Monday, October 12, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers a fatal roller coaster accident at Six Flags in Georgia and the arrest of actress Selma Blair for a violent mid-flight assault. The broadcast also reports on a federal search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, devastating storms across the U.S., and new video of ICE officers striking a man in Houston. Additional stories include President Trump's energy deal with Russia, his potential firing of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Pope Leo's upcoming lung surgery. The episode concludes with an emotional reunion between a liver transplant recipient and her donor's family.
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News Preview and Introduction
Fatal Roller Coaster Accident at Six Flags
Selma Blair Arrested After Mid-Flight Assault
Federal Search of Ilhan Omar's Home
Devastating Storms and Hurricane Isaias Damage
ICE Officers Run Over Man in Houston
Russia-Ukraine Energy Deal and Trump Rally
Pope Leo Scheduled for Lung Surgery
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Co-worker Poisoning Conviction Dismissed
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Courthouse Standoff and Whale Boat Collision
Organ Donor Family Reunion at Balloon Fiesta
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