NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas - Saturday, January 10, 2026

Episode Date: January 11, 2026

Mounting protests in Minneapolis after ICE-involved shooting; Ex-husband arrested in connection with murder of Ohio dentist and wife; Massive protests in Iran as regime tries to retain control; and more on tonight’s broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking tonight new developments and growing protests over the deadly shooting in Minneapolis. A massive rally filling the streets of Minneapolis today. But it was a different scene last night. Dozens arrested outside hotels where agents were believed to be staying. The growing war of words between local officials and the White House and the rallies taking place in cities across the country. Plus, what this new surveillance video reveals about the aftermath of that shooting. Just in tonight. arrest in the double murder case involving an Ohio dentist and his wife killed inside their home,

what we know about the suspect. Also breaking, the U.S. launching new military strikes, this time hitting ISIS targets in Syria. Tensions erupting in Iran as the regime ramps up its violent crackdown on protesters, an internet blackout cutting the country off from the world, and the new message from the U.S. The growing questions tonight over President Trump's plans. for Venezuela, just one week after the U.S. captured Nicolas Maduro. An alarming spike in measles cases. South Carolina reporting nearly 100 new cases in just the last week, and the concerns tonight it could be spreading across state lines.

Officials in St. Louis sounding the alarm telling people to stay alert for monkeys spotted on the loose in the city. The question tonight, where did they come from? And there's good news tonight. A lot of special performance for this young man when he needed it most. This is NBC Nightly News with Jose Diaz Ballard. Good evening. We begin tonight with growing fallout and outrage in Minneapolis and around the country over that deadly shooting involving an ICE officer. This was a scene in that city earlier today. A massive crowd of people rallying against ICE's presence there.

loud but largely peaceful. But last night, chaos erupted, with dozens arrested outside hotels where officers were believed to be staying. Tonight, we're also seeing new videos, including this one, showing the moments immediately after the shooting, and the DHS posting another video

showing the moments just before the shooting. Both of them, adding critical context to what happened. Maggie Vespal leads us off tonight from Minneapolis. We will not put up with ice. Protests in cities across the country today. With massive crowds packing Minneapolis outraged over Wednesday's fatal ice shooting. It shouldn't be controversial that we don't want this in our communities. I feel it is our duty right now when we see murder.

And believe your eyes, we see it with our own eyes. We're talking easily, a thousand plus people here. The streets are packed. People here can barely move, and the anger here is palpable. Overnight crowds surrounding hotels downtown where ICE officers are believed to be staying. Minneapolis police saying one hotel was damaged with 29 people arrested and one officer injured. And tonight, new surveillance video shows the aftermath of the shooting as Renee Goods' SUV crashes into parked cars, her wife running, then collapsing in the snow.

Today, DHS releasing this video and saying, had been following the officers over the course of the morning. The shooting itself caught on multiple cameras, including Jonathan Ross's cell phone, the ICE officer who engaged with Good and fired the deadly shots. The Trump administration has repeatedly said the officer fired in self-defense. Today, Minnesota Congresswoman Elon Omar and other Democrats went to tour the local ICE headquarters but say they were only briefly admitted before being turned away. What happened today is a blatant attempt to obstruct members of Congress from doing their oversight duties.

We are better than this. This is not a partisan statement. We are better than this, America. Maggie joins us from Minneapolis at the scene of the shooting. And Maggie, that massive march today was peaceful, but there have been clashes elsewhere. Yeah, Jose, that's right. federal officers at one point earlier today pushing protesters back physically from outside the localized headquarters after those Congresswomen went in. And by the way, we've reached out to DHS

about their account of their visit. So far, no response. Jose. Maggie Vespa, thank you. And Kristen Welker has a big lineup tomorrow morning on Meet the Press, including Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Fry. Tune in right here on NBC. Also tonight, the U.S. military announcing it carried out new, retaliatory strikes against ISIS targets in Syria. The U.S. Central Command, releasing this video, saying the strikes were in response to last month's deadly ISIS attack in Syria that killed two American soldiers and an interpreter. Tensions in Iran are rising as the regime there cracks down on protesters.

It's doing so violently shutting down the Internet and cutting the country off from the world. Richard Engel reports. Despite a need of it. Here total internet blackout in Iran and a government crackdown, the protesters, hundreds of thousands activists claim, are holding on and getting more aggressive, setting fires, burning government buildings, even a mosque went up in flames. Protesters claim to have taken over parts of Tehran, at least temporarily. They're demanding not reform, but a full overthrow of the Islamic revolution.

government in power since 1979. Some are calling for the restoration of Iran's former monarchy. Anti-government demonstrators tell NBC News they feel encouraged by President Trump's vow to defend them. This is something pretty incredible that's happening in Iran. It's an amazing thing to watch. They've done a bad job. They've treated their people very badly, and now they're being paid back. In London, a protester scaled the Iranian embassy and tore down. the Iranian flag, replacing it with an older version, often used by the opposition. The embassy quickly removed it and put the government's flag back in place. Several anti-government activists tell me that senior Iranian officials are applying for

foreign visas for their family members and moving gold out of the country. Iran says this uprising is all instigated by Israel and the United States and is vowing to stop it. Jose? Richard Engel, thank you. And now to Ohio. and an arrest tonight in the investigation of a dentist and his wife found murdered in their home last week. Morgan Chesky reports. This is the man, Ohio authorities say, traveled across state lines to carry out a deadly double shooting.

Tonight, 39-year-old Michael David McKee is behind bars, charged in the murders of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer. New court documents revealing detectives identified McKee through neighborhood video surveillance, tracking him to a vehicle which arrived prior to the homicides and left shortly after. That vehicle traced back to Rockford, Illinois, more than 400 miles away. Records show McKee and Monique Tepe divorced in 2017 after roughly two years of marriage. Based on this criminal complaint, what is going to be the main evidence against McKee? It's going to be some powerful circumstantial evidence in the form it appears of video surveillance. And increasingly in these cases,

you see police going right to neighborhood cameras mounted on homes and tracing backward to find out where a suspect came from and what car they drove. In late December, officers responded to the couple's home after colleagues called police to report Spencer, a local dentist, hadn't shown up for work, and Monique wasn't answering calls. The couple just one month shy of celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. Their two young children also found in the home on home. Tonight, the Tepe family calling the arrest an important step toward justice, adding we trust the justice system to hold the person responsible fully accountable. Monique and Spencer remain at the center of our hearts, and we carry forward their love as we surround and protect the two children. They leave behind.

Meanwhile, tonight, McKee is awaiting extradition from Illinois back to Ohio to face those murder charges. His next court appearance, expected Monday. Jose? Morgan Chesky, thank you. There are. growing questions tonight about the Trump administration's next steps in Venezuela, just a week after capturing former leader Nicolas Maduro. Julie Sirkin is traveling with the president and joins us now. Julie. Jose, President Trump tonight is plotting his next moves in Venezuela after declaring his government would temporarily run the country. On Friday, the president hosted oil executives at the White House,

promising them safety and security as long as they invest $100 billion in that country. Mr. Trump is warning China, Venezuela's top oil customer, and Russia to stay out. But when it comes to the U.S. selling oil to its adversaries, Jose, the president says it's open for business. So far, the oil companies, though, aren't sold. And some Venezuelans have mixed feelings about these decisions that are shifting the future of their country among their concerns. What's next for hundreds of political prisoners? Local journalist Donna Vanessa Herrero is there. I am in front of one of the jails here in Caracas, surrounded by family members who have been camping for days, waiting for the loved ones to be released and hug them once again without any clarity on when this is going to happen.

Now, Jose, overseeing that process is the interim president of Venezuela, Delci Rodriguez, who, you'll remember, was part of Maduro's regime. Opposition leader Maria Carina Machado, who the White House did not immediately back, is expected to meet with President. Trump in the coming days in Washington, D.C. And as U.S. warships and drones remain positioned off Venezuela's coast, other countries are now on high alert. That's because in recent days, Mr. Trump is threatening military action in Colombia, Mexico, and Cuba. Part of his growing war on drugs. Just yesterday, the president said Greenland could be next, threatening to seize the Danish territory by force the easy way or the hard way. Those comments are putting European allies on notice as Secretary of State Marco Rubio,

prepares to meet with regional leaders next week. Jose? Julie Sirkin in West Palm Beach. Thank you. A measles outbreak exploding in South Carolina has health officials concerned. At the same time, it's unclear if the flu has reached its peak. Kathy Park has more. Tonight, a public health alert in South Carolina, where there is an alarming uptick in measles cases. The total statewide, now more than 300. A majority of those infected are between five and 17 years old and unvaccinated.

We are seeing that cases are accelerating, and this could go on for many, many more weeks. South Carolina's Health Department reporting the highly contagious virus is mostly centered in the northwest part of the state, with some cases traced to travel-related exposure or close contact, while others have no identified source. This is a very concerning situation because there really is evidence of community spread. Measles is truly one of the most contagious viruses that are known to man. Hundreds more people are under quarantine as this outbreak is already spilling over to other states. At least three infections reported in Washington after travel to South Carolina over the holidays. And three siblings in North Carolina diagnosed after traveling there too, putting families on edge.

He's not able to get vaccinated until 12 months. And so definitely makes me nervous. This comes as flu season is showing no signs of slow. down across the country. The same week, federal health officials announced they will no longer recommend every child gets a flu shot. The CDC estimating 7,400 deaths to season, including at least 17 kids. And Kathy joins me now. Kathy, you mentioned the vaccine schedule changed for kids, but for measles, that recommendation stays the same. Yeah, Jose, that's correct. The CDC continues to recommend the measles vaccination as part of the measles, mumps, and rebella vaccines. So two doses are recommended

for the highest protection, especially among kids. Kathy Park, thank you so very much. Still ahead tonight, the search for monkeys on the Luce and St. Louis and the mystery over where they came from. Back now with a citywide search to try to capture monkeys spotted on the Luce and St. Louis. And one of the big questions tonight is where did they come from? Here's Valerie Castro. Officials aren't sure how many there are and don't know where they came from,

but the warning in St. Louis tonight is clear. Make sure your door's like because the monkeys are loose. Neighbors in the O'Fallon Park area capturing the surprising poses, as the city's animal care and control division says several monkeys have been on the streets since Thursday. This is the first time that we have had a situation dealing with monkeys at large in the city of St. Louis. The St. Louis Zoo helped identify the species as vervet monkeys, common in East Africa and considered a valuable research animal. We know they're not native to St. Louis.

can they survive in the elements there in January? It's going to be a challenge. There's no question about it, but they're a very intelligent, very adaptive animals. Animal control officers have been walking through the city, catch pulls at the ready. But so far, no tell-tale signs of where the monkeys could be. What should people do if they come across these monkeys? Well, call the authorities. Do not try to approach these monkeys at all.

There's a bunch of different diseases that they can transmit to humans, not to mention also the possibility of rabies. Authorities now in need of a new. siding. Look at his dog on fingers. Then he got them sharp teeth. He almost looked like them orangutans. Before the missing monkey trail goes cold. Valerie Castro, NBC News. Coming up, a big play for college football with Indiana and Miami, gearing up for the championship next week. We're going to have a closer look at the new rules for players that are literally changing the game. Back now with breaking news, Bob Weir, the guitarist who co-founded the Grateful

dead has died. He was 78 years old. News of his death was posted on his Instagram account, writing, quote, he succumbed to underlying lung issues. And now, to a huge moment in the sports world, Miami or Indiana are one win away from the college football national title. Their rise fueled by new rules that have changed the game on college campuses. Sam Brock explains. It's a new wave of faces in college football, driven by big bucks as players like Indiana's Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza to Ole Miss's Trinidad Shambliss seeking out major paydays, helped by switching schools. How has NIL changed college sports and the competitive landscape as we know it?

NIL has actually, interestingly, added competitive balance. We're seeing pretty much every school, at least in the power conferences, having a real shot of winning a title. The new rules, driving a good. growing movement of athletes fighting to stay in school. Shambliss appealing to get a sixth year of eligibility, even though some analysts think he could see his name called in the NFL draft. The NCAA ultimately denying his request for a medical exemption after his lawyer reportedly sent multiple letters to the NCAA to ask for another year of eligibility. Players can earn millions from name,

image, and likeness, or NIL deals, which started a few years ago. But now colleges can also use a portion of athletic revenue to pay players directly. After a session, settlement this summer. That money, however, is capped. And attorney Darren Heitner, who served as legal counsel for hundreds of college athletes, says it isn't enough alone to draw top talent. The reality is to compete in this ecosystem, you can't be operating at the cap of $20.5 million. A great unit. Coinciding with the newfound revenues is a transfer portal system. It created like the free market system every year for every player. Effectively, free agency that has caused a seismic shift in college sports.

The fact that guys can transfer multiple times and not sit for a year means that you're not going to wait. You're going to be very impatient. Schools are also now boosted by wealthy alums like billionaire Mark Cuban, who went to Indiana, bankrolling its efforts to convince top athletes to transfer. As the multimillion dollar deals pile up, so too does the controversy after several players have tried to back out of deals with schools. Heitner says the confusing new web of contracts with these athletes who are not considered employed. is uncharted territory. Nobody yet really knows the enforceability or the level of enforceability of these contracts because they haven't really been tested. Meantime, the cost of college has skyrocketed in the last 30 years.

And now even the students at some schools are being asked to chip in with additional fees going to athletic departments. I think that's a really tough pill to swallow when you see so much money that gets thrown around. Like, why should it be on the students who are enrolled in this college to have to pay for that? As college sports start to look a whole lot more like the pros. Sam Brock, NBC News. When we come back, there's good news tonight about the surprise performance that lifted this young man's spirits when he needed it most. There's good news tonight.

So often the good news doesn't get as much attention as the bad, so every Saturday we highlight the many people who spread joy and love. And these are just some of those stories this week. for two-year-old Luca in his family, a moment to remember. Luca getting to ring the bell at Nicholas Children's Hospital in South Florida. After he got a clean bill of health after months of cancer treatment. A victory for Luca with his parents by his side ringing that bell again and again. For 21-year-old Stormy Fuller, a birthday surprise.

he'll never forget. That Stormy reuniting with Jasmine, the pup he rescued while serving overseas. I was very excited and it was, I'd cry a little bit. I'm not a cry. The pair forming an instant bond which Stormy held on to

during treatment for a sudden cancer diagnosis. But what he didn't know, the organization Paws of War was already hard at work getting Jasmine to her new forever home. Complete with her very own color guard escort, storming, navigating a new chapter with his loyal companion at his side.

So she's going to be there to help me learn to walk again, which is going to be, I mean, it's going to be huge. La Mantri Lott. Michael Lott. Now this is what it looks like to walk in your father's footsteps. That's firefighter La Montre Lott, graduating from the University of North Texas at Dallas at 53. years old. And right behind him, that's his son, Army veteran and high school teacher Mike Lott. But they're not done yet. Their next big goal? Earning another degree hand in hand. And now they're

gearing up to start grad school together this fall. Henry, Tinder rally being trendy and friendly. And this lifelong Swifty is in his surprise party era. You've got a big heart. The team at Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis organizing this surprise sing-along, a remix of one of Henry's favorite songs. That gesture giving Henry and his mom the strength to shake it off after nearly a month in the hospital for a chronic illness. It meant that I was safe and that I was surrounded by people who care for me and love me. They took the time to get to know Henry.

Henry wasn't just a patient. He was Henry. His care team going above and beyond for that performance with Taylor Swift themed decorations and friendship bracelets, all to put a smile on Henry's face. Joy is a choice we make every day. It's really important, most importantly, on the hard days, to choose joy in a way that spreads it not only for you, but for the people around you. That's NBC Nightly News for this Saturday. I'll see you over on Telemundo for Dateline and Español tonight at 8 p.m. Hallie Jackson will be here tomorrow night.

I'm Jose Diaz-Belard. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Good night.