going home answering her dad's letter with a shower of kisses. >> ahh >> reporter: good girl steve pattersonc news. >> that's the best and that is "nightly news" for this monday. ♪ [cheers and applause] ♪ oh don't you dare look back ♪ just keep your eyes on me ♪ i said you're holding back ♪ she said shut up and dance with me ♪ ♪ this woman is my destiny ♪ she said, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ shut up and dance with me [cheers and applause] >> kelly: how are you doing? kryptonite ♪cti t o chemical, p, ♪ helpless to the bass and the fading light ♪ ♪ oh, we were bound to get together ♪ ♪ bound to get together ♪ she took my arm ♪ ♪ i realize this is my last chance ♪ ♪ she took my arm ♪ i don't know how it happened ♪ ♪ we took the floor and she said ♪ ♪ oh don't you dare look back ♪ just keep your eyes on me ♪ i said you're holding back ♪ she said shut up and dance with me ♪ ♪ this woman is my destiny ♪ she said oh oh oh ♪ shut up and dance with me ♪ oh don't you dare look back ♪ just keep your eyes on me ♪ i said you're holding back ♪ she said shut up and dance with me ♪ ♪ this woman is my destiny ♪ she sai

steve patterson, nbc news, los angeles. >> we're back in a moment with the paycheck mystery why millions of dollars are disappearing from people's bank accounts >>> next tonight, the fbi is investigating why potentially millions of dollars have vanished from personal bank accounts across the country after a payroll company shut down without warning here's nbc's joling kent >> reporter: at agape animal rescue tanya willis said the paychecks disappeared without a trace. >> this is devastating for a small nonprofit like us. >> reporter: instead of completing direct deposits for her employees, willis said her payroll processor, mypayrollhr, withdrew the amounts for the paychecks and more, totaling $1 million this month, leaving them deep in the red. mypayrollhr shut down last week giving business owners like willis no explanation and leaving companies across the country without millions of dollars in employee pay. >> we had to stop intake when our program stops that ans dogs are being euthanized. >> reporter: tonight the fbi tells nbc news it is investigating as is new york governor andrew c

lester >> steve patterson, thank you. >>> there is a new alert from the fda concerning a popular over the counter heartburn medication low levels of the chemical linked to cancer discovered in zantac nbc's stephanie gosk on what you need to know >> reporter: tens of millions of americans take the heartburn medication zantac toda the fda issued an alert that zantac and the generic version contain low levels of a probable human carcinogen called ndma. according to the alert, the fda is not calling for individuals to stop taking the drug but is continuing to investigate. >> if somebody is concerned, they can switch to othe similar type of medications and if they want to stop altogether it's best to slowly stop an talk to your doctor about differen ways you can keep your heartburn under control. >> reporter: over the last year mdma was found in popular blood pressure medications and triggered multiple recalls. today's announcement comes after an online pharmacy detected the chemical during its own independent testing of zantac. the agency does not routinely test drugs on its own leaving i

and facing outrage from the families of victims of the aurora movie theater shooting here is steve patterson. >> ha ha ha ha >> reporter: it is a film creating critical acclaim and oscar buzz, along with controversy and outrage. warner brothers' new film "joker" features a twisted tour de force performance from actor joaquin phoenix as a man suffering from mental illness who resorts to violence. >> think about who this could affect, what could happen. >> reporter: sandy and lonnie phillips are leading a chorus of growing voices against the film their daughter jessica was one of 12 people killed in the aurora theater massacre during a showing of "the dark knight rises. they're worried about the message the film sends as well as the impact it could have on people personally affected by mass shootings. >> we have people that are suffering with ptsd and a corporation that is making money off gratuitous violence needs to be taking care of society as well. >> reporter: the phillips are calling on warner brothers to take a stand against gun violence while the movie's lead actor defended the film in

going home answering her dad's letter with a shower of kisses. >> ahh >> reporter: good girl steve pattersonc news. >> that's the best and that is "nightly news" for this monday. i'm lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, thanks for watching and good night. >>> right now the construction can go forward. that's what a judge ruled today about that controversial homeless shelter in san francisco. we look at the next step. >> plus she's accused of arranging her ex's mother. the trial begins for a local real estate heir res. >>> the news at 6 starts right now. good evening thanks for being with us. >> okay. it says feels like summer, dangerously hot temperature tomorrow. wind is an issue. now we have a red flag warning as well that begins this evening. >> it's the exact opposite of what we should be seeing. the wind is going to be focused in hills a thousand feet and above. we'll bring you into that warning tonight and you'll be able to see here it includes hills of the northeast and also for the south bay right around fairfax, sonoma, napa, saint helena, berkeley, oakland, fremont. and down to

thanks to a program that actually lets you live for free in one of our nation's national parks steve patterson has more >> reporter: cradled by the might of the colossal teton mountains, a stunning expanse of nature is preserved in the 300,000-acre sprawl of grand teton national park not a bad day at the office for cheryl and tim hayden >> got really lucky. >> reporter: the haydens are doing what so many of us dream about. >> there's creeks down there. that's where the moose was. >> reporter: leaving their suburban lives for the adventure of the great outdoors >> r.v. may seem small but we've got a huge back yard. we don't feel cramped at all >> reporter: for the last three summers, cheryl and tim, both retired, left their home in missouri to actually live inside the park for free. >> grand tetons. >> reporter: in exchange for volunteering what is the appeal of this >> it's an incredible opportunity to get to live here and just be in this beautiful place all the time we get to see wildlife all the time >> reporter: the pair, now part the park's wildlife brigade >> they do traffic management be

our steve patterson has that story. >> they've got a huge train derailment in dupo with heavy fire. >> reporter: tonight first responders scrambling to contain the spread of flames and smoke in the aftermath of a train yard wreck. >> that smoke's coming this way right towards me. >> reporter: owner union pacific says the train was being assembled for departure at the company's yard in dupo, illinois, when about 18 cars derailed, some catching fire >> we're advised there's ethanol and methanol tanks right on the other side of that tank. >> yes, that's correct you guys need to protect those tank cars. >> reporter: no one hurt in the initial crash, but crews rushed to slow the spread of methyl isobutyl ketone, a flammable liquid gushing from one of the tank cars. thick black smoke was seen for miles, near high tension power lines and neighborhoods. >> yeah, the response of our first responders was quick >> reporter: about 30 agencies responded to the scene, evacuating three subdivisions and a nearby school. crews doused the area with water and chemical suppressants, eventually getting th

now officials may be closing in on an answer for inside into the investigations, here is nbc's steve pattersoner: this morning the nation's sprawling and deadly vaping epidemic intensifies. startling new numbers released from the centers for disease control at least 14 dead and more than 800 cases related to lung illness but there is also new insight from health officials who may be closer to finding a cause for the outbreak a study of more than 500 patients with lung illness revealed that 77% use products containing thc, and many say they got their devices from the street. >> i didn't listen to the warnings >> reporter: 28-year-old texas resident christopher became seriously ill after using a thc vape pen for a few months to ease his crohn's disease >> all i remember is waking up outside of my room, passed out on the floor yelling for help. >> reporter: fabian castillo got his vape pen from an uncle and just started vaping thc this past december. a hospital visit revealed severe lung damage. >> i couldn't breathe. i couldn't talk. i couldn't even who move my hand. >> reporter: they're testing

steve patterson, nbc news, grand teton national park. >> well, it's just beautiful living the dream it a birthday today, michelle williams turns 39 grammy winner michael buble is 44 adam sandler turns 53. love actually actor hugh grant is 59. halof fame >>> it's very destroying for us, you know we lost everything we don't have nothing. >>> abaco evacuations. dorian wiped out everything for tens of thousands. now survivors are facing a new life that is nothing like they're used to. >>> explosive new allegations surrounding the case of harvey weinststein and just how critic gwyneth paltrow was in bringing allegations against him forward. >>> congress is back in session today with a full agenda, including impeachment on the docket we've got a preview. >>> overnight, a tweet storm between president trump and power couple john legend and chrissy teigen gets more than just a lilligly. >>> an education that hits close

here's nbc's steve patterson >> reporter: theater chains saying no to costumes at showings of the newwarner brothers movie "joker" following a warning from the u.s. army >> can you introduce me as joker? >> reporter: amv banning face masks anything that conseals the face while landmark theaters ban costumes outright. this week the military warning of a potential threat surrounding the movement i's release. officials first sending an internal email then a memo about the possibility of a mass shooting at an unspecified theater. the army later saying they are not aware of a specific credible threat to a particular location or venue the charged atmosphere, the film's message could trigger survivors of the aurora theater shooting director todd phillips asking people, watch the movie first. >> the movie makes statements about lack of love, childhood drama, lack of compassion in the world. and i think people canhandle that message >> reporter: joker hits theaters next week. steve patterson, nbc news. >> still ahead, the pop icons takingr age at the sho ae will's rlnew netflix show gets serio

here's nbc's steve patterson >> reporter: it is a film creating critical acclaim and oscar buzz alongith controversy and outrage. warner brothers' new film "joker" features a twisted tour de force performance from actor joaquin phoenix portraying a man suffering from mental illness who resorts to violence. >> think about who this could affect, what could happen. >> reporter: sandy and monty phillips are leading a chorus of growing forces against the film. their daughter jessica was one of 12 people killed in the aurora theater massacre during a showing of "the dark knight rises. they're worried about the message the film sends as well as the impact it could have on people personally affected by mass shooting. >> we have people that are suffering with ptsd and the corporate that is making money off of gratuitous violence needs to be taking care of society as well >> reporter: the phillips are calling on warner brothers to take a stand against gun violence while the movie's lead actor defended the film in an interview with ign >> i don't think it's the responsibility of a filmmaker to,

here's nbc's steve patterson with the latest. >> i've got a huge train derailment in dupo with heavy fire >> reporter: first responders scrambling to contain the spread of flames and smoke in the aftermath of a train-yard wreck. >> folks coming this way right toward me. >> reporter: owner union pacific says the train was being assembled at the company's yard in dupo, illinois when about 18 cars derailed, some catching fire >> we were advised it was ethanol and methanol tanks >> you guys need to protect those tank cars. >> reporter: no one hurt in the initial crash but crews rushed to stop the spread of a flammable liquid gushing from one chtd tank cars thick black smoke was seen for miles, billowing for hours near high tension power lines and neighborho the response of our first responders was quick >> reporter: about 30 agencies responded to the scene, evacuating three subdivisions and a nearby school. crews doused the area with water and chemical suppressant, eventually getting the fire under control. steve patterson, nbc news. >>> more health officials are sounding the alarm about

screenings of the film, many theaters have issued restrictions on what moviegoers can bring in steve patterson. >> reporter: tonight theater chains saying no to consumers at showings of the new warner bros. movie "joker" following a warning from the u.s. army. >> can you introduce me as "joker"? >> reporter: amc banning face masks, makeup, or anything that conceals the face while landmark theaters banned costumes outright. the military warning of a potential threat surrounding the movie's release. officials first sending an internal email, then memo about the possibility of a mass shooting at an unspecified theater. the army saying they are not aware of a specific credible threat to a particular location or venue the charged atmosphere stemming concerns the film's message could trigger survivors of the aurora theater shooting. the director todd phillips asking people to watch the film first. >> it makes statements about lack of love, lack of compassion in the world, and i think people can handle that message. >> reporter: "joker" hits theaters next week. >>> and when it comes to star power it

steve patterson, nbc news, lake tahoe i'm jose diaz-balart reporting from new york thank you for the privilege of your time and good night >>> right now at 6:00, an east bay man trying to do his job when he was kidnapped and shots fired. the lyft driver talks about his terrifying order deal. thank you for joining us, i am terry mcsweeney. >> anoushah rast. >> reporter: he is indeed having second thoughts but police already have that suspect in custody. first we will let you hear from the driver who says all of this was so fright inniening he thoue might not get out alive. he says he picked up the fair in north richmond thursday night and the trouble began right away. >> he stepped up in my car and hijacked me. >> reporter: about five minutes in, he told him to pull off richmond parkway to p.m. store to get cigarettes. that is when the driver began plotting how to get away. he hesitated when he realized he had to toss

steve patterson has the latest steve, good morning. >> reporter: peter, good morning. the numbers of sick and dying from lung injury associated with vaping are increasing by the day. we're looking at the investigations from some health officials that could shed light on what's happening. this morning, the nation's sprawling and deadly vaping epidemic intensifies. startling new numbers released from the centers of disease control. 14 dead and 800 cases related to lung illness. there's new insight from health officials who may be closer to finding a cause for the outbreak. a study of 500 patients with lung illness, revealed that 77% used products containing thc. many say they got their devices from friends, dealers or off the street. >> i didn't listen to the warnings. >> reporter: christopher became ill after using a thc vape pen for a few months, to ease his crohn's disease. >> i remember waking up outside of my room, passed out, yelling for help. >> reporter: he got his vape pen from an ankle and started vaping thc this past december. a hospital visit revealed lung da

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