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Prosecution, defense paint competing visions of Trump as trial begins; Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale; Senate poised to vote on new aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Opening statements set to begin in Trump criminal trial; Suspected intoxicated driver kills two children after crashing into birthday party; Columbia University rabbi warns Jewish students, ‘return home as soon as possible’; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

House passes foreign aid and TikTok bills with bipartisan support; House passes bill that could ban TikTok if its parent company doesn’t sell the platform; Massive protests at Columbia continue as demonstrations spread to other campuses; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

A man sets himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Trump's trial is held, Israel launches strikes in Iran, Iran's foreign minister sits down for an interview with NBC's Tom Llamas, and more on tonight's broadcast.

Jury selected in Trump's New York hush money case, dozens arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, a 911 outage impacted millions across four states, and more in tonight's broadcast.

Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Mayorkas; Columbia University president testifies about antisemitism on campus; Boeing whistleblowers appear at congressional hearing; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The first jurors have been selected to serve in Trump's hush money trial; more than 20 tornadoes reported in the Midwest; the House has delivered articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to the Senate; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Former President Donald Trump appears in court for the start of his unprecedented trial on charges that he falsified business records to cover up hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, Israel says there will be a response after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones against it, and the armorer on the “Rust” movie set is sentenced after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Escalating concerns about wider war in the Middle East; President Biden urges restraint after Iran’s attack on Israel; Former deputy national security advisor weighs in on how Israel may respond to Iran following attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iran begins retaliatory attack against Israel with launch of more than 100 drones; At least 7 dead, including suspect, in stabbing attack at Australian mall; Dramatic rescue video of nearly 200 left stranded in midair after deadly Turkey cable car accident; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Truck driver rams stolen semi-truck into public safety building in Texas, police say; Trump says he will testify at New York hush money trial; Vice President Harris denounces Arizona's near-total abortion ban; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

O.J. Simpson, former NFL star whose trial captivated the country, dies at 76; Biden places blame on Trump for abortion ban in Arizona; Meta announces it is testing new tools to fight 'sextortion'; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Severe storms and tornadoes sweep through Gulf Coast as millions face flooding risk; Trump says Arizona abortion ruling went too far; EPA requires municipalities to remove 'forever chemicals' from water systems; and more on tonight’s broadcast

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions, the parents of a Michigan school shooter sentenced to prison in connection with the deadly shooting, a whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, and more in tonight’s broadcast.

Tens of millions get stunning view of full solar eclipse; Trump says states should decide on abortion restrictions; Gunman kills two people and himself in Nevada law office, police say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Undefeated South Carolina women’s basketball wins NCAA championship; Spectators prepare to make the most of solar eclipse with food, tattoos, even weddings; Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine cover peels off; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Miami-area shooting leaves 9 shot with 2 dead; Towns along solar eclipse path brace for millions of tourists; Aftershocks felt on East Coast as concerns mount over NYC’s structural readiness for earthquakes; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles East Coast; Family members of Gaza hostages speak out almost 6 months after terrorist attack; Anticipation of total eclipse creates boom towns in its path; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Biden takes tougher tone in phone call with Israel's Netanyahu; Desperate search for trapped earthquake victims in Taiwan; Stronger marijuana linked to more psychosis in teens; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly earthquake in Taiwan traps dozens; Major storm pounds East Coast; Texas egg producer tries to stem Avian flu spread; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tens of millions under severe weather threats; World Central Kitchen suspends Gaza relief after apparent Israeli airstrike kills 7 workers; Navy releases underwater images of Baltimore bridge collapse; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The Florida Supreme Court tightens access to abortion in the state, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 years for federal financial crimes, workers remove the wreckage of the Baltimore bridge to create a narrow channel, and more in tonight’s broadcast.

Severe flooding in Southern California leaves drivers stranded; Massive Baltimore bridge cleanup continues; Israeli airstrike believed to have hit tents outside Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing journalists; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The effort to accelerate the clean up of the Baltimore bridge collapse begins as the largest crane in the east coast joins the operation, atmospheric river storms will slam the west this holiday weekend and a Haitian gang leader says a cease-fire is possible in the country, but cites conditions.

First close-up look at container ship that crashed into bridge; Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison; New program tracks endangered whales and warns ships near them; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Bodies of two missing workers recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse; Joe Lieberman, former Connecticut senator and vice-presidential candidate, is dead; Women's March Madness team faced racial threats; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The search for six missing workers after the Baltimore bridge collapse has become a recovery operation, the Supreme Court hears arguments over the sale of abortion pills, Biden and Harris campaign together in North Carolina, and more in tonight’s broadcast.

Federal agents have searched the homes of Sean "Diddy" Combs, an appeals court has reduced Trump's bond in the civil fraud judgment, the Boeing CEO announced he'll step down, and more on tonight's broadcast.

Death toll rises and new details emerge from Moscow concert hall terror attack; Severe weather pummels the East Coast on the first weekend of spring; Family recalls fatal crash of bus carrying Texas preschool students; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Princess of Wales announces cancer diagnosis; Gunmen attack concert hall near Moscow, killing dozens; Public library launches 'March Meow'ness'; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Escaped inmate and alleged accomplice captured in Idaho; Landmark lawsuit accuses Apple of anticompetitive conduct to lock in users, protect profits; U.S. introduces Gaza cease-fire resolution at U.N.; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Appeals court hears arguments on controversial Texas immigration law; Fireworks at House hearing in Biden impeachment inquiry; Manhunt in Idaho for inmate who escaped with help of gunman; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law, former Trump advisor Peter Navarro surrenders to federal prison, the head of the FAA speaks exclusively with Lester Holt, and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump unable to secure $464 million bond; Putin speaks after winning fifth term; Biden warns Israel against an offensive in Rafah; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Russian President Putin projected to win re-election as dissidents protest at polling sites; Suspected cross-country killer captured in New Mexico; PA county locked down for second day in a row due to armed suspects; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Special prosecutor resigns in Trump Georgia election case; at least 3 deaths as tornadoes hit 9 states; relief ship finally arrives in Gaza; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss charges in federal documents case; Severe weather brings tornadoes, hail and heavy snow; Schumer says Israel's Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The House votes for a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., a major storm could be the worst to hit Colorado in years, the NTSB says security video of repairs work on the Alaska Airlines door plug before it blew off in mid-air was erased, and more in tonight’s broadcast.

The special counsel who investigated President Biden’s handling of classified documents testifies on Capitol Hill, a house explosion kills two people in Pennsylvania, a whistleblower who raised safety concerns about Boeing is found dead, and more on tonight’s broadcast.

At least 50 people injured during a “strong shake” on an airline fight, President Biden takes aim at Trump’s comments about Social Security, humanitarian aid is delayed getting into Gaza, and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Cleanup underway after severe storm slammed East Coast; U.S. evacuates nonessential embassy employees out of Haiti; Biden to make big campaign push after State of the Union; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Report: Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines mid-air incident; 2 National Guard soldiers, Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash; New efforts underway to deliver food aid to Gaza; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Harris says Biden put to rest voter concerns about age; Exclusive: Texas governor defends his migrant and border policies; Gaza authorities say 5 killed by food aid pallet; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

State of the Union address is high-stakes moment for Biden; Inside mission to airdrop desperately needed aid into Gaza; Sailor becomes first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

"Rust" armorer guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Haley drops out of presidential race without endorsing Trump; Alabama legislature passes bill to protect IVF providers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Former President Donald Trump looks for a Super Tuesday sweep, a plane crashes along a Nashville highway, and Meta platforms experience a massive outage.

The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot leave former President Trump off the primary ballot, another storm is hitting the West Coast after a blizzard dropped seven feet of snow, and an Air National Guardsman has pleaded guilty to leaking Pentagon secrets on a chat forum.

Winter storm brings dangerous conditions to roads in Mountain West; Trump and Haley make final push ahead of Super Tuesday; Israel-Hamas war: Vice President Harris calls for cease-fire as talks begin in Cairo; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Millions under winter weather alerts across West; U.S. airdrops pallets of thousands of meals into Gaza; 3 Norfolk Southern trains involved in collision and derailment in Pennsylvania; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Dangerous storm bears down on Sierra mountains; Huge Texas wildfire still far from contained; Biden administration announces U.S. aid drops into Gaza; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Biden and Trump clash in Texas on border policy; Disputed versions of deadly stampede and shooting in northern Gaza as war death toll exceeds 30,000; Historic Texas wildfire burns more than 1 million acres; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

High court to consider Trump's immunity claim; Massive wildfire burns in Texas; Wave of tornadoes reported in Midwest; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Former President Trump and President Biden are the projected winners in the Michigan primaries, millions in the U.S. are under a severe weather threat, and three days are left to avoid a government shutdown.

Manhattan D.A. asks for a gag order in Trump's hush money case, Congress is under increasing pressure to prevent a government shutdown, and a new treatment for food allergies shows promise.

Nikki Haley says she won’t give up after losing South Carolina GOP primary; Video shows American fighter jets launching from Red Sea on Saturday night; Zelenskyy discusses need for aid from allies as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

It’s true: there is a “Jessie’s Girl.” They met at a stained glass class in 1979 in Pasadena, California. He tells NBC News’ Kate Snow about the story behind his hit song, growing up on an Army base in Australia and the impact his performances have on others.

NBC News projects Trump wins South Carolina GOP primary; U.S. and U.K. conduct airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen; Zelenskyy hosts allies as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Alabama's attorney general says he will not prosecute IVF families or providers; Suspect arrested in killing of woman on University of Georgia campus; Trump far ahead in polls on eve of South Carolina primary; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Wide disruption after AT&T cell phone outage; More medical facilities suspend IVF treatment after Alabama embryo ruling; Biden meets with Navalny's widow, praises the Russian opposition leader; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

After court ruling, University of Alabama suspends IVF treatments; House Republicans question Biden's brother in impeachment inquiry; recent California storms highlight risk to coastal homes; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

An American ballerina has been detained in Russia on suspicion of treason, the body of a missing 11-year-old girl was found in Texas, and Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her presidential campaign.

Powerful storms move across California; Minnesota community mourns three first responders killed; Houthi rebels claim they shot down U.S. military drone off Yemen; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

2 police officers, 1 paramedic killed in MN while responding to domestic abuse report; Tens of millions under flood alerts on West Coast; Nikki Haley ramps up attacks on Trump over Russia ahead of South Carolina GOP primary; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Authorities investigate deadly Virginia house explosion; Kamala Harris discusses death of Alexei Navalny in exclusive interview; Trump promotes sneaker line after ordered to pay more than $350 million in civil fraud trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Donald Trump ordered to pay over $350 million in civil fraud trial; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison; Fani Willis' father takes the stand at Georgia hearing; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' heated testimony over romantic relationship; Former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss criminal charges denied; Two teens in custody after deadly Kansas City Super Bowl rally shooting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The Kansas City Super Bowl parade turns deadly, violent crime spikes in D.C. while falling elsewhere in the nation, and the U.S. investigates civilian deaths by Israeli airstrikes.

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas impeached in a historic vote, a major winter storm slams the Northeast, and President Biden slams former President Trump over NATO comments.

Officials search for motive in Houston megachurch shooting, a major winter storm targets the Northeast and two Israeli hostages were rescued in a raid.

Houston Police respond to shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church; Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized for bladder issue symptoms; Trump’s remarks on NATO allies spark backlash; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

NTSB investigates deadly plane crash on Florida highway; Renewed focus on candidates’ ages as South Carolina GOP primary approaches; Manhunt underway in Tennessee for suspect in shooting of 2 sheriff’s deputies; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Special counsel's report questioning Biden's memory sparks political firestorm; Voters weigh in on Biden memory issue in battleground Pennsylvania; Biden says Israel's response in Gaza 'has been over the top'; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Special counsel will not criminally charge Biden in classified document case; Justices appear skeptical of Colorado's decision to keep Trump off ballot; 5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

U.S. drone strike in Baghdad kills three militants, officials say; Netanyahu says campaign against Hamas must continue, rejects proposal by Hamas; Search for 5 U.S. Marines after helicopter crash in California; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, mother of Oxford High School shooter, guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Appeals court rules Trump not immune in election interference case; House appears close to impeachment vote on Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

California battered by torrential rain and flooding; New attacks on Red Sea shipping after U.S. military hits back against Iran-backed militants; Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Evacuation orders in parts of California as dangerous storm brings strong winds, heavy rain; Fallout across the region after U.S. launches airstrikes in Iraq and Syria; Firefighters battle deadly wildfires in Chile; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

U.S. Strikes: An up-close look at military operations; U.S. expands airstrikes in Middle East; California braces for powerful storm with millions at risk for flooding, strong winds; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

U.S. begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria as slain soldiers arrive home; Closing arguments in the Jennifer Crumbley involuntary manslaughter trial; Fulton County DA Fani Willis acknowledges personal relationship with special prosecutor; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Defense Secretary Austin apologizes for keeping his hospitalization secret from President Biden and the public; Mother of Michigan school shooter testifies in her own defense; Airport hangar collapse kills 3 in Boise, Idaho; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Social media execs grilled in Congress over child safety concerns; U.S. plans 'campaign' of retaliatory strikes after killing of 3 soldiers, officials say; FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of alarming hacking threat from China; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Biden says he has decided how to respond to deadly drone attack on U.S. base; House Committee moves forward on Mayorkas impeachment; Undercover Israeli forces kill 3 militants in bold hospital raid and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Three U.S. soldiers killed in drone attack in Jordan identified; Israel says U.N. aid workers may have been involved in Hamas attack; Judge denies Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

3 U.S. soldiers killed in drone attack in Jordan; Biden vows to retaliate after deaths of U.S. soldiers in Jordan; Nikki Haley reveals her home was target of swatting incident last month; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump holds first campaign event since jury ordered him to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll; Boeing 737 Max 9 flights resume for first time since grounding; U.S. warning travelers to the Bahamas to exercise caution after spike in crime; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Jury orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in defamation damages; Ice jam threatens flash flood emergency in Midwest; Court of Justice: Israel must do more to prevent Gaza killings; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

From campaign to courtroom: Trump testifies in defamation damages trial; U.S. economy shows more robust growth as recession fears ease; Testimony begins in trial of mother charged in school shooting committed by son; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Boeing's CEO meets with U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill; Haley staying in race despite Trump's historic NH victory; Biden secures UAW endorsement and looks to rematch with Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Haley says she won't drop out even if she loses N.H. primary; Young Democratic primary voters voice reason for Biden campaign concern; 24 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest day in the war against Hamas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Haley under pressure in New Hampshire after DeSantis endorses Trump; Winter storms continue to pummel the U.S.; FAA urging inspection of another Boeing plane model; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Ron DeSantis suspends his 2024 presidential campaign; New details revealed about attack on U.S. military base in Iraq; Man who survived 6 days trapped in truck after crash tells story; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Nikki Haley questions Trump’s mental competence in lead-up to New Hampshire’s primary; Deadly Arctic blast impacts much of the United States; Attack on U.S. military base in Iraq raises concerns of wider conflict in region; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Nearly 60 dead as Arctic cold blankets the nation; Boeing cargo plane forced to make emergency landing after fire and "engine malfunction"; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran-backed militia; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Unrelenting winter storm impacting tens of millions across the U.S.; DOJ releases scathing investigation into Uvalde law enforcement response; Explosion levels building in Washington, D.C.; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump attends court as critical NH primary looms; With Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet still grounded, FAA completes first group of inspections; Palestinian American college student paralyzed in Vermont shooting speaks out for the first time; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump moves on to New Hampshire after landslide Iowa win; Gilgo Beach suspect charged in fourth murder; U.S. striking back against Houthi rebels; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iowa caucusgoers kick off 2024 presidential campaign; State of emergency as U.S. faces arctic blast; Search continues for Navy SEALs missing in Gulf of Aden; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Dangerous winter storms impact tens of millions across the U.S. over the weekend; Brutal cold grips Iowa in hours leading up to caucuses; Border Patrol prevented by Texas officials from intervening to help drowning migrants, WH says; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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