Police revealing two missing teens feared to be victims, too, are now suspects on the run. Inside Jeffrey Epsteins private island, the Secluded Compound where at least one accuser says she witnessed sexual abuse, and the warning signs one worker says he saw there. A terrifying plane scare. The passenger jet liner blowing out its tires after a hard landing. The nose gear collapsing. Thankfully no one was hurt. And also tonight, the new tornado strike and millions under a severe storm threat. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, everyone. A very public and poignant battle is won tonight for those who bravely confronted the ashes, debris and Hidden Health dangers of ground zero. As 9 11 Victims Compensation fund, ensuring a financial safety net sickened by toxic exposure at the site. Our jeff bennett has late details. Reporter tonight a victory for the First Responders who
risked their lives on september 11th. Cheering from above the senate floor. Expression
moments really, coming down to washington and fighting for their brothers and sisters. reporter: louis alvarez was one of them. the new york police detective spent months searching through the toxic rubble at ground zero. you made me come down here the day before my 69th round of chemo. reporter: weeks later, alvarez died of 9/11-related cancer. today his son david in washington. i want to thank you for not forgetting him. reporter: making sure lawmakers followed through on their promise to his father. better sooner than now, but better late than never. reporter: much needed relief for first responder dennis murphy, now battling cancer that spread to seven parts of his tomorrow he ll have his 57th round of chemotherapy. this bill means a lot financially to a lot of people. but to be honest with you, i d give all the money up to be healthy. i think everybody feels the same way i do. reporter: the next step is for president trump to sign the bill. a white house official