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The Daily Nightly began on May 31, 2005. As Brian wrote in his first post it aims to provide a narrative of the broadcast day and a window into the editorial process at NBC Nightly News. Brian weighs in every weekday and NBC News correspondents and producers post regularly.

Brian Williams became the seventh anchor and managing editor in the history of NBC Nightly News on December 2, 2004. Read his full biography.

The Saturday Before...

With millions of Americans traveling this weekend... the focus has been on one area that has felt the brunt of Mother Nature. Denver.  There are still thousands of people stranded there... and according to officials it's unlikely they'll make it home until after Christmas.  Lori Hirose has the latest on their struggle to get home and the travel picture across the country.

Word today from the United Nations of sanctions against Iran for pursuing its nuclear program.  But what will those sanctions really mean for Iran?  NBC's Kevin Corke has reaction from the White House... and he'll report on the next step for President Bush as he considers changing course in Iraq.

NBC's Jim Maceda is embedded with American troops in Iraq who are working with the Iraqi police on security.

NBC's Martin Fletcher reports on how American soldiers' are spending this Christmas away from home.

We'll find out from Margaret Brennan how many last minute shoppers are out hitting the malls this year.

From Durham N.C. tonight, the latest on the Duke rape case and the criticism facing the District Attorney.  NBC's Ron Mott reports.

And "In Their Own Words" tonight... we'll hear the Christmas wishes of America soldiers overseas... through letters and messages to their families.

It's all coming up tonight.  We hope to see you then.

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One could become sad reading the main page of MSNBC.
Take some time off.
After all, it is Christmas.

A belated Happy Birthday to you John; hope Thursday was wonderful. Best wishes to you, your family, and your colleagues and staff for a happy and healthy New Year and Merry Christmas.

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