Lester Holt Speaks To Victims Of Highland Park Shooting
NBC News’ Lester Holt visits the shaken suburb of Highland Park, Chicago, to hear from the victims facing the aftermath of the fatal July 4th shooting. The close-knit community is reeling from the seven stolen lives. » Subscribe to NBC…
Read More »Brittney Griner pleads With Biden To Bring Her Home In Handwritten Letter
WNBA star Brittney Griner sent an emotional message to President Biden, asking him to bring her home from Russia. In a letter to the White House, Griner writes from a Russian prison, “I’m terrified I might be here forever.” The…
Read More »As U.S. Travel Chaos Begins To Ease, European Airports Are Facing Summer Passenger Surges
Airline and airport workers are on strike across Europe, demanding better pay. Airports are facing hour-long delays, staff shortages and long lines as summer passenger volumes surge. Meanwhile in the U.S., there were far fewer cancellations over the 4th of…
Read More »After The Highland Park Shooting Lester Holt Searches For Perspective
“There have been too many nights like this,” said NBC News’ Lester Holt who has covered several mass shootings this year. Tonight in Highland Park, he looks at both the items left behind as people ran for safety as well…
Read More »Highland Park Congressman Discusses The Fatal July 4th Parade Shooting
Many people are reacting to the fatal shooting at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. NBC News’ Lester Holt is joined by Congressman Brad Schneider who represents Highland Park to discuss the tragedy. » Subscribe to NBC…
Read More »Lifeguard Bit By Shark While Mimicking Distressed Swimmer During Training Exercise
Beaches along Nassau County re-opened, but with an urgent message of caution after 33-year-old lifeguard, Zack Gallo was attacked by a shark. Gallo was mimicking a swimmer in distress as part of a training exercise. Records dating back almost 200…
Read More »State Of Emergency Declared In Akron, Ohio Following Fatal Police Shooting
A state of emergency is now declared in Akron, Ohio after protesters took to the streets over a fatal police shooting. The city released body camera footage of the moment eight officers unleashed a barrage of bullets on one 25-year-old…
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