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At least 15 dead, 30 injured after New Orleans truck ramming attack; New questions about physical security measures after New Orleans truck attack; Louisiana Attorney General says Airbnb fire near New Orleans attack linked to production of explosives; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Suspect in deadly New Orleans attack likely acted alone, FBI says; Suspect in Las Vegas bombing had apparent self-inflicted gunshot, police said; Families remember victims of New Orleans terror attack; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Police uncover messages from the suspect that may show a motive in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion as his ex-girlfriend shares new video with NBC News, federal authorities warn of potential copycat attacks after the deadly New Orleans attack, a massive snowstorm set to hit the U.S., and more in tonight's broadcast.

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.

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.

Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths; Congress certifies Trump's election victory; Biden announces more federal resources for New Orleans after deadly attack.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

TikTok may go dark on Sunday; NBC's Kristen Welker's exclusive interview with president-elect Trump; and more on tonight's broadcast.

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.

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.

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.