Into that tragedy at sea that left three dead what authorities have now revealed the captain in custody tonight. The deadly tornado touchdown. Over 50 million at risk tonight the desperate search for a College Student missing over a week. The images from the last time she was seen our Richard Engel Inside Afghanistan with the u. S. Withdrawal now under way the danger it could pose to the countrys women and girls. And dangerous behavior soaring in the sky our exclusive with the faa chief. His new warning. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt good evening, everyone just breaking tonight, bill and Melinda Gates, two of the richest people in the world and major forces in the world of philanthropy, are divorcing after almost three decades of marriage bill gates announcing on twitter this afternoon that theyre ending their marriage but vowing to continue the work of their foundation, which has taken on poverty and disease around the world including the fight against covid. Few individuals are more connected and influential than the gates. And the announcement leaving many questions tonight. Kate snow has late details. Reporter theyve been a power couple for decades. Their global work carrying the stamp of their union. They fought poverty, disease, and inequity together as a team with their bill and Melinda Gates foundation its fun work that weve dedicated ourselves to reporter but late today the stunning news the couple whod been married 27 years announcing in identical posts on twitter, after a great deal of thought and work on our relationship, weve made the decision to end our marriage. The two say they will continue their Work Together at the foundation but we no longer believe we can Grow Together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. Bill gates announced last year he would focus on philanthropy, stepping down from microsofts board. Two years ago Melinda Gates wrote a book about gender equality. The hardest pieces for me to write were the most private parts of the book. Moments in our marriage where i was asking bill for more Equality Reporter and back in january on today she joked about how she and bill were splitting Cooking Chores during the pandemic both people can set the table and both people can do the microwaving and the cleaning up. And so were trying to again role model that in our house for our children reporter with three children now in their teens and early 20s the gates asked for space and privacy for their family as we begin to navigate this new life. And kate, this is a couple worth billions of dollars thats right, lester he became a billionaire when he was just 31. Forbes now estimates his wealth at 124 billion. Theyve made clear that they will continue their philanthropic work the gates foundation, by the way, lester, has already donated more than A Billion Dollars toward fighting the pandemic. All right, kate, good to have you here. Thanks so much tonight more of the country is opening up as we make Real Progress toward controlling the pandemic, though there are still significant hot spots. 147 million have received at least one vaccine dose and the sevenday average of hospitalizations has dropped to 34,000. Heres Miguel Almaguer reporter tonight as 80,000 city workers return to the job in new york city the tristate area will soon allow nearly all businesses to open at full capacity, a major step forward not just for the former pandemic epicenter but for much of the nation as americans get back to business in venues small and large. Nice to just be able to like see everyones smiling faces. Reporter with 104 million americans fully inoculated, the first vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old could receive Emergency Use Authorization as soon as this week a major step toward protecting more americans just as less seek it. Nationwide vaccines are down 24 a Hospital System in houston now becoming the first in the nation to require all of its employees to get vaccinated one and done. This is nice reporter still, experts concede the nation may never achieve Herd Immunity. Complicating the matter, those who have been infected but not vaccinated and may have some protection lester with dr. Fauci. All of these moving things make this elusive number of Herd Immunity really kind of difficult to define reporter as Vegas Casinos expand capacity to 80 , in florida the governor is moving to suspend all covid restrictions the fact is were no longer in a State Of Emergency reporter new infections are down nearly 30 but variants are crippling states like oregon, perhaps the nations most Dangerous Hot Spot tonight the virus still a threat as vaccinations slow and the nation races to reopen miguel, its hard to believe that los angeles was a Covid Epicenter just a few months ago reporter yeah, lester just in january hospitals like this one were treating Covid Patients in the hallways and in these Overflow Tents now they have a record low number of new infections and fatalities in l. A. County lester Miguel Almaguer, thank you. You can make a plan for when and where to get vaccinated visit planyourvaccine. Com for more now lets turn to india, which saw more than 300,000 new cases for a 12th straight day. The country is overwhelmed and faces a severe shortage of lifesaving oxygen matt bradley now with the latest reporter nearly 3,500 covid deaths today. More than 360,000 new cases. But medical experts say the real numbers could be up to ten times higher at this hospital in delhi, desperately ill patients wait in cars to be seen the icu is so crowded doctors and nurses can hardly move between patients and while an open bed means hope for one family, it likely comes at the cost of heartbreak for another. We are losing patients here. Reporter many are furious at the government, saying it should have been better prepared. People are dying because they are not getting medical care that is sufficient reason to be angry reporter doctors are begging for supplies i request you please send oxygen to us reporter the u. S. Sent its first four airplanes loaded with supplies many are rushing to beat the midnight deadline thats when the u. S. Border will close to nonamericans from india. We dread opening our whatsapp messages because every day somebody has lost their lives over there, be it in your own family, somebodys Cousin Reporter less than 2 of indians are fully vaccinated without more vaccines and more help the death toll is bound to continue climbing. Matt bradley, nbc news in just 60 seconds, Richard Engel in afghanistan with growing concern about the resurgence of the taliban as u. S. Forces pull out and from food to Clothing Shortages and higher prices, what you need to know it was a terrifying scene off the coast of san diego where three people died after an overcrowded boat capsized, bringing new attention to the growing problem of Human Smuggling along the border heres gabe gutierrez. Reporter after a desperate struggle to survive at sea tonight a Human Smuggling Investigation is under way. Authorities say this boat carrying 32 people smashed into a reef near san diego. Three people are dead, dozens injured, one in Critical Condition this was a mass Rescue Operation that turned into a mass casualty incident. Reporter lifeguards rushed in, pulling out survivors struggling to escape the powerful rip currents crossing the border illegally is unsafe no matter the method, especially at sea. 31 right here reporter over texas we saw this years surge in Border Apprehensions firsthand. More than 172,000 in march alone. A 70 jump from the month before customs and Border Protection says its rescued more than 4,700 migrants since october along the Southwest Border who were abandoned by smugglers. Last week more than 90 people were discovered in what Authorities Say was a Human Smuggling operation in houston. And in a separate incident last week also near san diego cbp says 21 migrants were found on this boat theres a lot of confusion as to who is getting sent back and who isnt. And that does create an environment for smugglers to thrive. Reporter in california Authorities Say they have the person believed to be operating the boat in custody and that hes talking with federal agents so far no charges have been filed yet, lester gabe gutierrez, thank you. Just west of atlanta at least one person was killed today when Severe Weather hit. There was also a tornado confirmed in the area causing significant damage tonight 53 Million People remain at risk in the south and parts of the plains. A mystery tonight in Upstate New York where a College Student has been missing for more than a week the last contact with her near Niagara Falls. Stephanie gosk has more from her Family Reporter its been nearly ten days since anyone has seen 19yearold College Student saniyya dennis, a sophomore at suny buffalo in New York State we are treating this investigation as critically important and as if it were a member of our family or my daughter who was missing. Reporter Police Released this photo of the Computer Engineering major leaving her dorm at 11 00 p. M. On april 24th they also say there is video of her at a bus station later that night, possibly on her way to goat island in Niagara Falls state park the last place her cell phone was detected roughly 20 miles from the school late last week the family voiced frustration with the pace of the investigation. Theres a lot that we are dissatisfied with behind these cameras. My family is very distraught everybodys emotions are out of whack we only know that we want our sister my sister back. Reporter over the Weekend Police searched Niagara Falls park with dogs and a helicopter the family is offering a 10,000 reward all of this is just really baffling. I thought talk about worst nightmare, people watch these crime shows, im living this. Reporter knowing nothing, with the fear only growing stephanie gosk, nbc news, new york in elizabeth city, North Carolina today mourners celebrated the life of andrew brown jr. At his funeral and made new calls for justice 12 days after he was shot and killed by Police Sam Brock is there tonight. Reporter today generations of loved ones filed into Andrew Browns funeral. Including his eldest sons, who spoke to the pain of celebrating life lost. I just wish he was here with us its a terrible way we had to be together like this. Reporter brown was fatally shot as deputies served a search and arrest warrant. Then a judges decision not to publicly release body camera video no justice no peace reporter Prompting Pleas for change how many funerals do we have to have reporter even with so many Unanswered Questions surrounding browns death, comparisons of injustice are being made less than 24 hours after the conviction of Derek Chauvin andrew brown was shot and killed at todays funeral the Family Members of eric garner, Daunte Wright and george floyd were standing with them in solidarity we have to learn how to protect ourselves. And if that means we have to get up and put on the boots each morning and fight for our lives, thats whats about to happen reporter gwen carr lost her son eric garner in 2014 in order to get justice we have to let them know that were urgent calls for accountability, tonight a sign of peace. Doves released over browns casket, including one for his soul and seven for his children sam brock, nbc news. Tense moments today at Cia Headquarters two Law Enforcement Officials Say an intruder tried to drive into the facility but was stopped by armed guards it resulted in an hourslong standoff. Were continuing to monitor that situation. A major reversal from President Biden tonight on the number of refugees who can come into the u. S. After he sparked some outrage from democrats with his original decision Geoff Bennett is at the white house. And geoff, a large number will now be allowed in, correct . Reporter thats right, lester. President biden now raising the cap on the number of refugees from wartorn countries allowed into the u. S. To 62,500 for the rest of this fiscal year. Thats after facing fierce backlash from democrats over his initial decision to keep in place the trumpera cap of just 15,000 admissions. Its coming as the Biden Administration announces it will reunite four migrant families torn apart under former president trumps widely condemned family separation policy. But at least 1,000 families still remain separated tonight and immigrant advocates say the white house needs to move faster to reunite them. Lester all right Geoff Bennett at the white house, thanks. With the u. S. Withdrawal in afghanistan officially under way, there are fears that the departure of american troops could prove especially dangerous for the countrys women and girls. Richard engel is in afghanistan tonight. Reporter the ade school is part of the new afghanistan. Boys and girls learning together. For 20 years the American Security umbrella has allowed education here to flourish but as u. S. Troops leave, the taliban could return with all its repression the islamic fanatics didnt allow girls to go to school and despised girls with ambition like nejla. The 17yearold wants to be a gynecologist and treat women and girls for free what do you think american troops leaving will mean for you . Taliban are people that dont understand about the future they just know about islam. I am muslim. Islam doesnt say dont go to school they dont give any value to the girls im just worried about that reporter the taliban forced women to stay at home. And if they had to go out to wear a burqa. Defiance meant beatings or even death by stoning the taliban banned music too, especially for women. This would have gotten you whipped. But at the Afghan Music Institute today theyre determined to keep playing no matter what, i will play music. And will help other girls to play music. Reporter nina karimi composed a work dedicated to the journey of afghan women. It begins evoking their cries. Then moves to hope she hasnt finished it yet, on purpose. Unsure what the next chapter will be. Wonderful thank you i cant wait to hear the end you want it to be a happy ending, right . Yeah. A happy ending, yeah reporter the mood here is tense. The u. S. Has begun handing over bases to Afghan Security forces contractors are being told to leave. And everyone is watching the taliban very closely lester nervous eyes in that part of the world. Richard, thank you up next, dangerous passenger behavior way up on airplanes. Our exclusive with the head of the faa, who talks about it back now with an nbc news exclusive the faa warning dangerous passenger behavior is on the rise American Airlines says a passenger refusing to wear a mask assaulted a crew member just this weekend in new york. Heres tom costello. Reporter in Fort Lauderdale an allout fist fight after passengers deplaned, refusing to wear masks. In d. C. A passenger removed after allegedly arguing with Flight Attendants over the mask rule. In denver an Emergency Landing after a man tried to open an Emergency Exit youre a Joke Reporter nationwide, members of congress harassed on planes and in airports your lie has been exposed reporter the faa says a typical year brings 100 to 150 formal charges of bad passenger behavior but so far this year that number has skyrocketed to 1,300 reported cases. Refusal to wear masks, political intimidation, excessive drinking, verbal and physical assault. It is not permissible, and we will not tolerate interfering with a flight crew in the performance of their safety duties. Period reporter now a Zero Tolerance approach from the faa. Unruly passengers face potential criminal charges, fines of up to 35,000, and banned for life by the Airlines One Flight attendant tweeting she resigned because of the constant arguing and pushback from guests its ridiculous. What weve seen on our planes as Flight Attendants being physically assaulted, pushed, choked we had a passenger urinate. The physical and verbal abuse that Flight Attendants have been taking has been way off the charts reporter with Passenger Levels expected to explode this summer, the faa, the tsa and air marshals are watching closely for any behavior that threatens other passengers or crew members. Lester all right, tom, thank you. Summer will be here before you know it, but it might be harder to find some of the seasonal staples from food to fireworks. Stephanie ruhle explains reporter memorial day is just around the corner but getting those seasonal essentials may be a little tougher this year. Many summertime staples are in short supply driving up the cost of items like poultry, pork, even ketchup so part of the reason were seeing higher prices in the Grocery Store is because we have higher prices at the farm reporter but its not just food. Getting your hands on Summer Clothing like tshirts and swimwear, even fireworks could get tricky with imports for both down from last year looking to get away on a road trip . Expect to see gas prices rise this summer up 34 higher than where they were last year or opting to be poolside at home prices on Chlorine Tablets have doubled in some areas and could spike up to 70 over the next few months so if youre not seeing what you want on store shelves, experts recommend shopping generic or store brands for a better price asking for local experts for help sourcing alternative items and planning ahead to get the best deals possible with stimulus checks and record savings during the pandemic people have money to spend and that demand is pushing Prices Higher lester all right, stephanie, thank you up next, inspiring nurses fighting the pandemic as we celebrate their service. All this week we are celebrating service by those helping others often at great personal sacrifice tonight i want you to meet some inspiring nurses going the extra mile did you eat your breakfast . Reporter Working Mom Ebony Gresham gets her kids ready for the day. Not from home but from a hotel room a nurse, she felt dutybound to answer a call for help, including one that came far from home to be a foot soldier in the war on covid. This didnt come without some personal sacrifice. Knowing that were still saving lives and making history here, it feels amazing reporter how long are you going to be needed i am here to finish this mission out until we actually, you know, fight this Battle With Covid and we win reporter ebony is a traveling nurse, part of Operation Snap Nurse which has dispatched thousands of nurses across the country to help communities hardhit by the pandemic. Congratulations reporter she left home on christmas night, saying goodbye to her 10 children in georgia. She currently leads a Vaccination Site in pomona, california to me its like the military you know, being deployed, the need is there. Its a fight its a combat. Reporter across the country Cherese Howell moved to tamarac, florida nearly a year ago leaving her family of four to supervise a Covid Testing Site we give up of ourselves, our families, to be available to others in greater need im making a positive change making that impact in peoples lives reporter the unsung heroes, with selflessness that knows no bounds. So glad we could celebrate them that is nightly news for this monday. Thank you for watching, everyone im lester holt. Please take care of yourself and each other. Good night. Right now at 6 00, posting up fliers and going door to door. Health leaders in Contra Costa County ramping up their efforts to get everyone vaccinated. We need to make it as easy as possible. So, yeah, its great. And the Bay Area County where theyre accepting anyone to get vaccinated no matter where they live. Plus, whats holding some people from getting the vaccine. We bring in a top Infectious Disease expert to debunk the myths. And using satellite to predict the future. Were not in the high or extreme categories yet. The Fire Danger Forecast Project Scientists in the bay area are relying on to alert you of a destructive wildfire. Im janelle wang. Im jessica aguirre. The Positivity Rate has reached an alltime low since the pandemic started. Its at 1. 1 . It comes as hospitalizations are at an alltime low. And new cases are continuing to trend downward. 1500 new cases were confirmed yesterday. Contra costa county is taking unique steps to encourage more people to get vaccinated