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The Drink with Kate Snow: Melissa Ben-Ishay

Melissa Ben-Ishay built her own company, Baked By Melissa, after being fired from her advertising job. What started from humble beginnings has now grown to stores in three states plus nationwide delivery. In the time since, she’s expanded her reach on social media by making irresistible salads, which inspired her new book, “Come Hungry.”  

Friday, January 12, 2024

Iranian-backed militia vows revenge after strikes by U.S. and U.K.; Severe weather across the U.S. causing travel headaches; FAA says it is increasing oversight of Boeing production; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Closing arguments in Trump New York civil trial; Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in federal court; Avalanche survivor says ‘no doubt’ he thought he would die; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Tens of millions still reeling from monstrous winter storm that walloped much of the U.S.; Chris Christie suspends campaign for 2024 presidential race; Hunter Biden surprises GOP members by showing up to House contempt hearing; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Monster storm system sparks deadly tornado outbreak in Gulf Coast and Southeast; Secretary Austin hospitalized for prostate cancer treatment complications: Walter Reed officials; Trump’s lawyer urges court to find him immune from prosecution for efforts to overturn election; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

NBC News Special Report: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer

Lester Holt anchors an NBC News Special Report as Walter Reed National Military Medical Center officials announce Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Monday, January 8, 2024

Part of Alaska Airlines plane that blew out mid-flight found; Biden has ‘complete confidence’ in Defense Secretary despite secret hospitalization; GOP candidates targeting Trump as Iowa caucuses near; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Passengers describe terrifying experience after piece of Alaska Airlines plane detached midair; Heavy snow blankets parts of the Northeast, causing power outages and dangerous road conditions; Fallout grows over defense secretary’s secret hospitalization; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Saturday, January 7, 2024

Piece of Alaska Airlines plane detaches mid-flight, prompting emergency landing; First winter storm of new year moves through Northeast; U.S. official: Pentagon waited days to inform W.H. officials of defense secretary’s hospitalization; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Friday, January 5, 2024

30 million across East Coast preparing for winter storm; Supreme Court will hear Trump appeal over Colorado ballot ban; Deadly tour bus crash in upstate New York; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Sixth grader killed, five others injured at school shooting in Perry, Iowa; U.S. airstrike kills leader of Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad; Newly unsealed documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with powerful people; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

At least 95 dead in Iran after explosions during memorial ceremony for Qassem Soleimani; In-depth look at the front lines of the southern border crisis; Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado’s ruling banning him on 2024 ballot; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Two planes collide in deadly crash on runway in Japan; Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation; Top Hamas leader killed in Beirut strike; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Monday, November 6, 2023

Trump testifies in heated New York civil fraud trial; Israeli troops expected to enter Gaza City soon; Studios give SAG-AFTRA union ‘last, best and final offer’ as strike continues; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Friday, November 3, 2023

Tension between US and Israel over calls for humanitarian “pause”; Biden visits Maine to pay respects to victims of Lewiston mass shooting; FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on 7 federal counts; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Dozens of Palestinian Americans cross Rafah border out of Gaza as fighting continues; Eric and Donald Trump Jr. testify in former president's New York civil fraud trial; Fellow GOP Senators criticize Tuberville’s hold on military officer confirmations; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

First evacuees make way out of Gaza across Rafah border crossing; Donald Trump Jr. testifies in civil fraud trial in Manhattan; Biden kicks off outreach to rural voters as admin touts $5 billion in federal funding to farming; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Deadly strike on Gaza refugee camp; Months before mass shooting, people who knew Maine suspect warned of his behavior; Police release dramatic new video of Lahaina wildfires; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Israeli military rescues hostage held by Hamas during ground offensive; Striking UAW and General Motors reach a tentative agreement; Mother learns of son's death months after reporting him missing; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The Drink with Kate Snow: Galey Alix

Designer and influencer Galey Alix got her own home renovation show on MAX, “Home In A Heartbeat,” after posting videos on social media. She tells NBC News’ Kate Snow how she bounced back from a personal setback and leveraged her skillset to transform rooms in strangers’ homes.    

NBC News Special Report: Suspect in Lewiston mass shooting found dead

Friday, October 27, 2023

Israel announces expanding ground operations against Hamas in Gaza; Authorities still searching for Lewiston mass shooting suspect; U.S. conducts airstrikes in Syria after Iranian-backed attacks on U.S. troops; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Lester Holt anchors tonight from Lewiston, Maine, covering the urgent manhunt for the gunman who killed at least 18 people. Also, Israel launched a “targeted” ground raid in Gaza, and there’s news on the suspect wanted in the killing of a Maryland judge.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Rep. Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House; President Biden says Israel has a ‘right and responsibility’ to target Hamas, but must protect civilians; late breaking updates on the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting.

NBC News Special Report: Mike Johnson elected House speaker

Hallie Jackson anchors an NBC News Special Report after Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected to serve as Speaker of the House after weeks of chaos. Plus, coverage as President Biden discusses the Israel-Hamas war during a joint press conference with Australia’s prime minister at the White House.

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Israeli military amasses troops along border ahead of planned coordinated attack; Vulnerable in northern Gaza unable to evacuate ahead of planned invasion of Israeli troops; Rockets, mines among deadly arsenal recovered after Hamas attack on Israel; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

More than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza try to travel south as Israel prepares assault on Hamas; State Department works to evacuate hundreds of Americans in Gaza; Israel’s military vows to kill Hamas leader it says was behind attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Friday, October 13, 2023

Lester Holt anchors from inside Israel amid our continuing coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. We have more details on Israel giving Palestinians 24 hours to head south, U.S. officials helping with efforts to free hostages from Hamas and more.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Lester Holt is on the ground in Israel as we continue our coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. We’ll have more details on Secretary of State Blinken’s meeting with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu and new details about Hamas’ attack on the Supernova Music Festival.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Lester Holt anchors from Israel as our team continues with the latest coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. We have details on Israeli forces preparing a ground offensive against Hamas and how the war is escalating tensions here in the U.S.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Lester Holt anchors from Tel Aviv with our coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. We have details on Israel intensifying its retaliation after the massive Hamas terror attack, Iran’s potential role in the conflict, and more on tonight’s broadcast.

NBC News Special Report: Biden remarks on Israel-Hamas war

NBC News’ Hallie Jackson anchors an NBC News Special Report as President Biden makes remarks on the Israel-Hamas war.

Monday, October 9, 2023

Lester Holt anchors from Tel Aviv with our team coverage of the war in Israel. We have details on Israel ordering a “complete siege” of the Gaza strip, families devastated as loved ones are held hostage by Hamas and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Hundreds of airstrikes bring buildings crashing in Gaza as gun battles rage in Israel; Americans could be among those taken hostage during Hamas attack, Blinken says; U.S. to send military assets closer to Israel, Pentagon announces; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Netanyahu says Israel ‘at war’ after Hamas launches surprise attack; Fallout over state intel failure after surprise attack on Israel; Security at U.S. synagogues and mosques ramps up as attacks escalate in Israel and Gaza Strip; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Friday, October 6, 2023

Biden defends administration’s move to extend border wall, officials say; Trump endorses Jim Jordan in House speaker race; Philadelphia police issue arrest warrant for suspect in murder of journalist Josh Kruger; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Biden admin announces expansion of border wall construction in Texas; Chicago overwhelmed with worsening migrant housing crisis; Russian missile strike kills over 50 people in Ukraine, officials say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Scalise and Jordan jump into House Speaker race; Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers go on strike, demanding more pay and staff; 5 people injured in mass shooting at Morgan State University; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Special Preview of Grapevine

As a bonus for NBC Nightly News listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of episode 1 of Grapevine, a new original podcast series from NBC News Studios. From the same team that brought you the #1 podcast Southlake, Grapevine tells the story of one family broken apart in the midst of a new anti-LGBTQ culture war, and the high school English teacher caught in the middle. Follow the podcast and listen to the first two episodes now: https://link.chtbl.com/grapevine_alw_

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker after historic vote; Kidnapping suspect in custody after 9-year-old Charlotte Sena was found alive; Trump says he will testify in $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against him; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

NBC News Special Report: McCarthy ousted as House speaker

Lester Holt anchors an NBC News Special Report after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Monday, October 2, 2023

Trump back in New York court for civil fraud trial; General Milley: China is a ‘very capable’ intelligence collection organization; Rep. Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House Speaker; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to trigger vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker; Biden pushes Congress to pass supplemental bill to keep funds flowing to Ukraine; Trump expected to be in courtroom for first 2 days of civil fraud trial, sources say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Saturday, September 30, 2023

House passes 45-day spending bill to avoid government shutdown; bill now in the Senate; House Speaker McCarthy braces for response from members of his party after spending bill passes; New York City recovering after record-setting rainfall; and more on tonight’s broadcast.  

Friday, September 29, 2023

New York and New Jersey under states of emergency amid heavy rain and flooding; Federal government has one day left to avoid shutdown; Remembering Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in Senate history; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Government shutdown looming as Congress seems unlikely to pass spending bill; Biden: MAGA movement ‘does not share the basic beliefs’ of democracy; Suspect caught in murder of tech CEO Pava LaPere in Baltimore; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Travis King back in U.S. custody after being held in North Korea; Senator Bob Menendez and wife plead not guilty in alleged bribery scheme; Trump will skip second debate to speak to an audience including auto workers in Detroit; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line in Detroit; Judge rules Trump committed fraud by overvaluing assets and net worth; Urgent manhunt underway for the suspected murderer of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The Drink with Kate Snow: Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez wrote his hit song “Until I Found You” in his bedroom. He tells NBC News’ Kate Snow what’s behind his debut album, “Angel Face.”

Friday, September 22, 2023

Senator Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges; United Auto Workers expand strike against GM and Stellantis; Eagle Pass, Texas at center of growing U.S. border crisis; and more in tonight’s broadcast.