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Nightly News: Football teams create space for fans needing a break from stadium chaos | November 8, 2019
The atmosphere can get pretty rowdy at football games and, for some fans, all the noise and cheering can be overwhelming. To promote inclusion, the Minnesota Vikings and many other NFL teams now offer a quiet space for fans to take a break from it all before heading back to the game.
TODAY Show: Democrats look to flip Republican seat in Georgia | June 18, 2017
A political fight over the sixth district in Georgia’s congressional map between Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff is gaining national attention. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continues to fend off controversy as the first family visits Camp David. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for Sunday TODAY from the White House.
TODAY Show: Tax Day protest turns violent as demonstrators clash over Trump’s returns | April 16, 2017
Demonstrators around the country took to the streets to call on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, with one protest turning violent. The president maintains that he pays his fair share of taxes. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for Sunday TODAY.
Nightly News: Growing movement uses power of music in Alzheimer’s treatment | February 17, 2019
Dozens of choirs have been founded nationwide for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The goal is help exercise the brain, reduce anxiety and foster new friendships through the power of song.
TODAY Show: Jeff Sessions agrees to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee | June 11, 2017
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has offered to meet with the Senate Intelligence Committee, but it will likely be behind closed doors. Sessions says he expects questions to focus on “issues related to the Russia investigation” following former FBI director James Comey’s testimony. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for Sunday TODAY.
TODAY Show: ‘Simply false’: Obama spokesperson denies President Trump’s claims of wiretapping | March 5, 2017
After President Donald Trump accused former President Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower before the election without offering proof, an Obama spokesperson said the claims are “simply false.” NBC’s Kasie Hunt reports for Sunday TODAY from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Nightly News: Honoring Marcelite Harris, U.S. Military’s First Black Female Major General | February 7, 2019
After a career of historic firsts in the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Marcelite Harris was laid to rest with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery this week.
TODAY Show: White House hopes Trump’s speech will reset relations with Muslim world | May 21, 2017
During his first foreign trip since taking office, President Donald Trump and his top aides are taking steps to solidify relations with the Muslim world, even announcing a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Trump is expected to give a capstone address Sunday before the leaders of 50 Muslim countries, talking about different religions coming together under a common objective of peace. NBC’s Kristen Welker reports for Sunday TODAY.
TODAY Show: Donald Trump confident about appeal to restore travel ban: ‘We’ll win’ | February 5, 2017
President Donald Trump appeared confident about the appeal to have his administration’s travel ban restored, saying at a gala that “for the safety of our country, we’ll win.” President Trump has also made provocative comments about Russia and Vladimir Putin in a new interview airing before the Super Bowl. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for Sunday TODAY from West Palm Beach, Florida. February 5, 2017