NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel shared the heartbreaking news that his eldest son, 6-year-old Henry, has died. Richard and his wife, Mary, shared their journey publicly after Henry was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a rare and incurable genetic condition. “We always surrounded him with love and he returned it, and so much more,” Richard wrote. » Subscribe to …
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Boston Police Officers Escort Stranded Groom To Island Wedding
There was just one problem with Patrick and Hannah Mahoney’s sunset wedding on Boston’s scenic Thompson Island: the groom was left stranded on the mainland when the ferry broke down. The bride, already on the island, had no idea. Two Boston police officers came to the rescue and sailed the groom to the island with just minutes to spare. » …
Read More »Nightly News Full Broadcast – Aug. 14
Volatile fallout after angry reactions to court-approved search warrant for Trump’s Florida estate, 29-year-old Delaware resident kills himself after plowing car in Capitol barricades, Author Salman Rushdie taken off ventilator after showing signs of improvement, according to his son. » 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 …
Read More »Nightly News Full Broadcast – Aug. 15
On tonight’s broadcast: FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement following Mar-a-Lago search; Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition; One year after Kabul fell to the Taliban, Afghanistan is in chaos; and more. 00:00 Intro 01:28 Threats to FBI spike after Trump search 05:54 Giuliani targeted in Georgia election probe 07:02 Major flight delays at NYC airports 07:23 Salman …
Read More »Author Salman Rushdie In Critical Condition After Being Stabbed
Author Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition but is slightly improving after being stabbed during a lecture on Friday. The suspect has been charged with second degree attempted murder and assault but pleaded not guilty. Law enforcement officials believe the suspect is not working with anyone, however, an Iranian flag was found at his home along with pictures of Qassem …
Read More »Actress Anne Heche To Be Taken Off Life Support
Anne Heche has matched with an organ recipient and will be taken off life support, according to representatives of the actress. This news comes after a high-speed car crash left Heche brain dead and in a coma. » 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 …
Read More »Five Americans Injured In Jerusalem Terror Attack
A Palestinian gunman opened fire on a bus parked near Jerusalem’s Western Wall leaving eight injured including five Americans. According to Israeli media, four of the five injured Americans came from the same New York family. After an hours-long manhunt, the shooter turned himself in; one of his relatives has also been arrested. The terror attack comes just a week …
Read More »Author Salman Rushdie Taken Off Ventilator After Showing Signs Of Improvement, According To His Son
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition but is showing signs of improvement, according to his son. The 75-year-old was taken off the ventilator and was able to say “a few words” a day after he was repeatedly stabbed while giving a lecture on freedom of speech. The accused attacker, 24-year-old Hadi Matar, faces second-degree attempted murder and assault …
Read More »29 Year Old Delaware Resident Kills Himself After Plowing Car In Capitol Barricades
D.C. law enforcement is on high alert as Capitol police say 29-year-old Delaware resident Richard York killed himself after plowing his car into a Capitol barricade. After the car caught on fire, the driver started firing a handgun into the air as he walked down a block toward the Capitol. Officials say they approached him as he was walking onto …
Read More »Shocking Car Thefts Caught On Camera In New Online Trend
Police report a spike in teenagers following an online trend where they steal cars and post their reckless joyrides. Police say two car brands, Hyundai and Kia, are often at the center of the thefts. Experts believe that some models of these cars typically lack an essential security feature, making it easier for them to steal. But there are steps …
Read More »Man Plows Car Into Pennsylvania Restaurant Holding Benefit Killing 1, Injuring 17 Others
The Pennsylvania borough of Berwick is once again reeling after police say a man plowed his car into the Intoxicology Department restaurant and bar, killing a 50-year-old woman and injuring 17 others. Police say the suspect then drove a mile away before he repeatedly beat and killed his mother with a hammer. Social media videos show the bar was holding …
Read More »What Alex Jones’ $50 Million Fine Means For Others Profiting Off Disinformation
After a Texas court handed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones a $50 million punishment for defaming the family of a Sandy Hook mass shooting victim, Jones was back online, calling the trial “rigged.” But, the mother of Jesse Lewis, a child gunned down in 2012, called the sentencing a win for all the victims’ families. The defamation judgement could serve as …
Read More »Wyoming And Alaska Primaries Around The Corner
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney is making her closing pitch to voters while also taking on former President Trump. She faces a steep climb to re-election against Trump’s hand-picked candidate Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, voters are deciding on House and Senate races Thursday, with household names on the ballot, including former governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Senator Lisa Murkowski, …
Read More »Louisiana Ship Building Company Finds Mystery Message In A Bottle
A mystery unfolded last spring along the bank of Louisiana’s Yazoo river when a salvage diver from Big River Ship Builders found a green bottle. Inside was a weathered piece of paper with a child’s writing. With few clues about who might have sent it, the company’s manager, Brad Babb, was on a mission to find the writer through social …
Read More »Possible Legal Fallout Following The FBI’s Search Of Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago
The newly unsealed search warrant revealed the FBI was looking for documents connected to potential violations of statutes that make it illegal to destroy, conceal or unlawfully remove government materials, as well as making it a crime to take national defense information under the Espionage Act. NBC News’ Maura Barrett speaks with two legal experts on opposing sides of the …
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