NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

American contractor killed in Syria drone attack launched by pro-Iranian forces; Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski accident lawsuit; AI technology may be able to generate our mind’s images; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

For many of us, the term artificial intelligence conjures up images of science fiction movies. But what is it really? As AI technology becomes a bigger part of our world, Lester Holt sits down with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology, to talk about how it works.

High school student shoots two administrators in Denver, authorities say; Small tornado touches down outside Los Angeles; The Fed hikes interest rates by 0.25 percent; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New York City bracing for Trump’s possible indictment; Virginia deputies and hospital workers appearing to pile on Irvo Otieno before his death, video shows; California hit with another storm bringing heavy rains and high winds; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump predicts he’ll be arrested, calls for protests; Chinese President Xi visits Russia, calls Putin ‘dear friend’; Life in Iraq 20 years after U.S. invasion; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Putin tours Russian-occupied city of Mariupol; UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion; State of emergency declared in Miami Beach after deadly shootings and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Former President Trump predicts his arrest in hush money case and calls for protests; Adult film star Stormy Daniels at center of probe into Trump; Putin tours Crimea on anniversary of annexation from Ukraine and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Arrest warrant issued for Putin for forced deportation of Ukrainian children; New York law enforcement preparing for possible Trump indictment; DOJ, FBI investigating TikTok’s parent company ByteDance; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Pentagon releases video of Russian fighter jets showdown with U.S. drone; 7 Virginia deputies, 3 others charged with murder after deadly mental hospital intake; Biden administration gives TikTok owners ultimatum; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Russia trying to retrieve U.S. drone remnants after fighter jet confrontation; Northeast hit with winter storm, California recovering from record rainfall; FAA holds emergency summit following several alarming air travel incursions; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Russian fighter jet collided with U.S. drone, Pentagon says; DOJ, SEC investigating Silicon Valley Bank after collapse; FAA administrator after recent turmoil: U.S. has ‘safest, most complex’ flight system in the world; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Girl in the Blue Mustang, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her shiny new blue Mustang in a California park and ride, investigators encounter a confusing crime scene and a witness who seems to know too much. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison takes us to the High Desert outside Los Angeles for a story featuring twists,...

Biden assures Americans that banks are safe amid recent closures; Nor’easter blasting East Coast, atmospheric river storm sweeping California; British Prime Minister Sunak: China is the ‘biggest state threat’ to economic interests; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Government scrambles to calm customers in wake of Silicon Valley Bank collapse; At least eight dead in San Diego after suspected smuggling boats capsize, authorities say; Texas state officials urge residents to avoid travel to Mexico; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

California levee fails, causing homes and farmland to flood; Mikaela Shiffrin breaks record for most World Cup wins after clinching 87th title; Tennessee town blames Jack Daniel's for growing fungus; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Evacuation orders issued in parts of California as powerful storm brings flash flooding; Silicon Valley Bank collapses in biggest bank failure since Great Recession; New signs of legal troubles for former President Donald Trump and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Mexican cartel responsible for kidnapping four Americans appears to apologize, official says; Norfolk Southern CEO tells Congress the company is ‘committed to doing what’s right’; Biden unveils $6.8 trillion budget plan which includes record military spending; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Louisville police department engaged in discriminatory practices, DOJ says; Fifth person reportedly with four Americans kidnapped before they crossed Mexican border; Biden blasts Tucker Carlson, Republicans for depiction of January 6th; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Two Americans killed, two return to U.S. after Mexico kidnapping; Man stabs flight attendant, tries to exit plane in mid-air attack; China’s foreign minister says U.S. needs to change course with China or risk ‘conflict’; and more on tonight’s broadcast.