warning lights on three previous flights. also tonight, the new storm on the move. blizzard conditions in the central u.s. flash flood threats in the northeast. on the heels of the first major winter blast of 2024. al roker is timing it out. the hotel explosion in texas. windows and debris blown into the street. multiple injuries. what we ve learned. defense secretary lloyd austin under fire after he failed for days to disclose he was hospitalized to the president and the public. what the white house is saying as republicans call for him to be fired. and did he break any laws? the first u.s. moon lander mission in more than 50 years in danger. what happened after the unmanned launch. and the exclusive. olympic gold medalist mary lou retton. her first interview since her life-threatening health battle. announcer: this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. good evening and welcome, everyone. there are major developments tonight in the investigation
Rescue crews found several people trapped in the basement of the 20-story hotel that is in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, a fire department spokesperson said.