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TODAY News, January 26: Millions Digging Out After Dangerous Winter Storm | Fallout from Second Shooting in Minneapolis | Climber’s Record-Breaking Skyscraper Stunt

Heavy snow, freezing rain and brutal cold leaves nearly 1 million Americans without power, while airlines and roads face major disruptions nationwide. Plus, new tensions erupt in Minneapolis following the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti — the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in the city this month. Also, 40-year-old American climber Alex Honnold cements his place in daredevil history by scaling the landmark Taipei 101 tower without ropes. And, the New England Patriots and Sea...

Jan 26, 202631 min0

The Road to Milan: Erin Jackson on Defending Gold and the Details That Matter

Erin Jackson is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the fastest skaters in the world, whose path began unexpectedly and led to historic success on the sport’s biggest stage. As she looks ahead to Milan-Cortina 2026, Jackson is focused on defending her 500-meter title while continuing to refine the precision and efficiency that define her skating. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Jackson talks about chasing improvement, embracing her role as a model for the next ge...

Jan 24, 202610 min

The Road to Milan: Chloe Kim on Returning With Intention and Redefining Perfection

Chloe Kim is one of the most accomplished snowboarders of her generation, who stepped away from the sport after the Beijing Olympics to reconnect with herself beyond the halfpipe. As she looks to Milan-Cortina 2026, Kim has a redefined outlook on perfection, returning with greater clarity, balance, and creative freedom. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Kim reflects on maturity, self-trust, and why this Olympic chapter feels more intentional than any before. Hosted...

Jan 24, 202611 min

The Road to Milan: Emily Fischnaller on Courage, Commitment, and the Strength to Continue

Emily Fischnaller is an Olympic luger and active-duty U.S. Army Soldier whose pursuit of the Games has always run alongside a life of service. After overcoming a devastating crash at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Fischnaller continued to compete at the highest level, carrying the discipline, purpose, and perspective shaped by both her sport and her military career. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, she opens up about service, mental toughness, love, and why choosing to...

Jan 24, 202611 min

The Road to Milan: Jordan Stolz on Hunger, Precision, and the Long Game

Jordan Stolz has been training for the Olympics since he was a kid, committing to early mornings, late nights, and a level of focus that set him apart from a young age. Now one of the fastest speed skaters in the world, Stolz is carrying that same relentless mindset toward Milan-Cortina 2026, balancing intense training with a growing confidence in what he is capable of on the sport’s biggest stage. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Stolz reflects on growing up insi...

Jan 24, 20269 min

The Road to Milan: Alysa Liu on Joy, Freedom, and Falling Back in Love With Skating

Alysa Liu first reached the Olympics at 16 years old before stepping away from the sport to rediscover joy, balance, and purpose on her own terms. After returning to competition in 2024, Liu delivered one of the strongest performances of her career at the World Championships, skating with a renewed sense of freedom and creativity as Milan-Cortina 2026 came into view. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Liu reflects on why she finds skating fun again, how her mindset ...

Jan 24, 202610 min

The Road to Milan: Madison Chock and Evan Bates on Process, Patience, and Perspective

Madison Chock and Evan Bates are among the most accomplished ice dance teams in U.S. history and seven-time national champions whose careers have spanned more than a decade at the top of the sport. As they look to their fourth Olympic Games together, the married duo is skating with a depth of connection and clarity shaped by years of shared experience. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Chock and Bates reflect on their partnership on and off the ice and why the chan...

Jan 24, 202610 min

The Road to Milan: Isabeau Levito on Resilience, Perspective, and Her Comeback

Isabeau Levito is one of Team USA’s brightest figure skating stars, who emerged as a world-class competitor before a serious injury disrupted one of the most successful stretches of her career. Levito made a strong return to the ice, finishing fourth at the World Championships and keeping her Olympic ambitions firmly in focus ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Levito opens up about perseverance, pushing through mistakes, and why competin...

Jan 24, 202610 min

The Road to Milan: Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards on Rising to the Olympic Stage

Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards are part of the next generation of Team USA women’s hockey, known for their speed, confidence, and the bond they’ve built as teammates. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Edwards and Harvey talk about growing up in the game, supporting each other under pressure, and Harvey’s special connection with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce. Plus, they share what they’re most excited about as they look to Milan-Cortina 2026. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Jan 24, 20268 min

The Road to Milan: Amber Glenn on Belief, Balance, and Becoming Herself

Amber Glenn has been skating since she was four years old, rising through the U.S. figure skating ranks to become a national champion and one of the sport’s most distinctive voices. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Glenn opens up about mental health, self-belief, and why this chapter of her career feels more meaningful than ever as she looks ahead to Milan-Cortina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Jan 24, 202612 min

Special Report: President Trump Marks First Year of Second Term

President Donald Trump speaks at a White House briefing marking the first year of his second term, highlighting his record on immigration, the economy and foreign policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20261 hr 19 min

The Road to Milan: Kristen Santos-Griswold on Redemption, Grit, and the Joy of the Journey

Kristen Santos-Griswold is one of Team USA’s top short-track speed skaters, known for her speed, strategy, and determination on the ice. After coming up just short of the podium in Beijing, she considered walking away from the sport before returning stronger, winning the 2025 overall Crystal Globe and proving she can contend in every distance. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Santos-Griswold opens up about resilience, mindset, and finding joy in the journey as she...

Jan 10, 202614 min

The Road to Milan: Lindsey Vonn on Reinvention, Resilience, and the Comeback She Never Saw Coming

Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated skiers in history, an Olympic champion, former women’s World Cup wins record-holder, and a trailblazer who redefined what is possible on the slopes. Now, years after retirement, she's making a return to the mountain that made her famous: Cortina. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Vonn reflects on the physical toll of her sport, the technology helping her extend her career, and what it means to bet on herself again at this s...

Jan 10, 202610 min

The Road to Milan: Mikaela Shiffrin on Fear, Focus, and Finding Strength After Setback

Mikaela Shiffrin is the winningest alpine skier in history, with more than 105 World Cup victories, three Olympic medals, and eight World Championship titles, yet even at the top of her sport, she’s the first to admit she’s still learning. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Shiffrin opens up about resilience, fear, and the lessons that come from failure, including how she processed the heartbreak of Beijing and the perspective she’s gained since. She also shares how...

Jan 10, 202613 min

Introducing Season 4 of Morrison Mysteries: The Snow Queen

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Morrison Mysteries: The Snow Queen, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In season 4 of Morrison Mysteries, Keith introduces you to best friends Kay and Gerda, who are tested when an evil mirror pierces Kay's heart, slowly turning it into ice. Gerda sets out to save him, but must conquer an old wizard woman, a thieving robber girl and finally, the powerful spell of the Snow Queen herself. Tune i...

Dec 17, 202558 sec

Dateline Presents: Something About Cari

As a bonus for TODAY fans, we’re sharing the trailer for Something About Cari, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In this podcast Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends,...

Dec 02, 20252 min

Special Report: Former Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of America’s most powerful modern political figures, died of complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said in a statement. He was 84. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 04, 20256 min

The TODAY Interview: Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson on Humanity and Hope in Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’

Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson star in Kathryn Bigelow’s gripping new Netflix film, A House of Dynamite , which imagines the urgent response to an unidentified missile launch against the United States. In this conversation with Joe Fryer, the actors reflect on portraying leaders caught in an extraordinary crisis, the film’s haunting realism and Bigelow’s immersive directing style. They also share how the story challenged them to confront questions of trust in leadership and nuclear threat. But ...

Oct 10, 202522 min

Special Report: Officials Update On Deadly ICE Facility Shooting

Officials update on the deadly shooting that has killed at least 2 people at an ICE Facility in Dallas, TX. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 202520 min

Special Report: Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility

Multiple victims after a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 20255 min

The TODAY Interview: Steven Spielberg on 50 Years of "Jaws" and Why It Should Never Be Remade

Steven Spielberg was just 28 when Jaws hit theaters, forever changing his life and the movie industry. To mark the opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Jaws exhibition, Spielberg sits down with Joe Fryer to reflect on the grueling 159-day shoot on Martha’s Vineyard, the origin of the mechanical shark’s “Bruce” nickname, and how he feared the film might end his career before it began. Spielberg also discusses the movie’s impact on shark conservation over the last 50 years and how a co...

Sep 19, 202516 min

The TODAY Interview: Camp Mystic Parents Honor "Heaven’s 27"

In July 2025, catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas changed families’ lives forever. In this powerful conversation, Jenna Bush Hager sits down with parents who lost their daughters as they share their journey through grief, their fight for stronger camp safety laws, and how they’re honoring the legacy of “Heaven’s 27.” Their advocacy led to real change, as the Texas State Senate passed the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act, which was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Hosted by Sim...

Sep 12, 20251 hr 6 min

The TODAY Interview: Morgan Freeman on His Legendary Career and Latest Blues Symphony Project

Morgan Freeman has spent decades captivating audiences with his performances in films like The Shawshank Redemption, Driving Miss Daisy and Invictus . In this conversation, Freeman opens up to Al Roker about his journey from stage to screen, his admiration for Nelson Mandela and the lessons he’s carried through his career. Freeman also shares his latest project, the Symphonic Blues Experience, which blends American blues with European classical music, something he calls one of the most meaningfu...

Sep 12, 202526 minEp. 113

Special Report: Tyler Robinson Identified as Charlie Kirk Assassin Suspect

The man allegedly responsible for the death of Charlie Kirk has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Robinson, a Utah native, is in custody for the killing of the influential Trump ally following an extensive manhunt and the release of new video and images of a “person of interest.” Washington County officials reportedly received a tip from a family friend of Robinson that implicated him in Kirk’s death. That information was relayed to local and federal authorities, leading to Robinson...

Sep 12, 202543 min0

Special Report: Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin in Custody

President Trump announced Friday morning that authorities have a suspect in custody believed to be responsible for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The major development comes just hours after officials pleaded with the public for help in tracking down the killer and released new footage showing a suspect fleeing the roof of a campus building. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Sep 12, 20254 min0

Special Report: News Conference on Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Officials shared updates on the manhunt for the gunman who shot influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 202516 min

Special Report: Remembering 9/11: 24 Years Later

Coverage of the Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony, including a moment of silence for those who lost their lives 24 years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 20254 min

Special Report: Active Shooter Contained at Minneapolis Church

The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that an active shooter allegedly opened fire at a church on the south side of Minneapolis – the city said there is no active threat at this time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 27, 202510 min
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