NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, December 28, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
Holiday travel chaos strikes as winter storms cause thousands of flight delays across the U.S. A midair helicopter collision in New Jersey tragically results in one fatality. Trump and Zelenskyy express optimism about a potential Ukraine peace deal during a critical meeting. In a lighter twist, a homeowner battles with a 500-pound bear that has taken up residency in his crawl space. Also, innovative companies tackle sustainability by creating butter without cows, and hopes for 2026 are collected on confetti for Times Square.
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Holiday Travel Paralyzed By Arctic Storm
- A major winter storm disrupted holiday travel across the U.S., grounding thousands of flights and creating dangerous road conditions. 64 million people faced alerts as the system moved toward the Northeast with ice and freezing rain expected.
Travelers Stranded Amid Near-Whiteout Scenes
- Reporters described near-whiteout conditions in Minnesota with bulldozers clearing streets during the holiday rush. Airports experienced long lines and thousands of delayed flights, leaving travelers stranded and frustrated.
Midair Helicopter Collision Under NTSB Probe
- Two helicopters collided after takeoff near Hamilton, New Jersey, with one pilot killed and another critically injured. The NTSB is leading an investigation that could take weeks for a preliminary report and a year or more for a full finding.