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Amid record-breaking heat, an explosive wildfire is bringing devastation to Northern California. Over 7,000 people were forced to evacuate near the small town of Weed. Dozens of homes have also been incinerated. 46 million Americans will spend the holiday weekend in dangerous heat as temperatures hit triple-digits for the sixth consecutive day. Fears grow to see if power companies can …

Man who stole plane and threatened to crash it into a Walmart now in custody, SUV found and male detained in kidnapped Memphis teacher case, Airlines cut service to regional airports due to pilot shortage. » 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 …

Memphis police say they have found the SUV Eliza Fletcher had been allegedly forced into. Authorities say they also detained the vehicle’s male occupant, but they still have not found Fletcher. Police searched Fletcher’s home Friday for clues, taking a laptop and garden shears and towing away a vehicle. The avid runner was on a morning jog early Friday near …

The NFL records hundreds of concussions a year. So this year, they tested a new, safer helmet in the pre-season. The Guardian Caps go over traditional helmets and offer an additional level of safety. They’re already being used at many colleges and high schools. While the league mandated certain positions practice in them in the pre-season, it’s now up to …

Former President Donald Trump held his first rally since his home was searched by the FBI last month. The rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania was meant to support the Republican candidates for Governor and Senate in the Keystone State, but for rally-goers and the former President himself, the FBI search was a major focus. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …

In Jackson, Mississippi, many are trying to stock up on water amid the ongoing crisis. At the treatment plant, a temporary pump is helping restore pressure but the water itself is still unsafe. However, the increased pressure may create new challenges. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has more details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

NASA said there’s a 60 to 80 percent chance that the weather will cooperate during tomorrow’s two-hour window for the Artemis launch. The first attempt was scrubbed on Monday morning because of trouble involving the engines. Engineers now believe the engine is in good condition. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

The Vice President of Argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner had a gun held to her head by a would-be assassin but survived. The weapon jammed when the man attempted to pull the trigger. NBC News’ Kerry Sanders has more details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …

Nearly 15 years ago, Hannah Lawson found out she had a brain tumor and was checked in to East Tennessee Children’s hospital. Through her recovery, she found that helping other kids with cancer was her calling. Now, Hannah recently graduated with a nursing degree and will be returning to work at the very hospital that helped save her life. NBC …

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency issued a warning after the agency inspected Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear power plant, saying that “the plant and the physical integrity of the plant has been violated.” The unprecedented mission to the Russian-held plant was threatened by intense shelling before and during the inspectors’ journey across the frontlines. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC …

Beginning September 7th, American Airlines will pull its regional service from four small towns citing the pilot shortage. United Airlines has also pulled out of around 20 cities since the pandemic’s start. Delta dropped 3. According to the Regional Airline Association, more than 300 airports have seen air service reductions in the last three years. Businesses and residents in places …

Officials say 29-year-old Cory Patterson stole a twin-engine plane from the Tupelo Regional Airport, where he worked, and threatened to crash it into a local Walmart. It set off a wave of evacuations as the stolen plane continued to terrorize the skies over northern Mississippi. After hours of negotiations, officials say Patterson landed in a deserted field. He has been …

On tonight’s broadcast: DOJ alleges Trump’s team provided inaccurate information regarding classified documents; FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna omicron boosters emergency use; Jackson, Mississippi water crisis worsens; and more. 00:00 Intro 02:21 Mar-a-Lago search DOJ filing 05:00 Will Trump be prosecuted? 07:15 FDA emergency approval for omicron boosters 09:31 Mississippi water crisis 11:44 Ukraine nuclear plant latest 13:33 Ohio police bodycam/man …

In Tennessee, a desperate search is underway for a school teacher kidnapped in Memphis. Authorities say 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher was jogging when she was forced into a dark SUV following a brief struggle with an unknown man. Memphis police are now working with the FBI and pleading with the public for help. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

On tonight’s broadcast: List of documents seized in Mar-a-Lago search released by court; Labor Day weekend bringing travel surge, heat wave to U.S.; 34-year-old teacher kidnapped in Memphis; and more. 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Mar-a-Lago search inventory 04:38 Holiday travel and dangerous heat 07:24 August jobs numbers out 09:42 Mississippi crisis and FEMA on the ground 12:28 Covid and omicron boosters …