Sunday, October 4, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers the Pentagon's rushed withdrawal of Air Force bombers from a UK base following a thwarted terror plot, alongside new details on the Cornell sexual assault case and the Fly Dubai cockpit attack. Other stories include a US Marine arrested in Japan, a medical jet crash off Massachusetts, and a botched execution in Tennessee. The broadcast also features a potential Type 1 diabetes cure, a massive new college football stadium, and the return of women's professional baseball.
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News preview and breaking news teaser
Pentagon withdraws bombers from UK base
New details on Cornell sexual assault case
Fly Dubai hijacking attempt and lone wolf suspect
US Marine arrested in Japan for woman's death
Search for missing medical jet passengers
Botched execution in Tennessee and heat wave
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Bear attack video and diabetes breakthrough
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Inside the new $875M Northwestern stadium
Women's pro baseball league returns
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