Friday, August 21, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers severe storms causing tornado damage in the Northeast and a new tropical storm near Hawaii. The Supreme Court allows President Trump’s White House ballroom construction to proceed temporarily. Other stories include new details on Hayden Panettiere’s death, a fatal Alaska plane crash, and a Pennsylvania teen stabbing. The broadcast concludes with a Great American segment on a Marine veteran helping others heal through aquarium therapy.
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Severe storms, tornadoes, and tropical storm updates
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
New details on Hayden Panettiere's final moments
Alaska plane crash kills eight military personnel
Teen soccer player stabbed; mother charged in cover-up
Food outbreaks, bus fire, and Prince Harry legal fees
Great American: Marine veteran heals vets with whale sharks
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