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1:25Make every mile count with a Toyota truck that's built to outlast so you can outlive. Tonight, the emergency mishap on President Trump's controversial new Air Force One. The emergency slide accidentally deploying moments before the president was set to depart. The latest problem for the gifted Qatari jet. Is it safe enough for the president? Our new reporting on this latest accident. Iran tankers attack. New video of U.S. strikes on Iran's oil ships. And President Trump's new timeline for when the war could end. Republicans kicking off their first ever midterm convention. The president speaking tonight, hoping to stop a blue wave as oil hits another high.

2:11New video that Amazon cargo planes crash landing and the new drone video showing the destructive path that ended with five deaths. Also tonight, Hawaii's Kauai in a state of misery after that hurricane barreled through the long lines for gas and necessities. Nearly the entire island without power. New revelations in the Lindsay Clancy case. Her attorney telling our Laura Jarrett what Clancy says about her kids now. The dire AI warning from company insiders saying the tech could kill all humans by the end of the decade. Apple unveils its first ever foldable iPhone. Our correspondent tries it out.

2:56The big features and even bigger price tag. Wild video of a man attempting to shoot his ex-wife in a restaurant, a waiter tackling him. That hero speaks to us about the selfless takedown. TSA reversal. Could we soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through security? Dangling in midair, the bizarre crash leaving this car suspended over a highway. Are these the driver's legs dangling out? Nightly News starts right now. This is NBC Nightly News with Tom Yawmes.

3:36And good evening. We thank you for joining us on this Wednesday night. We want to begin with the latest potential safety scare for President Trump's controversial new Air Force One jet. You see it right here, an emergency slide accidentally deploying as the plane sat on the tarmac. The president left waiting as staffers worked on it before it was carted away from the plane. The Qatari gifted airplane previously a focus of criticism and concern over whether the jet has the security features necessary to safely transport the president. President Trump now on his way to Dallas, where you see it here.

4:13A midterm convention is kicking off tonight to rally Republicans before Election Day. The party facing major headwinds in November, including the war with Iran with new strikes just last night. The price of oil now spiking back to levels not seen since May. A gallon of gas, look at this tonight, costing well over four bucks, over a dollar more expensive than this time last year. Our teams are following all of this, but Monica Alba starts us off tonight on that Air Force incident. Tonight, the latest drama for the new Air Force One. A person briefed on the situation, telling NBC News this emergency slide deploying from the aircraft was an accident, mistakenly triggered by military personnel.

4:56You can see crews working on it as President Trump was set to leave for the Republican midterm convention. So they're checking the slide over here, and I think it's going to take 15 minutes. The president held on Marine One for 20 minutes with the shades drawn. I guess they've already put it up. They want to make sure everything works perfectly. Eventually, the slide was carted away, the president telling reporters there was no security issue. President, are you sure this plane has saved the flight? Yeah, I am. Or I wouldn't be honest. Air Force One then taking off for Dallas. It's the latest complication involving the Qatari-donated luxury jet.

5:30Earlier this summer, the Secret Service used a catering truck to sneak the president onto a smaller military aircraft to leave the NATO summit in Turkey due to a potential security threat from Iran. So I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane, equal safety, but they wanted me to do it. So I do it. I do what they say. Monica joins us now live from the White House. Monica, we just heard the president there say the jet is safe, but the new Qatari Air Force One jet is due for security upgrades. Yeah, Tom, that's right. And the president is actually scheduled to fly to Ireland on the plane this Friday.

6:08And then starting in October, it will be out of commission for about 60 days while it is, quote, maxed out with additional features and enhancements. Tom. Monica, thank you. All those Air Force One problems happened before President Trump touched down in Texas for that first ever GOP midterm convention. What's essentially a pep rally with no official party business. One of the key issues facing Republicans, the ongoing war with Iran and rising oil and gas prices. Here's Garrett Haig. Tonight, with new U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers, retaliation for Iran's failed attempts to attack U.S. Navy ships, President Trump saying the war he predicted would last just a few weeks will last two more months.

6:50I think the war will end immediately after the election. Arguing the Iranian regime is stretching out the conflict, hoping Republicans lose. They're desperate to try and affect the election so that we can get a nice, weak group of people in there and leave them alone and let them have their nuclear weapon. All of it as oil prices pushed past$100 today. New headwinds as the first-ever Republican midterm convention kicks off, what amounts to a two-day pep rally in Dallas. We're going to have a tremendous crowd tonight. Republicans touting a record plunge in illegal border crossings and a historic drop in violent crime.

7:30But the GOP also facing high gas prices and the president's growing unpopularity, 64 percent in our new poll disapproving of his job performance. This event also designed to boost struggling Republican candidates, including Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, locked in a tight race with Democrat James Tallarico. The fact that they're doing it in Texas speaks volumes. They know that the movement we're building here is catching fire. Tallarico himself under fire for past controversial comments like this call to dismantle capitalism. The link between climate change and white supremacy and capitalism in our country.

8:07And I think only ending the ways that all three of those oppressive systems work together are we going to be able to begin the process of dismantling them. Did you mean that? So I've missed the mark on statements that I've made in the past. I'll be the first to admit that. What I was talking about when you listen to my my entire comments. was not capitalism, but crony capitalism, which is what we have today. Garrett joins us now live from that Republican convention. And Garrett, I know we got a bit of news here. I had a look at this twice. A prominent Democrat is expected to address the convention tonight.

8:40That's right, Tom. A source familiar tells me that Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman is expected to appear shortly via video and praise President Trump for his role in saving the steel industry in this country. It comes amid persistent rumors that Fetterman has denied that he's considering switching parties. Tom? Garrett Hick with that new reporting tonight. Garrett, we thank you. We also have new video tonight of that deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, showing just how fast it was moving when it collided with a van killing five people. Our George Solis is at the crash site again. Tonight, new video of the devastating moment of impact as an Amazon branded cargo plane barreled into an airline cleaning company's van, killing five people in Miami on Sunday.

9:24Here, you can see the van on the road moments before it swept away by the plane, which then veered off the runway at Miami International. From above, you can see the path the plane took when it overran the runway by some 1 ,300 feet, according to investigators. Tire marks from the Boeing 767 jet, operated by cargo airliner 21 Air, left in the grass and roadway before the plane came to arrest. The NTSB investigation, now focusing in large part on the plane's speed and if the two pilots on board should have aborted landing and performed a go-around. Interviews with those pilots, which were scheduled for today, and the plane's recovered black boxes, key to the investigation.

10:05The flight data recorder contained approximately 55 hours of data and recorded more than 400 parameters. Today, attorneys for the widow of 53-year-old Joel Rodriguez-Naranjo who was driving that van the plane struck, announcing the first wrongful death lawsuit connected to the crash. And Tom, we're expecting a readout from the cockpit voice recorder at any moment from the NTSB. The agency also revealing that the pilots at one point tried to abort the landing and perform what's known as a go around maneuver, but we're simply going too fast to slow down in time. Tom? George, thank you. In Hawaii tonight, the power is out for almost an entire Island there after Hurricane Lowell left the path of destruction across the island of Kauai.

10:51And now people there forced into long lines for gas and food. Liz Kreutz is in Kauai for us. Tonight, more than 24 hours after Hurricane Lowell roared across Kauai, families here lining up for basic necessities. This is the growing line for gas in Kalaheo. In that line, we met Roland Gutierrez, telling us he drove nearly an hour all the way from the north side of the island. You just kept going until you could find any supplies. Nothing in Princeville right now. Everything shut down. We journeyed further west into Waimea, passing crews working on power lines and cleaning up downed trees and more long lines of cars.

11:28Well, along the coast. Wow, this whole pier washed away. Clayton De La Cruz lives nearby and came to see the damage. Tell me about this pier right here. Well, it's been here from when I was small. Really? I'm 80 years old, so I'm sorry to see it gone, but you know, that's what happens when you got a big storm. His neighborhood flooded from the storm. This is the road to the house. His home, thankfully, okay. Islandwide power outages. More than 80 percent of power customers here are still in the dark. Kauai County's mayor warning families. Be prepared for extended power outages. we're all in this together.

12:08Tonight, so many here cleaning up after the mess left behind by Mother Nature. Still a state of emergency there. Liz Kreutz and her team are there on the beach. Liz, we can see those construction vehicles there behind you. What's the cleanup effort like right now? Yeah, well, Tom, we're here at Lawai Beach. This is one of the harder hit areas on the south side of the island. You can see the crews that have been working here. And this is actually asphalt that was uprooted from this major road over here. So a lot of damage, a lot of cleanup ahead, and still questions tonight about when power is going to be back on.

12:42Tom? The power of the storm surge. All right, Liz, we thank you. Tonight, a new dire warning about AI, an employee from one of the top companies resigning in protest, saying people where he worked talked about the possibility of AI wiping out mankind in less than 10 years. NBC's chief business correspondent, Christine Romans, has more. Tonight, a social media post with more than 100 million views, sounding the alarm over the artificial intelligence race. 27-year-old Jacob Coxon, a researcher at leading AI firm Anthropic, says he resigned, posting, The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.

13:22Coxon worked at OpenAI for three years before recently joining Anthropic, writing, neither company is acting responsibly and warning these will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire real power and resources. One of Anthropic's current lead researchers adding on, posting, we really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans. I personally think it is greater than 10 % within the next decade. Anthropic and OpenAI leaders have for years addressed the risks their own creations could go rogue. Anthropic CEO Dario Amadei talked to Tom earlier this year.

14:01If we don't do a better job of learning how they work, if we neglect it for too long, these really scary things could happen in the real world at an absolutely massive scale. And OpenAI founder Sam Altman said this when in 2023, he was asked specifically if AI could one day kill all humans. There's some chance of that. And it's really important to acknowledge it, because if we don't talk about it, if we don't treat it as potentially real, we won't put enough effort into solving it. Anthropic and OpenAI not responding to NBC News requests for comment as the online warnings raise real-life concerns.

14:34Christine Romans, NBC News. And I'll interview that former Anthropic staffer, Jacob Coxon, tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern on Top Story on our streaming network, NBC News Now. We have more major tech news to bring to you tonight. Apple unveiling its latest iPhone. And this year's coming not with a twist, but with a fold. Savannah Sellers got to try it out. Tonight, Apple's iPhone coming into the fold. This is iPhone Duo. Unveiled by new CEO John Ternus. The duo is the tech giant's first foldable model, the size of a passport when closed and when open. It gives you the largest display ever on an iPhone while still fitting easily in your pocket.

15:16Apple boasting the new model can fold like a book, stand on its own, and display front and rear cameras at the same time. You really can't see or feel a crease, which is pretty incredible. This is the first major change to the iPhone's form in a long time. Today they said this was the biggest engineering feat they've undertaken. It also has a pretty satisfying snap to it, like an old flip phone. The high tech comes at a high cost. Prices start at$1 ,999. Apple's entry joining a foldable market estimated to be just 1.6 % of smartphones. Is there really a market for this phone? And if so, can Apple capture it?

15:57There is a market, but it's small. We've seen this now from foldable phones from Samsung and Google. These phones have been out for many years. Today's keynote not only marking a new era for the iPhone, but also Ternus, who stepped into the CEO role last week, replacing Tim Cook. And I continue to be inspired every single day by the curiosity, invention, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define Apple. Pre-orders of the foldable iPhone will begin in mid-October with the first phones available in stores October 23rd. That is when we will find out if people will line up for Duo. Tom. Savannah Sellers, we thank you.

16:34When we return in 60 seconds, the stunning video. A man tries to kill his ex-wife in a restaurant. how a waiter jumped in to stop him. From the producers of The Traitors, The Circle returns with bigger twists and higher stakes. Contestants compete for popularity without ever meeting. Some are celebrities, some are regular people, and some are catfishing the competition. And now audience voting will influence the game. You decide who has what it takes to win in The Circle. Watch the Hulu original series The Circle on November 17th, Streaming on Hulu and on Hulu on Disney Plus for bundle subscribers.

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18:31tonight chilling video showing a then ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot his ex-wife as she sits with her parents in a toledo restaurant watch again in surveillance video played in court as matthew exton points a gun and prosecutors say pulls the trigger only to realize the safety's on no no here's that moment from his ex-wife's perspective moments earlier In the surveillance video, you see her setting up that phone as Exton approaches. She yells. Suddenly, a waiter jumps into action, tackling him from behind. The only thing that went through my mind was that I'm going to die. That waiter, Tracy Cole Jr., speaking with me today.

19:14People are saying that you're the hero waiter, that you're a hero. How do you feel about that? I understand how people feel. I just, I wish I could feel that way, too. It's just hard to see that and know that it 110 percent could have gone a completely different way. The near shooting happened in April of last year. A jury last week finding Exton guilty on attempted murder and assault charges. The 43-year-old father testifying he was desperate for money from the sale of their home. He denied pulling the trigger in court. Exton is due to be sentenced later this month. Maggie Vespa, NBC News. And we're back in a moment with Lindsay Clancy's attorney, what he's saying about her mental state after that high-profile mistrial.

20:01That's coming up next. From the producers of The Traitors, the circle returns with bigger twists and higher stakes. Contestants compete for popularity without ever meeting. Some are celebrities, some are regular people, and some are catfishing the competition. And now audience voting will influence the game. You decide who has what it takes to win in The Circle. Watch the Hulu original series The Circle on November 17th, streaming on Hulu and on Hulu on Disney Plus for bundle subscribers. Terms apply. Three o 'clock. Kids are home. Your to-do list isn't done. New Kraft Mac & Cheese Power Mac was made for days like this.

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21:56I want my babies constantly. Because that was not the Lindsay that is now living amongst us. The person that committed this atrocious act was as a result of postpartum psychosis combined with the medications that she was provided. Bridington also telling Laura she's aware of how the case has taken off on social media and she rejects conspiracy theories out there. Also tonight, the TSA considering letting pre-check passengers carry water bottles through security at certain airports. That, according to a senior government official, it would only be rolled out at airports with advanced screening technology.

22:43Large liquids have been banned from carry-on since 2006. And a wild crash that left this Mercedes dangling in midair. You see it there above an overpass in Atlanta. And if you look closely, that's right, you can see the driver's feet hanging out of the car. Police say the car lost control, went over the median rail, and flipped off the bridge. She was rescued. All right, that's Nightly News for this Wednesday. I'm Tom Yamas. We thank you so much for watching tonight and always. We're here for you. Good night.

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