Attacked, losing two teeth. Promising news from moderna its covid vaccine safe and effective for 12 to 17yearolds. But when could younger kids finally get a shot the report breaking as we come on the air. The Grand Jury convened and expected to decide whether to criminally indict former president trump. What were learning. The first summit announced between President Biden and Vladimir Putin amid rising tensions. Nearly a year after the remains of her children were found, a couple now charged with murder. And a health alert. The surge in ticks this summer. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with Lester Holt good evening. In this digital age, weve become used to Cell Phone Video exposing the soft underbelly of policing but no image has been more jarring than the slow and excruciating death of George Floyd captured on a Minneapolis Street corner one year ago today. His life squeezed out of him by a Police Officer. Today his murder and all that it came to symbolize was remembered by many in this country, including President Biden, who met privately with Floyds Family at the White House, where he had hoped to mark passage of a Police Reform Bill named for floyd that bill, however, still held up in Congress Tonight floyds encounter with police, which began with his questioning over a counterfeit bill, ended with his death, igniting a Protest Movement that spread across the u. S. And beyond and still resonates tonight. Gabe gutierrez has details. Reporter today across the country, moments of silence commemorating the agonizing 9 minutes and 29 seconds a Police Officer knelt on George Floyds neck. It was a murder, and we need to be reminded that what happened to him was not an accident. Reporter in washington, floyds relatives met with lawmakers. Good morning, everyone. Reporter including House Speaker Nancy pelosi and later President Biden. If you can make federal laws to protect a bird, which is the bald eagle, you can make federal laws to protect people of color. Reporter a federal Police Reform Bill has stalled in the senate because of republican opposition to certain proposals such as restricting qualified immunity, making it easier to sue Police Officers he did let us know he supports passing the bill, but he wants to make sure its the right bill and not a rushed bill. Reporter this morning in minneapolis, chilling moments as gunshots rang out near where floyd died its unclear why police say at least one person was shot and went to the hospital still it was a day of reflection in the past year, there have been changes at the state level. At least 3,000 policingrelated bills have been introduced in legislatures. More than 30 states have enacted new Police Oversight and reform laws. But more than 1,000 people in the u. S. Have died following police encounters since floyds death. What has changed in america . Nothing nothing has changed. Reporter we sat down with three women who now share an unwanted bond, but George Floyds sister, bridget, is hopeful about the social Justice Movement what has changed the most is unity throughout the country. Reporter Alissa Charlesfindley is the sister of botham jean, who died in 2018 when a white dallas Police Officer mistakenly entered his Apartment And Shot him she was convicted of murder has congress moved quickly enough on Police Reform . No. Is that a broken promise to you of course it is. Reporter Gwen Carr is the mother of eric garner, who died in 2014 in new York City following a police chokehold. That officer was not charged. People think its over its not over with because they are still killing ou gabe, despite those gunshots earlier today, it appears people are still gathering there at the square reporter yes, thats right, Lester Today was a major milestone for minneapolis but theres a lot on the horizon for this community. Sentencing for Derek Chauvin is now scheduled for late next month, lester. Gabe gutierrez tonight, thank you a huge increase in travel is expected as we head toward memorial day with millions planning to fly or hit the road. The tsa urging patience while officials cite an alarming increase in bad behavior on planes heres tom costello. Reporter from the highways to high above, expect the biggest explosion in Getaway Traffic since the start of the Pandemic Aaa predicts up 60 over last year. Incredible numbers of people. Ive never seen the Charlotte Airport so crowded. Reporter this past sunday, nearly 1. 9 million passengers moved through the nations airports, the most since the lockdown began with airlines reporting much stronger than expected bookings, the tsa is adding 6,000 more officers this year the advice for passengers, expect longer lines, fewer empty seats. And with 50 of americans still not yet vaccinated, masks are still required for everyone in airports and on planes. The tsa says there are no plans to change that yet meanwhile, the faa reports another alarming jump in unruly and dangerous Behavior Fist fights, drinking, verbally and physically assaulting flight attendants. 2,500 cases so far this year. 1,900 involving mask disputes a southwest Airlines Flight Attendant lost two teeth during an assault on sunday. Southwests ceo says the assaults have reached an intolerable level. 60 tsa officers also assaulted this year. The Homeland Security Secretary today. Were not going to tolerate behavior that threatens the wellbeing of the public, the employees that bravely are on the front lines to facilitate the travel for individuals who want to reunite with friends and Family Reporter interfering with a Flight Crew is a federal offense. Fines up to 35,000, jail time, and possibly banned for life from flying lester. Tom, what can you tell us about this do not travel advisory for americans going to japan just ahead of the Olympics Reporter yeah, the cdc and the State Department saying do not travel to japan. Theyre in a state of emergency. Cases are up deaths are up. Vaccination rates very, very low but the ioc says the olympics are still on, lester tom, Thanks Today Moderna announced results of its Vaccine Trial for kids ages 12 to 17 as more than 164 Million americans have now gotten at least one Dose Dr. John torres joins us now john, the moderna results appear to be positive. Yes, lester this is great news an Fda Authorization would give the u. S. A second vaccine for adolescents and significantly increase the Countrys Supply almost 4,000 kids wereernas d The Company says not a single one who got both doses ended up sick, making it 100 effective. So if its given emergency use authorization, we could see it in pharmacies this summer. And where does approval stand now for younger Kids Reporter well, Pfizer And Moderna are currently in clinical trials for children 6 months to 11 years old but experts say they probably wont be done until the end of the year lester. Dr. John torres, thank you. Just breaking, prosecutors in new york have reportedly convened a Grand Jury to consider possible criminal charges against former president trump, his company, and its executives Pete Williams is following this for us. Pete, what do we know . Reporter lester, this is the next step that prosecutors would take in pursuing possible criminal charges. It doesnt mean charges will be filed. It does mean the case is entering a new and not unexpected phase the d. A. Is investigating a host of issues involving the trump organizations taxes, how it reported its assets to get loans, and how top executives were paid. This development reported by the Washington Post suggests the d. A. Believes Theres Evidence of a crime, but it will likely be months before we find out whether this results in any actual charges. Lester. All right Pete Williams in washington tonight, thank you. In just 60 seconds, well have details on the Biden Putin Summit just announced and the manhunt in a new Road Rage Shooting. High tension likely next month as President Biden announced hell meet with russian president Vladimir Putin for the first time Kristen Welker has details. Reporter the Highstakes Summit between President Biden and President Putin comes as tensions are at their highest level in years. Ive spoken with him a number of times. Reporter the biden administration imposing sanctions for russian interference in the 2020 election and for the solarwinds cyberattack. But President Biden is also facing bipartisan criticism for handing putin a political win by removing sanctions against a russian company that will allow the completion of a Gas Pipeline Putin wants. Tonight republican senator Ben Sasse saying, instead of treating putin like a gangster who fears his own people, were giving him his treasured pipeline and legitimizing his actions with a summit. This is weak tonight we pressed the White House. Why not wait until theyve shown some good faith on some of these issues before setting up a summit . We proposed the summit because we feel that it is an opportunity to move forward our national interests and our agenda. Reporter among the topics theyll discuss, russian Ally Belarus and its forced landing of a ryanair plane. Lester. Kristen welker at the White House tonight, thanks. In the middle east, secretary of State Blinken met with israeli and palestinian leaders trying to make sure an egyptianbrokered ceasefire holds Andrea Mitchell is In Jerusalem tonight. Reporter Tonight Secretary of State Blinken pledging 112 Million in Emergency Aid to rebuild Gaza And Meeting with palestinian Authority President Mahmoud abbas, sidelined by the trump administration. We will work with partners to ensure that hamas does not benefit from these reconstruction efforts. Reporter blinkens overall mission, cementing the fragile ceasefire between israel and the hamas militants who Run Gaza israels prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, warning if hamas breaks the calm and attacks israel, our response will be very powerful. Reporter i asked Secretary Blinken what assurances hes getting from both sides. Did you get any commitments from prime Minister Netanyahu to not evict palestinians from the East Jerusalem neighborhoods, and did you get any assurances from the palestinian Authority Today that they could have any influence over gaza . Any steps that either side takes that either risk sparking violence or, over time and ultimately undermine the prospect for returning to the pursuit of two states, we oppose. Reporter but a Thirdgeneration Resident of disputed East Jerusalem is not hopeful. No. Our life before the ceasefire and after the ceasefire, its a lot its the same reporter blinken says he wants israelis to stop Evicting Palestinians and demolishing their homes and palestinians to stop inciting violence and paying terrorists in prison no promises from either side. Lester. Andrea mitchell In Jerusalem, thank you. As a manhunt continues here in california for the shooter who killed that 6yearold Boy in a Road Rage attack, news of another Road Rage Shooting in d. C with that, heres miguel almaguer. Reporter the grainy Surveillance Video has no audio but captures the moment a motorist driven by Road Rage jumps out of a Silver Maserati and opens fire on another vehicle in washington, d. C. Moments later, the suspect unloads on another driver in a car just offscreen. One woman was shot and two children in her car could have been killed it happened just days before 6yearold Aiden Leos was killed in the backseat of his Mothers Car after another incident of Road Rage in Southern California he just didnt deserve that no one deserves that reporter with a 150,000 reward offered after aidens death, police conducting both investigations have released few details and made no arrests. Over the last 12 months, at least 25 deaths have been connected to Road Rage Shootings. A growing number of violent confrontations have been captured by cameras, and now police in washington, d. C. And southern California Hope Video and witnesses can help solve their cases before someone else gets hurt. Miguel almaguer, Nbc News nearly a year after the remains of her two children were found in idaho, Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, chad daybell, have been indicted on two counts of first degree murder. Chad daybell was also indicted in the murder of his former wife. Texas is about to become the latest state to let people carry a handgun pretty much without Restrictions Morgan Chesky now with that Story Reporter Tonight in texas, getting hands on a handgun about to become even easier lawmakers in austin passing House Bill 1927, allowing anyone 21 and up who is legally allowed to buy a handgun. No license needed. Anything that allows our law abiding citizens to protect themselves and their family is a good thing. Reporter nationwide, similar Handgun Measures already exist in 20 states in texas, the law eliminates not only the license but also the written test, training, and State Background checks. Does this make your job harder i think it does. Reporter Mike Mata is president of the dallas police association. Supporters will say more good guys with guns makes your job even easier. Well, my answer to that is how do i know youre a good guy . You might go to a scene and now you have three, four, five people that are openly carrying a firearm. Reporter the bill also turning attention to recent mass shootings. Just last month, a gunman opened fire in bryan, texas, using a handgun to kill one Coworker And Wound five others. And despite the bills popularity, at gun ranges like this one, statewide polls still have 58 of texans opposed. Governor Greg Abbott says hell sign the bill as soon as it hits his desk. Lester. Morgan, thank you. Up next, the urgent new warning about ticks. When youre born and raised in San Francisco, you grow up wanting to make a difference. Thats why, at recology, were proud to be 100 employee owned with local workers as diverse as San Francisco. We built the citys Recycling System from the ground up, helping to make San Francisco the greenest Big City In America but we couldnt do it without you. Thank you, San Francisco. Gracias, San Francisco. Thank you. [ speaks native language ] lets keep Making A Differene together. A new alert as the weather gets warmer. Kristen dahlgren now on the explosion in potentially diseasecarrying ticks. Reporter on a recent expedition in coastal connecticut, this researcher was amazed 200 Longhorned Ticks on myself. Thats within two minutes. Reporter the Longhorned Tick first found in the u. S. In 2017 its known to devastate livestock. Researchers are still investigating what it could pass to humans he also found Gulf Coast ticks, common in the southeast, now spreading into new england. Other research shows blacklegged ticks similar to ones known to spread Lyme Disease are now prolific near northern california beaches. Scientists calling this year the perfect storm. A mild winter and abundant rain just as people are heading outside in droves. Doctors recommend wearing lightcolored clothing, Tucking Pants into socks and spraying with repellent. Changing clothes and showering asap and always do a Tick Check on you and your children the lab is usually sent 3,000 ticks a year for Testing Theyve already gotten 2,200 in the first five months of 2021, a Sign Ticks are out in force and a warning more may be on the way. Kristen dahlgren, Nbc News now to an issue that hasnt gotten enough attention amid the pandemic, the surge in opioidrelated deaths. Heres morgan radford. Reporter stuck inside during the pandemic, Sabrina Hart turned to an old habit. I got me some heroin i went into the bathroom, snorted it. Reporter one that nearly left her dead how did the pandemic affect your Drug Use well, i was clean for five years i hadnt touched anything i sat at home every day. I had no idea what to do i think it was all the stress that was in my head, and i just picked it back up like i had never left it. Reporter nearly 200 americans are dying every single day from opioid overdoses, an increase of 34 during the pandemic, leading to the highest Oneyear Death Toll from overdoses ever recorded how big did the problem get in the pandemic between april and may of 2020, our numbers tripled. Tripled yes. Reporter here in west virginia, the state with the highest Overdose Death Rate in the country, Cabell County was once the epicenter. Is this what people around here are hearing all day . Yeah. Reporter thats why local officials built quick Response Teams like this one, complete with a Police Officer, emt, treatment counselor, and Faith Leader so this is the quick Response Vehicle yep. Reporter to bring help where its needed most. Theyre not going to come to us, right so we found that its best to go to them how do you find the people who overdose . Every time an ambulance is dispatched on a call, we have to go. I have Track Marks there, there this is a Track Mark this is a Track Mark reporter for courtney, who just got out of prison in august for possession, the pandemic became a perfect storm. Covid hit, and everythings been different. You think that played a role, the pandemic yeah. Isolation, cant go nowhere, cant do anything thats when youre stuck in your head when youre by yourself and nobodys around and youre thinking, thinking, thinking, you obsess. Reporter four days before our interview, Courtney Overdosed again. You had an o. D. Saturday yeah. Saturday if i wouldnt have jerked when i did, id be dead. Reporter but thanks to huntingtons quick Response Team how are you im fine. Reporter she and others like her are finding their way forward. Do you have hope i have hope you have to have hope. Reporter morgan radford, Nbc News, huntington, west virginia. Ill be back with some final thoughts. Before we go, we want to share this image of a poignant moment George Floyds daughter entering the White House to visit with the President Today on the anniversary of her dads death. A personal tragedy for her and one that is still jarring and shaping this country what happened one year ago was shocking in its brazenness, the knee, the seeming indifference both to George Floyds suffering and the cameras and citizens who bore witness in that roughly ten minutes of video, we saw a legacy of abuse suffered by blacks at the hands of Police Officers a shock to some who saw it a reality to others. Hardly anyone could be unaffected, and it demanded change. And weve seen it in some of those Police Reform and accountability bills and laws passed since then but the roots of behavioral change, how we see and treat each other, are not so easily legislated. The ignorance that has fueled a wave of antiasian violence and antisemitic attacks in the months after George Floyds Murder Show just how far we must travel to act better, to be better weve also seen more violent encounters between police and black individuals. None exactly like the other. Some met with swift accountability others left to question under a lack of transparency. Trust abused over time is not easily restored George Floyd say his name. George floyd George Floyd didnt die for an idea. He wasnt a martyr for a cause. He was murdered under the color of authority. And to forget that and him is to ignore what we saw with our own eyes and ignore the need to press forward for change thats nightly news for this tuesday. Thank you for watching, everyone im Lester Holt. Please take care of yourself and each other. Good night