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On tonight’s broadcast: Kentucky is recovering following a historic flash flood catastrophe that killed at least 35 people. California is in a state of emergency as the McKinney Fire rips through the Klamath National Forest and expanded rapidly over the weekend. NBC News’ Lester Holt interviews the parents of Austin Tice, the American freelance journalist and Marine veteran who went …

Tonight, an unknown amount of Chinese space debris entered the Earth’s atmosphere, crashing into the Indian Ocean. Early videos surfaced on social media out of Malaysia showing what appear to be pieces of China’s most powerful rocket burning up on re-entry. The rocket launched last week took a new science lab to China’s Space Station. Once delivered, the rocket was …

On tonight’s broadcast: At least 19 people have been killed after a storm in Kentucky caused severe flash floods and mudslides. The Biden administration said it will be rolling out a more effective second Covid-19 booster shot this fall. NBC News’ Pete Williams is signing off after a decades-long career covering stories at the Justice Department and Supreme Court in …

Nichelle Nichols broke barriers in Hollywood during the 1960s, playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series. She became the first Black woman cast in a major role on primetime TV and made more history with the first interracial kiss on TV with costar William Shatner. Though she originally planned on leaving after the first season, Dr. Martin …

Tonight, eastern Kentucky was hit again with up to three more inches of rain. Isolated flood threats have plagued the region, which is still recovering from the devastating floods. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear visited the disaster zone. The governor says more than 600 people have been rescued by air alone since the flood began. So far, 28 Kentuckians have died. …

15-year-old Eagle Scout Dom Claseman of Olivia, Minnesota, realized his hometown needed a veterans’ memorial. So, he decided for his Eagle Project to build one. Dom painted his town with flyers, met with veterans, and appeared in local media. In total, he raised $77,000 to make it happen. When he turned 16, he and the contractors finished the memorial. Just …

The Chicago suburb of Des Plaines has made Mega Millions history after a $1.34 billion ticket was sold at a Speedway gas station. The winner has yet to claim their prize, but winners in Illinois can remain anonymous and have 12 months to claim their prize. The lucky store that sold the ticket is also poised to get half a …

President Biden tests positive again for Covid-19, Death toll climbs to at least 25 from Kentucky flooding and Police camera footage of events leading to Brianna Grier’s death released. » 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 …

A Ukrainian commander says Luke Lucysczyn is one of two Americans killed in battle – both traveled from the U.S. to Ukraine on their own to volunteer for the war effort. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck Odessa, Ukraine. The strike came after Russia agreed to end its blockade. Russia’s foreign minister said their target was strictly military and that the deal …

Pete Williams is known for his Supreme Court expertise and his steady reporting on some of America’s most difficult news events. As Pete signs off one last time, Lester Holt remembers his colleague as “our compass,” and a leader who offers direction on stories big and small. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Customers across the U.S. are seeing drastic increases in their electricity bills. American are expected to pay 20% more than last summer, with many states seeing even bigger rate increases. Pennsylvania regulators are now warning of a 45% hike. And some customers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire will see an increase of 50%. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC …

As the historic flood waters pull back in Eastern Kentucky, the death toll climbs with at least 25 confirmed dead, including four children, all siblings. Rescue crews are out in search for survivors as thousands still have no power, and though cellphone reception improves, many will likely go days without clean drinking water. FEMA says 18 trailers filled with clean …

In the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and Highland Park, gun company CEOs testified before Congress about their soaring profits. Leading gun manufacturers have earned more than $1 billion from the sale of AR-15 rifles over the past decade. Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney said that their investigation found that gun manufacturers used “dangerous marketing tactics to sell assault …

In Greenville, South Carolina, Black children were given a 15-acre patch of land to play on called Mayberry Park in the Jim Crow South. But in 1938, the city split the park in half to create a new whites-only baseball stadium. As decades passed, the parks were not looked after. Greenville’s mayor said the neighborhood became the city’s garbage dump. …

At the beginning of the pandemic, the Strategic National Stockpile gained attention as health care workers scrambled to secure critical medical equipment. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres got exclusive access to the top-secret facility. A group of federal agencies is responsible for deciding what goes into the stockpile. But now, a report from the National Academy of Sciences is calling …