NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
A massive nor'easter brings blizzard warnings, heavy snow and coastal wind risks across the East Coast. Airports grind to a halt as thousands of flights are canceled. New documents surface in a Texas federal-agent shooting investigation. NASA’s Artemis II launch faces a helium issue that may delay liftoff. Team USA breaks a Winter Olympics gold record amid mascot mania and human-interest reunions.
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Northeast Faces Life-Threatening Blizzard
- A powerful nor'easter threatened the Northeast with blizzard conditions, heavy snow and winds over 50 mph.
- Cities from D.C. to Boston faced one to two feet of snow and whiteout conditions that could make travel impossible.
Adjust Travel Plans Immediately
- Airlines warned travelers to change plans now using apps or online to avoid being stranded.
- FlightAware showed over a thousand flight cancellations already for the next day, prompting immediate action.
New Details On Fatal Federal Agent Shooting
- Newly released documents reveal a previously undisclosed fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal agent in Texas.
- The Department of Homeland Security says the agent fired defensive shots after a driver allegedly struck an agent during immigration enforcement.