Those devices with tiny explosives . Also tonight, the federal reserve going big with its first Interest Rate cut in more than four years. What it means for your money. The race for the White House after both candidates courted the teamsters. The powerful union making a Surprise Move today, something it hasnt done in nearly 30 years. Harvey weinstein back in court for the first time since Emergency Heart Surgery. The new Sex Crime Charge he faces. Also back in court, sean diddy combs. Why a second judge denied bail in his Sex Trafficking Case as his lawyer slammed his Jail Conditions as horrific. The accident on a Childrens Field Trip to an Apple Orchard, the Wagon Ride overturning. Dozens injured. And their story was immortalized in a hit movie. Today the special honor on Capitol Hill for the hidden figures who helped America Land on the moon. We have a liftoff 32 minutes past the hour. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, and welcome. For a second day in
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, best known for his role as Captain Von Trapp, in the sound of music, has died at the age of 91. Hello and welcome whether youre watching in the uk or around the world. Stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. We start in the us, where President Biden has warned that americas economy remains in trouble after weak monthly jobs figures highlighted the economic toll the pandemic is still taking. He said the data underscored the need for congress to act on his 1. 9 trillion stimulus package, which would alleviate americans suffering. Speaking with the treasury secretary, janet yellen, and Vice President Kamala Harris by his side, mr biden appealed to republicans to act urgently to turn his Coronavirus Relief measures into law. I see enormous pain in this country. A lot of folks out of work, a lot of folks going hungry, daring at the ceiling wondering what they will do tomorrow, a lot of folks trying to figure out how t
Neil armstrong its One Small Step for man. One giant leap for mankind. 52 years ago, we laid our last footprint on the moon. As the crew of apollo 17 left the surface, they didnt know that gene cernan would be the last person to walk on Another World for quite a while. Were on our way, houston. But now, in this decade, finally. Were going back. And liftoff of artemis 1. Nasas Artemis Programme will, in the next year or two, return us to our neighbour. Part of its mission to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the moon. Another part to use what we learn here to send the first astronauts to mars. This is where it all began, floridas Kennedy Space center, named after the president who made the original pledge to go to the moon. And now this place is at the centre of even grander plans, because this time were notjust visiting the moon we want to stay. This is gateway, humanitys first Space Station that will orbit Another World. It will go round the moon every seven days.
And do the other things, i not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Neil armstrong its One Small Step for man. One giant leap for mankind. 52 years ago, we laid our last footprint on the moon. As the crew of apollo 17 left the surface, they didnt know that gene cernan would be the last person to walk on Another World for quite a while. Were on our way, houston. But now, in this decade, finally. Were going back. And liftoff of artemis 1. Nasas Artemis Programme will, in the next year or two, return us to our neighbour. Part of its mission to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the moon. Another part to use what we learn here to send the first astronauts to mars. This is where it all began, floridas Kennedy Space center, named after the president who made the original pledge to go to the moon. And now this place is at the centre of even grander plans, because this time were notjust visiting the moon we want to stay. This is gateway, humanitys first Space S
This week, were heading into space to find out how well live, work and eat on the moon. We have space homes and a spacewoman. All of a sudden, it clicked in my head. Wow, the International Space station is a submarine in space. Moon bots and moon dust. The surface is fine and powdery. I can pick it up loosely with my toe. You know, i think ive seen that chap somewhere before. Jfk we choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, i not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Neil armstrong its One Small Step for man. One giant leap for mankind. 52 years ago, we laid our last footprint on the moon. As the crew of apollo 17 left the surface, they didnt know that gene cernan would be the last person to walk on Another World for quite a while. Were on our way, houston. But now, in this decade, finally. Were going back. And liftoff of artemis 1. Nasas Artemis Programme will, in the next year or two, return us to our neighbour. Part of its mission to land the first