NBC News' Richard Engel reports from the frontlines tonight in Kharkiv, Ukraine as Russia launches deadly strikes across the country. Richard visits an apartment building hit by a drone strike that killed seven people including a toddler. When asked about the peace talks taking place at the White House today, one resident tells Richard, "I just want it all to end as quickly as possible." President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order to eliminate mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. That effort will likely face legal challenges, as the constitution gives states the responsibility to oversee elections, not the federal government. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports. In North Carolina, visitors and residents on Hatteras and Oracoke Islands have been told to evacuate. Hurricane Erin is not likely to make direct landfall in the U.S., but the eastern seaboard is under the risk for coastal flooding and life-threatening rip currents. The powerful category 4 hurricane has 140mph sustained winds and is expected to grow in size this week. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Rodanthe, North Carolina. Investigators in Traverse City, Michigan released surveillance video inside the Walmart where a suspect stabbed eleven people in July. The video shows the man running through the aisles, attacking unsuspecting shoppers. NBC News' Maggie Vespa spoke exclusively with one of the victims. At her first concert in Greenville, South Carolina, 8-year-old Kaydence was given a surprise guitar by music star Brad Paisley. Kaydence says it was the best day of her life. She's already started taking guitar lessons to learn how to play. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson has the story. 

NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from the Outer Banks tonight as residents brace for Hurricane Erin's impact. This comes as dangerous surf forces closures along the East Coast. Israel is taking the first steps in a new offensive against Hamas in Gaza City, sparking protests among families of Hamas hostages who fear it will endanger their lives. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports. Chilling security video shows a man dragging a heavy sack outside his southern California apartment. Investigators say the body of his wife, Sheylla Cabrera, was later found wrapped in similar material. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports. Parents of some of the 27 girls killed during floods at Camp Mystic testified in Texas. They say their daughters' deaths were preventable, and support legislation that would enact new rules for summer camps. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports. President Trump has ordered a sweeping review of the Smithsonian, saying it's too "woke" and focuses too much on "how bad slavery was" instead of highlighting America's progress and successes. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports. NBC News' Ellison Barber shares the story of an 18-year-old woman living with debilitating pain, but was twice denied coverage for the spinal surgery her doctors said she needed. One day after NBC News contacted the insurance company, the coverage was approved. Patriots' legend Rob Gronkowski kicked off the dedication of "Gronk Playground' by arriving in one of Boston's famous duck boats. He then tried out the slide, with a push from the governor, and became as emotional as he spoke about the impact the playground would have on the city's kids. NBC News' Tom Llamas reports.