As the National Broadcasting Company, NBC produces news that reflects human interest from a grand scale. On Feb 10, 2017, NBC Nightly News discussed the recently happened event that Russia may return Snowden to U.S. as a gift to President Trump. This news piece includes timeliness, impact and human interest. For the impact of Snowden’s returning to the U.S., people are concerned about national security as well as his personal safety, as he was a hero to some, but a traitor to others. This news also stirs human interest because the controversy regarding Flynn’s telephone conversation. People are guessing whether Flynn have actually talked to Russian ambassador about Obama sanctions.

Another news was that Trump is signing a new immigration order. It reflects both proximity and prominence. This move is proximite since it affects green card holders and foreign visitors, including college faculties and students. And it is also prominent because experts state it violates the constitutional rights of people and raise concerns for United State’s “unitedness”.  

NBC also reported the extreme weathers around the nation. The widespread flooding in Idaho, swallowing cars and homes; mudslides crushing them in Washington state; overflowing caused people submerged in vehicles in Southern California all shows conflict between human and nature.