to another militia group? our team in israel and gaza. also tonight, the first blast of winter for millions. multiple pileups in ohio as lake-effect snow pounds the midwest and northeast. in d.c., the national christmas tree blowing over. and the deep freeze stretching into the deep south. al roker is here. a farewell for rosalynn carter. former president jimmy carter leaving hospice to attend the memorial service for his wife of 77 years, alongside president biden and every living first lady. the emotional tribute. convicted double murderer alex murdaugh speaking out in court as he is sentenced to another 27 years for financial crimes. what he said as he faced his victims. a dramatic body cam. troopers responding to a deadly bus crash involving high school students. what it shows. and after 17 day trapped in a collapsed tunnel, the joy tonight in india after all 41 workers are finally rescued. announcer: this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. good evening