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Hundreds of musicians spread holiday cheer at TubaChristmas 50th anniversary show

Hundreds of musicians spread holiday cheer at TubaChristmas 50th anniversary show

Hundreds of tuba and euphonium players from across the country gathered at New York’s Rockefeller Center this month to perform in the TubaChristmas 50th anniversary show. NBC News’ Kate Snow has more on the celebration, which marked a half-century in the spot where it all began in 1974. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

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Family of 27-year-old woman fatally shot by deputy after calling 911 files legal claim

Family of 27-year-old woman fatally shot by deputy after calling 911 files legal claim

Questions are mounting over the death of 27-year-old Niani Finlayson, whose family reported she was shot and killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy in front of her 9-year-old daughter after calling 911 to seek help for domestic violence. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the details after Finlayson’s family filed a legal claim. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews …

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Record migrant crossings push border patrol past capacity

Record migrant crossings push border patrol past capacity

Nearly 50,000 undocumented migrants crossed the southern border in just four days this week, shattering records. In Arizona, agents dropped people in downtown Nogales to free up space. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

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Nation’s airports see near record passenger volume amid holiday rush

Nation’s airports see near record passenger volume amid holiday rush

Some 2.6 million air travelers passed through TSA checkpoints on Thursday, with more expected today. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports on the outlook for passengers and for the 104 million drivers expected on the roads over the holiday. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse …

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Respiratory illnesses on the rise across U.S. as millions gather for holiday weekend

Respiratory illnesses on the rise across U.S. as millions gather for holiday weekend

As millions of people gather for the holiday weekend, health officials are reporting that respiratory illnesses are on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said weekly flu hospital admissions are increasing and Covid-19 cases are also rising across the United States. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

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Fog alerts lead to ripple effect of flight delays nationwide, slowing Christmas Eve travel rush

Fog alerts lead to ripple effect of flight delays nationwide, slowing Christmas Eve travel rush

Tens of millions of people were under fog alerts on Sunday, causing a ripple effect of flight delays nationwide and slowing down the Christmas Eve travel rush. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster has the details. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. …

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What challenges airports face amid record holiday travel rush

What challenges airports face amid record holiday travel rush

Heavy volume and rain in Southern California have caused chaos on a busy holiday travel day, with some 2.6 million people funneling through TSA checkpoints. NBC News’ Tom Costello breaks down the challenges at major airports across the country. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, …

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What we know about the first known American hostage killed in Israel-Hamas war

What we know about the first known American hostage killed in Israel-Hamas war

The family of Gadi Haggai, an Israeli American, says he was shot during the October 7 attacks and has died. His wife remains in captivity. The news was announced today even as negotiations for the release of the hostages have apparently stalled. NBC News’ Jay Gray reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

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How NORAD tracks Santa Claus on Christmas Eve

How NORAD tracks Santa Claus on Christmas Eve

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, also known as NORAD, has been tracking Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve since 1955. Now millions of kids can follow real-time updates. Lester Holt shares this story. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

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Bodycam footage shows Prague police response after deadly mass shooting

Bodycam footage shows Prague police response after deadly mass shooting

Newly released body camera footage shows the police response in Prague, Czech Republic, after a gunman killed 13 university students and a faculty member, before shooting himself. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News …

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At least 14 people killed in Prague mass shooting

At least 14 people killed in Prague mass shooting

A gunman opened fire on a college campus in Prague, Czech Republic, sending people running for cover and forcing students to crouch on the ledge of a building. At least 14 people were killed. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, …

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Dramatic rescue after man trapped inside a California cliff for days

Dramatic rescue after man trapped inside a California cliff for days

After 20 hours, rescuers finally freed a man trapped inside a cliff along the San Diego coast. Officials say he fell 15 feet into a narrow hole, just over a foot wide, and told them he had been screaming for help for days. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz shares this story. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is …

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Poll shows Biden losing support among young voters ahead of 2024 election

Poll shows Biden losing support among young voters ahead of 2024 election

Young voters were an essential part of the coalition that propelled President Biden to the White House in 2020. However, a recent NBC News poll shows former President Trump is now leading this group by four percentage points. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster spoke to some young Wisconsin voters ahead of 2024. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital …

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