Cases. The chilling video. A vehicle crashing the carjacker exiting with a long gun and stealing another car the shootout caught on camera it all started at a walmart. Plus, the Isis Terror Attack inside of a supermarket six injured in a Stabbing Spree how the suspect launched the attack, despite being under 24 7 Police Surveillance and the major disappointment on jobs numbers, with millions on the brink of losing Unemployment Benefits. Plus, the urgent Warning Tonight for parents. Well tell you about the popular Baby Products linked to several Infant Deaths. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with Lester Holt good evening. Im Tom Llamas in for Lester Tonight more deaths. And more missing Idas Trail of damage growing deeper President Biden Today Surveying Hardhit New Orleans, where Hurricane Ida Made Landfall as a Monster Category 4 storm. Plus, the States Attorney general investigating deaths of Nursing Home residents packed into this Warehouse Tens Of Thousands of people still without power as we head into labor day weekend. And in the northeast, this new video showing how a wall of water tore through a Basement Apartment in New Jersey unprecedented Flash Flooding and tornadoes now responsible for the growing Death Toll and a new crisis unfolding. Explosions and fires breaking out in swamped homes and businesses Gabe Gutierrez leads us off tonight from manville, New Jersey and gabe, we see one of those explosions there right behind you. That building still smoking tonight. Yeah, tom, thats right. This building is still smoldering it used to be a Banquet Hall it explode during the flooding because of an apparent gas leak. Luckily no one was inside but across the northeast, this storm was much more deadly than in the south. This is the moment idas remnants burst through. A terrifying wall of Water Flooding a basement in new Jersey Everyone survived, but in new York City at least eight people have died in Basement Apartments across the northeast, the Death Toll shot up today. Terrifying. Especially with kids its horrible. We cannot our house like this. Terrible reporter Andreas Andrade rode out the storm in manville, new New Jersey with his wife and two young kids as the Water Rose quickly, they rushed upstairs and had to be rescued. Did you have any idea that the storm would be this intense . Never never thought of this. Reporter several homes exploded due to apparent gas Leaks Part of this one ended up all the way across the street it was tough for firefighters to get here because many neighborhoods were under water. Another explosion captured by a Porch Camera Mario Rivera is staying in a shelter after his house burned down how hard is it to look at this home i can not believe, you know, because its something never happen to me. Reporter this was no ordinary flooding in philadelphia, some major highways are still impassible tonight tributes are pouring in for connecticut State Police Sergeant Brian Mohl who died after his cruiser was swept away in new York City, Body Camera Video shows officers rushing to rescue people during the recordshattering rain in Central Park its quite clear our state and our nation does not have the infrastructure to meet this moment and to meet the future as it relates to these storms, which are more frequent and more intense. Reporter for Megan And Caesar dahmer in manville, that intensity blew up their world. We thought it would be a bad rainstorm, honestly reporter the young couple decided to evacuate because of their 4monthold daughter lila. Tonight theyre glad they did its hard were going get through this. Reporter their Starter Home may be finished, but in the rubble a discovery, a picture of lila. We thank god every day. We have family thats here for us. Gabe, were glad that family is okay, but we have to ask you. Were hearing more and more about these home explosions tied to the flooding what exactly is happening inside these homes . Yes, tom, many of these areas are not used to major flooding the water can damage gas lines, triggering leaks, and thats what can lead to these explosions, tom. Gabe gutierrez leading us off tonight. While the damage is still being assessed in the northeast, President Biden visited Louisiana Today where Ida First Blasted Ashore as a category 4 hurricane and now the States Attorney general is investigating deaths of Nursing Home residents who were among the Evacuees Miguel Almaguer is there. Reporter tonight, President Biden in a neighborhood of whats left in La Place this mangled community a skeleton of what stood here, a ghost of whats gone. This isnt about being a democrat or a republican were americans and well get through this together reporter the president flew above cities that are now islands. In lafitte, houses are only home to heartbreak those who could afford to lose the least have lost the most. This is an elderly community. Look, a lot of them dont have it. Dont have the energy and in this heat if you can help us we can use it we really could use It Reporter five days after the storm, these are the lines for the basics in scorching heat, tens of thousands still dont have power. Long gas lines, long food lines, long ice lines. We trying to get whatever we can get to survive. Reporter with far too many struggling to piece together lives ripped apart, the Death Toll continues to climb im just furious that nobody said anything. Reporter tonight the louisiana Attorney General launching an investigation after authorities say more than 800 Nursing Home patients were cramped into this warehouse, evacuated here to ride out the storm. Four seniors lost their lives. If we would have known it would have been a place like this, i would have took her with me, no matter how hard it would have been. Reporter families say their Loved Ones were forced to shelter in squalor for days as Health Inspectors were turned away and relatives were left in the dark its heartbreaking the treatment all around these are still people these are people who deserve to be handled and treated with respect, with care, not treated like Farm Animals in a hot warehouse with cots on the floor. Reporter tonight the unthinkable after the unimaginable as millions suffer through idas unforgiving wake of Misery Miguel joins us now from La Place, louisiana. Miguel, i want to stick with this Nursing Home issue those residents, they have been removed from that warehouse some have been reunited, but not all of them . Yeah, Tom Tonight some Family Members say they are still looking for their Loved Ones the Department Of Health says they rescued 843 seniors. Some were taken to local hospitals, others to staterun Facilities Tom . Miguel almaguer with that new Reporting Tonight for us miguel, thank you. Well turn now to millions of americans traveling this labor day weekend, bringing with them new concerns of possible Super Spreader events. It comes as an alarming new report shows children now account for more than one in five new covid cases. We get more now from Tom Costello Reporter from the beaches to broadway to baseball, Street Festivals to barbecues, covid caution is back. More indoor Mask Requirements and fewer people taking that last summer weekend getaway. By one estimate, at least 10 fewer americans are going anywhere this weekend compared to prepandemic 2019 but we still need your to not spread germs and viruses. Reporter air travelers a bit more cautious why wouldnt you be if there is more contagious than the last version, Thats Reason to be concerned. Reporter in just the last week, more than 7,000 people have died of covid, most unvaccinated folks are seeing their Loved Ones get sick, get hospitalized and god forbid, dying. There is sadly nothing like fear to make someone willing to roll up their sleeve. Reporter with the cdc advising unvaccinated americans, including kids not to travel, the tsa reports a steep dropoff in Airport Passenger Traffic this week. On tuesday the fewest screenings since late may. The monihan family usually visits disney world over labor day weekend, but they have an unvaccinated 10yearold. And we started watching the numbers, and then we saw what was going on in florida and how those numbers were getting high we had our fingers crossed, hoping it was just a spike but those numbers never came down. Reporter the monihans decided to put the Disney Trip on ice for now. Theyre not alone. By early august, more than 50 of americans had canceled or changed their Summer Travel plans if your plans are disrupted by covid or a weather emergency, most airlines continue to waive change fees for all but the cheapest tickets but for travelers venturing near or far be more aware of our surroundings and how close we are to People Reporter the pandemic is once again top of mind. New infections are rising fast. But alabama, mississippi, louisiana, and florida have the highest Death Rates and lowest vaccination rates. Tom . All right, tom, thank you for that that highly contagious Delta Variant having a major impact on the economy. So many employers looking for workers, yet the new jobs report showing u. S. Hiring falling far short of expectations in august. So whats going on our Stephanie Ruhle explains Reporter Today Disappointment and a disconnect only 235,000 jobs created, just a third of what was expected despite a record 10 Million Job Openings and employers desperate to find workers. There is no question the Delta Variant is why Todays Job Report isnt higher. I know people are looking, and i was looking for a higher Number Reporter the Delta Variant surge putting the brakes on months of strong Job Growth that has pushed the Unemployment Rate to the lowest level since the beginning of the Pandemic Hiring had been driven largely by restaurants, bars, and hotels but in august, that came to a Halt Employers hired fewer people because consumers are going out less, and people are not applying for jobs that could expose them to covid. This as 7. 5 million out of Work Americans will lose all federal Unemployment Benefits beginning this weekend. Another Three Million will see their weekly checks cut by 300 its an abrupt end to federal aid, available since the start of the pandemic in new mexico, Jessica Helvey has been receiving 469 a week. It will drop to 169 without these Unemployment Benefits, what will that mean for you . It means that some of my bills wont get paid. Reporter while many who lost benefits in the summer did not return to work, this fall, with schools reopening, a steady rise in wages, and other Pandemic Relief ending, the hope is more people start working again. But some economists warn that it may take time most of those many millions of people are not going to be able to find jobs immediately. Reporter for jessica, a Job Cant come soon enough it is very frustrating. Extremely frustrating, and getting to the point where its starting to scare me a little Bit Reporter Stephanie Ruhle, Nbc News. Our thanks to stephanie for that in just 60 seconds, the shocking video. A carjacker, a long gun and the shootout with police caught on camera plus, the moments of terror inside of a supermarket as a man goes on a stabbing rampage. Stay with us were back now with late developments on a wild Police Chase near milwaukee here you see a gray Car Crash on to the sidewalk and a man with a long gun running away police say he had carjacked two separate vehicles, forcing a man he had kidnapped to make stops at several Walmart Stores and Gas Station before he was shot and killed by police. And Chaos And Horror at a supermarket in new Zealand Today when a man with ties to isis went on a stabbing rampage. Its now being called a terror attack. Meagan fitzgerald has the latest. Reporter Tonight Shock and horror after a Stabbing Spree inside a New Zealand supermarket. He saved this woman when she came out. Reporter a known terrorist with ties to Isis Reportedl grabbing a large knife from a Display Cabinet inside and started attacking shoppers just went and started stabbing and i just realized after that, oh my god, i have to run. Reporter in just 60 seconds, six people were stabbed, three critically wounded before police moved in shooting and killing the suspect, a Sri Lankan national labeled a national Security Threat back in 2016. He was closely watched by surveillance teams. Reporter what happened today was despicable it was hateful it was wrong it was carried out by an individual person who was gripped by ideology that is not supported here reporter but its that ideology that has the world on edge as the 20th Anniversary of September 11th just a week away. The globe watched in horror as the taliban seized control of Afghanistan Fueling concerns that Extremist Ideology could be on the Rise Tom . Terrifying story, meagan thanks back in the united states, cardinal Theodore Mccarrick in court today, the 91yearold entering a plea after being accused of sexually assaulting a teenager, who himself now an adult was in court as Well Mccarrick is the only u. S. Catholic cardinal ever criminally charged with Child Sex crimes nbcs anne thompson reports. Reporter once a prince of the catholic church, former cardinal Theodore Mccarrick today is a criminal Defendant Shame on you reporter accused of sexually assaulting a teenaged boy in suburban boston in 1974 mr. Mccarrick, what would you say to the victims . No comment right now. Reporter the only american cardinal past or present to face criminal charges for sexually abusing a minor. Leaning on a walker, the 91yearold said nothing as a Court Official described the alleged crime that happened during a Wedding Reception at wellesley college. He specifically used the act of confession to get the victim away from his parents and from his siblings and then would have Sexual Assault the victim during that time frame. Reporter Mccarricks Accuser was then 16 years old. A not guilty plea was entered. Hasnt the statute of limitations expired . No. The statute of limitations is still open because in massachusetts, if your perpetrator flees to another state, the clock stops. Reporter as a leader of the washington archdiocese, mccarrick once at the ear of popes and President S but a 2018 investigation found credible that mccarrick used a new York Altar boy in the 70s And Two Diocese revealed Sexual Harassment settlements brought by young priests against mccarrick. He was forced to resign as cardinal and then removed as a priest by pope francis. Now living in missouri, mccarrick must stay away from minors and not contact his accuser. The next hearing is October 28th tom . Anne, thank you up next, an urgent Consumer Alert about two popular Baby Products what parents need to know back now with an urgent warning for parents. Consumer reports finds improper use of Nursing Pillows and loungers by popular Baby Brand Boppy has led to seven Infant Deaths those deaths happening after a warning last year by the Consumer Product Safety commission that infants should not sleep on those type of products due to a risk of suffocation we turn now to our kids under Pressure Series Tonight the growing controversy around Race Education some teachers now choosing to leave schools, others to stay and fight here is Antonia Hylton Reporter Brittany Hogan thought she made it as the highest ranking black woman in her School District. This year its turned into a really hostile environment. Its been really hard to focus on what matters, and thats really making sure that the kids are well. Reporter hogan led Diversity And Equity programs in the rockwood School District just outside of st. Louis but last spring in the midst of the american uprising over george floyds murder, parents Accused Hogan of pushing critical Race Theory. Does the District Teach critical Race Theory no. Rockwood does not teach critical Race Theory. Reporter its a decades old study on systemic racism, almost exclusively taught in Law School i feel this is culturally sanctioned discrimination. Reporter the resistance got so severe, the district hired private security being told that my work is ungodly and immoral, questioning my credentials, questioning my ability to be here and to do this work, calling me a liar, saying im racist against white people, Screen Shots that were being sent to me consistently is a lot of mean, very hurtful things Reporter Hogan decided to leave her dream job. It was heartbreaking. It was giving up the work that i really love. Reporter dr. Terry harris was hogans boss, and he made a different choice, to stay and fight in this district that serves 22,000 children and is 75 white. Is part of you staying on because you just dont want them to win . Because if i leave, then im not advocating for all students anymore reporter so do you believe that a reconciliation is possible 100 . I think that we can restore this someone has to believe that their education is going to be effective, is going to be fair and just. Reporter parents who called for hogan and dr. Harris firing declined Nbc News request for interview. Rockwood administrators make the curriculum public online and have repeatedly told parents they dont teach critical Race Theory black parents are worried as a new year starts without hogan im the only black person in my class. They are running her away because she was only doing her job. Reporter is there something to be said for fighting the good fight . Im still fighting the good fight making the decision was really a choice of choosing myself, but also knowing that im still committed to the work, that im still committed to being a person who talks about Race And Equity and doesnt stop just because i left rockwood. Reporter antonia hylton, Nbc News, rockwood, missouri we thank antonia for that if that story moved you, you can catch much more on the clash over race and the classroom on monday with a new episode of the nbc original podcast southlake. When we come back, well show you one incredible rescue highlighting the bravery this week from the northeast to louisiana thats inspiring america. Stay with us inspiring america tonight, the first responders bravely rushing into the storm, saving countless lives. When those raging waters rushed in, they were the first on the scene, Rescuers Plucking people out by chopper and by boat. Im thankful for all of them that came out. Reporter in louisiana and across the northeast, where some of the same heroes were about to honor for their selfless efforts on 9 11, putting their lives on the line to save others this week. The new York City Fire Department conducting Hundreds Of Rescues Citywide and in New Jersey, firefighters also facing those massive floods dispatch, where is that person trapped under a Bridge Reporter Paterson firefighters answering this urgent rescue call. Underneath. Reporter a man trapped under a bridge with water rising fast this guys lifes in my hands. Like if we cant get him out, nobody else can. The river was rising the current was getting worse. There was debris coming down the river. Reporter Captain Thomas and his Team Team drilled through more than 10 inches of Concrete And Metal to free him. To watch my guys pull together im sorry. And, you know, pull together and not give up. Reporter americas bravest always ready when we need them most and they still are not giving up. From New Orleans to new York City, we say thank you to all the first responders still out there. Thats nightly news. Thank you so much for watching Im Tom Llamas in for lester for All Of Us here at Nbc News, good night