NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, August 18, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
Tensions escalate in Ukraine as peace talks unfold, while a deadly stabbing spree at a Michigan Walmart highlights urgent safety concerns. Hurricane Erin prompts mass evacuations in North Carolina, amidst rising wildfires in Europe. Political debate stirs as Trump targets mail-in voting and law enforcement control in D.C. An inspiring story emerges of a skateboarder’s cross-country journey to honor her late stepfather, aiming to support spinal cord research. The podcast brings a blend of urgent news and remarkable human stories.
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Trilateral Peace Push Amid Ongoing Fighting
- President Trump pursued a trilateral peace push, arranging calls and meetings with Zelensky and Putin amid ongoing fighting.
- He suggested a deal could proceed without a ceasefire and hinted U.S. troops might be possible later.
Kharkiv Apartment Strike And Survivor Accounts
- Richard Engel reported from Kharkiv after Russian drones struck an apartment building, killing a toddler and others.
- Survivors described explosions and escaping a fire caused by a gas leak after the morning strike.
Evacuate Vulnerable Outer Banks Now
- Officials issued mandatory evacuations for North Carolina Outer Banks ahead of Hurricane Aaron.
- Residents and visitors were urged to leave vulnerable barrier islands as roads and dunes face destructive waves.