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our nbc news exclusive. the former fox news producer at the center of a defamation battle, breaking her silence. she says fox bullied her into giving misleading testimony her allegations of a toxic workplace and the shocking thing she says she was told about fact-checking election falsehoods. and words of kindness the best-selling author and the outpouring from fans, "inspiring america." >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt good evening, everyone, and welcome. ...

election. the bombshell coming as he once again runs for the white house. what is the unprecedented charge or charges? and would he surrender for arrest? also tonight, the video appearing to show an american journalist arrested in russia on a spying charge. if convicted, he could face 20 years in prison. how will the u.s. respond? also tonight, the chilling 911 calls from the nashville school shooter. a teacher hiding in a closet, pleading for help as shots ring out. the military...

Finally, it was a heartbreaking chapter for a be-selling author. but then a remarkable ending. stephanie gosk with tonights "inspiring america." >> reporter: a book event can be a moment for authors to relish the accomplishment and connect with adoring readers. or it can be suzanne youngs experience this week. the first signing of her new teen novel "in nightfall" was, she admits, sparsely attended. >> i went to the bathroom at one point to try to hold my emotions in because i was just really di...