NBC Nightly News Full Episode – Nov. 20
9:09 AM 11/21/2025 – News Today
Today’s top news headlines include:
U.S. Politics & News
- President Trump is facing widespread condemnation and calls of “seditious behavior” after suggesting that Democrats who called on the military to refuse unlawful orders deserve death.
- New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with President Trump at the White House today.
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly reversed course, confirming the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was reviewed by a full grand jury, a blow to his defense.
- The U.S. Transportation Department has launched a campaign for “civility” on flights, including potential new rules regarding passenger clothing.
- The CDC’s website was changed to include a claim about vaccines causing autism, sparking controversy and pushback from public health leaders.
- Fugees rapper Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in an illegal campaign donation scheme related to the Obama campaign.
World News
- Ukraine is studying a new U.S. peace plan, which some allies fear could involve significant territorial concessions to Russia.
- At least 41 people have died in central Vietnam due to severe flooding, with more rain expected.
- A pilot was killed after an Indian fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show.
- A massive fire broke out at the COP30 climate talks venue in Brazil, forcing evacuations.
- Gunmen abducted dozens of pupils and staff from a Catholic school in Nigeria in a recent attack.
Arts & Culture
- A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $55 million, setting a new auction record for a female artist.
- A rare copy of the first Superman comic book was found in an attic and sold for over $9 million, becoming the most expensive comic ever sold.
For more details, you can visit authoritative news sources such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, or Reuters.
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