The coffins were laid out in rows following the fire that killed hundreds at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria after the band's pyrotechnic display set fire to the sound-proofed ceiling. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (Nightly News)
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An Oregon sheriff is accusing the White House and lawmakers of "attempting to exploit the death of innocent victims." KGW's Abby Gibb reports. (NBC News)
In Boston alone, there have been at least 18 flu-related deaths and an overall 700 cases reported as one of the worst flu seasons in decades sweeps the nation. Doctors say it's not too late to get vaccinated. NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports (TODAY)
Across the country, health experts are battling a growing prescription drug epidemic that is killing almost 15,000 people a year – more fatalities than from heroin and cocaine overdoses combined. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports and addiction specialist Dr. Heather M. Lewerenz discusses the problem. (TODAY)
Authorities announce a second person has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting deaths of two firefighters in Webster, NY. (NBC News)
A Palestinian farmer was killed and ten more were injured trying to reach farmland along the Israeli-Gaza border. The Israeli military is prohibiting farmers from reaching their land in the Palestinian side of the border, putting strain an already tense cease-fire agreement. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports. (TODAY)
Thirteen deaths over the past four years have been linked to the popular caffeinated drink 5-Hour Energy, according to the FDA. The company that distributes the drink says its product is safe when used as directed. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)
The co-owner of the NECC pharmacy tied to the deadly meningitis outbreak has refused to answer questions, leaving federal and state regulators to explain why they allowed a business with a checkered history to keep making drugs. NBC's Lisa Meyers reports. (TODAY)
NBC's Katy Tur reports from Connecticut, where two deaths were reported Tuesday morning due to falling trees. Meanwhile, 635,000 people are without power. (TODAY)
TODAY's Natalie Morales reports on the devastation caused when mega-storm Sandy made landfall Monday night. Massive flooding and high winds left more than 7 million without power and led to 16 storm-related deaths in the region. (TODAY)