NBC Nightly News

NBC Nightly News (1970- )

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NBC Nightly News is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day's top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our time, both at home and abroad. We go to the heart of breaking news stories, introduce you to everyday people caught up in extraordinary events, offer in-depth reporting on health and medicine, cover international news as it unfolds and we profile those who inspire us to do better in our popular Making A Difference reports. The award-winning broadcast carries a legacy that spans more than six decades, beginning in 1948 - when NBC started broadcasting television's first-ever regularly scheduled network evening newscast.

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 18:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Aug 3 Sun
Year 2025Episode 20930 min

Aug 3 Sun

The search for 45-year-old Michael Brown, the suspect accused of shooting and killing four people at a Montana bar, intensified on Sunday as authorities revealed the victims' identities. NBC News' Kathy Park has the latest. Air quality alerts from Canadian wildfire smoke spread to the Northeast on Sunday, stretching as far as northern Maine. It comes as dry conditions fuel several wildfires out west, including the Gifford Fire, which grew to roughly 40,000 acres so far. NBC News' Maggie Vespa has the latest. President Trump's new import taxes on multiple countries, including Canada and Brazil, are set to take effect this week, with consumers and small businesses in the U.S. now bracing to pay higher prices for goods and services. NBC News' Dana Griffin has more. President Trump's U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Russia this week after the president issued an ultimatum for Russian President Putin, with the goal of achieving a ceasefire agreement for the war in Ukraine by Friday. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports. As the war in Ukraine rages on, drones have become an important weapon for both Ukraine and Russia. Now, the U.S. Army is testing their own drones to prepare for the future of warfare. NBC News' Courtney Kube traveled to Poland for an inside look. In a move to counter Republican redistricting in Texas, dozens of Democrats in the state House of Representatives are heading to Illinois on Sunday to deny a necessary quorum for the GOP to move forward with those efforts to add more Republican House seats in Congress. NBC News' Ryan Chandler has the latest. As millions of children across the country prepare to go back to school, cases of the highly contagious whooping cough are spreading rapidly. It comes as new data from the CDC reveals that a record number of children got vaccine exemptions for school. NBC News' Maya Eaglin has more.  Pope Leo XIV celebrated mass on Sunday with more than 1 million young Catholics from around the world, marking the biggest event for the pontiff since he was elected. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports from Rome. At Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pennsylvania, a group of eight "float" nurses, who float across different emergency departments, built a strong bond and support system after they all became pregnant within months of each other. NBC News' Hallie Jackson has the story. 

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was NBC Nightly News premiered?

NBC Nightly News premiered on August 3, 1970.

Who was the first anchor of NBC Nightly News?

Chet Huntley was the first anchor of NBC Nightly News until his retirement in 1970.

Who replaced Chet Huntley as the anchor of NBC Nightly News?

John Chancellor replaced Chet Huntley as the anchor of NBC Nightly News.

What was the format of NBC Nightly News in 1970?

In 1970, NBC Nightly News was a 30-minute evening news program.

What was the time slot of NBC Nightly News in 1970?

In 1970, NBC Nightly News aired at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

How many minutes of commercial time were allotted during NBC Nightly News in 1970?

In 1970, NBC Nightly News allotted just two minutes of commercial time.

What was the focus of NBC Nightly News in 1970?

In 1970, NBC Nightly News focused on presenting the day's news in a clear and concise manner.

Which news agency did NBC Nightly News primarily rely on for their news coverage in 1970?

In 1970, NBC Nightly News primarily relied on the Associated Press for their news coverage.

Did NBC Nightly News have any regular correspondents in 1970?

Yes, NBC Nightly News had regular correspondents in 1970, including Edwin Newman and Jack Perkins.

Did NBC Nightly News cover international news in 1970?

Yes, NBC Nightly News covered international news in 1970, including the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

What was the role of the news anchors on NBC Nightly News in 1970?

The news anchors on NBC Nightly News in 1970 were responsible for presenting the news in a clear and unbiased manner.

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Also known as

  • NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (United States)
  • NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw (United States)
  • NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams (United States)
  • NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (United States)

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