Thursday, October 8, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers Hurricane Isaias upgrading to a Category 2 storm with mandatory evacuations along the Gulf Coast. The broadcast also reports on the Pentagon's plan to live-stream a firing squad execution for the Fort Hood shooter and growing scandals involving Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle. International stories include violent student protests in Paris and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, while domestic news features a possible serial killer in Michigan and a fugitive chef caught after 14 years. The episode concludes with the emotional homecoming of sailors from the USS Lincoln.
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News preview: Hurricane, executions, and protests
Hurricane Isaias: Evacuations and storm surge warnings
Pentagon to live stream Fort Hood shooter execution
Calls to fire Ambassador Guilfoyle over ethics scandal
Violent protests in Paris over school funding
Investigation into possible serial killer in Michigan
Fugitive fugitive found working as San Diego chef
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Frontier Airlines chaos and airport vehicle theft
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and police chase
USS Lincoln sailors return home after 322 days
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