The Pentagon Reporting 17,000 people evacuated in the last week. The u. S. Embassy In Kabul Warning Americans to avoid the airport until instructed because of potential tHreats. The president canceling his trip to wilmington, remaining at the White House. And tonight, the exclusive Interview Martha Raddatz oneonone with Defense Secretary Lloyd austin. Back here at home, News Tonight about the pandemic. The u. S. Averaging about 132,000 new cases per day. Six states in the south with Icus At or near capacity. Pediatric hospital admissions at their highest point in the pandemic amid the heated battle over School Mask mandates. Vaccinations topping 1 Million doses for a third straight day. And tonight, thousands of vaccinated people turning out for a massive concert celebrating New Yorks comeback. The possible new twist in the mystery deaths involving a family of tHree found dead while hiking in california. What authorities are now saying. An alarming story out of texas. A man shot dead y
Was paused. Pope francis hospitalized after intestinal surgery. The pontiff himself asking tonight. M house. Well look at some of the pitfalls in the hot Housing Market on this 4th Of July, american composer reimagining the iconic america, the beautiful and sending the message. Announcer this is nbc Nightly News with kate snow. Happy 4th Of July, itthis Year Independence Day is infused of more Meaning Today americans from Coast To coast feel safe enough to gather, many emerging from months of isn celebrates the progress the Coue Pandemic Resp noting there is still a lot of work ahead in this moment and on this day there is joy well go to the White House in just a moment. We begin with Kathy Park in new York Reporter tonight a long awaited celebration. More than a year in the making looking forward to the fireworks and celebrate with more people than we did last year, instead of in the house. Reporter New York one of the darkest cities during the height of the pandemic will be lit up, e
georgia s election law compare to other states. plus, week two of the george floyd trial gets under way. and the chief of police expected to testify against his former colleague. the get is, what will he say on stand. also, crews try to fix a waste water plant near tampa. the question is could we see a catastrophe? it s way too early for this. good morning. and welcome to way too early, the show that had more than enough jelly beans over the weekend. i am kasie hunt on this monday, april 5th. we ll start with the news. georgia governor brian kemp is criticizing major league baseball and several atlanta-based companies as backlash over the state s voting law continues. on friday, the mlb announced it would be moving the upcoming all-star game from atlanta to a ballpark in another state. that news had the governor hitting back over the weekend, even comparing voting laws in georgia to those in narcotic where major league baseball is headquartered. major league baseb
flooding neighborhoods in florida homes suddenly evacuated. the race now to contain ji major league battle the governor of georgia hits back after major league baseball pulls its all-star game from a state in protest of their controversial new voting law major league baseball caved to fear and lies from liberal activists. will other companies follow and the mummy returns. the spectacularly elaborate ceremony today in egypt as dozens of mummies are transported to their new home this is nbc nightly news with jose diaz balart good evening. it s a symbol of our country s democracy and openness, but once again yesterday, the capitol building was attacked today family and colleagues mourn the loss of a capitol hill police officer killed while defending it we re also learning new details about the final days of the suspect who rammed his car into a security barrier, attacking officers and there are new questions about how to secure the capitol while still keeping it op
people are so emotional. in fact, representative omar of minnesota is speaking out about this very situation. take a listen to what she had to say. it s been re-traumatizing, it s been really hard. i tried to avoid watching. i know a lot of us here in minneapolis have done that. but it s hard. you also want to know the details and want to hear from the witnesses. it s been really horrendous to watch the defense put george floyd on trial instead of the police officer the former police officer who is charged with his murder. reporter: you will notice behind me here that you will see fencing all around the courthouse. on top of that is barbed wire. you will see this humvee. things have remained peaceful. the city is hoping things remain peaceful. they have some 2,000 national guardsmen ready to be activated. we are told the level of security will continue to increase over the course of the trial. that 2,000 national guardsmen is in addition to the some 1,000 law enforcemen