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From Oprah to Tom Hanks and even our very own Lester Holt, commencement speakers across the U.S. offered students some words of wisdom this year. On tonight’s broadcast, we take a look back at some of this year’s graduation highlights. 

Severe weather is tearing through Texas with a reported five tornadoes and at least one confirmed touching down near Fort Stockton, Texas. Meanwhile, a tropical storm is slowly moving through the gulf. NBC News’ Sam Brock has the latest weather updates.

A family in Florida has been reunited after their car was stolen with their sleeping two-year-old child inside. The suspect is still missing. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has the latest.

New documents reveal more details about the days leading up to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s death and how he struggled to adapt to life behind bars. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has more details.

Eight workers were injured in New Haven, Connecticut after a building where crews were pouring concrete suddenly caved in. This comes as rescuers in Davenport, Iowa are beginning a long-awaited dig for survivors at a different collapse. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has details on both.

Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said that the songwriter died Thursday at her home in Beverly Hills, California, “surrounded by her family.”

The TV personality and author has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards for “Top Chef,” including three for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program.

A third person, Joshua Lugo-Perez, 19, was killed in the shooting in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Alex Torres Santos, 22, and a boy, 16, were both charged with three counts of criminal homicide.

Terry Vetsch, 60, Palm Coast, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities suspended a more than 20-hour search covering 825 square miles and have no plans to resume it.

Oh was a longtime partner of comedian, rapper and actor DC Young Fly, who stars in the comedy series. They shared three children, the youngest of whom was born last year.