NBC Nightly News S2026E89 - Apr 9 Thur

Melania Trump spoke publicly for the first time about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, categorically denying any knowledge of or involvement in his crimes. She added that they only had a distant social connection and called for an open congressional hearing for Epstein survivors to tell their stories. NBC News' Garrett Haake has the report. Bomb sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on Thursday for the first time since the ceasefire began, apparently due to rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon. It comes as Israel and Lebanon are set to begin direct talks. Lebanon remains a key issue in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports. Video shows the moments of relief as crews in Mexico save a mine worker who was trapped for two weeks deep inside a flooded cave. They brought him out, later airlifting him to a hospital. NBC News' Morgan Chesky takes us inside the rescue. Police in the Bahamas have arrested American Brian Hooker in connection with his wife's disappearance, according to his attorney. It comes as we're learning of a past domestic incident involving the couple. NBC's George Solis reports. For the first time, ROTC cadets at Old Dominion University are sharing how they stopped a terror suspect who opened fire in their classroom last month. Eight of the cadets recounted their story as part of a video released by the Army. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports. In an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says he would not be willing to step down. He said Cuban leaders do not have a mandate from the U.S. government. Tonight, the Artemis astronauts on board their Orion spacecraft are speeding towards Earth for their dangerous re-entry and splash landing. NBC News' Tom Costello has more on their final preps and the timeline for Orion's return. Tom Green is a 60-year-old freshman at McDaniel College in Maryland playing on the school's football team with guys one-third his age. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.