NBC Evening News for 2015-07-24

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This program is 30 minutes long

Preview/Introduction

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12:00:25 am — 12:01:22 am

Tonight the deadly movie theater rampage. Chaos and carnage as a gunman opened fire on a packed crowd. Tonight the innocent lives taken amid the remarkable and brave actions of two teachers. Also mind of a killer what NBC News has learned about the gunman's serious mental illness. His family's deep fears and why his wife removed his guns. Where did he get the weapon and why did he do it. The new air war as wildfires explode a growing danger in the fight for the pilots trying to douse the flames....
Alabama / Jillian Johnson / Mayci Breaux / Bethany Sanchez

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12:01:23 am — 12:07:02 am

Good evening how many times lately have we had to ask what on earth drives someone to open fire on and kill innocent strangers. Sadly we can add Lafayette Louisiana to the long list of communities now left to struggle with that question. It was there that 59 year old John Houser may have taken some of the answers to his grave last night killing himself right after he shot and killed two people and wounded nine others inside a crowded movie theater. But today the tales of Houser's troubled mental...
Alaska / Marty Rogers / Mike Mohler / Tony Bauer

#1155854

12:07:03 am — 12:09:12 am

Here in the West a wildfire season already made worse by persistent drought conditions faces an emergency emerging new complication. Aerial drones operated by hobbyists even when operated legally we've seen them pose a real danger to low flying firefighting aircraft. Now efforts are underway to update laws to keep pace with this growing threat. [NBC's Hallie Jackson has details]. It's new battle is unfolding high above the frontlines. To get its internal thing against drones interfering with air...
New / Hillary Clinton / Justice Department

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12:09:13 am — 12:11:05 am

The controversy over Hillary Clinton's e-mails came roaring back to the headlines today word that the Justice Department is considering a request from government inspectors to open an investigation into whether classified information was relayed in her private email account. NBC's Kristen Welker has details. Maybe the heat is getting to everybody. Hillary Clinton today trying to downplay the latest questions about her use of a private email account as Secretary of State. I have released 55000 pa...
Capitol / Mitch McConnell / Senator Ted Cruz / Republican Party

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12:11:05 am — 12:12:27 am

He is known for speaking directly. But today Senator Ted Cruz took that to a whole new level on the Senate floor. It was an extraordinary accusatory outburst against a member of his own Republican Party the Senate majority leader himself. Cruz accused him of lying. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell has been following it all for us. Hi Kelly. Hi Lester. What happened on the Senate floor was a stunner. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz repeatedly called out his own Republican leader for lying. Now th...
Kenya / Valerie Jarrett / Barack Obama / Ben Rhodes

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12:12:27 am — 12:14:27 am

President Obama is in Kenya tonight his first visit as president to his ancestral homeland. While there are lots of key issues on the official agenda this trip to Africa is full of symbolism. Our senior White House correspondent Chris Jansing is with the president and reports from Nairobi. For six years since Barack Obama was elected president. Kenyans have been waiting for this moment his return to his ancestral homeland a hug and a shy smile from an eight year old girl crowds cheering his moto...
Chrysler / NBCNEWS.com

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12:14:27 am — 12:14:47 am

Tonight Chrysler has ordered a recall of over a million trucks and cars after hackers were able to take control of a jeep over the Internet. That stunning video we showed you earlier this week. The company says it will update software to protect vehicles from being remotely controlled. We've put a full list of the affected vehicles on our website [NBCNEWS.com]....
Commercial: Hulk Hogan / WWE

#1155859

12:14:47 am — 12:15:09 am

Still ahead tonight the disgraceful state of our roads and bridges crumbling across America. The new report about how much damage they're doing to your car. Rough roads costing millions of drivers a small fortune. Also he's been an icon to many fans for decades. But tonight the WWE has fired Hulk Hogan as a shocking racist rant caught on tape emerges. [NBC Nightly News]....
Commercial: Stelara / Caridee

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12:15:13 am — 12:16:12 am

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Commercial: Ensure

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12:16:13 am — 12:16:27 am

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Commercial: Tums

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12:16:29 am — 12:16:42 am

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Commercial: K9 Advantix II.

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12:16:48 am — 12:16:58 am

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Commercial: Centrum

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12:16:59 am — 12:17:12 am

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Commercial

#1155865

12:17:13 am — 12:17:14 am

Getting in shape is not what it used to be. So what's the best new way to amp up your workout. Only on "Today."...
Commercial

#1155866

12:17:28 am — 12:17:42 am

News breaks. He's there at the heart of the story. When lives change. He's there to listen. He wants a town to be able to walk outside and feel safe. Really. Can depend on him. "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt."...
Cleveland / Anthony Foxx / Will Wilkins / Congress

#1155867

12:17:45 am — 12:19:45 am

We're back now with the disastrous state of the nation's roads and bridges a new report says more than a quarter of our highways and roads are crumbling. Ravaged by potholes and neglect costing drivers big money and damage to their cars as NBC's Tom Costello reports. The double lane closures will be in effect all day long. Rush hour in America. We have the beat beat delay. A daily ritual and dodging divets and potholes deep enough to cost a fortune in repairs. Among the worst in America accordin...
Commercial

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12:19:45 am — 12:19:53 am

We're back in a moment with the sudden downfall of a big star. [NBC Nightly News]....
Commercial: Cialis

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12:19:53 am — 12:20:50 am

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Commercial: Aleve

#1155870

12:20:50 am — 12:21:07 am

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Commercial: SC Johnson

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12:21:10 am — 12:21:22 am

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Commercial: Linzess

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12:21:22 am — 12:22:20 am

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Commercial: Ascend Federal Credit Union

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12:22:27 am — 12:22:52 am

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Los Angeles / Hulk Hogan / WWE

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12:22:54 am — 12:24:21 am

A very strong man learned today that his own words can hurt him. Hulk Hogan fired by the WWE. The company terminating his contract after reports he used a racial slur in a sex tape. We get more from NBC's Gadi Schwartz. Hulk Hogan the wrestling superstar best known for his shirt whipping rage and for calling everyone brother. This is what it's all about. Brother brother brother brother brother is now at the center of controversy for his use of another word. Today the WWE announced they were drop...
Commercial

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12:24:22 am — 12:24:25 am

We're back in a moment with the story behind an amazing discovery. [NBC Nightly News]....
Commercial: Botox

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12:24:28 am — 12:25:27 am

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Commercial

#1155877

12:25:31 am — 12:25:42 am

Sorry kids feeling dead on your feet have been on my feet all day. Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles have a unique gel we've designed for outrageous comfort to help you feel more energized. Doctor shows feel the energy....
Commercial: American Diabetes Association / Pfizer / Cedric

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12:25:43 am — 12:26:12 am

To folks out there who's diabetic nerve pain shoots and burns its way into your day. I hear you to everyone with this pain that makes ordinary task extraordinarily painful. I hear you make sure your doctor hears you too. I hear you because I was there when my dad suffered with diabetic nerve pain. If you have diabetes and burning shooting pain in your feet your hands don't suffer in silence. Step up and ask your doctor about diabetic nerve pain. Tell him Cedric sent you. [steponup dot com | Pfiz...
Commercial: bigbadcough.com

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12:26:13 am — 12:26:27 am

There's something out there that can be serious even fatal to infants. It's whooping cough and people can spread it without knowing it. Understand the danger your new grandchild faces. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a whooping cough vaccination today. [bigbadcough.com [GSK]...
Commercial: Tempur-Pedic / Tempur-Flex

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12:26:28 am — 12:26:57 am

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Commercial: Channel 4 News

#1155881

12:26:59 am — 12:27:11 am

Up next at 6:00 a man claims he was beaten by a metro police officer. We'll tell you what the department is saying about the accusations and the trouble is not over for a high ranking officers in the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Tonight at 6:00. ["Channel 4 News"]....
La Jolla, California / Cathy Goldsmith / Kay / Ted Geisel

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12:27:16 am — 12:29:20 am

Finally tonight it's likely to become an instant classic when it's released this coming Tuesday. The new book by the late Dr. Seuss written perhaps a half a century ago and lost for decades until it was recently discovered. As we hear from Kristen Dahlgren just how it was found is a story in itself. We know "Cat In The Hat" "The Grinch" "Fox in Socks". But did you know Dr. Seuss left a surprise in a box. Here we were sitting on a treasure [Claudia Prescott, Ted Geisel's Secretary] more than two ...
Good Night

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12:29:23 am — 12:29:30 am

That will do it for us on this Friday night. I'm Lester Holt for all of us said NBC News. Thank you for watching and good night....