago document disclosure risk, Mississippi mayor urges residents to ‘get out now’ as state braces for flooding, More than 1000 people killed in catastrophic floods in Pakistan. » 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 …

As cancer deaths among firefighters skyrocket, the country’s biggest firefighters union and the city fire chiefs issued a joint warning. The two groups warned that the gear that firefighters wear to protect themselves may be preloaded with cancer-causing chemicals, according to several studies. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Jackson, Mississippi is facing a boil water notice due to failing infrastructure. In 2020, an EPA report cited a long list of problems with the water system including failure to replace lead pipes, faulty monitoring equipment and inadequate staffing. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports from Jackson on the ongoing crisis. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

American manufacturers are bringing off-shore jobs back to the U.S., hoping to create positions and prevent supply chain disruptions. The U.S. is on track to bring 350,000 jobs stateside this year. The reshoring surge has been picking up steam across different industries including chip production and pharmaceuticals.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Officials in Zaporizhzhia are reviewing evacuation plans and doling out iodine tablets for nearby residents to take if radiation leaks from the nuclear plant. The head of Zaporizhzhia’s regional government says if disaster strikes, Ukrainians in Russia-controlled areas would be taken to central and west Ukraine. The U.N.’s nuclear agency says it’s aiming to send inspectors to the site in …

A “monster monsoon” barreled down on Pakistan, destroying entire villages and displacing more than 3 million people. The heavy rain that began in June is causing flash floods all along the Indus River, from the north of the country to the south. Rescuers are using any means, and in one case, even some rope and a bed frame, to pull …

On tonight’s broadcast: Redacted copy of Mar-a-Lago search warrant to be unsealed; 5 million people under flood watch across Gulf Coast; Lester Holt gets an exclusive look inside NASA’s Johnson Space Center; and more. 00:00 Intro 01:18 Judge orders redacted affidavit unsealed 03:50 Storms on the move after Mississippi flooding 05:36 Abortion trigger laws take effect 08:03 Uvalde school police …

Mississippi’s governor issued a state of emergency to residents as they brace for more flood waters. The Pearl River is expected to crest at 35 and a half feet overnight near downtown Jackson. The flooding is adding to the water still on the ground in Mississippi after days of excessive rainfall. This comes as 10 million Americans across the upper …

In Central Mississippi, a desperate evacuation is underway as flood waters rush in. So far, there have been over 100 rescues across parts of the state. Intense flooding is causing cars, homes and even entire neighborhoods to be underwater. Some areas have seen as much as 12 inches of rain since just this morning with more on the way. » …