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Celebrating the class of 2023

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. 
Celebrating the class of 2023
Celebrating the class of 2023

Texas slammed with severe weather and tornadoes

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.
Texas slammed with severe weather and tornadoes
Texas slammed with severe weather and tornadoes

Family reunited after car was stolen with two-year-old child inside

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.
Family reunited after car was stolen with two-year-old child inside
Family reunited after car was stolen with two-year-old child inside

New details on days leading up to Jeffrey Epstein’s death revealed

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.
New details on days leading up to Jeffrey Epstein’s death revealed
New details on days leading up to Jeffrey Epstein’s death revealed

Apartment building in New Haven collapsed, injuring eight construction workers

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.
Apartment building in New Haven collapsed, injuring eight construction workers
Apartment building in New Haven collapsed, injuring eight construction workers

Cynthia Weil, 'You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling' songwriter and Grammy-winner, dies at 82

Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said that the songwriter died Thursday at her home in Beverly Hills, California, “surrounded by her family.”
Songwriters Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, 1965 in New York.
Songwriters Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, 1965 in New York.

Padma Lakshmi announces she’s leaving ‘Top Chef’ after 17 years

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.
Top Chef - Season 20
Top Chef - Season 20

Brothers, ages 8 and 9, fatally shot as they played with kittens in their backyard

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.
Investigators at the scene of a shooting where three people were killed, two of them children
Investigators at the scene of a shooting where three people were killed, two of them children
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Florida man points gun at woman's head after vehicle briefly backs into his driveway, officials say

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.
Terry Vetsch argues with a woman after her friend used his drive way to back up his car in Palm Coast, Fla.
Terry Vetsch argues with a woman after her friend used his drive way to back up his car in Palm Coast, Fla.
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Search suspended for 2 missing during tragic family fishing trip in Alaska

Authorities suspended a more than 20-hour search covering 825 square miles and have no plans to resume it.
Jarek Agcaoili with his mother Danielle, sister Jessika and father Maury Agcaoili
Jarek Agcaoili with his mother Danielle, sister Jessika and father Maury Agcaoili

Former 'Wild 'N Out' star Jacky Oh dies at 32

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.
Jacky Oh at the "Scheme Queens" screening in Atlanta on Oct. 11, 2022.
Jacky Oh at the "Scheme Queens" screening in Atlanta on Oct. 11, 2022.