NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

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NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is a long-standing flagship evening television news program of NBC, which has been airing since 1970. Over the years, the program has become one of the most trusted sources of journalistic reports, covering a wide range of national and international events in various fields, from politics and economics to culture and sports.

The program's format is structured to provide viewers with an in-depth daily summary of news events from across the country and all over the world. It begins with a short introductory segment, usually presented by the host, Lester Holt, who provides viewers with a brief overview of what they can expect to see and hear throughout the day's program.

Following this, the program moves on to the day's top stories, drawn from a comprehensive news-gathering operation that sources information from around the globe. The topics covered can range from hard-hitting investigative journalism exposing corruption and other social ills to breaking news reports covering major political, economic, and security events.

The reporting is delivered through a mix of on-the-ground interviews with expert guests and footage from the scene, often with live video feeds and updates across various media platforms. NBC's reporters and anchors are known for their hard-hitting questioning of officials, politicians, and leaders in all fields, as well as their insightful analysis of the data they uncover.

NBC Nightly News' coverage also extends to breaking global events, with correspondents stationed in strategic global locations to provide live coverage of major events as they occur. These live events include breaking news coverage of natural disasters, terrorist attacks, riots, elections, and other world events that have an impact on the world's political and social order.

Another core strength of the program is its human-interest stories and feature pieces, which provide a more personal perspective and insight into the issues that affect people's daily lives. These reports cover diverse topics, from uplifting stories about individuals overcoming challenges to critical issues related to health care, education, and the environment.

The show's producers also operate a fact-checking program, which verifies and crosschecks all the information presented before airing, thus ensuring that it is comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased. The show has an extensive team of correspondents, producers, and researchers, supported by advanced technologies that enable them to process and distribute information faster and more efficiently.

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is not only a source of trustworthy and comprehensive news but is also a highly respected forum for analysis and discussion on the issues of the day. Expert commentators and analysts provide an accurate interpretation of the issues and events unfolding in society and around the world, often leading to constructive dialogue, meaningful conversation, and informed debate.

Overall, the program is committed to delivering the most accurate, comprehensive, and transparent news coverage possible, with an emphasis on integrity, objectivity, and responsible journalism. It has established a reputation as one of the most authoritative and trusted news sources in the world and continues to be a vital component of American society's informational infrastructure.

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Mar 9, 2025
68. Mar 9, 2025
March 9, 2025
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Mar 8, 2025
67. Mar 8, 2025
March 8, 2025
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Mar 7, 2025
66. Mar 7, 2025
March 7, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
65. Mar 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
64. Mar 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
63. Mar 4, 2025
March 4, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
62. Mar 3, 2025
March 3, 2025
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Mar 2, 2025
61. Mar 2, 2025
March 2, 2025
State of emergency in South Carolina as wildfires prompt evacuations; Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to sign rare minerals deal with U.S.; White House faces growing backlash over cuts to federal workforce; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Mar 1, 2025
60. Mar 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
Incident prompts evacuation at Dallas cheerleading competition; A FedEx Cargo flight makes emergency landing after a bird strike; Pentagon to send about 2,900 more troops to U.S.-Mexico border; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 28, 2025
59. Feb 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy clashed in a heated oval office meeting, surrounding the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine. While disagreements usually play out behind closed doors, this one happened as the cameras were rolling. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports. In Michigan, veterans protested the dismissal of probationary workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Trump administration said the downsizing is part of the president's campaign promise to cut government spending. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports. An Illinois landlord was found guilty on all counts in a murder and hate crime trial. He was accused of fatally stabbing a Palestinian American boy and attacking his mother, who survived. NBC News' Maggie Vespa has the latest from the courthouse where the jury returned after one hour of deliberating. Texas now has 146 reported cases of measles statewide. Officials in San Antonio warn hundreds, if not thousands of people may have been exposed to a single infected patient. Doctors say the best protection against infection is vaccination. NBC News' Sam Brock reports the CDC has issued its first advisory since the outbreak began in early February. One Long Island duck farmer lost his entire flock - nearly 100,000 birds - because of Avian Flu. 3,700 newly hatched ducklings are now his hope for what is likely to be a long road back. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports. Harvey and Donna Williams own Delta Dirt Distillery, where they turn crops grown on their family-owned farm into award-winning gin and vodka. They're one of nearly 30 business now receiving loans from a new investment company hoping to increase diversity in the industry. NBC News' Morgan Radford reports from Helena, Arkansas.
Feb 27, 2025
58. Feb 27, 2025
February 27, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
57. Feb 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
56. Feb 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
55. Feb 24, 2025
February 24, 2025
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Feb 23, 2025
54. Feb 23, 2025
February 23, 2025
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘condition remains critical'; American Airlines flight escorted by fighter jets and diverted after security scare; Federal workers face Monday night deadline to justify their jobs; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 22, 2025
53. Feb 22, 2025
February 22, 2025
Police officer killed, at least 5 others injured in Pennsylvania hospital shooting; Vatican says Pope Francis in ‘critical' condition; Trump touts efforts to reshape government in CPAC speech; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 21, 2025
52. Feb 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
LA District Attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers; Luigi Mangione appears in New York court; Trump administration cuts protections for Haitian migrants; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 20, 2025
51. Feb 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
Hamas returns four hostages killed in captivity, including Bibas brothers; Zelenskyy meets with Trump envoy in Ukraine as questions swirl about US support; Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 19, 2025
50. Feb 19, 2025
February 19, 2025
Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator' as Russia continues attacks; Hegseth considering firing top military officers; Farmers nationwide impacted by federal funding freeze; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 18, 2025
49. Feb 18, 2025
February 18, 2025
New images of crash landing in Toronto as investigators search for cause; Brutal winter weather sweeps country; Resignations and anticipated firings as Trump overhaul of federal government continues; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 17, 2025
48. Feb 17, 2025
February 17, 2025
At least 18 people were injured when a Delta Regional Jet appeared to overturn on landing in Toronto. All 80 aboard were evacuated, NBC's Tom Costello on the just-beginning investigation. The death toll from weekend flooding in Kentucky rose again Monday as more storms lineup behind the region. NBC's NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports on the race to get those still trapped to safety. The overturned plane in Toronto is just the latest in a string of high profile incidents. NBC News' Sam Brock takes a look at what's going on and how travelers feel about flying. Top officials from the U.S. and Russia will meet in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainian officials will not be there, and President Volodymr Zelenskyy says no deal can be reached without their input. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from the Ukrainian city Kherson, where he spoke to people inside a bunker about how they view the negotiations. Nearly 300 FAA employees were terminated this weekend, according to a union that represents some employees there. The latest round of cuts to the federal workforce also includes reductions at the Department of Homeland Security and Centers for Disease Control. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports. In what could be the first Supreme Court case of its kind, the Justice Department is expected to ask the Supreme Court to keep a fired government watchdog off the job while litigation proceeds. The implications of that potential case could ultimately decide who the president is allowed to fire, as Trump reshapes the federal government. NBC News' Laura Jarrett explains.
Feb 16, 2025
47. Feb 16, 2025
February 16, 2025
Severe storms kill at least eight in Kentucky; Secretary of State Rubio in Israel as Ukraine peace talks ramp up; Growing concerns over measles outbreak in Texas; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 15, 2025
46. Feb 15, 2025
February 15, 2025
Major winter storm threatens millions across the U.S.; American citizen among 3 Israeli hostages released from Gaza; Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'European army' to defend continent from Russia; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 14, 2025
45. Feb 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
In Malibu, an LA Fire Department SUV was toppled into the Pacific Ocean by powerful mudslides. An atmospheric river hit the Los Angeles area last night, flooding homes with mud, and cratering the roof of a supermarket. A rare tornado damaged homes in nearby Oxnard. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports from the storm zone. The Department of Justice moved to officially dismiss bribery charges against New York's mayor, Eric Adams. Under pressure to drop the charges from DOJ officials appointed by President Trump, at least seven federal prosecutors chose to resign instead. Meanwhile, there are growing calls for Mayor Adams to step down. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports. Critical talks kicked off in Munich over ending the war in Ukraine, where European officials criticized the U.S. for sending mixed messages. In a new interview with NBC News, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said there's a "low chance" that Ukraine can survive without ongoing military aid from the U.S. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports. As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of "probationary" workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in Washington, while Trump said he will downsize the government, but "run it better." NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports. President Trump's move to freeze U.S. foreign aid spending is creating chaos around the world, as the stop-work order has a real-time impact on people's wellbeing and America's reputation. In Cambodia, demining teams are now scaling back the delicate and dangerous task of cleaning up millions of landmines and unexploded bombs. Janis Mackey Frayer spends time with one landmine clearing team to show how this work would be impacted by the retreat of U.S. support.
Feb 13, 2025
44. Feb 13, 2025
February 13, 2025
Whiteout conditions cause 100+ vehicle pile-up on I-84; Car ramming in Munich injures at least 30 on the eve of a major security conference; President Trump orders plan for reciprocal tariffs; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 12, 2025
43. Feb 12, 2025
February 12, 2025
Trump says peace talks over Ukraine War will begin immediately; Growing showdown over DOGE's efforts to downsize federal government; Parade of winter storms slam U.S.; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 11, 2025
42. Feb 11, 2025
February 11, 2025
Musk joins Trump to defend aggressive cost-cutting moves; American teacher Marc Fogel released from Russian prison; Trump doubles down on controversial Gaza plan while meeting Jordan's king; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 10, 2025
41. Feb 10, 2025
February 10, 2025
Trump signs proclamation imposing 25% steel and aluminum tariffs; Proposed tariffs spark anger and frustration in Canada; In test to fragile ceasefire, Hamas announces delay of hostage release; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 9, 2025
40. Feb 9, 2025
February 9, 2025
At least a dozen injured in Pennsylvania explosion; Winter storms batter the Northeast and Midwest; President Trump gives interview ahead of the Super Bowl; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 8, 2025
39. Feb 8, 2025
February 8, 2025
Eighty-five million on alert for winter storms; Massive security in place for Super Bowl; NTSB investigating Alaska plane crash; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 7, 2025
38. Feb 7, 2025
February 7, 2025
Missing plane in Alaska with 10 people believed onboard; Trump Says Musk Will Look At Cutting Pentagon And Education Spending; DHS Secretary Noem Visits Gitmo Detention Site for Undocumented Migrants; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 6, 2025
37. Feb 6, 2025
February 6, 2025
Judge pauses deadline for Trump's buyout offer to federal workers; After mid-air collision, FAA temporarily reducing air traffic at Washington airport; Trump says no U.S. troops would be involved in controversial Gaza plan; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Feb 5, 2025
36. Feb 5, 2025
February 5, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
35. Feb 4, 2025
February 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
34. Feb 3, 2025
February 3, 2025
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Feb 2, 2025
33. Feb 2, 2025
February 2, 2025
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Feb 1, 2025
32. Feb 1, 2025
February 1, 2025
Seven dead after air ambulance crashes in Philadelphia; NTSB: Helicopter flew higher than allowed before deadly D.C. plane crash; Families of victims speak out after American Airlines crash in Washington; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 31, 2025
31. Jan 31, 2025
January 31, 2025
« Previous Ep. Next Ep. » The head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association says controllers around the country are devastated by the crash. He said air traffic control staffing is a major issue around the country. He said training and background checks are rigorous for all who want to be controllers. NBC News' Lester Holt reports. Divers continued to search for victims of the midair collision between an American Eagle jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Officials said both the plane's and the helicopter's black boxes have now been recovered. Investigators are looking at staffing in the control tower before the crash and reports that the helicopter was flying above the usual altitude, which put it on a collision course with the jet. NBC News' Tom Costello reports. More details emerged about those lost in the collision of an American Eagle jet and and Army Black Hawk helicopter. Two of the three soldiers on the helicopter were identified, as were more the passengers and crew members on the plane. They included a civil rights lawyer who was about to start teaching at Howard University, and friends returning from a hunting trip in Kansas. NBC News' Tom Llamas reports. The Trump administration said tariffs would take effect on Saturday on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. Mexico's president said the tariffs would violate trade agreements with the U.S. President Trump insisted that the tariffs would not lead to more inflation for U.S. consumers. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Panama Saturday on his first trip in his new role. Panamanian officials were defiant about maintaining control of the Panama Canal after President Trump said he wants to regain control of the canal. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports on what's behind the U.S. move.
Jan 30, 2025
30. Jan 30, 2025
January 30, 2025
67 presumed dead in collision of regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter; Crash victims included some of the most promising young figure skaters; Army says helicopter crew in D.C. crash was 'very experienced'; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 29, 2025
29. Jan 29, 2025
January 29, 2025
Kennedy grilled by Senate Democrats on vaccines and abortion; Trump administration rescinds controversial freeze on federal assistance; Menendez sentenced to 11 years for bribery, extortion and other crimes; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 28, 2025
28. Jan 28, 2025
January 28, 2025
Trump administration offers buyouts to all 2 million federal workers; Undocumented migrants in New York arrested in Trump crackdown on illegal immigration; Tuberculosis outbreak reported in Kansas; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 27, 2025
27. Jan 27, 2025
January 27, 2025
Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement; Justice Department fires federal prosecutors who worked on Trump prosecutions; After California's wildfires, mounting concerns about rebuilding; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 26, 2025
26. Jan 26, 2025
January 26, 2025
Trump immigration crackdown expands as ICE begins Chicago operation; New breakthrough keeps Gaza ceasefire in effect; Rain storm batters L.A., threatening mudslides as residents return after wildfires; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 25, 2025
25. Jan 25, 2025
January 25, 2025
Summary is not available.
Jan 24, 2025
24. Jan 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
Trump administration's immigration crackdown escalates; In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, Trump suggests that FEMA should be overhauled or shut down; As bird flu expands, concern grows over communications blackout by federal health agencies; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 23, 2025
23. Jan 23, 2025
January 23, 2025
Trump moves ahead with immigration crackdown; Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship 'blatantly unconstitutional,' judge says; Massive effort knocks down latest big Southern California fire; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 22, 2025
22. Jan 22, 2025
January 22, 2025
Large new wildfire forces more evacuations in Southern California; Winter storm causes more chaos in the South; Deadly shooting as teen gunman opens fire in Tennessee high school, police say; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 21, 2025
21. Jan 21, 2025
January 21, 2025
Trump defends decision to pardon or commute sentences of Jan. 6 defendants; Trump faces fallout over his newly announced immigration policies; Rare and dangerous snowstorm sweeps through the Deep South; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 20, 2025
20. Jan 20, 2025
January 20, 2025
Trump becomes 47th president, capping remarkable political comeback; Trump signals major policy changes as he begins his second term; Trump plans broad action on immigration, an issue central to his political identity; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 19, 2025
19. Jan 19, 2025
January 19, 2025
Summary is not available.
Jan 18, 2025
18. Jan 18, 2025
January 18, 2025
TikTok may go dark on Sunday; NBC's Kristen Welker's exclusive interview with president-elect Trump; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 17, 2025
17. Jan 17, 2025
January 17, 2025
Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok, though its future remains uncertain; Trump's inauguration moved indoors because of cold weather; Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, questioned at Senate confirmation hearing; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 16, 2025
16. Jan 16, 2025
January 16, 2025
Source: Israel's cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal on Friday; Growing concern about mudslides after Southern California wildfires; White House won't implement law if TikTok ban goes into effect, officials say; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 15, 2025
15. Jan 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more progress was reported in containing the two biggest fires. Displaced families began sending their children back to school, with some attending new schools because of fire damage. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports. After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. President Biden said the agreement will take effect on Sunday and would be carried out in three phases, with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in the first phase. NBC News' Richard Engel reports on the agreement and reaction in Israel and Gaza. A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested and accused of driving under the influence before he boarded a flight he was supposed to fly. Southwest said he's been removed from duty. And the Transportation Department sued Southwest for operating "chronically delayed flights" on some routes. Southwest said it was disappointed in the suit, saying it completed 99 percent of its flights without cancellations. NBC News' Tom Costello reports. The FDA said it will ban Red Dye No. 3, a substance that colors many products but has been shown in studies to cause cancer in rats. Food manufactures will have two years to remove the substance from their products. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.
Jan 14, 2025
14. Jan 14, 2025
January 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for defense secretary, grilled by Senate committee; Santa Ana winds kick up again in California fire zone; Exclusive: One-on-one with Iran's president; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 13, 2025
13. Jan 13, 2025
January 13, 2025
Death toll rises in wildfire disaster as winds intensify again; People take extraordinary measures to protect their homes from wildfires; Those who lost homes must now navigate where to live; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 12, 2025
12. Jan 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Crews make some progress in containing massive Los Angeles fires; Frustration grows as families wait to return home; Awaiting special counsel's final report; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 11, 2025
11. Jan 11, 2025
January 11, 2025
On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight; Growing anger over government response to wildfires; Meta & Amazon reverse course, roll back diversity programs; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 10, 2025
10. Jan 10, 2025
January 10, 2025
Death toll rises as California wildfires rage; Altadena neighborhood of Los Angeles hit especially hard; Trump given no punishment in New York hush money case sentence.
Jan 9, 2025
9. Jan 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
Almost 200,000 acres scorched by Southern California wildfires ; Many have lost everything in L.A. wildfires; Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines.
Jan 8, 2025
8. Jan 8, 2025
January 8, 2025
Homeowners try to save their properties and firefighters struggle; At least five dead as wildfires tear through Los Angeles; Wildfires cause hazardous air quality in Los Angeles.
Jan 7, 2025
7. Jan 7, 2025
January 7, 2025
Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California; Trump sets sights on Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal; Soldier who blew up Tesla Cybertruck used A.I. to plan attack, police say.
Jan 6, 2025
6. Jan 6, 2025
January 6, 2025
Summary is not available.
Jan 5, 2025
5. Jan 5, 2025
January 5, 2025
Major winter storm blasts much of U.S. with intense cold, blizzard conditions; Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm; FBI releases new video of New Orleans truck attack suspect; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 4, 2025
4. Jan 4, 2025
January 4, 2025
First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans; New Orleans attacker said in video message to family he had joined ISIS; Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin in Georgia ahead of state funeral; and more on tonight's broadcast.
Jan 3, 2025
3. Jan 3, 2025
January 3, 2025
Summary is not available.
Jan 2, 2025
2. Jan 2, 2025
January 2, 2025
Summary is not available.
Jan 1, 2025
1. Jan 1, 2025
January 1, 2025
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    December 11, 2022
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (704)
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