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William Perry White Jr. concludes the broadcast, wishing viewers a happy holiday season and announcing his return next year for the next episode of NBC Nightly News.
William Perry White Jr. begins the final NBC Nightly News broadcast of 2025 from Studio 13 in Philadelphia. He announces an executive order signed by President Donald Trump legalizing cannabis, with more details available on the NBC News website.
The broadcast reports on a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that killed at least four people. Senior correspondent Courtney Coupon provides further details on the incident, which remains under investigation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI report for November shows a 2.7% increase in inflation. NBC News correspondents Mr. Brian and Mr. Caleb report on this first inflation update since the end of a 43-day government shutdown.
The Powerball jackpot rises to $1.5 billion for Saturday, and the Mega Millions jackpot is also substantial. Locally, three teenagers were arrested in Philadelphia for an alleged carjacking, with the incident still under investigation by police and NBC 10 officials.