Tonight the countdown to a shutdown, the bitter battle with Congress deadlocked ahead of that midnight deadline.

750,000 workers set to be furloughed.

The president threatening some could lose their jobs permanently, what it means for social security, student loans, national parks, and air travel.

Also breaking tonight home after home,

collapsing into the surf in the outer banks.

Plus, the Defense Secretary and the Commander-in-Chief's eye-opening speech to top military brass,

new fitness test standards, new grooming rules, and drill instructors allowed to put their hands

on recruits, the president

telling top generals to get on board or get out.

Shocking video a deputy suspended after kicking and threatening a group of teens while

he was off duty, but partially in uniform, even pulling his gun as they cried out for help.

Could one of the most popular birth control options in the country be linked to tumors?

1,000 women filing a new lawsuit.

The deadly earthquake rocking the Philippines, bridges and building swaying,

sending people running into the streets.

The catastrophic school collapse, rescuers sending oxygen into the rubble,

trying to save students still trapped inside. Diddy set to be sentenced, his plans to address

the court on the day of his hearing. Nightly News starts right now. This is NBC Nightly News

with Tom Yamas.

And good evening.

With the midnight deadline fast approaching, we are just hours away from a partial federal government shutdown.

A Republican spending bill would keep the government open, but it needs 60 votes to pass.

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