NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Pope Leo XIV makes surprise appearances on Saturday; 4.1 earthquake rocks southern states; U.S. China negotiators meet in Switzerland for trade talks; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

American cardinals reveal what led to the election of Pope Leo XIV; Tracing Pope Leo XIV’s roots in South America; Another radar outage for Newark Air Traffic Controllers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Leo XIV elected as first American pope; U.S. and U.K. announce new trade agreement; New air traffic control overhaul plans detailed; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

Black smoke signals no new pope chosen on first day of conclave; Three ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols; New protests break out at Columbia University; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Source: Newark ATC communications blackout happened twice before; President Trump meets Canada’s new leader amid trade war; Lawsuit seeking $50 million accuses Smokey Robinson of rape; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump launches incentives for migrants in the U.S. illegally to ‘self deport’; Search underway after suspected smuggling boat capsizes near San Diego; Dave Portnoy speaks out after antisemitic incident at Barstool bar; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Exclusive: Trump defends second term agenda in new interview; Warren Buffett sounds alarm on trade war; Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at major travel hub; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Nearby military chopper causes planes to abort landings at Reagan Airport; Strong jobs report amid tariff uncertainty; TEMU halting shipments from China to U.S. customers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump removes Waltz as national security advisor in first major shake-up; Massive delays at one of the busiest airports in the U.S.; Businesses small and large warn about impacts of trade war; and more on tonight’s broadcast.
 

Trump blames Biden for 0.3% decline in GDP;U.S. ports bracing for big drop in shipping; Judge orders release of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump marks 100 days of second term at Michigan rally; Trump announces changes to auto tariffs; Severe weather wreaks havoc in southern Missouri; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump administration touts border security as 100-day mark nears; Inside El Salvador prison holding deported migrant; Millions without power following European blackout; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Multiple fatalities after car drives into crowd at festival; Millions in the path of severe weather; NBC News Stay Tuned Poll: 45% approve of Trump's job performance; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Pope Francis laid to rest in historic funeral ceremony; Faithful line Rome streets to pay tribute to Pope Francis; Trump and Zelenskyy speak at Pope Francis' funeral; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Judge accused of obstructing arrest of undocumented migrant; 250,000 people pay respects to Pope Francis over 3 days; Car bomb explosion kills top Russian military commander; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump urges Putin to 'STOP' after deadly Russian strike on Ukraine; More than 90,000 people have paid their respects to Pope Francis; Miami shooting leaves three injured; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tens of thousands of faithful line up to pay respects to Pope Francis; Harvard President speaks out in exclusive interview, says we “cannot compromise”; Dow surges over 400 points amid new Trump statements on China tariffs; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Vatican releases new details about remembrance for Pope Francis; American cardinal temporarily leading the Vatican; Sources: Military information Hegseth shared came from secure messages; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Remembering Pope Francis; Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks; Stock market falls as Trump escalates attacks on Fed chair; and more on tonight’s broadcast.