NBC Evening News for 2016-04-15

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This program is 30 minutes long

Preview/Introduction

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12:00:28 am — 12:01:31 am

Breaking news tonight, shock waves as a second powerful earthquake rocks Japan. Tonight, a rising death toll, scores injured and an urgent search for the missing. As a miracle survivor, a baby is pulled from the rubble. Trump change. New details on the shifting strategy in Trump's inner circle. And after a fiery showdown, Sanders jets to the Vatican while Clinton raises big money with George Clooney. Deadly zoo attack. Tragedy as a worker risk killed by a tiger. What went wrong at the Palm Beach...
United States / Lucy Jones / Kirk Masden / American

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12:01:32 am — 12:03:35 am

Good evening. As we come on the air in the United States, it is already Saturday morning in southern Japan where people are waking up to new damage from a second major earthquake there in as many days. Today's quake, the largest of the two at seven point 0, struck at the same region as yesterday's deadly shaker that killed at least nine people and forced tens of thousands from their homes. We're getting early reports of more collapsed buildings and additional deaths from today's quake, while sei...
Palm Beach / Stacey Konwiser / Naki Carter / Malayan

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12:03:35 am — 12:05:22 am

Back at home, there is developing news tonight of a tragedy at the Palm Beach Zoo. A worker killed by a tiger during a routine procedure inside a contained area. Rescuers doing everything they could, but unable to save her. NBC's Kerry Sanders has late details. Thirty eight year old zookeeper Stacey Konwiser was rushed by chopper to a Palm Beach County hospital, but officials say her injuries were fatal. She was attacked by a male Malayan tiger. One of four endangered big cats seen here in this ...
New York / Bernie Sanders / Amal Clooney / Hillary Clinton

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12:05:23 am — 12:08:44 am

We turn now to new developments in the race for president. And tonight, we're learning new details about the changing strategy inside the Trump campaign to beat Ted Cruz. All of it is Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton take very different routes out of town after a heated debate here in New York. We have it all covered, starting with NBC's Katy Tur of the Trump campaign. Katie. Hi there. Yes, sir. It's a case of if you can't beat em, join em. Donald Trump changing his tune as a new team takes co...
Los Angeles / Leslie Van Houten / Susan Atkins / Rosemary Labianca

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12:08:44 am — 12:10:58 am

We turn now to the surprising news from California, where a parole board panel is recommending the release of former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten. She's been in prison for 46 years for a pair of gruesome murders, part of a two night Manson family killing spree that shocked the nation. She faced 19 previous denials from the parole board before Now. NBC Miguel Almaguer has reaction from the family of her victims. Leslie Van Houten, now 66, flashed a brief smile during her parole heari...
Illinois Illinois / Maria Ridulph / Jack McCullough

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12:10:59 am — 12:11:22 am

A man convicted of a nearly six decade old murder has been set free. Relief poured over Seventy five year old Jack McCullough in an Illinois Illinois courtroom today when a judge overturned his life sentence. In 2012, McCullough was convicted for the 1957 abduction and murder of 7 year old Maria Ridulph. But a review found many alleged missteps by authorities and new evidence supporting his alibi....
Afghanistan / Carly Turnage / Grace Barnett / Dave Fivecoat

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12:11:23 am — 12:13:11 am

A major announcement from the military today. The very first female officers have been commissioned to lead ground combat units after the Pentagon changed the longstanding rules to allow it, as NBC's Jim Miklazewski tells us. These women could soon be commanding troops on the front lines. They've trained. They've struggled. They've battled to prove that women can hold their own in combat. And now they're going to get their shot. For the first time, the Army has selected 22 female soldiers to be ...
Colorado /

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12:13:11 am — 12:13:30 am

Millions are under alert this evening from Texas to Nebraska for severe weather through the weekend. With the threat of large hail, damaging winds and flash floods, isolated tornadoes could also strike. And in Colorado, a major spring snowstorm is expected to drop as much as 14 inches of snow onto the Denver area....
Commercial

#1174591

12:13:30 am — 12:13:51 am

Still ahead tonight, pain relief from pot without smoking it. Many swear by these marijuana products to reduce aches and soreness. But is the science really back it up? Also caught on camera. A crying child spanked with a paddle at school as his mother looks on. Sharp and growing reaction tonight after millions This viral video....
Commercial: Christopher / Crestor

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12:13:54 am — 12:14:23 am

Good news, you're down with Crestor. Right now there's a way you can get crosstalk for three dollars. Adding Christopher along with diets lowers bad cholesterol. Christopher is not for people with liver disease or women who are nursing pregnant or may become pregnant. Tell your doctor or medicines you take. Call your doctor if you have muscle pain or weakness. Feeling usually tired have loss of appetite, upper belly pain, dark urine, or yellowing of skin or eyes. These could be signs of serious ...
Commercial: Scholl

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12:14:24 am — 12:14:37 am

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Commercial

#1174594

12:14:39 am — 12:14:53 am

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Commercial

#1174595

12:14:54 am — 12:15:08 am

What body? What? What sore elbow, Advil, liquid gels make pain a distant memory. Nothing works faster, stronger for long. What? Advil....
Commercial

#1174596

12:15:09 am — 12:15:38 am

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Commercial

#1174597

12:15:40 am — 12:15:53 am

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Commercial: Donald Trump

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12:15:54 am — 12:16:10 am

In the race to the White House, I'm feeling really good, we got everything to count. Thursday, it's time Donald Trump takes questions from voters. [Today]....
Commercial

#1174599

12:16:10 am — 12:16:22 am

Was very surreal. I was pretty blown away. Helpers suffered she the action to a small town murder. I've never seen anything like this. I'll always be asking questions. Dateline took got your look....
Denver / Whoopi Goldberg / Nicole Smith / Kari Franson

#1174600

12:16:26 am — 12:18:24 am

We're back now with the booming business of pot for pain. Products geared especially for women like bath salts and lotions infused with weed to help ease body aches and pains. Even a big Hollywood star is getting into the business. NBC's Morgan Radford has details. Hollywood veteran Whoopi Goldberg is getting into the business of Bud, launching a line of bath salts and lotions infused with marijuana to provide healthy alternatives for women to treat the pain of menstrual cramps. So this is the a...
Commercial: IRS / White House

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12:18:25 am — 12:18:31 am

When we come back, you can't escape the IRS even if you're the president, with the White House revealed today about his taxes....
Commercial: Humana

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12:18:39 am — 12:19:09 am

It's a good thing that you're working with Humana and your doctor to maintain your health because in five days, 10 hours and two minutes, you are going to be 67. And on that day you will walk into a room where 15 people will be waiting, 12 behind the sofa to behind the table and one and a half behind a curtain. Great things are ahead of you when your health is ready for them at Humana. We can help you with a personalized plan for your health for years to come....
Commercial: Brad / Tylenol

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12:19:09 am — 12:19:24 am

This is Brad. His day of coaching begins with knee pain when a brand want to trade the all day relief to leave for six Tylenol. What's the catch? No catch to give up my two Aleve for six Tylenol for my knee pain. Nothing beats my leave....
Commercial: Cialis

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12:19:24 am — 12:20:09 am

When a moment turns romantic like pause to take a pill or stop to find a bathroom. Cialis for daily use is approved to treat both erectile dysfunction and urinary symptoms of BPA, like needing to go frequently day or night. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines and ask if your heart is healthy enough for sex. Do not take Cialis if you take nitrates for chest pain or a deficit for pulmonary hypertension as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure, do not drink alco...
Commercial: K9 Advantix II.

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12:20:16 am — 12:20:23 am

To protect them with an K9 Advantix II. it kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Canine advantages. For the love of dog....
Commercial: Claritin

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12:20:54 am — 12:21:08 am

Allergies distracting you when your symptoms start. Doctors recommend taking non drowsy Claritin every day of your allergy season. Claritin provides powerful, non drowsy 24 hour relief for fewer interruptions. The amazing thing you do every day, live clear in clear....
Commercial: Bart Durham

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12:21:10 am — 12:21:38 am

I make this shot. Then I crash the photo shoot. He's doing it. Just watch me. I was riding with a friend when a drunk driver caused an accident. I like her. OK. It left me with broken bones and a ton of medical bills. I caught Bart Durham with me four hundred ninety thousand dollars. Called barter injury law, you deserve to be paid for what you've gone through....
Georgia / Shana Perez / Jennifer Lansford / Donnie Pope

#1174608

12:21:41 am — 12:23:46 am

A viral video watched over two million times has cut to the heart of a long simmering debate in this country about how children should be punished in school, and it has generated a lot of reaction. The video, which some viewers may find disturbing, shows a principal in Georgia paddling a five year old student for bad behavior. Our Gabe Gutierrez has more than. This video reigniting the debate over corporal punishment. A principal disciplining a 5 year old boy with a paddle. He almost hit another...
White House / IRS / President Obama

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12:23:47 am — 12:24:07 am

It's April 15th, but we're all getting three extra days to file taxes this year. And the White House has revealed how much President Obama and the first lady paid to the IRS. For 2015 Eighty one thousand dollars. That's on an adjusted, adjusted gross income. A foreigner. Thirty six thousand dollars. It's actually the lowest reported income of his presidency....
Commercial: David Letterman

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12:24:08 am — 12:24:14 am

When we come back, David Letterman's latest luck cause a lot of double takes. But he's not the only one in every situation....
Commercial: warfarin / Eliquis

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12:24:18 am — 12:25:30 am

I said I'm not 22. I said, I do a shorter set these days. I even accept I have a higher risk of stroke due to a fib, a type of irregular heartbeat not caused by a heart valve problem. But I won't play anything less than my best. So there's something better than warfarin. I'm going for Eliquis Eliquis reduced the risk of stroke better than warfarin, plus had significantly less major bleeding, the one friend said both. That's what I wanted to hear. Don't stop taking Eliquis unless your doctor tell...
Commercial: Ameripise Financial

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12:25:34 am — 12:26:02 am

After you, the poor man, be in a cage. My life and the world on a string after many goes so far from good must leave. [Ameripise Financial]....
Commercial: AstraZeneca

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12:26:02 am — 12:26:16 am

My opioid pain medication is slowing my insides to a crawl. That's opioid induced constipation. OIC a different kind of constipation. I'm really struggling to find relief. Paint a different picture. Talk to your doctor about oh, I see. And prescription treatment options.[AstraZeneca/OICisDifferent dot com]...
Commercial: Lloyd

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12:26:19 am — 12:26:47 am

This is Lloyd to prove to you that the better choice for him is aleve. He's agreed to give it up. Okay, but I have 30 acres to cover by sundown. We'll be with him all day as he goes back to taking Tylenol. OK, but after lunch, money start hurting again. So awful. Yes, no triple stop and I get my Aleve back yet. My pain. I want my leave. Get all day minor arthritis pain relief with easy open camp....
Commercial: Metro

#1174615

12:26:49 am — 12:27:05 am

Up next at 6:00. You've seen the video of a Metro police officer fighting off attackers. Now some leaders say that attack and others could have been prevented if a community program hadn't shut down. The story tonight. [Local Channel 4]....
New York / Leo DiCaprio / Caitlin Garcia / Wolf Blitzer

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12:27:05 am — 12:28:58 am

Finally tonight, maybe you've noticed some stars looking a bit different lately. Maybe it's for a role or maybe because some have been out of the public eye, but many are escaping the daily tyranny of the razor in favor of scruffy beards. And as Harry Smith tells us, if you don't like the look, maybe it'll grow on you. Beards. We, too, have spotted the trend. You host a big TV show or say you're vice president of the United States. You move on and then what. Facial hair. The answer to years of c...
Good Night

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12:28:59 am — 12:29:16 am

Who better to tell that story than a guy named Harry? That's going to do it for us on a Friday night program note. This weekend marks the debut of the all new Sunday Today Show with Willie Geist. We hope you'll tune in Sunday morning here on NBC. For now, I'm Lester Holt. For all of us at NBC News. Thank you for watching and good night....