NBC Evening News for 2006-05-20

This program is 9 minutes long

Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)

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05:50:00 pm — 05:50:10 pm

Note:Local weather bulletin on screen after 5:51:10
Iraq / New Government

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05:50:10 pm — 05:52:50 pm

(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced. {Note: local weather bulletin on screen from 5:51:10 to 5:53:10.}

(Baghdad: Jim Maceda) The first national unity government in Iraq & another day of violence featured; scenes shown of the cabinet that is a mix of Sunnis, Shiites & Kurds under Prime Minister Nuri Maliki; details given of the controversy over two key ministerial appointments & of the problems of security & high prices; scenes shown from the site of a bombing in Baghdad's Sadr City. [US ambassador to Iraq Zalmay KHALILZAD†- comments on the situation.]
Kentucky / Coal Mine Explosion

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05:52:50 pm — 05:54:30 pm

(Studio: John Seigenthaler) An underground coal mine explosion in Darby Mine No. 1 in Kentucky featured; scenes shown from the mine area; statistics on coal miner facilities in 2006 cited. [Miner Terry BROCK†, Pastor Mike BLAIR‡, miner's STEPDAUGHTER, miner's WIDOW - react to what happened.] [Governor Ernie FLETCHER†- comments on the investigation.]
New Orleans, Louisiana / Mayoral Election

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05:54:30 pm — 05:55:30 pm

(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.

(New Orleans: Martin Savidge) The historic runoff election in New Orleans between incumbent Mayor Ray Nagin & challenger Mitch Landrieu updated.
(Commercial: Ortho; Smart Start; Bayer; Florida orange juice; Boniva.)

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05:55:30 pm — 05:58:00 pm
Horse Racing / Preakness

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05:58:00 pm — 05:58:30 pm

(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The victory by Bernardini in the Preakness horse race as favorite Barbaro pulled up lame shown.
Good Night

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05:58:30 pm — 05:58:30 pm