NBC Nightly News S2026E88 - Apr 8 Wed

Wall Street bounced back big after the de-escalation of the war with Iran. Oil prices plunged by 16%, the largest drop since 2020. That means gas prices could soon drop too. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. A Cape Air flight carrying eight passengers was forced to turn back when a cabin door partially opened shortly after takeoff, with travelers describing a loud "pop" and rushing wind. NBC News' Sam Brock reports. Former architect Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing 7 women in a Long Island courtroom today. The 62-year-old also admitted to killing another woman, Karen Vergata, who disappeared in 1996. NBC's Emilie Ikeda reports. A desperate search is underway for 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, who her husband said fell from a dinghy during a nighttime boat ride, as her daughter shares new details. NBC News' George Solis reports. Video shows the frantic moments inside a Florida school bus, after it gets clipped by a train. Officials say the driver of that bus is facing dozens of counts of child neglect. NBC's Jesse Kirsch reports. With a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran in place, Israel launched its biggest attacks yet against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran says Lebanon is part of the ceasefire, while the U.S. and Israel say it is not. The White House announced Vice President J.D. Vance will travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports. The blaze broke out on Tuesday in Ontario, California and tore through the more than 1 million square foot warehouse. The 29-year-old suspect is being held without bail. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports. A toddler and his family flying home after cancer treatments got a boost of kindness from strangers. An in-flight announcement prompted passengers to pass along inspiring messages of hope and congratulations. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.