Why experts who once warned about them are now saying theyre a safer bet. Miracle survivor. She nearly died in a mass shooting, but walked out of the hospital two months later. Tonight our exclusive interview with her. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. The intrigue over the death of music superstar prince only deepened today as authorities near minneapolis declined to reveal preliminary autopsy results. The 57yearold purple rain artist was found in his home and studio complex yesterday morning, and declared dead a short time later. As fans continue to memorialize prince and gather outside his home in tribute, the local sheriff has publicly pledged to respect princes privacy, and told reporters there were some things he would not be able to talk about. Sure to fuel speculation about the possible cause of his latest details. Reporter tonight there are no official conclusions about how and why music ledge independent prince died, but lots of questions, a mystery much like his mystique. There were no obvious signs of trauma on his body at all. We have no reason to believe at this point this was a suicide. Reporter today the singers body moved to the medical Examiners Office in this van. The last week of the singers life was a mix of the usual and the unusual. Thursday, april 14th, prince performs two shows in atlanta, apologizing to fans for having postponed concerts there the week before. Nbc news has learned from a source with direct knowledge of the incident that the plane made a rapid descent for an Emergency Landing in moline, illinois, and that the pilot radioed for medical assistance for an unresponsive male. Prince was admitted to a local hospital. His reps said he was suffering from the flu. By 12 45 that in minneapolis. And the very next day hosting a latenight dance party. Fast forward to thursday, april 21st, 9 43 a. M. Sheriffs deputies respond to a 911 call from an unidentified male at paisley park. We have someone who is unconscious, he says. An ambulance dispatcher makes a call. But seconds later, you can cancel anybody going, confirmed doa. Prince, 57 years old, declared dead at 10 07 in the morning. What was he like when he was not working . Working. Reporter sheila e. Is former fiancee, among those shocked and stunned. What he left his legacy was his music, and how it has touched almost everyone, you know, in some kind of way. Reporter today helped other people. He did it as this silent angel. Reporter online, speculation has swirled after tmz posted unverified reports that the singer overdosed and published a picture of a man who said is prince outside a drugstore. The prince i know was like super healthy, vegan, wasnt an abuser of drugs, wasnt an abuser of alcohol. Reporter meanwhile, tributes flow unabated, as an entertainment giant who stood only 52 is remembered for the music, the moves, the marvel who was prince. Officials say it could be a few more weeks before a final report into his death is released. In the meantime, Funeral Plans are still pending tonight. Ron, a lot of purple there behind you. Thank you. News out of ohio tonight, after eight members of the same family were killed execution style at four locations. Tonight theres high anxiety in the region where police warn the killer or killers are and dangerous. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez is there. Reporter the four crime scenes span some 30 miles in rural ohio. Tonight eight members of this same family are dead. Each one of the victims appears to have been executed. Each one of the victims appears to be shot in the head. Reporter sheriffs deputies got the first call just before 8 00 this morning, reporting blood in one of the houses. They soon found seven adults and one 16yearold boy, dead, in four separate homes. Three children ranging in age from just 4 days old to 3 years, survived the killings. This is just its heartbreaking. You know, the one mom apparently was killed in her bed with the 4dayold right there. Reporter Authorities Say preliminary information suggests none of the dead committed suicide, leading police to warn residents that a killer could be on the loose. Or persons out that ar d e armed, are very dangerous. Reporter Ohio Governor and president ial candidate john kasich called the killings tragic beyond comprehension. This Small Community is stunned. Were praying for the family. Were trying to lift up the family. Well do anything that we can to reach out and comfort them. Reporter tonight the exact motive is unclear. But investigators say it appears this family was targeted. Late today, authorities confirmed that the victims were part of the roaden family. Now dozens of investigators have descended here on rural pike county to solve this mystery. Lester . Gabe gutierrez, thank you. Turning overseas to the uk, where president obama faces a backlash after he and the first lady were welcomed by britains royal family today. We get details from nbcs kiera sim mops. Friends, the president and first lady with william, kate and harry. Earlier the queen greeting obama as he stepped off marine one. The president in the front seat, her majesty in the back, her husband driving them all. I have to say, i have never been driven by a duke of edinboro before. And i can report that it was very smooth riding. Reporter but tonight the president sparking controversy, taking sides in a critical upcoming vote here over whether britain should leave the european union. The United Kingdom is at its best when its helping to lead a strong europe. Reporter standing with Prime Minister david cameron, warning britain outside europe wont have the same economic relationship with the u. S. The uk is going to be in the back of the cube. Reporter the comments causing a backlash in newspapers, and on television. It was an astonishing intervention. Little menacing. The outspoken mayor of london, boris johnston, accusing the hypocrisy. Its something to which the americans would never submit their own democracy. Reporter even questioning whether the, quote, part kenyan president has an ancestral dislike of the british empire. Other lawmakers calling those comments racist. The president s message for americas friends here in britain was tough today, but underscores washingtons deep fear that another crisis in europe is looming. Lester . All right, thank you. Britain has issued a warning to citizens traveling to the u. S. Over new laws in the south that critics say discriminate, like north carolinas law governing which bathrooms transgender people must use. President obama in the uk today slammed that law. While donald trump is raising eyebrows with new comments about the controversy. Nbcs Halle Jackson has more on all of reporter after a warm welcome in england, president obama promising the same to british gay lesbian travelers heading to mississippi and north carolina, after the uk warned of new laws seen by lgbt advocates as discriminatory. The laws that have been passed there are wrong, and should be overturned. Reporter the president weighing in overseas on whats become a political fire sdorm here at home. Guess whos ranked the ranks of the pc police. Reporter ted cruz taking aim at Donald Trumps criticism of a transgender bathroom ban. This is Political Correctness run amok. Reporter cruz, using trumps comments to try to boost his own conservative credentials, while hitting his rivals with a new polling showing 64 of republicans support the ban. But some of trumps backers arent bothered by it. I think everybody, your own thing. Reporter a trump top aide telling nbc news, the senator is simply trying to stay relevant. Trump himself, not backing down. Local communities and states should make the decision. And i feel very stongly about that. Reporter while trump is considered one of the more friendly lgbt friendly candidates, he has not mentioned it tonight at his rally in delaware. Halle jackson, thank you. A sting and disturbing trend to report tonight. Suicide in this highest levels in according to a new report by the cdc, as nbcs Kristen Dahlgren reports, the increase was especially sharp among girls and women. Reporter when ten students committed suicide over a sixyear span in palo alto, california, the centers for Disease Control sent the teams to investigate. I knew one of the victims personally. This shouldnt be an issue among people our reporter but it is an issue. According to a new National Report by the cdc. The number of suicides in the u. S. Increasing since 1999, in every age group from 10 to 74. At the university of pennsylvania this month, the tenth student committed suicide in just three years. While men still had the highest suicide rates, some of the largest increases were among girls 10 to 14. The suicide rate was up threefold. The report offered no explanations. But suicide researchers say social media may play a role. I think that there may be more situations where bullying is occurring, for example. And vulnerable kids then might start thinking about wanting to die. Reporter researchers say girls are also hitting puberty sooner. The reason thats important is most of the comments i get are that conditions happen once puberty starts. Reporter doctors for warning signs. Discussing suicide or despair, withdrawal and isolation, and changes in mood or anxiety. In palo alto, these teens made a documentary to try to help classmates. Stigma surrounding mental health, and we want to encourage hope. Reporter because for so many now, the suicide rate is much more than a statistic. Kristen dahlgren, nbc news, new york. On this earth day, the u. S. Was among 175 countries that signed a landmark Paris Agreement on climate change. Here in california, theres good news to report, as this state deals with a water crisis brought on by years of drought, though not all areas are recovering. National correspondent Miguel Almaguer has more. Reporter the results are in. A depth of snow of 58. 4 inches. Reporter the critical sierra snow pack is just shy of the historic average. This year reason to last year, the same measuring station was dirt and dust. The change in landscape is so dramatic, californias biggest reservoirs are releasing water for the first time in five years. Its come up as much as 5 to 10 feet in a day. Dramatic rise. Absolutely. Reporter this was the lake last spring. Miles of bonedry shoreline in 2015, exposed the lake bed, valleys and canyons. Today, its approaching capacity. With fresh water pouring in every day. Were right above a mound we were standing on last year. Take a look at this sidebyside comparison. Its now 100 feet underwater. What a difference. As the snow pack continues to melt into the spring, the water level here will rise. Reservoirs in Northern California are filling up fast. A powerful el nino fueling the deluge. End of the state, mostly a bust. Less rain here means much of the golden state is still brown. Theres no time for complacency. That would be a big mistake. Reporter while some of the west has gone from bleak to better, Officials Say to truly bust the drought, well need several years of wet winters, and history proves when it comes to water, the future here is always uncertain. Miguel almaguer, nbc news, orville, california. And still ahead as we continue tonight after years of warning about the risks of reverse mortgages, why experts now say it may be a smart strategy, if you havent saved enough for re 250ir789. Also, a teenage shooting survivor speaks exclusively to nbc news about her miraculous recovery every insurance policy has a number. But not every Insurance Company understands the life behind it. For those whove served and the families that service in return. Usaa. We know what it means to serve. Get an insurance quote and see why 92 of our members plan to stay for life. Ive got allergies. And im doing just fine. 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Knowing eliquis had both. Turned around my thinking. Ndont stop eliquis unless you doctor tells you to. Neliquis can cause serious, and in rare cases, fatal bleeding. Ndont take eliquis if you have an artificial heart valve nor abnormal bleeding. Nif you had a spinal injection while on eliquis ncall your doctor right away if you have tingling, nnumbness, or muscle weakness. Nwhile taking eliquis, you may bruise more easily. Nand it may take longer than usual nfor bleeding to stop. Nseek immediate medical care for sudden signs of bleeding, nlike unusual bruising. Neliquis may increase your bleeding risk nif you take certain medicines. Ntell your doctor about all planned medical pe blood clots. Plus had lessx major bleeding. Z both made to eliquis ask your doctor if its right for you. As weve seen, purple has become the color of the moment in honor of the passing of prince. Sales of his albums and songs are surging as people all over the world honor his life and recall his impact. Heres joe fryer. Reporter what prince created was more than a sound track for any one to fans, music thats now cutting through the sorrow outside of princes palace. I knew purple rain, i knew crazy. Reporter they called it the minneapolis sound, but really it was universal. I just want your extra time. Reporter music that defied genre, and united generations. Now reflected in tributes across the country. Purple rain purple rain purple rain purple rain reporter with princes death, we now even purple rain can bring a flood of tears. I took it for granted that he would be here. Reporter then, appeared, if only for a few minutes, over paisley park, a rainbow. A reminder that what prince created can never be washed away. Joe fryer, nbc news. That will do it for us on this friday night. Be sure to join us tonight for a special dateline hour on a mystery illness. A secret overdose. Princes final tragic hours revealed. Now on extra from princes paisley park studios. 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