Nightly News: Kids Edition (August 19, 2021)

by Lester Holt

Anchor at NBC News

August 19, 2021 | 0 minutes, 43 seconds read

Ask the Doc: Dr. John Torres answers viewers’ questions about the coronavirus vaccine and exercise. We break down what’s happening and where things stand in Afghanistan. Inspiring Kids series continues: We introduce you to a remarkable student who is helping kids around the country turn a new chapter. Plus, we share some of the new additions to the Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, parents across the country are juggling it all while attempting to maintain routine and normalcy. NBC NIGHTLY NEWS: KIDS EDITION is a digest of the top headlines, broken down for kids to best understand the world today. Visit NBC News

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