Vanderbilt Television News Archive

NBC Evening News for 2015-06-17

This program is 30 minutes long

• Preview/Introduction

  #1154657

  12:00:25 am — 12:01:13 am

  Tonight near disaster on the tarmac in Chicago it's not stopping the air traffic controller who stopped two planes on a collision course in the nick of time. ISIS in America. An FBI agent attacked in a dramatic takedown on alleged homegrown terror. Multiple new arrests amid word of a bomb plot in New York City called out AT&T hit with a massive fine accused of misleading customers about those unlimited plans. Were you one of them. And over the edge. What if your day at the office looks like this...

• Chicago / Jay Rollins / Delta / 747s

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  12:01:14 am — 12:03:05 am

  And good evening as close calls go. This one was way too close to planes loaded with passengers on two runways at Chicago's Midway Airport. Both pilots thought they were cleared for takeoff. Started rolling down the runway right toward each other. NBC's Tom Costello tonight with what happened next. It happened on intersecting runways at Chicago Midway Point. Stop stop water and alert air traffic controller screaming at a Delta plane on a collision course with the Southwest plane. Stop stop. As c...

• New York / FBI / Fareed Mumuni / ISIS

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  12:03:05 am — 12:05:14 am

  Now to an alarming story we're following about what authorities call ISIS inspired plots to attack here in the United States. The FBI says it has a number of investigations going nationwide. Some have already resulted in arrests and the most recent came today when the FBI says an agent was attacked right here in New York. NBC Justice correspondent Pete Williams has more. FBI agents say when they went to this house in Staten Island early this morning to conduct a search the 21 year old man inside...

• New York / Richard Matt / David Sweat / Joyce Mitchell

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  12:05:15 am — 12:07:34 am

  There are new twists tonight in the prison break investigation in upstate New York as the massive manhunt for those two escapees appears to have hit a dead end. They could be anywhere by now. And authorities are telling us for the first time in about an alleged murder plot discussed by the two men and the woman charged with helping them break out a plan to kill her husband. NBC's Miguel Almaguer with the latest. Joyce Mitchell charged with helping convicted killers David Sweat and Richard Matt e...

• California /

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  12:07:35 am — 12:07:53 am

  We may be closer tonight to learning what caused that balcony collapse in California killed six people. The mayor of Berkeley says the investigation is pointing to water damage to wood on the structure. And a former member of the committee that approved plans for the apartment building has reportedly said the balcony was only meant to be decorative....

• AT&T / Tim Stenovec / Delara Derakhshani

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  12:07:54 am — 12:09:51 am

  Another big story we're digging into tonight of interest to a lot of AT&T customers. That company today got hit with a record one hundred million dollar fine accused of misleading customers who purchase those unlimited data plans and bases Kevin Tibbles with all the details. Today the Federal Communications Commission slammed AT&T with a one hundred million dollar fine claiming the wireless giant misled customers when they severely slowed down data speeds for many paying for the unlimited servic...

• Missouri /

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  12:09:52 am — 12:10:20 am

  Now to Tropical Depression Bill which is threatening to cause major flood emergencies from the southwest up through the plains. Parts of the Texas coastline got more than 11 inches when the storm made landfall. High waters shut down roads from Texas to Missouri where at least one death is being blamed on flood waters. The system is now moving north east with flood watches and warnings in effect across the region. And many fearing tonight that rivers already swollen from weeks of heavy rain will ...

• Philippines / George Weigel / Celia Deane-Drummond / Pope Francis

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  12:10:21 am — 12:12:29 am

  Pope Francis has a message for the world a call to action to reverse climate change. He's actually scheduled to deliver it tomorrow. But a draft version has leaked. And while some are welcoming the pope's opinion certain skeptics are wishing he would just stay out of a highly controversial issue. NBC's Anne Thompson has more. Pope Francis today asking the world to welcome his encyclical on the environment class tax cuts. This is our home. He said if it is ruined it damages everyone especially th...

• New York / Neil Young / Donald Trump / Mitt Romney

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  12:12:30 am — 12:14:34 am

  Politics now and give this to Donald Trump the man knows how to make an impression. He's been a presidential candidate for little more than a day and he's managed to dominate the political conversation in ways his rivals have not. The time will tell if that's a good thing. We get more tonight from NBC News political director Chuck Todd. Cut down on the one hand he's a late night joke [Comedy Central/"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"] an hour the most beautifully ridiculous jibber jabber. On the ...

• Commercial: appendicitis

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  12:14:35 am — 12:14:52 am

  Had a lot more still ahead tonight the surprising medical headline everybody knows you have appendicitis you get surgery. But tonight the new research that says maybe you didn't need to go under the knife at all. Also one giant leap people jumping off cliffs like it's their job. And it is....

• Commercial: Cialis

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  12:14:56 am — 12:15:55 am

  When a moment spontaneously turns romantic why wants to take a pill. And why stop what you're doing to find a bathroom Cialis for daily use is the only daily tablet approved to treat erectile dysfunction so you can be ready anytime the moment is right. Plus Cialis treats the frustrating urinary symptoms of BPH like needing to go frequently day or night. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines and ask you if your heart is healthy enough for sex. Do not take Cialis if you ...

• Commercial: USAA

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  12:15:57 am — 12:16:25 am

  Every auto insurance policy has a number but not every insurance company understands the life behind it. Those who have served our nation. Have earned the very best service in return. USAA we know what it means to serve. Get an auto insurance. She went 92 percent of our members planned to stay for life....

• Commercial: Benny / Aleve

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  12:16:26 am — 12:16:55 am

  When I started at the shelter I noticed Benny right away. I just had to adopt him. He's older so he needs my help all day for my back pain flared up. We both felt it. I took Tylenol at first but I had to take six pills to get through the day. Then my friend said try to try Aleve just two pills all day. Now I come back for my best bud. Please stay strong and try Aleve PM now with an easy open calm....

• Commercial

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  12:16:56 am — 12:17:10 am

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• Commercial

  #1154671

  12:17:11 am — 12:17:25 am

  Here's your neighbor. Flying 120 miles per hour for your dentist running 75 miles a day on your system kite boarding 40 feet in the air the Extreme became the mainstream on "NBC Nightly News" tomorrow....

• Finland / Zac Efron / Elton John / Edward Livingston

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  12:17:27 am — 12:19:23 am

  As we said before the break a very surprising medical headline today and it's about a surgery that's performed routinely at hospitals all across the country every day. About 300000 Americans undergo appendectomies every year. But now a large new study is raising the possibility that for many the surgery was not necessary. Our national correspondent Kate Snow has our report. It's been the standard of care for more than a century. Surgically removing the appendix after a case of appendicitis Elton...

• Commercial

  #1154673

  12:19:23 am — 12:19:31 am

  We're back in a moment with the huge response for the young golfer we told you about last night. We've just achieved something incredible....

• Commercial: Arnold Palmer / Kevin Nealon / NASCAR

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  12:19:33 am — 12:21:03 am

  What do a NASCAR driver[Brian VIckers] a [Kevin Nealon] comedian [Arnold Palmer] and a professional golfer have in common. We talked to our doctors about Xarelto are all dead 0 also as proven to treat and help reduce the risk of DV and peeing blood clots throughout. Has also been proven to reduce the risk of stroke in people they fear not caused by a heartfelt problem for people with a fib currently well managed on warfarin. There was limited information on how is a relative when warfarin compar...

• Commercial: Megan / fluoride

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  12:21:04 am — 12:21:18 am

  Megan loves coffee but she doesn't know that coffee has acid which breaks down to the knee. Thankfully she uses ACT Restoring Mouthwash with fluoride. It just wouldn't freshen breath it rebuilds to finish well making your teeth two times stronger. ACT Smile Strong....

• Commercial: Tums

  #1154676

  12:21:20 am — 12:21:33 am

  When heartburn comes creeping up you fight back with relief so smooth. It's fast Tums Smoothies starts dissolving the instant it touches your tongue and neutralizes stomach acid at the source. Smoothies only from Tums....

• Commercial: Prevagen

  #1154677

  12:21:34 am — 12:22:02 am

  Can a protein originally found in the jellyfish improve your memory. Oh scientists say yes. Researchers have discovered a protein that actually supports healthier brain function. It's the breakthrough when the supplement called Prevagen as we age we lose proteins that support our brain provisions supplements these proteins and has been clinically shown to improve memory. It's simple and effective for support of healthier brain function a sharper mind and clearer thinking drive Prevagen for yours...

• Commercial: Bill Freeman / 2015 dot com

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  12:22:03 am — 12:22:33 am

  Today traffic's a nightmare. We need something done about traffic. I hate the traffic here. It shouldn't take an hour to get to school or to work or to get home. Bill Freeman we need regional mass transit for the long term and relief from bad traffic and potholes. Now this means regional light rail. A better bus system. Fixing our roads. It's time to fix the traffic. Mass transit is the answer to Freeman 2015 dot com Bill Freeman America. Now no future [Freeman for Mayor]....

• Daytona Beach /

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  12:22:37 am — 12:23:01 am

  Another shark attack today this time in Florida where a 10 year old boy was bitten on the cap while in chest deep water off Daytona Beach. His injuries weren't serious just minor lacerations treated on the scene. Meantime another attack victim a 16 year old boy who lost his left arm to a shark off North Carolina over the weekend is speaking from his hospital bed. He says he never saw the shark until it was already upon him....

• Northern California / LeBron James / Golden State Warriors / Cavs

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  12:23:01 am — 12:23:19 am

  Was this celebration is in full swing in Northern California where the Golden State Warriors touchdown to a cheering section of fans today at the airport in Oakland. A hero's welcome for a team that claimed its first NBA championship in 40 years beating LeBron James and the Cavs in six games....

• Ryan McGuire / Danny

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  12:23:20 am — 12:23:42 am

  Now an update to a story we brought you last night a huge show of support for a little boy with a big goal. Not only did 6 year old Ryan McGuire reach his target of playing 100 holes of golf in a single day. He has also raised over thirty thousand dollars and counting for cancer research. Ryan played today in honor of a friend and a classmate Danny who lost his battle with cancer this spring....

• Commercial

  #1154682

  12:23:43 am — 12:23:51 am

  When we come back warning the first step is a doozy. A wild high flying career that's probably not for everyone....

• Commercial: Botox

  #1154683

  12:23:54 am — 12:24:54 am

  Frustrated with your overactive bladder medicine not working can't handle the side effects Botox treat symptoms of leaking going too often and the strong sudden need to go ask your urologist of Botox can help calm your bladder and reduce your daily leakage episodes. The effects of Botox may spread hours two weeks after injection causing serious symptoms. Alert your doctor right away as difficulty swallowing speaking breathing problems loss of bladder control or muscle weakness can be a sign of a...

• Commercial: One A Day Proactive 65 Plus / Vitamin B 12

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  12:24:54 am — 12:25:09 am

  Americans were living longer than ever. As we age certain nutrients become especially important. From the makers of wanted a 50 plus new One A Day Proactive 65 Plus with high potency Vitamin B 12 and more vitamin D....

• Commercial: Nexium

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  12:25:10 am — 12:25:23 am

  Are you still getting heartburn flare ups. Time for a new routine trying Nexium 24 hour. The latest choice for frequent heartburn. Get complete protection. Nexium Level Protection....

• Commercial: Symbicort / emphysema

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  12:25:23 am — 12:26:24 am

  And the wolf was huffing and puffing. Kind of like you sometimes Grandpa. Well when you have COPD you can be hard to breathe. It can be hard to get out which can make it hard to get air. So I talked to my doctor. She said Symbicort can help you breathe better starting within five minutes. Symbicort doesn't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. Symbicort helps provide significant improvement of your lung function. Symbicort is for COPD including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It should...

• Commercial: Channel 4 News

  #1154687

  12:26:25 am — 12:26:38 am

  Tonight at 6:00. Five years after the Great Flood. Thousands of new properties are being added to the flood plain. That means many of you will be required to buy flood insurance. We'll tell you what you can do right now to save a lot of money next it's 6:00 ["Channel 4 News"]....

• Utah / Neil Amonson / Marshall Miller / Jesse Hall

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  12:26:42 am — 12:29:04 am

  We end tonight on a wild ride and we're bringing you along for it. Three daredevils jumping from 9000 feet and soaring at speeds of up to 120 miles an hour with a wingsuit and a prayer. Here's CNBC. Carl Quintanilla Boys buddy you have cameos I mean at this point. Three two one. It's a high flying high risk sport with no margin for error [Neil Amonson, Wingsuit Base Jumper] no matter how many times we practice. There's still that moment if you push off wrong you can tumble you can flip. Many acc...

• Good Night

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  12:29:04 am — 12:29:12 am

  And that's gonna do it for us on a Wednesday night. I'm Savannah Guthrie I'll see you tomorrow morning on Today. For all of us at NBC News have a good evening....