Tonight, First Lady Melania Trump speaking out with a rare and surprisingly public announcement at the White House,

denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, and calling for a public hearing with Epstein survivors.

The First Lady reading an extraordinary statement denying any relationship with Epstein, but adding that Epstein, quote, was not alone.

The First Lady also saying she was not a victim and responding to what she says are smears.

The big question tonight, why is she now saying this? The Iran sees fire in trouble as Israel launches

more attacks on Lebanon, why President Trump told NBC News he's optimistic about the deal.

Arrested in the Bahamas, the husband of a mother who went overboard now in custody as the U.S. Coast Guard opens a criminal investigation into her disappearance.

What our correspondent is learning on the ground there. NBC News exclusive

are Kristen Welker inside of Cuba with the first American TV interview with Cuba's leader in years.

An incredible rescue caught on camera, a miner found alive hundreds of feet underground after he was

trapped in water for nearly two weeks.

Look at this wild video of two women fighting off a gang of jewelry thieves during a robbery

in New Jersey. The NFL now under investigation by the Justice Department is the league

forcing fans to pay too much across multiple streaming services

to watch games.

And there's good news tonight.

It's never too late.

The 60-year-old college freshman about to set a record as the oldest player on the field.

This grandpa is not afraid to hit.

Nightly News starts right now.

This is NBC Nightly News with Tom Yamas.

And good evening.

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