NBC Nightly News Full Episode - Oct. 25

Summary

Flooding Across the West

Days of heavy rain caused catastrophic flooding across the Four Corners region, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. In Colorado, the National Guard rescued a couple and their pets from an overturned RV, and floodwaters washed away part of Highway 151. In New Mexico, rescuers reached people stranded by rising water; one family spent 12 hours on a roof.

Meanwhile, Southern California communities prepared for unusually high tides and dangerous surf. Crews added sand to protect vulnerable homes.

Protests in Paris

The Steelers and Saints played the first NFL game in France amid heightened security following violent clashes at protests the previous day. Police reported making 1,300 arrests, though the broadcast said Saturday’s demonstrations were largely peaceful. The wider unrest was described as part of a European movement over rising prices and government neglect.

Chemical Emergency in Oregon

A fire at a Pacific Seafood plant in Newport produced thick smoke and prompted evacuations within a mile of the site. Officials investigated a possible ammonia contamination risk and advised others nearby to shelter indoors or wear masks. The company said all employees were accounted for and no injuries had been reported.

Midterm Campaign Developments

President Trump and former President Barack Obama campaigned in Michigan, where the closely watched Senate race features Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. Trump attacked El-Sayed with personal and religiously charged rhetoric; El-Sayed has denounced the Muslim Brotherhood.

In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola postponed campaign events after she and her family were in a car accident that caused minor injuries.

The report also said the Trump administration asked an appeals court to block the counting of roughly 20,000 California mail ballots from voters it says may not be citizens. The judges appeared skeptical.

Venezuela

Opposition leader María Corina Machado returned home after months in exile. The report said she had been briefly detained after protesting Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by the U.S. military and is awaiting trial in New York on federal charges he denies.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Machado’s return a result of U.S.-supported talks that could create an opportunity for free and fair elections.

Cost of Living and Voters

Interviews with voters in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa found affordability to be a major election concern. Many described the economy as worsening, citing higher grocery and housing costs, shrinking pensions, and expensive fuel. Others expressed optimism, pointing to investment and rising stock markets.

The report noted that these competing views make the economy a central issue in the midterms.

Other News

• Six Flags said it would add seat belts to its Goliath roller coaster after a man fell to his death from the ride. The coaster remained closed.
• In Texas, a sheriff’s deputy narrowly avoided injury when a vehicle crashed into his patrol car’s open door. The driver was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
• A U.S. Marine in Japan was indicted on homicide and robbery charges in connection with a woman’s death.

Good News

A Texas school district surprised retired custodian Marilyn Hampton after 39 years of service by naming a new elementary school in her honor. Hampton said she hoped the school would be kept clean.

Presenters and Contributors

• Hallie Jackson — anchor
• Dana Griffin — flooding report
• Richard Engel — Paris report
• George Solis — Oregon chemical-leak report
• Shaquille Brewster — election report
• Venezuela report — The correspondent’s name is unclear in the subtitles; it appears as “Michelle Sendra.”