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President Biden responds to Republican pushback over vaccine mandate, Los Angeles school district approves Covid vaccine mandate for eligible students, and how September 11 changed security in America. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:14 Biden On Vaccine Mandate Lawsuits 04:54 Back To School …

President Biden announces new vaccine mandates for millions of Americans, DOJ announces lawsuit over Texas abortion law, and 9/11 survivors and first responders ‘forgotten’ by health program, employees say. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:11 Biden’s Covid Strategy 8:44 DOJ Taking On Texas …

For September 11 first responders and survivors who live outside of New York, a company called LHI administers the Congress-funded World Trade Center Health Program. Members tell NBC News’ Kate Snow that their care is handled “horribly” and they struggle to get appointments, among other challenges. Current and former LHI employees say survivors’ needs are “unaddressed” and “minimized.”» Subscribe to …

Students and staff at PS 234, just blocks away from the World Trade Center, witnessed history on September 11, 2001. Twenty years later, two former students visit the school and reflect on the day they say forever changed their lives.» 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 …

Two decades after the September 11 attacks, 40 percent of ground zero victims are still unaccounted for. Mark Desire, who rushed to the World Trade Center that day, explains the challenges his team of medical examiners face: “Everything that destroys DNA was present at ground zero.” He tells NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk about their unwavering commitment to identifying victims. The …

The FBI released new video footage of the suspect who planted pipe bombs near the Capitol ahead of the January 6 riot with the hope of generating valuable tips.» 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. …

The criminal trial of Elizabeth Holmes began today. The prosecution alleges Theranos, a $9 billion blood-testing company she founded, was based on a lie. Holmes has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. She has pleaded not guilty.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection …

Spike in Covid cases among children amid return to school, Robert E. Lee statue removed in Virginia, and Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud trial gets underway. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:10 Child Covid Emergency 06:09 Nursing Homes Death Investigation 08:05 Confederate Statue …

During the pandemic, New Jersey teacher Joicki Floyd spent her days tracking down students who stopped showing up to her virtual classroom. Now she’s welcoming them back to in-person learning.» 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 …

The Taliban’s new all-male government includes holdouts from the regime that harbored Osama bin Laden and wanted terrorists from the brutal Haqqani network. Secretary of State Blinken says the U.S. relationship with the Taliban will depend on their actions.» 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 …

As Covid cases begin to stabilize in some parts of the country, there’s concern that the nearly pre-pandemic number of Americans who traveled for the holiday weekend could fuel another nationwide surge. » 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 …

Former FDNY Chief Joseph Pfeifer was on a routine run in lower Manhattan when he saw a plane aim and crash into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Pfeifer was initially in charge at the scene and made critical decisions that likely saved thousands of lives. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

Private planes with Americans on board are being prevented from taking off in Northern Afghanistan. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says they’re working with the Taliban to get those flights in the air. President Biden is facing criticism for not doing more to help. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

New Orleans recently had to rescue some 600 senior citizens from assisted living complexes over concerns over “emergent threats to life and health.” Now officials and the Archdiocese of New Orleans, which manages the majority of those buildings and did not grant NBC News an interview, are dueling over who is to blame. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » …

Legendary TODAY Show weatherman Willard Scott died this weekend at age 87. Al Roker shares a tribute to his friend and mentor, and the incredible life he lived. “His secret weapon was people. He loved people,” Al says. » 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 …