Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers a deadly explosion at an Ohio recycling plant that killed two workers and triggered nearby evacuations. The broadcast details new information regarding Hayden Panettiere’s death, including an exclusive interview with her mother about her abusive ex-boyfriend. Additional stories include the Tupac Shakur murder trial, a bizarre Senate primary in Alaska, a missing woman in Las Vegas, and a dramatic babysitter kidnapping rescue in Atlanta.
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News preview: Ohio explosion, Panettiere death, and more
Deadly explosion at Ohio recycling plant and hazmat scare
New details on Hayden Panettiere's death and abusive relationship
Tupac Shakur murder trial: Graphic images and witness testimony
Election updates: Dan Sullivan race and Florida primaries
Missing woman in Las Vegas and mysterious phone calls
Body cam video of babysitter kidnapping two children in Atlanta
Commercial break: Kia, ESPN, and AdoptUSKids
Manhunt for masked suspect terrorizing pedestrians in Philadelphia
Commercial break: Uber Eats, KFC, and AdoptUSKids
U.S. Marshals injured in deck collapse and Penn State cocaine ring update
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