NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Before Nicholas Sparks became the best-selling author of more than 20 books on the New York Times best sellers list, he was a college track star. And after an injury, his mom encouraged him to “do something,” so he wrote a novel he now calls “terrible.” Years later he was pharmaceutical salesman with a family, and decided to write “The Notebook” in his off hours. We all know what a hit that was! It launched his career. But even with the success of his books he says, “I think I can do better.” In a conversation with NBC News’ Kate Snow, Sparks reflects on his childhood, his writing process, and his latest book “Counting Miracles.”

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.

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.

New tornadoes reported across the South after outbreak in Texas; U.S. intelligence suggests Russians may have shot down Azerbaijan Airlines plane; Fifth graders learn fine dining at restaurant after viral classroom lesson; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

State funeral for former President Carter set for Jan. 9; Behind Carter's pivotal role in the Camp David Accords; Black boxes recovered from plane that crashed in South Korea, killing 179; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100; President Biden and President-elect Trump react to death of Jimmy Carter; Tornados rip through the South, at least four people killed; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Severe weather, tornado risk in the South threatens holiday travel; At least 15 injured after Brightline train crashes into fire truck in Florida; Video shows woman walking onto wing of Alaska Airlines plane; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New tornadoes reported across the South after outbreak in Texas; U.S. intelligence suggests Russians may have shot down Azerbaijan Airlines plane; Fifth graders learn fine dining at restaurant after viral classroom lesson; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Growing speculation that plane was brought down by Russian air defenses; Multiple tornadoes reported in Texas as millions face storm risk; Delta says stowaway was able to board plane without ticket or boarding pass; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Dozens dead after Russia-bound plane crashes; Winter storms threaten the West; Russia launches Christmas Day missile attack on Ukraine; and more on tonight’s broadcast.