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Delta Air Lines and the TSA are rolling out facial recognition software at Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport. NBC News’ Tom Costello takes us there for a closer look at what fliers can expect as the technology will soon be in airports across the country.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

Gillian Lichota founded iRise Above Breast Cancer after she was diagnosed at 35. Part of the organization’s mission is to inspire women to challenge their expectations, including with a trip full of climbing and hiking. After two years of dealing with breast cancer and its aftermath, NBC News’ Kristen Dahlgren joins the group in Utah to share this story.» Subscribe …

Some parents in Loudoun County, Virginia are demanding new leadership after they say a sexual assault at a county school was covered up by administrators to advance a transgender bathroom policy. The superintendent recently apologized, saying he misunderstood the question when he previously said there was no record of an assault. Gubernatorial candidates are now putting education at the center …

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns launched a new social media campaign to encourage Americans to honor their hometowns, getting help from celebrities like Dolly Parton. Burns tells NBC News’ Anne Thompson that the initiative is all about togetherness. » 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 …

Investigators now say Alec Baldwin fired a single live round that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Assistant Director David Halls told Baldwin the gun was safe to use before the fatal shooting. According to a new search warrant, Halls told investigators he should’ve checked the gun more carefully.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

According to the CDC, new Covid-19 cases in the U.S. are down 57 percent since their last peak on September 1 and 16 percent over the past week. Hospitalizations have dropped 54 percent since late August. A few areas with low vaccination rates are still hot spots.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

At least eight reported tornadoes, two confirmed, hit hard in Texas and Louisiana. This comes as the slow-moving nor’easter continues to ravage New England.» 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 stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, …

Investigators say a real bullet was fired in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting, severe weather from coast to coast, and Covid cases dropping across the U.S. 00:00 Intro 02:01 ‘Rust’ Shooting: Live Round Fired 04:54 Tornadoes & Bomb Cyclone 07:31 Covid Cases Plummeting 09:27 Billionaire Tax 11:56 School Board Firestorm 15:53 Trapped In Afghanistan 18:46 Inspiring America: Breast Cancer Awareness » Subscribe …

President Biden’s reduced social spending plan is expected to include four weeks of paid family leave and a one year extension of the childcare tax credit. After months of internal battles among Democrats, he’s facing new urgency to act ahead of two international summits.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

FDA advisors will meet on Tuesday to vote on emergency use authorization of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11, a critical step in the regulatory process. Dr. Anthony Fauci said it could become available within the first week or two of November.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

Millions of Americans are getting Covid vaccine boosters and demand for them is outpacing the number of first dose recipients. Mixing and matching has also been approved, giving people more flexibility to receive a different shot from their original. » 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 …

FDA panel recommends Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, powerful nor’easter hits East Coast, and how facial recognition will change the way you travel. 00:00 Intro 01:55 Vaccines For Kids 04:38 Nor’easter Strikes 06:49 Biden’s Critical Test 09:43 Kids & Social Media 11:36 Country To County: Trump’s Influence 14:52 The Future Of Travel 16:58 Inspiring America » …

Newly revealed documents show that Facebook has been studying the social harms that plague its platform for years. Researchers warned that the company’s “core mechanisms” allow potentially dangerous and harmful content to flourish. Zuckerberg slammed the “coordinated effort to selectively use leaked documents to paint a false picture of our company.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more …

A ceremony in France with full military honors commemorated 100 years of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in France over the weekend. The 1921 selection of an American WWI soldier who died in France represents thousands who never came home.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of …

A search warrant released overnight reveals what happened before and after the gunfire. According to the warrant, Alec Baldwin was given a prop gun declared safe for use by assistant director Dave Halls. Halls told investigators he didn’t know live rounds were in the weapon. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …