NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Thursday, July 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
Heavy rains wreak havoc on the East Coast, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey. A teacher faces serious charges after a double murder during a family hike in Arkansas. Flight turbulence raises safety concerns amid a summer heatwave. Virginia Giuffre's family speaks out against media portrayals, pushing for justice for abuse survivors. Plus, a tragic amusement park incident and inspiring efforts to combat loneliness among men through friendship rekindling are highlighted.
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East Coast Flooding Havoc
- East Coast faced severe flash flooding with major traffic and transit disruptions.
- Infrastructure couldn’t handle rapid rainfall, causing widespread rescues and states of emergency.
Teacher Admits to Shocking Murders
- Andrew James McGann, an elementary school teacher, admitted to the double murder in Arkansas but had no known connection to the victims.
- Former students described his strange classroom behavior, though no red flags were found by past employers.
Texas Flood Officials Grilled
- Texas residents shared heartbreaking flood loss stories amid anger at officials' response failures.
- Officials admitted sleeping through critical flooding moments and one top leader was absent during the disaster.