Nightly News: Kids Edition (August 12, 2021)

by Lester Holt

Anchor at NBC News Learn

August 16, 2021 | 0 minutes, 38 seconds read

Dr. John Torres answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic, Kerry Sanders introduces us to a cruise ship captain breaking barriers at sea, and learn how to make a great friendship bracelet. Plus, see how towns across America celebrated the return of Olympic athletes.

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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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