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“Any American who wants to come home, we will get you home,” said President Biden during a news conference. He insisted Americans can reach the airport, but one stranded American told NBC News many are not able to get past Taliban checkpoints and massive crowds.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

In an interview with Lester Holt, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discusses the evacuation from Afghanistan, insisting to any American who wants to get out and get to the airport: “we will make that happen.”» 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 …

NBC News’ Peter Alexander speaks to Keely Quinlan, whose father was killed in Afghanistan when she was 10 years old, and Amirah Goode, whose father was killed when she was two. They share stories about their dads and say the war in Afghanistan can never be forgotten after the sacrifices of so many. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …

Temperatures soared to 116 degrees in Portland during the deadly Pacific Northwest heat wave this summer. One report found most of the deaths were people alone at home “with no working air conditioning or fans.” The federal government and most states have no mandates for cooling devices. Now victims’ relatives and advocates are calling for change as extreme heat events …

Amid chaos outside the Kabul airport, the U.S. Marines confirm a baby handed over the wall has been reunited with family. Inside the base, U.S. troops try to keep the calm as Afghans are processed for departure. NBC News’ Richard Engel spoke to a woman about all she is leaving behind.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

President Biden pledges to evacuate all Americans trapped in Afghanistan, chaos outside Kabul airport with evacuations ongoing, and the battle over masks in schools intensifies across the South. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:10 Biden: We Will Get You Home 09:06 Masks In …

After the FDA and CDC sign off, all adults who have been fully inoculated for at least eight months with the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine will qualify for a booster shot starting on September 20.» 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 …

Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop came out as gay in a powerful post on social media this summer. The 19-year-old made NHL history, and is at training camp now before he officially is called up to join the team.» 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 …

Medical mistrust among minorities is rooted in history, but some are aiming to change minds amid Covid vaccine hesitancy. Descendants of the Tuskegee Study, a 40-year experiment where hundreds of Black men living with syphilis were denied treatment, are speaking out and encouraging people to get vaccinated in a new documentary.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

Child care is a hefty expense for the 27 million Americans who need it in order to work. That cost could rise as four out of every five child care centers say they don’t have enough staff and some are paying more to hire workers, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children.» Subscribe to NBC News: …

Nearly five hours after he parked his pickup truck and claimed to have explosives, a 49-year-old man from North Carolina surrendered, ending a tense standoff. Police and federal agents say he did not have an explosive device. » 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 …

Most Afghans arriving at the airport are exhausted after traveling through Taliban fighters. They wait in long lines where they’re always on guard. When the planes come in, many have just one bag with them to start their new lives.» 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 …

After a deadly earthquake and devastating storm, helicopters are transporting injured patients from remote areas to receive care. With many roads destroyed, it’s a nightmare to distribute supplies to those who need it most.» 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, …

As more troops were brought in to secure the evacuation effort, U.S. officials say up to 15,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan along with tens of thousands of Afghans who may be eligible for asylum. NBC News’ Richard Engel was at the Kabul airport, where hundreds of Afghans await processing.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

Around 31,000 California residents are under evacuation orders after the Caldor Fire, just outside Sacramento, doubled in size overnight. At least two people have been injured.» 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 …