Valerie Castro
Coverage of Valerie Castro in the Nexus archive.
- 3 dead, 2 injured in shooting incident in Twin Falls, Idaho
Three people were killed and two injured in an active shooter incident near an In-N-Out Burger and other businesses in Twin Falls, Idaho, according to a city spokesperson.
- Suspect killed after deadly Berlin terror attack
Berlin police shot and killed 21-year-old Abdul Ballout after he rushed at officers with a stabbing weapon during an arrest attempt. The suspect previously drove a white van into dozens of people in a park where a Pride event was taking place.
- Millions of Americans brace for severe weather as wildfire smoke smothers the Midwest
Millions of Americans are under severe weather threats as parts of the Southeast face 70 mph wind gusts. The Northeast is recovering from storms that included tornadoes in Pennsylvania, while Canadian wildfire smoke causes dangerously poor air quality in Midwest cities like Minneapolis, Detroit, and Chicago.
- Dangerous storms put more than 100 million at risk across the Northeast
Dangerous storms are putting over 100 million people at risk in the Northeast, causing flash flooding. Canadian wildfire smoke continues to linger over several American cities.
- Two arrested after scaling Empire State Building in daring stunt
A couple was arrested and charged with felonies, including reckless endangerment, after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building during the day, where they displayed a banner and what appeared to be a marriage proposal. Authorities are investigating how they accessed the restricted area.
- Curfew in place to crack down on clashes outside immigration facility
A curfew has been imposed in Newark, New Jersey, following clashes between pro-ICE protesters and demonstrators outside an immigration detention center. Demonstrators support detainees alleging unsanitary conditions within the facility.
- Protests Outside Newark ICE Detention Center Enters 10th Day
Protesters and police have been clashing outside the Newark ICE Detention Center in New Jersey for over a week, entering the 10th day of demonstrations. Newark’s mayor has imposed a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. following arrests on Saturday.
- Dueling protests face off at New Jersey ICE detention center over detainee conditions
Tensions escalated at a Newark, New Jersey, immigration detention center as pro-ICE protesters confronted demonstrators advocating for detainees alleging inhumane conditions. The standoff occurred after demonstrators had been protesting outside the facility for over a week.
- Frontier Plane Aborts Takeoff After Hitting a Person on the Runway
A Frontier Airlines plane aborted its takeoff after hitting a person on the runway at Denver International Airport, safely evacuating all 224 passengers and seven crew members. The airport's emergency response is ongoing, and the runway will remain closed during the investigation. The incident occurred at Denver International Airport and was reported by NBC's Valerie Castro.
- Schools across U.S. disrupted after Canvas education platform hacked
The parent company of Canvas experienced a cybersecurity incident, disrupting schools across the U.S. The incident affected students and involved the popular cloud-based education platform. NBC News reported on the impact with Valerie Castro explaining the details.
- 3 people slashed by machete-wielding man at New York’s Grand Central Station
A man attacked three people at New York’s Grand Central Station with a machete before being shot dead by police. The suspect refused to comply with officers’ orders to drop the weapon, leading to the fatal shooting.