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Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke issued an emergency proclamation on behalf of Gov. Josh Green, who is traveling, and activated the Hawaii National Guard.

An American woman and her child were released after being held captive in Haiti for the past 11 days. NBC News’ Kristen Dahlgren has more details on the kidnapping.

The FBI has not revealed what sparked its deadly confrontation with a man who had threatened to kill President Biden as he headed to Salt Lake City, Utah. The man said he was “cleaning the dust” off his sniper rifle, according to court documents. NBC News’ Peter Alexander has more details.

Virgin Galactic is getting ready for a historic launch tomorrow with a cabin full of civilian passengers. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz got an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview of the flight.

The winner of the Mega Millions lottery of $1.58 billion has not come forward yet, but the ticket was sold in the city of Neptune Beach, Florida at a Publix. NBC News’ Sam Brock has more details on the billion dollar mystery.

Multiple explosive wildfires in Hawaii are scorching the island of Maui as thousands try to evacuate the area. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has the latest on the emergency that forced people into the ocean to escape the flames.

Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke joins Lester Holt to discuss the massive wildfires on the island of Maui that are causing vast destruction and have already claimed at least six lives.

“We are very, very concerned about the upcoming pan-respiratory season,” Dr. Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer for a national public health group, said.

Robertson played lead guitar and wrote some of The Band’s best-known songs, including “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”

Without receiving an honorable discharge, veterans cannot access a wide range of benefits, including certain health care and loan programs.

Ruggs had a blood-alcohol level of 0.16 percent and was driving 156 mph when he crashed his Corvette into another car, killing Tina Tintor and her dog on Nov. 2, 2021.