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In New Orleans, the crime rate is soaring. "The Big Easy" is now known as the murder capital of the country as homicides hit a number not seen in decades. @VCastroTV spoke with concerned residents who are demanding action and calling for new leadership.

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2022, a message from @LlamasNBC and a look at the team behind the scenes. From all of us here at Top Story, thank you for watching and have a happy New Year.

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Beyonce led the field with nine Grammy Awards nominations and Bad Bunny made history with his Album of The Year nomination. @WatchSavannah has more on the snubs and surprises.

"I think there needs to be consequences directed from the NATO alliance against the Russian Federation, assuming this is even a mistake." @stavridisj joins @LlamasNBC after Poland reported a Russian-made missile caused a deadly explosion near its border with Ukraine.

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A man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to stab passengers on board a flight from Cincinnati to Tampa. The suspect was able to get through airport security with two box cutters, authorities say. @ReporterBlayne has more.

Customs and Border Protection Chief Chris Magnus resigned after first refusing the Biden administration's request to step down. Magnus led the federal agency in charge of border security since December 2021. @JuliaEAinsley has more on the fallout.

In Kenya, people are suffering through their fifth year of a devastating drought. Starving families are now looking in the ground to find enough small flakes of gold to afford something to eat. @KeirSimmons has more on the firsthand effects of the climate crisis in Kenya.

A white middle school teacher in Texas has been fired after a video posted on social media showed him telling some of his Black students that his race is "superior." @GadiNBC has more.

On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, former President Trump is expected to announce his presidential run tomorrow. Some Republicans, including former VP Pence, speaking out against Trump as a GOP battle brews ahead of 2024. @VaughnHillyard has more.

Jay Leno was seriously burned in a garage fire on Saturday after one of his cars erupted in flames. “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet," the comedian said in a statement. @NialaCharles has more.

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In Nevada, Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is in a tight race against GOP challenger Adam Laxalt, as the state still processes hundreds of thousands of ballots. @RalstonReports joins @LlamasNBC for more.

The future of Arizona and the U.S. Senate still hangs in the balance with nearly 20% of the vote still left to count for both the senate and governor's races. @VaughnHillyard is in Phoenix with the latest.

The groundbreaking documentary "Nexus" highlights 5 groups of skiers and their connection to the mountains. The production team carving their own incredible path — produced and directed by women, featuring only female skiers. Skier @MyshellParker joins @LlamasNBC for more.

Tune into nbcnewsnow.com via “Top Story” on NBC from 7-8 PM ET tonight and you’ll catch me talking about the greatest thing on earth…skiing. 🫶🏻

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