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At least 19 people have been killed after a storm in Kentucky caused severe flash floods and mudslides. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said six of the victims are children. President Biden declared the region a major disaster zone and is promising to send federal aid. Crews are out with dogs searching for bodies in the devastation. » Subscribe to NBC …

On tonight’s broadcast: The Biden administration is making what it calls a “substantial proposal” to Russia, to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and fellow American detainee Paul Whelan. The Department of Justice is investigating former President Trump’s actions leading up to January 6th. The Federal Reserve announced they are going to hike interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. …

On tonight’s broadcast: Lester Holt speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on the deadly storm hitting the state. President Biden is rejecting recession claims following today’s GDP report. Former Trump Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney testified with the January 6 committee. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Kentucky flooding leaves at least 8 dead 04:24 Kentucky Governor on flood emergency 05:58 U.S. …

Administration officials familiar with the January 6th investigation say that Justice Department lawyers are trying to find out what former President Trump was saying to those in his inner circle in the weeks leading up to the Capitol riot. More specifically, investigators want to know what he was telling his aides and lawyers about the effort to have a slate …

Builders are increasingly turning away from concrete and steel in favor of wood. In some cases, the material – known as mass timber – is even being used to construct skyscrapers. It’s becoming a sort of revolution: a 2021 study in the journal Sustainability found that mass timber buildings could reduce a building’s carbon emissions 22 to 50 percent compared …

President Biden is on day three of isolation at the White House. His doctor says in a letter that Biden continues to “improve significantly.” Testing showed the President most likely contracted the Omicron subvariant BA.5 which now accounts for nearly 80% of cases nationwide. The Biden administration already has an agreement with Pfizer to purchase 105 million doses once it’s …

Some major cities in the Pacific Northwest have broken heat records with triple digit temperatures, triggering concern in areas where air conditioning is hard to come by. Portland hit a record 102 degrees yesterday and Seattle also hit a record 94 degrees. By the end of the week, some parts of Washington and Oregon could reach upwards of 110 degrees. …

On tonight’s broadcast: In an exclusive interview, Attorney General Merrick Garland responded to questions of whether former President Trump’s potential candidacy would impact the Department of Justice’s Jan. 6 investigation. Former President Trump is back in Washington D.C. 552 days after leaving the White House. St. Louis, Missouri is experiencing record rainfall, an amount that has not been seen in …

A dangerous wildfire is blazing in California, threatening to destroy thousands of homes. The “Oak Fire” broke out Friday near Yosemite and has already destroyed at least 10 structures. The wildfire is fueled by drought conditions. Two thousand firefighters are on the ground but the fire is still blazing out of control. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch …

St. Louis, Missouri is experiencing record rainfall, an amount that has not been seen in over a century, causing deadly flooding. Rescuers are scrambling and getting people from rooftops and cars. Authorities confirmed that one person trapped in their car has died. Scientists say the extreme heat supports more intense rainfall, which causes flash floods to become more frequent. More …

Across the country, inflation is soaring and up 9.1 percent year-over-year. Many families are asking for help at the Loudon County food bank in Virginia, but they ran out of food after 90 minutes. Meanwhile, a new AAA poll finds 88 percent of those asked are cutting back on driving due to higher gas prices. All of these factors are …

On tonight’s broadcast: A dangerous wildfire is blazing in California, threatening to destroy thousands of homes. President Biden is in his third day of isolation and his doctor says that his symptoms are improving. Pope Francis apologized and asked for forgiveness as he spoke near a formal residential school in Canada where indigenous children were abused by catholic priests and …

75 million Americans are under heat alerts today as the hottest weekend of the year kicks off. The heat wave is threatening about 40 million people’s water supply out west. In the east, Amtrak is warning that trains need to slow down because it’s so hot. Officials reported heat-related deaths in Texas and Pennsylvania, both victims were older with underlying …

The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a global health emergency. Calls are growing for the nation’s monkeypox response to strengthen as cases in the U.S. skyrocket. There were about 1,400 cases less than two weeks ago and now there are nearly 3,000. The virus is marked by painful lesions and sores spread through close physical contact. The CDC is …

In California, progress is being made in the battle against the state’s biggest wildfire of the year. The blazing fire near Yosemite National Park, caused thousands to evacuate and many homes are still threatened. » 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 …