Tonight breaking news, prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Charlie Kirk's accused killer,

saying they have text messages showing he confessed to the assassination.

Our first look at the suspect in court as investigators release messages, including an alleged confession to his lover and roommate,

and new insight into his motive. Plus how his own mother

first recognized him in those surveillance images are Morgan Chesky pressing investigators

for answers. The shouting match in the Senate, FBI director Cash Patel grilled by Democrats

over the Kirk case, plus why the man who once push Epstein conspiracy theories

now says the DOJ has released everything it can. Also breaking tonight top terrorism charges

against Luigi Mangione dismissed. The major legal victory for the man accused of murdering

the United Healthcare CEO, why he could still face the death penalty.

The new offensive in Gaza City as a UN committee accuses Israel of genocide, thousands

trying to flee as buildings are leveled to the ground.

The Mid-Atlantic bracing for flooding as a powerful storm hits the east coast.

A car plunging into the water in the

dark of night with people trapped inside. You'll hear their chilling 911 calls and see the moment.

Two heroes jump into the water to pull them out alive. At a control the moment a car comes

hurling towards a man coming inches from taking him out.

And remembering the Sundance Kid, a cinematic icon, join us as we look back at the legendary

characters Robert Redford brought to life and his impact far beyond the big screen.

Nightly News starts right now.

This is NBC Nightly News with Tom Yamas.

And good evening.

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