Tonight the first name Storm of the Year bearing down in the US has tens of millions

swelter under extreme heat. Tropical Storm Alberto forming in the Gulf of Mexico bringing

heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding to Texas.

First responders rescuing people by boat and it comes as that relentless heat wave stretches

from Michigan to Maine while the New Mexico raging wildfires turn deadly.

Also tonight Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un signing a historic pact,

vowing Russia and North Korea will defend each other if they're attacked.

How it could impact the war in Ukraine and raise nuclear threats.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu clashing with the White House,

the war of words after the Prime Minister accused the U.S. of withholding

weapons for months.

The multi-state manhunt for a triple homicide suspect considered armed and dangerous. The new law, the first state to require

the 10 Commandments displayed in all public school classrooms. Our series Justice for

all, jails accused of banning in-person visits for profit

and the moment during our interview

when one sheriff admits he was wrong.

Remembering one of the best to ever play the game, the legendary Willie Mays,

and the historic flight, black veterans traveling to the nation's capital

in honor of Juneteenth.

This is NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.

Good evening and welcome as we come on the air tonight.

Tropical Storm Alberto is churning across the Gulf of Mexico on track for making an early

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