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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 …

The White House doctor says President Biden continues to improve along with detailing his primary symptoms: sore throat, runny nose, loose cough, and body aches. The White House has aimed to downplay concerns about the 79-year-old President’s Covid diagnosis by releasing photos of him working and holding a meeting, although they did not release one today. Preliminary results show the …

Many airlines are blaming canceled flights and endless delays on a pilot shortage. But those in the cockpit say they’re forced to retire once they turn 65 years old due to what some say is an arbitrary rule. Now lawmakers are working to change that, but critics say raising the retirement age could jeopardize aviation safety. » Subscribe to NBC …

On tonight’s broadcast: The House January 6th committee members are adding pressure on the Justice Department to investigate former President Trump. 75 million Americans are under heat alerts today as the hottest weekend of the year kicks off. Following President Biden’s positive Covid-19 result, his doctor says the president’s symptoms have improved. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Bannon convicted of contempt of …

“Goodfellas” and “Law and Order” actor Paul Sorvino died today at 83 years old. The beloved actor’s career spanned half a century both on the screen and on stage. Sorvino earned a Tony nomination for the play “That Championship Season,” a role which he later reprised on film. Sorvino’s wife Dee Dee honored her husband, saying there will never be …

22-year-old Tiffany Ferreira celebrated graduating from New York’s Fordham University by sharing her success with the people who made it all possible: her parents. After her ceremony, Ferreira placed her cap on her mother and wrapped her father with her gown. The gesture honoring her parents and the sacrifices they made immigrating from Brazil for their family to have a …

235 million people are braving temperatures above 90 degrees, and 40 million are battling the heat in the triple digits as the week-long heat wave continues. Some baseball fans still braved the games though attendance capacity barely hit 70% capacity at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank park. Meanwhile, two more deaths were reported due to the heat wave, bringing the total to …