NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, February 2, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
A United Airlines flight faces a dramatic evacuation due to a wing fire, raising serious safety concerns. The emotional aftermath of a tragic plane crash is highlighted at a memorial service, with poignant tributes to the victims. Meanwhile, fallout from Trump's new tariffs stirs controversy on both domestic and international fronts, with potential price hikes looming for American consumers. Lastly, tensions rise over U.S.-Panama relations as discussions surface regarding control of the Panama Canal amidst growing Chinese influence.
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United Flight Evacuation
- A United Airlines flight in Houston caught fire just before takeoff due to an engine problem.
- Passengers evacuated using emergency slides after seeing flames and smoke.
Potomac Crash Memorial
- Families of the victims of the Potomac plane crash gathered for a memorial service.
- The plane's cockpit recording revealed the crew's verbal reaction seconds before the collision with an army helicopter.
Philadelphia Crash Update
- Investigators located the cockpit voice recorder from the medical jet crash in Philadelphia.
- The crash killed seven people and injured 22, with five remaining hospitalized.