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0:01 on our broadcast tonight for the season 4 finale of NBC Nightly News. The latest is on our top stories. Our show begins right now like always >> and good evening everyone. We thank you so much for joining us on this Thursday night. It is September 17th. Hang on a minute, Ed. Are you saying if I need a lot of data, you don't have a plan for me? >> We do want to begin with that deadly helicopter crash that has a tragic impact on the family of NBC News. A photojournalist and a pilot were both reported for NBC News Los Angeles as their chopper started to fall right out of the sky and then they were killed after that.

0:53 We start things off with my good friend over at NBC News, Steve Patterson, who joins us live from the city of angels. Good evening, Steve. Take it away. >> And that was NBC's Steve Patterson kicking us off as always. Thanks, Steve. The new Fed chair appointed by that crazy president, Donald Trump, started to raise interest rates due to the fact that inflation is definitely going to be blamed because of this. >> Insurance, >> let's bring in Brian Chung, who joins us live with the story. >> Take it away and good evening, Brian. >> Thanks so much for your report, Mr. Brian Chung. When Nightly News resumes,

1:40 >> we'll have an in-depth story from NBC 10 Philadelphia. >> Keep it right here. There's lots more NBC Nightly News when we return. >> We're back this Thursday night for NBC Nightly News. Here is an in-depth story from NBC 10 Philadelphia. >> Fans are eager for a seat. to upcoming Philadelphia 76ers games. >> We're being told that single game tickets were already on sale. >> My uncle of NBC 10, Neil Fisher, is joining us live outside the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Good evening and take it away.

2:26 >> Thanks so much for your report, Uncle Neil. And that was NBC's Neil Fisher, my uncle, joining us live. Families in the southwestern United States continue to face powerful thunderstorms along with a threat for flash flooding. This comes as wildfires continue to burn in so many states. >> Here's my aunt Priscilla Thompson with more on this story. Good evening and take it away, Aunt Priscilla. >> Thanks so much for your report, Auntie Priscilla. We're hearing for the first time from an American Airlines passenger who was being duct taped to his own seat after allegedly becoming violent aboard a flight, but he doesn't remember anything.

3:13 >> My uncle Tom Costello picks up the story. >> Good evening and take it away, Uncle Thomas. >> Thanks so much for your report, Uncle Tom. >> When we come back, we'll have more top stories in order. NBC Nightly News. >> We'll be right back after this message. >> Welcome back to NBC Nightly News. Let's turn to some lottery news. >> There were no clear winners in Tuesday's Mighty Mega Minions, making the jackpot worth $244 million ahead on tap for tomorrow. And there wasn't any big winners in the mighty Power Ball. Saturday's jackpot will be worth $298

3:59 million. >> Remember, you have to be in it to win it when do you play the lottery. At least show some decencies and responsibilities. >> And that will do it with the season 4 finale for NBC Nightly News on this one and only Thursday, September 17th, 2026. As always, thank you for being here with us. My name is Mr. William. >> Have a wonderful evening on purpose. >> We'll look for you right back here on Tuesday, September 22nd for the start of season 5 for NBC90 News, even though my zodiac sign of Libra will officially begin.

4:46 >> Be safe and have a runful evening on purpose. Also, don't forget to be kind and courteous to yourself and others. >> That's what matters. >> Good night, everybody. >> Nightly News is a presentation of NBC News. More Americans watch NBC News than any other news organization in the