NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Thursday, November 6, 2025

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Nov 7, 2025
The FAA plans to cut 10% of flights at major airports due to staffing issues. A tragic UPS plane crash investigation reveals shocking details from dash cam footage and maintenance concerns. A Virginia teacher secures a $10 million award after being shot by a student, highlighting critical issues in school safety. Meanwhile, a breakthrough deal aims to lower weight-loss drug costs under Medicare. In sports, Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra's mansion is destroyed in a fire, and a former NFL player faces serious charges abroad.
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INSIGHT

FAA Flight Cuts Hit Major Hubs

  • The FAA will cut flights at 40 major airports to reduce traffic by about 10% amid staffing shortfalls during the shutdown.
  • Airlines say most passengers won't be affected, but carriers are canceling hundreds of flights and offering refunds.
ANECDOTE

Fiery UPS Crash Caught On Dash Cam

  • Dash cam video showed the UPS MD-11 climb to about 475 feet fully engulfed before crashing into businesses in Louisville.
  • Investigators recovered black boxes and found engine parts separated from the wing, focusing scrutiny on recent maintenance.
INSIGHT

School Shooting Ruling Expands Accountability

  • A Virginia jury found an assistant principal grossly negligent after a six-year-old shot a teacher, awarding $10 million to the victim.
  • The verdict signals potential expansion of civil liability for school officials after shootings.
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