Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, the death of Dolly Parton, and the arrest of 49ers owner Jed York. The broadcast details Meta’s $18 billion settlement over teen safety, a trial date for 9/11 suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and an FDA-approved pancreatic cancer drug. Additional stories include Tim Curry’s passing, a plea withdrawal hearing in the Idaho murders case, and a heroic roadside rescue in China.
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Deadly floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet
Tributes and legacy of Dolly Parton
Body cam video of 49ers owner Jed York arrest
Meta's $18B settlement over teen mental health
Trial date set for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug
Actor Tim Curry dies at age 80
Brian Koberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho murders
Philadelphia horror mask suspect caught and roadside rescue
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