NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Season 2025 Episode 127 May 11 Sun

The White House announces a deal with China but leaves out specifics on what the agreement entails. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports from Washington. Zelenskyy and Putin are set to meet in Turkey on Thursday as Ukraine accepts rare offer for direct talks with Russia. NBC News' Keir Simmons has more from Moscow. Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in his first Sunday blessing from St. Peter's Basilica. NBC News' Lester Holt reports from Vatican City, with reaction from the pope's brother. After weeks of travel chaos, there's growing frustration and delays at airports in Newark and Atlanta today after outages led to ground stops. Travelers felt the impact throughout the day. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports. The White House says Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen believed to be the last living American hostage in Gaza, is set to be released as soon as Monday. NBC News' Hala Gorani has the latest from Tel Aviv. Schools across the country bring back shop class as more students look to pursue trade work. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin has the story. A mother is on a mission to bring inspiration and comfort to millions of listeners. NBC News' Hallie Jackson has the good news.