NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Apr 18, 2025 A tragic campus shooting at Florida State University raises urgent discussions on gun control and student safety. Meanwhile, two brothers face legal battles over their parents' murders, claiming self-defense. In health news, Eli Lilly announces a groundbreaking weight loss pill that could change treatment for obesity and diabetes. Also featured is the inspiring story of DJ Daniel, a young boy with cancer who becomes an honorary police officer, spreading hope and joy to others facing similar challenges.
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FSU Shooting Tragedy
- A gunman opened fire near the Florida State University student union, killing two and injuring six.
- The suspect, 20, is the son of a sheriff's deputy and had access to weapons from the department.
South Carolina School Bus Crash
- A school bus overturned on a South Carolina highway carrying middle school students from a field trip.
- One student died and several others were critically injured, with multiple hospitals involved.
Fed Chair Firing Controversy
- President Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates and threatened to fire him.
- Powell stated the president lacks legal authority to remove him, stressing Fed independence.