NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
A tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital claims the life of a police officer and injures several others, sparking community outrage. In a critical health update, Pope Francis faces serious health challenges. Meanwhile, Trump discusses government reform at CPAC, while tensions rise over negotiations involving rare minerals amid the U.S.-Ukraine conflict. Heartwarming stories emerge as six Israeli hostages are released by Hamas, alongside discussions on the future of ongoing conflicts. The episode also highlights a daring canyon rescue and revolutionary robotics in healthcare.
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Hospital Shooting in Pennsylvania
- A gunman opened fire inside a Pennsylvania hospital's ICU, taking hostages.
- A responding officer, Andrew Duarte, was killed; the gunman was also killed in a shootout.
Pope Francis in Critical Condition
- Pope Francis is in critical condition after battling pneumonia for over a week.
- He received a blood transfusion and oxygen therapy due to anemia and low oxygen levels.
Pentagon Shakeup and Musk's Warning
- President Trump fired the nation's top military officer, C.Q. Brown Jr., among others at the Pentagon.
- Elon Musk warned federal workers they'd be considered resigned if they didn't detail their last week's accomplishments.