Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers President Trump’s covert plane swap in Turkey to evade an alleged Iranian assassination threat, leaving staff on a decoy jet. The broadcast reports on deadly Midwest storms, rescue efforts in Colombia after a major earthquake, and the release of a former Marine from Russia. Additional stories include primary election updates, the Luigi Mangione trial, a Miami crane collapse, and a family’s survival in the woods.
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Headlines: Trump plane swap, Midwest storms, Colombia quake
Trump's secret plane swap to evade Iranian threat
Dangerous storms and tornadoes batter the Midwest
Rescue efforts and hope after Colombia earthquake
Former Marine Robert Gilman released from Russian prison
Primary elections in Wisconsin and South Carolina
Luigi Mangione trial preparations and jury selection
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NYT Reporter Julian Barnes on fact-based journalism
Family rescued after 3 days lost in Michigan woods
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NYT Reporter Nick Confessore on investigative reporting
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Miami crane collapse and Toyota Camry recall
Teen cancer survivor thanks caregivers with daisies
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