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NBC Evening News for 2018-02-05

This program is 29 minutes long

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  05:29:55 pm — 05:30:18 pm

• Preview and Introduction

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  05:30:18 pm — 05:31:23 pm

  Developing news tonight, a historic plunge on Wall Street. Wild swings as the Dow plummets over a thousand points. Investors nervous. A lot of people checking those for in one case, those retirement funds. Is the wild ride over. Also tonight, the new tax law means new changes kicking in starting this month. And there is something you should be checking extra closely in your paycheck. New developments and new scrutiny for Amtrak after yet another deadly train crash. I never seen anything in my en... Persons: Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Lester Holt

• Stock Market Plunges, Erases Gains

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  05:31:23 pm — 05:33:44 pm

  And for a second straight trading day, the high flying stock market lost its wings. The Dow plunged almost 1200 points or more than 4.5% fall to finish below the 25,000 mark and erasing a lot of our retirement savings. It was a stomach churning day for investors almost from the start. But the real sell off hit in the last hour of trading when the Dow seemed to go into a freefall, off 1600 points at one point. All this happening in the face of a strong economy. So what's behind it? And should we ... Persons: Joe Lane Kent, Jerome Powell, Janet Yellen, Former President Donald Trump

• President Trump touts economy amid stock plunge

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  05:33:44 pm — 05:36:08 pm

  And as stocks plunge, President Trump was in Ohio touting the economy and new tax laws. Late today, he returned to Washington, where he's facing another ticking clock. Just three days left for lawmakers to cut a deal to fund the government or face another shutdown. NBC News chief White House correspondent Hallie Jackson has more. What about the Dow, sir? The Dow a drop from President Trump, no response late today to questions about the Dow drop. Walking into the White House after a Cincinnati ro... Persons: Former President Donald Trump, Hallie Jackson, Senator McCain

• Amtrak Crash Raises Safety Concerns

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  05:36:08 pm — 05:38:20 pm

  Tonight, federal investigators confirm that a railway signaling system was down for maintenance when an Amtrak train crashed into a freight train in South Carolina. Two people were killed. More than 100 people were injured. Now, Amtrak faces questions about safety and whether new technology could have prevented yet another crash. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez is at the crash site. Tonight, the National Transportation Safety Board is trying to find out whether human error caused the violent crash that inj... Persons: Gabe Gutierrez, Rich Kemp

• Flu Season Continues to Worsen

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  05:38:20 pm — 05:40:33 pm

  There are new concerns this evening and something important to be aware of as this flu emergency continues to sweep through schools and homes and offices, perhaps yours. Doctors are warning just because you've gotten the flu once this season doesn't mean you can't get it again. And as NBC News medical correspondent Dr. John Torres tells us, the flu season is only halfway done. Say even Pete had the power through the flu posting. She was trying to practice the flu away to sing the national anthem... Persons: Dr. John Torres, Savannah Jessie, Melissa Echevarria, John Tory

• New Intrigue in Natalie Wood's Death

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  05:40:33 pm — 05:42:16 pm

  Now to the new intrigue in one of Hollywood's biggest mysteries. What happened the night legendary actress Natalie Wood drowned after first seeing her husband. Actor Robert Wagner is considered a person of interest. Police said today Wagner story doesn't add up. We get the latest from NBC's Blake McCoy in Los Angeles. And yes, of course, we want to talk to Robert Wagner. You bet. It's been seven years since investigators reopened the Natalie Wood murder investigation. Today, holding a news confe... Persons: Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Blake McCoy, Christopher Walken, Dennis Davern

• Wintry Blast Creates Dangerous Commute

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  05:42:16 pm — 05:42:35 pm

  A potentially dangerous commute home this evening for millions in the Midwest, where a wintry blast brought as much as five inches of snow today, turning the roads treacherous in places. And the threat continues for the Midwest and Northeast over the next two days, with another system expected to hit with 1 to 8in of snow....

• Deep Freeze Threatens Winter Olympics

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  05:42:35 pm — 05:45:24 pm

  We're T-minus four days until opening ceremony in South Korea. And as Team USA begins to arrive in Pyongyang, there's an unusual deep freeze settling in there just three degrees today and feels like minus four. That kind of cold could affect the athletes and the people coming to see the action. NBC's Miguel Almagro is in South Korea and in the elements for us tonight. At this Winter Olympics, Pyeongchang could take the gold for cold. Freezing cold. On track to become the most frigid games in dec... Persons: Miguel Almagro, Troy Murphy

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  05:45:24 pm — 05:47:20 pm

• Tax Law Changes Impact Paychecks

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  05:47:20 pm — 05:49:29 pm

  We're back now with a closer look at your taxes. With that new tax law taking effect, there are changes coming to your paycheck starting this month. And experts say there are specific things you should be on the lookout for to make sure you're getting the right amount. NBC's Tom Costello has those details for us. This is the monthly experts that we should all be checking our paychecks to see if our employers are withholding too much or not enough tax. On a typical check, look at your federal wit...

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  05:49:29 pm — 05:52:30 pm

• Larry Nassar sentenced to prison

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  05:52:30 pm — 05:53:01 pm

  In a Michigan courtroom today, disgraced former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to another 40 to 125 years in prison. This was the third and final sentencing hearing for Nassar, who was accused of sexually abusing at least 265 girls and women in his care. Several investigators investigations continue in USA Gymnastics, The U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University and the FBI all faced questions about whether they could have done more to stop Nasser sooner.... Persons: Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics, The U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University

• Massive Pileup Shuts Down Missouri Highway

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  05:53:01 pm — 05:53:15 pm

  Take a look at this massive pileup that shut down a major highway in Missouri. Firefighters shared this drone video showing some 60 vehicles involved in chain reaction crashes in snowy sloppy conditions. At least one person was killed....

• Paul Simon announces farewell tour

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  05:53:15 pm — 05:53:51 pm

  Just days after we learned two of the all time greats, Neil Diamond and Elton John, are both retiring from touring. Tonight, another music legend says it's time to say farewell. Paul Simon says his upcoming tour will be his last. The 76 year old says the time on the road away from his family takes a toll that detracts from the joy of playing. You still have one more chance to see him on tour Homeward Bound. The farewell tour kicks off in May.... Persons: Neil Diamond, Elton John, Paul Simon

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  05:53:51 pm — 05:57:21 pm

• Eagles Make History with Super Bowl Win

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  05:57:21 pm — 05:59:12 pm

  Finally tonight, they're still partying in Philadelphia after the Eagles made history with their first ever Super Bowl win, beating defending champs the New England Patriots and leading Philly on the field. The quarterback who not so long ago nearly quit the league. NBC's Morgan Radford with the story. How cool is this? Tonight, the eagles have landed the first time super bowl champs arriving back in philly. Massive crowds braving freezing temperatures to greet them. Underdogs prevailed. Eagles ... Persons: Morgan Radford, Nick Foles, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Justin Timberlake

• Good Night

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  05:59:12 pm — 05:59:12 pm

  We appreciate you spending part of your evening with that is nightly news for this Monday night. I'm Lester holt. For all of us at NBC News, thank you for watching and good night.... Persons: Lester Holt, NBC News