NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, February 23, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
Pope Francis's critical health condition sparks global concern and emotional reactions. A bomb threat forces an American Airlines flight to divert, underlining public safety fears. Federal workers face anxiety as layoffs loom, coinciding with upheavals in global politics. High-profile athlete burglaries raise alarms, revealing vulnerabilities faced by sports stars. The podcast also celebrates music’s role in identity and community, highlighting heartwarming stories and personal triumphs in the trans community.
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Pope's Health
- Pope Francis is in critical condition at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, facing a new kidney issue alongside double pneumonia.
- The 88-year-old pontiff, while receiving supplemental oxygen, participated in mass with his caregivers.
Bomb Threat Diverts Flight
- An American Airlines flight en route to New Delhi from New York was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat.
- Fighter jets escorted the plane, and authorities cleared the aircraft after inspection, deeming the threat non-credible.
Hospital Shooting in Pennsylvania
- Officer Andrew Durarte was killed while responding to a hostage situation involving a gunman at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, PA.
- The gunman, Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, was holding a doctor, nurse, and custodian hostage in the ICU before being killed by police.