Nightly News Packs an Eventful Oct. 12 Into One Broadcast
NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas covered a packed slate on Oct. 12, from an emergency at Six Flags outside Atlanta and actress Selma Blair’s arrest to a federal search at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home, political fallout over a Russia energy deal and one much-needed Good News Tonight reunion.
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NBC Nightly News — Oct. 12
Tom Llamas leads a wide-ranging broadcast covering breaking news, politics, public safety and a moving Good News Tonight finale.
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Emergency at Six Flags Outside Atlanta
An emergency on the Goliath roller coaster at the Six Flags outside Atlanta forced an evacuation, with passengers climbing down a steep descent from the ride. Authorities said one person was killed at the park and several others were injured.
Selma Blair Taken Into Custody After Alleged Flight Attendant Assaults
Actress Selma Blair was reported to be in custody after allegedly assaulting a flight attendant. Law enforcement sources described a series of alleged assaults involving two flight attendants, a Port Authority officer and a hospital nurse. Blair’s representatives said she experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct.
Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington Home
Federal agents also carried out a search warrant at Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington as part of a federal criminal investigation, adding another major political story to the night’s broadcast.
Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Russia Energy Deal
President Donald Trump faced bipartisan backlash over a diesel deal with Russia aimed at bringing down prices at the pump, while the broadcast framed the agreement as another flashpoint in Washington’s ongoing debate over energy and Russia.
Good News Tonight Reunites a Liver Recipient With Her Donor’s Family
The broadcast closed on a very different note. Four years after receiving a life-saving liver transplant, Victoria Yocum met the donor’s wife and daughters before spending the day with them at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta — the kind of ending Good News Tonight was made for.
NBC Nightly News With Tom Llamas — Oct. 12 Full Broadcast
Watch the full Oct. 12 edition of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas, including the evening’s breaking news, political coverage and Good News Tonight finale.
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