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Severe weather, including intense rain, lightning, and dangerous flooding, caused significant damage in Alabama and southern parts of Texas. Aunt Priscilla Thompson reported live from the Lonestar State on the messy situation.
Major progress was made in California on a chemical tank that had been threatening thousands of residents. Steve Patterson provided a live report on the situation.
This segment featured two in-depth stories: new concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence in drafting police reports and the continued rise of tick bite cases since the previous year. Reports were given by Camila Bernell and Dana Griffin.
A paraglider spoke to NBC News about surviving her first-ever mid-air collision with an airplane, with Emily Akita reporting on the astonishing incident.
New concerns were raised about the Ebola outbreak in Africa, with the World Health Organization director stating that the epidemic is outpacing current response efforts. There are 900 suspected cases and over 100 confirmed deaths, with no vaccines or treatments currently available.
In lottery news, there were no clear winners for the Mighty Mega Millions, increasing the jackpot to over $300 million. Similarly, no clear winners for the Memorial Day Powerball drawing means its jackpot will also intensify, exceeding $100 million.
The chaotic shooting at the White House on Saturday remains under investigation, with one of the gunmen confirmed dead. Funeral services will be provided. Julie Cirin reported on the ongoing situation.
A heartwarming story about teachers at a local school taking prom night to the next level by transforming themselves into 'fairy godmothers,' reminiscent of the Disney movie Cinderella. Hie Jackson of NBC News reported on this magical event.