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NBC Nightly News Full Episode - May 21

2026-05-22 News & Politics
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Tonight: Millions of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. Torrential rain, high winds and even a runway sinkhole have meant a day of frustration and delays. Plus, he was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history and now the sudden death of Kyle Busch has left the racing world stunned. More on what both NASCAR and Busch’s family have revealed about his death. And U.S. officials announced a new plan to stop the fast-moving Ebola outbreak from arriving in the United States. Plus, at colleges and universities across the country, the students inside the mascot suits usually keep their identities a secret. But in a growing trend, they’re finding fun ways to reveal who they really are to their school. 00:00 Intro: 03:11 Severe storms threaten holiday travel 06:17 NASCAR star Kyle Busch dead at age 41 07:44 U.S. officials to divert and screen passengers coming from Ebola affected countries 10:11 Trump faces GOP resistance on compensation fund, ballroom money 12:31 DOJ reveals criminal charges over $90 million in alleged Medicaid  fraud in Minnesota 14:33 Healthcare CEO apologizes for coverage problems 17:49 Judge tosses out school shooting case 18:09 Police car dangles over major Virginia bridge 18:23 Police arrest man trapped in a cafe wall 19:20 Students who covertly embody college mascots reveal identities at graduation #BreakingNews #News #CurrentEvents

Top Comments (10)

@ericheine2414 2026-05-22

Memorial Day and Labor Day are the best days to stay home and enjoy your backyard. Staycation.

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@DiGiTaLGraveDigga 2026-05-22

Honestly the Greed and Corruption in this Country reminds me of the Roman Empire! America is due for a Revolution!

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@carolepeters7361 2026-05-22

That trucker must have been so scared all those flames, on your side with a huge gas tank right behind you! O.M.G! I hope hes OK!

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@Truth101-s1i 2026-05-22

How about the DOJ start with Trump and the White House to address rampant fraud!

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@territruax2819 2026-05-22

Thank you NBC for the TriWest exposure. Salute 🫡❣️ HOOAH!

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@AnwerHashimSamnani 2026-05-22

May Love And Peace Prevail in The World....

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@chestermarie-hv1vw 2026-05-22

I’m so shock of the news of Kyle Busch he was my favorite Race Car Driver my heart goes out to his family .❤

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@GoodniteFred 2026-05-23

Rest in peace to the legend Kyle Busch. Takes guts to drive like that!

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@MEOLOGY815 2026-05-22

19:05 I was my high school mascot. Do you know how much those costumes stink to high heaven? I didn’t “come out “ until my 20 year reunion. Not as fun as these folks, but this brought back long forgotten memories.

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@irish-mex9876 2026-05-22

Thank you to all our nurses, medical staff, caretakers, vets, volunteers.. for your service and loved ones who have passed on. I am praying for all of you and your hardships. ♥️🙏

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