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A group of three meteorology students from the University of Oklahoma died from a car crash after the EF-3 tornado in Andover. The group safely witnessed the Kansas tornado and was driving back to campus when authorities say their car hydroplaned, putting it in the path of a semi-truck. Authorities report that Gavin Short, Nicholas Nair, and Drake Brooks died …

The Wichita suburb of Andover, Kansas, has been hit by a fast-moving tornado tearing through everything in its path. This comes almost 31 years after an EF-5 in 1991 killed 17 people when the town’s only siren failed to sound. This has been the most destructive of 14 reported tornadoes from Nebraska through Kansas. Authorities say four people were injured, …

Kansas town hit by tornado 31 years ago after an EF-5 tornado hit the town on the same day, NBC News Exclusive: How military equipment travels from Dover Air Force Base to Ukraine, Alabama inmate and deputy vanish. County authorities and FBI are on the hunt. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

Pam and Jeremy were set on a Vegas elopement, even wearing the wedding dress and suit to the airport. When their flight was canceled, a kind stranger helped them find another and officiated the ceremony on the plane. As fate would have it, he worked in broadcasting and a professional photographer was also on board to capture the celebration. » …

Willy Joseph Cancel, a 22-year-old Marine veteran, has died fighting in Ukraine. Cancel’s family told CNN he was working for a private military contractor. A senior U.S. defense official says the Russians are making slow and uneven progress, potentially behind schedule for taking control of the East. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

20 civilians in Mariupol were allowed to leave the Azovstal steel plant, where Ukrainian soldiers are making their final stand. According to a soldier from inside the foundry, there are still about 300 civilians holed up in the plant; among them are 30 to 40 children. Russia’s attacks on the steel plant have continued despite President Putin’s claim that the …

Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for kids under age 6, new Russian strikes in Kyiv after the U.N. head meets with President Zelenskyy, and Marine veteran Trevor Reed returns to the U.S. after his release from Russian jail. 00:00 Intro 02:09 Moderna vaccine for kids under 6 04:29 New Russian strikes in Kyiv 06:44 Biden seeks …

A 22-year-old American Marine veteran has been killed in Ukraine, a former USS George Washington sailor speaks out about suicides among ship crew members, and former President Trump campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of the midterms. 00:00 Intro 01:22 American killed fighting in Ukraine 04:45 Wall St closes out brutal month 05:42 Navy under fire after sailor suicides 08:53 Oklahoma …

When President Biden first took office, he shut down what former President Trump called the Migrant Protection Protocol. Immigrants from Central America seeking asylum were required to wait outside the U.S. Texas and Missouri sued Biden, saying the Trump program helped stem the surge at the border and claiming the government didn’t follow the law in shutting it down. Several …

The Biden administration is facing criticism over its decision to end a Covid-era border restriction called Title 42. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was grilled today on Capitol Hill as fears of a migrant surge continue to rise. According to U.S. officials, 170,000 migrants are waiting to cross the border if Title 42 is lifted, however, a federal judge said he would …

When Joseph Kennedy was an assistant high school football coach in Bremerton, Washington, he began praying at the 50-yard line immediately after games. Soon, his players gathered around and along came the coaches and players from opposing teams. The school district asked him to find a more private place to pray to avoid the appearance of an official endorsement of …

Chinese authorities ordered Covid-19 testing for some 20 million people in Beijing to contain an outbreak of what officials say is roughly 140 cases. The move triggered panic buying as residents fear a harsh lockdown. In Shanghai, metal fencing is being used to barricade residents in their homes. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

The LAPD is using 3D animation, measurements of an officer’s heartbeat, stress level, and more in an interactive virtual space to prepare for real-life scenarios. Chief of Police Michel Moore sees virtual reality as a game changer for officers, especially in de-escalation training. This comes as use-of-force tactics come under intense scrutiny. The LAPD reported 37 police shootings last year, …

With 35 million electric vehicles expected on the road by 2030, experts say the U.S. will need to massively expand its charging infrastructure. A full charge can take anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours. NBC News’ Jacob Ward looks at some of the potential solutions, from charging stations in parking lots to robots swapping out a car’s entire battery. …

A Senate committee held hearings over claims of unhealthy living conditions in military base homes. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations today cited “numerous instances” in which one company “failed to properly respond to both repairs and environmental hazards,” including mold. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …